Bio

Born and raised in south Philadelphia, Staci was originally a musician, playing in numerous bands throughout the 80's and first half of the 90's.

In 1997 while helping Winona Martin at the National tattoo convention in Philadelphia. Staci was offered a spot at 24th street tattoos in Wildwood, N.J. 24th street was and is an old school boardwalk shop at the Jersey shore. Much like the shops on Coney Island in the 50's, there were up to 8 artists working at all times. the artists worked from 10 in the morning to 1 in the morning 7 days a week, sometimes having to push people out in order for the artists to leave at night. It was nothing short of tattoo boot camp.

It was at 24th street that Staci had the honor and pleasure to work side by side with and learn from Ms. Deborah, of Ms. Deborah's Fountain of Youth Tattoo studio. Staci considers that to be the luckiest break anyone could get.

"Not only did I get to learn better tattooing, and the traditions and ethics of good tattooing from one of the best in the business, but i also got to work with one of the best people i've ever met. I feel incredibly fortunate to call Deborah my friend."

During the off seasons Staci has worked in shops in New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland ,and Rhode Island as either a full time artist or as a guest artist, always returning to Wildwood each summer. When Staci left 24th street he had worked there for 6 years.

In 2003 after an invitation from Philly John to work during spring break in florida, Staci was offered a full time slot at ADDICTED TO INK TATTOOS, in Deland, fl. Staci having grown tired of shovelling snow, Packed up his machines and moved from Philly to florida.

Staci has won numerous awards, and has been seen in many tattoo magazines. He works at quite a few conventions each year and can still be found working full time at Addicted to ink Tattoos in Deland fl.

Staci feels that it is better to be versatile and able to do all styles of tattooing in order to better serve the customer. Staci is well versed in all styles of tattooing and can provide you with a clean and solid tattoo in whatever style you choose.Working in black and gray doing pin-ups, portraits, anything evil, and realism being his favorites. Tribal and standard lettering being his least favorite.

He has been a professional member of the Alliance of Professional Tattooists since 1999, and follows all universal precautions to provide his customers with nothing but the safest and cleanest tattoo experience possible. He firmly believes that as important as getting a tattoo may be, nothing is as important as doing everything possible to keep the customers and himself safe and healthy.

In Oct. 2005, Staci left Addicted to Ink and joined the staff at Ms. Deborah's fountain of Youth Tattoo Studio.

" It's great that I get to work with Deborah again, and get to work with some amazing artists. I can't wait to see what kind of stuff we can come up with artistically while we work together!"

On March 1st 2007, after ten years tattooing and 2 years searching for the right location staci opened STACI BLACK'S LIMELIGHT TATTOOS.

The studio is located in Tavares Fl. and provides customers with a clean, sterile, comfortable, and friendly tattoo experience. The studio is designed and based on Staci's love of movies and classic hollywood. As you enter the studio you see it is a cross between a movie soundstage and classic hollywood design. Movies play all the time in the bright open waiting room, and tattoo stations. The shop is full of movie memorabilia, as well as tattoo design books and reference.

The studio is also online, and has thousands of designs on disc. Each tattoo artist has their own private room, providing each client with individual attention and privacy.

Special thanks go to Winona Martin, Flo Prusaitis, And Ms. Deborah. The three people that took an early interest in my career, and believed in me when nobody else (including me) did.

STACI BLACK'S LIMELIGHT TATTOOS

520 s. Duncan Dr. (s. rt. 19)

in the Dora Canal Plaza

Tavares, Fl. 32778

352-253-2340