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Professional, quality custom tattooing.
Each new piece is designed with attention to detail and drawn to fit your body and style.
I pride myself on my commitment to exceptional artistry and client satisfaction. With years of experience in the industry, I bring a wealth of expertise and creativity to every tattoo I create. When you book your next tattoo with me, you can trust that you will receive a professionally executed design that is tailored to your unique vision. Let me transform your ideas into a stunning piece of body art that you will cherish for a lifetime.
Trevor Dillon Aarsvold
Born in 1994, raised in between Bloomington and Minneapolis, Trevor was always drawing. Every piece of homework, every sheet of scratch paper, every desk he sat in, had his markings. By his mid-teens he knew his interests in art were strongly rooted in admiration of tattoos and tattoo flash he had seen on older peers. At the age of 18 he began a two-year apprenticeship at Brass Knuckle Tattoo Studio in Uptown, Minneapolis, under the mentorship of Derek “Frog” Ellis, a tattooer of 20 years. He learned the business, ethics, and most importantly: the sacred art of tattooing. His knowledge of painting tattoo flash was passed down from Mike Malone through Frog’s peers in his earlier days of tattooing. After falling in love with painting tattoo flash, Trevor has worked towards his goal of tattooing his own unique, original designs on open-minded clients.
This passion for tattooing and tattoo art has brought him to Cape Town South Africa, the Bahamas (yes I spent more time at the beach than tattooing) Chicago, Colorado, Hawaii, and Texas.
He is currently tattooing at Sunflower Tattoo in Logan Square, Chicago, Illinois.
Book a consultation with Trevor and see what he can do with your ideas!
Testimonials
“Received my first tattoo last night from Trevor! I provided Trevor with ideas of what I wanted. His rendition of my idea was nothing short of amazing, way better than could have ever imagined. The studio was impeccably clean and relaxing. The staff was accommodating and welcoming. Overall my experience with Trevor was superb!”— David B
“I really enjoyed my appointment with Trevor! We had a consultation where we discussed my ideas and then he was able to get me in about a week and a half later for an appointment. He generously offered to do two tattoos in one session. I am thrilled with his artistic interpretation and his technique is stellar. He was friendly, funny, and very respectful, always making sure I was comfortable. I will definitely be returning for more work from Trevor.”— Brittany L
“I have a total of 3 tattoos done by Trevor and he never fails to impress me. He is so talented and his line work is unreal. He always makes me feel so welcomed and comfortable. I appreciate how much effort he puts in to making sure the design is exactly what I want, even if that means reworking it a few times because I'm a bit indecisive. The shop is very clean, comfortable, and has good vibes. Parking is a breeze as well which is a plus. Overall, I had such a great experience! I highly recommend Trevor and this shop. I can't wait to come back!”— Reilly N
“Trevor did an AMAZING job with my tattoo! Overall it was a great experience, very clean and covid friendly. I would highly recommend to anyone!”—Maddy R
“Guest artist Trevor Dillon did a fantastic job on my Polynesian whale and Hawaiian Islands. Can’t say enough good things about Sweet Trade Tattoo. Will be back again when my wife and I return to Maui. Aloha and mahalo!”—Jason S
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