Ryan Ashley Malarkey is an American tattoo artist best known for winning the 2016 season 8 of the American reality television show Ink Master. She also appeared in several other seasons of the show.
Wiki/Biography
Ryan Ashley Malarkey aka Ryan Ashley DiCristina and Ryan Ashley was born on Wednesday, April 29, 1987 in Dallas, Pennsylvania (36 years old; as of 2023). Her zodiac sign is Taurus. As a child, she was interested in painting and drawing.
Ryan Ashley childhood photos
She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York in 2007.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′8″
Weight (approximately): 50kg
Hair color: blonde
Eye color: blue
Body measurements (approximately): 36-26-36
tattoo
Most of her body parts are covered with tattoos of roses, snakes, birds, bells, butterflies, ornaments, beads, portraits, etc.
Ryan Ashley Malarkey’s Tattoo
family
Parents and siblings
Ryan Ashley and her mother (right)
Ryan has a twin sister, Autumn Huston, who is a tattoo artist.
Ryan Ashley Malarkey and her sister Autumn Hudson (right)
Ryan also has another sister, Lauren Malarkey.
Ryan Ashley and her sister Lauren Malarkey
husband and children
Her husband is tattoo artist Arlo DiCristina, who is also a tattoo artist. The couple got married in October 2019. Their son Atheus Omni DiCristina was born on May 16, 2020.
Ryan Ashley with husband Arlo DiCristina and son Atheus
Relationships/Affairs
Before marrying DiChristina in 2019, she was engaged to Josh Baltz. The two had been dating for nearly five years until their relationship changed after Ryan Ashley won Ink Master Season 8. According to sources, Josh Balz is not happy with the way Ryan has been receiving back-to-back invitations to appear on the reality show. Although he says he’s not jealous or insuring, he’s uncomfortable with the fact that Ryan is growing in popularity. The couple called off their engagement to each other but remained in contact as friends.
Ryan Ashley and Josh Baltz
Profession
Fashion design and tattoos
Before entering the world of tattoos, she was interested in painting and drawing. She developed this interest from her mother, who was an artist and taught her how to draw. This art further led to sewing and designing clothes, and eventually led her to a career in tattooing. After graduating in 2007, she began working in fashion design for a private label in New York for five years. Afterwards, she returned to Pennsylvania and began pursuing tattoos. She is known for her black and gray designs with beading, lace details and decorative jewelry designs.
ryan ashley tattoos
In addition to her tattoo career, she owns two quirky and antique shops in Pennsylvania.
reality show
She appeared in the eighth season of the American reality TV show Ink Master and became the first woman to win the title in 2016. She only had five years of tattoo experience when he became the winner of the show.
Ryan Ashley wins Ink Master (2016)
She would reappear over the next few years, hosting spin-offs Angel, Grudge Match and the main series. In 2022, he will serve as a judge for the 14th season of the reality show “Mo Master”.
Awards
- Graduate Critics Choice Award
Favorites
Facts/Trivia
- Ryan loves traveling and is often seen visiting different exotic locations with his family on various occasions.
- In November 2021, she appeared on the cover of Skin & Ink magazine. Not only that, she also appeared on the cover of Inked Magazine in February 2020. Other magazines she has appeared in include Tattoo Society, Tattoo Life, Dark Pinup, Tattoo Expo, and more.
Ryan Ashley Malarkey on the Cover of Skin & Ink Magazine (2021)
- She is often invited to various news channels to tattoo various celebrities. In May 2021, she got a tattoo on the forearm of American actress Drew Barrymore.
- She is a dog lover and is often seen posting photos with her dogs.
Ryan Ashley Malarkey and a dog
- She is often seen drinking alcoholic beverages on various occasions.
- Ryan is often seen getting different types of manicures on his nails on different occasions.
- Ryan Ashley is an avid smoker and is often seen smoking on various occasions.
- In her free time, she enjoys cooking, going out shopping, and collecting unusual antiques.
- In 2016, she became the first female tattoo artist to win the eighth season of “Ink Master”.
- In 2013, Ryan and Josh Balz opened a store called The Strange and Unusual Oddities Parlor in Pennsylvania. The front of the store mainly sells antiques, while the back is Ryan Ashley’s tattoo studio.
- Her client list includes rock musicians such as Ash Costello and Maria Brink.
- According to sources, she announced her relationship and pregnancy with Di Cristina on the cover of Inked magazine.
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