A New York City tattoo artist, Badder Israel, is opening a new shop in the Tri-Cities — and several area artists are featured in the gallery opening.

The work of Oregon artists include Ozark Hippie (AKA Kim La Plant of Hermiston), Lindsey Evans of Umatilla, Shaelynn Marie Boyd of Hermiston, Olivia Trendy (AKA Olivia Steffey of Hermiston), Allison Sharrard of Pendleton and Jacob Gunnels of Pendleton. The opening reception, which also features a pair of DJs and artists from New York and Washington, is Saturday from 5-10 p.m. at Badder Ink Tattoo Shop/Art Gallery, 7520 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick. Free food and drinks will be available from 6-8 p.m.

La Plant’s moniker refers to her Arkansas roots. She is a self-taught artist who added watercolors to her repertoire a few months ago.

The Hermiston woman has mostly worked with charcoal, acrylics, carving and woodworking. When symptoms of lupus flared up, La Plant looked for a new medium to dabble in.

“My hands got tired, so I tried it and fell in love,” she said about watercolors.

Evans, too, has some physical limitations that impact her ability to work on projects. Past bouts with cancer and injuries have taken a toll on her body.

Although she had plans to attend art school in her younger days, Evans put her talents on hold during her law enforcement career. When she retired, Evans was at a loss for things to do.

“I don’t have many hobbies because my body is pretty messed up,” she said. “Then I realized I can paint, just slowly.”

Evans got to know Israel while he worked on her full back tattoo. During the long sessions, he encouraged the Umatilla woman to pick up a brush again.

Calling herself a hobby artist, Evans has enjoyed the therapeutic benefits of painting. Working in oils is perfect, she said, as she can only paint for short periods of time.

The two pieces Evans is showing — the “Night Flight” series — took a year to complete. They are black and white portraits of an owl and eagle in flight — “Night Owl” and “Night Air.”

One of La Plant’s friends told organizers at Badder Ink about her Ozark Hippie artwork. They reached out to La Plant and the show will feature eight of her watercolors.

Both women are looking forward to the gallery opening.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to support my friend Badder in the Badder Ink and Art Kartel,” Evans said.

For more information, text/call 347-743-9651 or visit www.facebook.com/kennewick.badder.ink.