ABOUT
JUSTINE ALMARAZ
Justine Almaraz, is an intuitive, spiritually inspired fine artist, painter, intuitive tattooer, and entrepreneur. Passionate about artistic stewardship and entrepreneurship, Justine founded The Intuitive Artists Institute, helping artists around the world learn to transform their passion for art into thriving legacy businesses that make an impact for a better world.
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Justine has been creating fine line/fine art-style tattoos for over 14 years and established her own way of sacred tattooing through a process she calls, Intuitive Tattooing. Justine opened Earth Altar Studio in Los Angeles in 2014 and continues to work with clients in her private studio today.
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b. 1985 - Los Angeles, CA
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Education:
Some “Fancy” Art College, Los Angeles, B.F.A. In Painting, 2007
Makeup School, Los Angeles, “Professional” Degree, 2007
Tattoo Apprenticeship Dropout! , 2009
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Solo Exhibitions:
2018 - The Sacred Sea: New Collection for Ocean Conservation, Los Angeles, CA
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Art Fairs:
2019 - The Start-Up Art Fair, San Francisco, CA
Selected Group Exhibitions:
2018 - Mystic Bazaar, The Softer Image - “Gnosis,” Los Angeles, CA
2014 - 11:11 ACC Gallery, “F/Light,” North Hollywood, CA
2014 - Anarte Gallery,"Selfie,” San Antonio, TX
2014 - 11:11 ACC Gallery and Beats & Pieces, “En Masse,” North Hollywood, CA
2013 - The McNay Art Museum, Anarte Gallery, “Art To The Power of Ten,” San Antonio, TX
2013 - Bedford Falls Gallery, "Persephone's Printemps,” New Orleans, LA
2013 - Masur Museum of Art, “50th Annual Juried Competition Exhibition,” Monroe, LA
2012 - New Orleans Museum of Art, No AIDS Task Force, "Art Against AIDS,” New Orleans, LA
2011 - Project Ethos, "Carpe Diem,” Los Angeles, CA
2011 - The Upper Six Hundreds, “Terra Obscura,” Los Angeles, CA
2011 - Petra Gallery, “Street Sessions,” Los Angeles, CA
2010 - The Upper Six Hundreds, Pop Up Gallery, “Post Penumbra,” Los Angeles, CA
2009 - 2nd City Council Gallery, “Being Gay: A Visual Dialogue Between Straight & LGBTQ Artists”, Long Beach, CA
2009 - The Upper Six Hundreds, “The Alchemy Archives,” Venice, CA
2009 - The Upper Six Hundreds, “Farewell to the Flesh,” Venice, CA
2008 - Old Vine, “Old Vine Art Show,” Costa Mesa, CA
2008 - Gallery Azul, “Controversy,” San Pedro, CA
2008 - Viento Y Agua Gallery, “Wind, Water & Wonder,” Long Beach, CA
2008 - Advocate & Gochis Galleries, LGBTQ Center LA, “Art Objects,” Hollywood, CA
2007 - Otis College of Art and Design, “Exitvision,” BFA Thesis Show, Los Angeles, CA
2006 - Art Share L.A. “Art is Noise,” by Art Metropolis, Los Angeles, CA
2006 - Bolsky Gallery, “Make Yourself At Home,” Los Angeles, CA
2006 - Project 866, “The Highs and The Lows,” Los Angeles, CA
2005 - -Otis College of Art and Design, “Painters,” Los Angeles, CA
2005 - Jeff Electric Gallery, “LA vs. Montreal,” Silverlake, CA
2005 - Sea Level, “FYF,” Echo Park, CA
2003 - Trinity Lutheran Community Center, “Young Painters,” Manhattan Beach, CA
2002 - Multi-Media Show, “All Media Art Show,” Redondo Beach, CA
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Licensing:
2021 - Rockpool Publishing - The Sacred Sea Oracle Deck Writen/Illustrated by Justine Serebrin
2021 - SHEIN Clothing Collection Release - ORACLE X by Justine Serebrin
2018 - The Rainbow Warrior Activation Deck, Go Tracee Publishing Art + Concept by Justine Serebrin
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Entrepreneurial Portfolio:
2020 - Current The Intuitive Artist Institute, Founder/Educator, Global
2018 - The Rainbow Activation Code, Interview Series/Creative Coaching Program, Global
2016 - Current - Earth Altar Studio, An Upscale Tattoo and Wellness Spa, Founder, Los Angeles, CA
2014 - 2016 - The Tattoo Spa, Tattoo Studio, Founder/Owner, Glendale, CA
1992 - 2017 - Professional Face + Body Painting Company, Los Angeles + New Orleans + Honda Civic USA Tours
