About Aura

Based near Blue Springs Missouri, Aura Jane is a multi dimensional artist who uses several mediums to convey her artwork. Having maintained a successful career in tattooing since 2007, her mixed media fine art, and performing arts background has shaped her into the well rounded artist she is today.

Drawing inspiration from her multicultural upbringing, traveling the world from a young age as well as interacting with people from many walks of life, her mediums are not limited to but include tattooing as well as rendering digital art, painting in watercolor and acrylics, sculpting and woodworking.

Tattooing has been a huge part of her life and self identity, skin as a canvas is something she enjoys working with, meeting and collaborating with people to create permanent works that stand the test of time. Pushing the boundaries of her abilities and also what’s possible in this field is something she strives for. Every tattoo is personal and unique, just as every individual seeking to get tattooed. Rendering art in skin to compliment the body, skin tone, personality and identity of the client is extremely important, as well as putting thought into the works to create living art. Healing through body art, one tattoo at a time.

Aura with two of her prints (Top left and second to last shelf on the right) that were featured in the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum as part of the Inked In The Alley Exhibition in 2021, Hattiesburg MS.

Aura has established herself as a versatile and dynamic artist, showcasing her work through various prestigious platforms. She collaborated in the Sketchbook Project at the Brooklyn Art Library alongside the Spooky Babe Coalition, a dark art collective. She has exhibited her works at notable venues, including:

  • Inked In The Alley: An exhibition and art market at The Hattiesburg Pocket Museum in Hattiesburg, MS.

  • The Maven Gallery : Showcased her art in New Orleans across multiple showings.

  • The LAst Gallery on Magazine: Another space highlighting her work in New Orleans.

  • Pellegrino Art Lab and Visa Je Graffitti Studio: Participated in a collaborative exhibition of US and Colombian artists in Bogotá, Colombia in 2022, marking a significant debut with The Maven Gallery.

Aura gained further recognition in 2023, being featured and interviewed in both The New Orleans Art Rag, Volume 3 and the 24th issue of Tattoo Industry Magazine.

In 2024, Aura transitioned to Blue Springs, Missouri, where she took on the role of Creative Solutions Director for DK Rotary. This independent tattoo machine company, founded and run by her partner, renowned tattoo artist and machinist Dan Kubin, allows her to leverage her artistic skills in a new direction.

In 2025, Aura continued her personal growth and professional development by obtaining certifications in:

Restorative and Yin Yoga (16 hours) through Yoga Alliance

Life Purpose Coaching from Transformation Academy

She is currently pursuing her Yoga Teacher certification through Meghan’s Yoga Tribe in Missouri. When not engaged with DK Rotary or traveling for the company, Aura tattoos alongside Dan in their private studio, where they prioritize creating a healing environment for their clients.

In addition to her artistic pursuits, Aura is creating Awakened Aura Coaching, a platform dedicated to helping individuals uncover their ikigai (one's reason for being) and embark on paths to self-improvement and healing.

Aura's community engagement is further exemplified by her passion for roller skating and costuming. She aims to establish the Kansas City chapter of Geaux Roll, a vibrant community celebrating the joy of skating, which she originally founded in New Orleans in 2019.

With over 13 years of intuitive tarot reading experience, Aura integrates her spiritual practice into her coaching and artistic endeavors. In her personal life, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her partner Dan and their dogs, Leopold and Diana. Together, they indulge in biking, skating, paddle boarding, and soaking in the local music scene in Kansas City.

Aura’s multifaceted career encompasses a rich blend of artistry, coaching, and community building. Through her various involvements, she continues to inspire those around her to embrace creativity, wellness, and the joys of life.