Shawn Hebrank

Shawn Hebrank


Shawn currently tattoos at Identity Tattoo in Maple Grove, Minnesota. His mission statement:


Rarely does one size actually fit all.
And seldom does one specific style please everyone’s tastes.


My portfolio has definitely changed over time. I used to put something in there for everyone. But over time I’ve leaned more toward showing what I am excited about and the style that I would like to promote most.


I do custom tattoos in an ‘illustrative’ to ‘illustrative realism’ style. Of course, I’ll do almost any style, but this is where I really shine.


My subject matter usually features animals, either normal or personified, beautiful or absurd. I used to do bird taxidermy for Yale’s Peabody Museum in Connecticut, so living and/or dead birds are a big favorite. I’ll put antlers on anything. It started as a friendly competition with a tattoo artist in another state, but it’s gotten out of my control.


I treat my customers like old friends. It’s a loud, storytelling time getting tattooed by me. I may be living and tattooing in Minnesota now, but I’m still an
East Coast kid when it matters.


Come into the shop if you’re able to. Look through my portfolio, tell me your idea. Check out the preserved tattooed skin I have framed on my wall. I have a mini fridge full of Dr Pepper, and I’m good at sharing.







Check out Shawn Hebrank’s website at: http://www.shawnhebrank.com/