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Memberships:
2013 - Current - The Ocean Artists Society, Visual Artist, Wyland Foundation, Irvine, CA
2007 - 2013 - The Upper Six Hundreds, Co-Founder of Artist Collective, Los Angeles, CA
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Podcasts:
2022- Intuitive Tattooing and Spirituality - Rebecca’s Interview
2021 - Tattoo Sisterhood Podcast, Featuring Intuitive Tattoo Artist Justine Serebrin Tattoo Sisterhood Revolution - Justine Serebrin [AUDIO]
2020- EP 21 Chris Talks w/Justine Serebrin - PaintCast with Bonnie and Chris- https://podbay.fm/p/paintcast-with-bonnie-and-chris/e/1595854344
2020 - Rainbows Rising Podcast, Intuitive Art With Justine Serebrin - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fVawS4jco2dpTmq5qMSEp
Public Collections:
2013 - Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, TX
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Publications:
2018- DIVERSIONS LA - Waves of Light - http://www.diversionsla.com/waves-of-light-justine-serebrin/
2018 - Art And Cake
2018 - Artillery Magazine - https://artillerymag.com/events/justine-serebrin-sacred-sea/
2018 - Voyage LA, “Pursuing Your Destiny,” http://voyagela.com/2018/02/02/pursuing-your-destiny/
2017 - ELLE Magazine,” Intuitive Tattooing By Justine Serebrin,” September Issue
2017 - Hello Giggles - “I got an intuitive tattoo to connect to my higher self”
https://hellogiggles.com/lifestyle/health-fitness/intutive-tattooo/
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2017- Well + Good, “I WENT TO AN ENERGY HEALER TO GET AN INTUITIVE TATTOO—HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED” -
https://www.wellandgood.com/good-looks/intuitive-tattoo-justine-serebrin-earth-altar/
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2016 - LA WEEKLY, Want an "Intuitive Tattoo" Based on a Card Reading? Head to Eagle Rock
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2015 - Ink Fashion Tattoo Magazine Issue # 11 Heidi Lavon Freddy Negrete Taryn Ashley “
Indulge Yourself At The Tattoo Spa”
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2014 - Issues In Science And Technology Magazine, "Telling Stories," Featured artist in the article,
"Final Frontier vs. Fruitful Frontier, The Case For Increasing Ocean Exploration -
-https://issues.org/final-frontier-vs-fruitful-frontier-the-case-for-increasing-ocean-exploration
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2013 - Ocean Artist Society Films:
-Artists United For Water
-Artists United For Coral Reefs: Forest of The Ocean
-Artists United for The Ocean
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2013 - Artist Portfolio Magazine, Anniversary II Edition -
https://issuu.com/artistportfoliomagazine/docs/issue_11/16
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2007 - Press-Telegram, “On View: Female artists celebrate their passion for the arts” Long Beach, CA
2007 - Dot News Magazine, ”Artist Transforms Bare Skin to Sublime Beauty” Los Angeles, CA
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Podcasts:
2020 - Rainbows Rising Podcast, Intuitive Art With Justine Serebrin - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fVawS4jco2dpTmq5qMSEp
Tattoo Sisterhood Revolution - Justine Serebrin [AUDIO]
2020- EP 21 Chris Talks w/Justine Serebrin - PaintCast with Bonnie and Chris
- https://podbay.fm/p/paintcast-with-bonnie-and-chris/e/1595854344
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Awards:
2018 - Living Now Book Awards, Rainbow Warrior Activation Deck, Gold Medal of the Metaphysical/ Psychic Development category
2013 - Artist Portfolio Magazine, Anniversary II Contest, Awarded Third Place
2001 - California State Art Contest, Awarded First Place
2001 - Marina District Women’s Club Art Contest, Awarded First Place
2001 - Neptunian Woman's Club, Fine Art Competition, Awarded First Place,
2001 - Scholarship to Otis College Summer of Art Program
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Select Clients:
Cirque du Soleil - Kooza
Devo
Foo Fighters
Jane's Addiction
KISS - Paul Stanley
KROQ Weenie Roast
Metallica
My Chemical Romance
Paramore
Playboy
One.org