Vancouver Tattoo Studio & Guest Spots

Q: Does your shop take walk-ins?

Absolutely! We usually have an artist on walk-in duty, so most days you can just walk in and get tattooed that same day. Just come in with a reference photo and a little bit of flexibility on time!

Q: Is your shop easy to find?

Yes! We’re located at 1839 Commercial Dr. There’s street parking and a paid lot behind the building. We’re also just five minutes from the SkyTrain.

Q: How much do you charge for a tattoo?

We have a shop minimum of $120. Artists set their own rates—some charge hourly, some per piece. Most prefer cash or e-transfer, but credit cards are accepted with a terminal fee.

Q: How do I book with one of your artists?

You can DM artists directly through their Instagram (linked on the Artists page), or use our website contact form and we’ll connect you with someone who fits your idea.

Q: Do you guys take a deposit?

Yes, like most artists, we all take deposits to hold your appointment.

Q: Do you guys carry numbing cream?

Yes! We have numbing cream and FDA-approved sprays available. Just ask before your appointment so we can guide you on how to apply it properly.

Q: What is your cancellation policy?

We require 24 hours' notice to cancel without losing your deposit. No-shows without follow-up may be blacklisted unless you prepay in full next time.

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Resident Artists

Bold red and black Northwest Indigenous-style raven tattoo on the upper arm, created by Samink013.

Sam (Samink013)

Neo-traditional, stylized nature, graphic linework.

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Portrait of tattoo artist Matthew smiling by the ocean, with cloudy skies and wave background

Matthew (matthew_makes_tattoos)

Dark ornamental, Abstract

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Portrait of tattoo artist Kaiden Fay wearing a black hat and bolo tie, smiling in soft lighting.

Kaiden (kaidenfaytattoos)

Black and Grey, Realism, Neotraditional, Anime

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Ni (inkdkayy)

Pokémon, anime, cartoon, black and gray

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Asher Chen, founder of Naughty Comrade Tattoo

Asher (luckyboytattoos & pokemonirezumi)

Japanese-influenced illustrative, anime-style, freehand custom work.

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Meals tattooing a client’s ankle in the studio.

Meals (Inkbymeals)

Illustrative black & gray, fine detail, symbolic realism.

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Tattoo artist Luis Carvajal working on a black and gray piece in studio

Luis (luiscarvajal_tattoo)

Neo-traditional, pop culture, bold colour.

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Portrait of Hannah, Vancouver tattoo artist

Hannah (hannui.ink)

Botanical black & gray, ornamental, detailed linework.

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Portrait of Ari, tattoo artist based in Vancouver, working on a client

Ari (arimika.tattoo)

Fine line, floral, soft colour accents.

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We're looking for talented guest artists to join our community for short-term bookings and special events. If you bring unique style, professionalism, and a passion for the craft - we want to hear from you!

Get in touch to learn more about guest opportunities, our studio setup, and how we support our artists every step of the way.

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FAQ

Have any questions about the tattoo process, becoming a guest artist, or working with us as a resident? Take a look at some of our most common questions here.

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Does your shop take walk-ins?

Absolutely! We usually have an artist on walk-in duty, So most days you can just walk in and get tattooed that same day. We ensure that all of our artists are well qualified to do the piece that you’re interested in. Just come in with a reference photo and a little bit of flexibility on time!

Is your shop easy to find?

Our shop is a street Level shop with the front door located at 1839 Commercial Dr.

There is on street parking all along commercial Drive as well as paid parking right behind our building. We are five minutes away from the Skytrain station, So very easy to find!

How much do you charge for a tattoo?

We have a shop minimum of $120, but each artist will have their own specific hourly. Some artists also charge per piece so you don’t have to worry about time. Most of our artists prefer cash, but all of them are willing to take an e-Transfer. The Shop can process credit card payments, but of course there’s a terminal fee.

How do I book with one of your artists?

Our artists mostly booked through their private messages on Instagram. In the artist section of this website, you will find links to their Instagram. You can message them privately from there. Alternatively, you can just leave us a message through this website and we will funnel it towards the artist you’re interested in, or just anyone who would be willing and capable of doing your tattoo for you and they will get in contact with you based on how you’d like to be reached.

Do you guys take a deposit?

Yes, like most artists, we all take deposits!

Do you guys carry numbing cream?

Most of our artists do! We have numbing cream at the shop if you want to pick some up before your appointment because most of them have to be applied before the appointment.

We also carry FDA approved sprays that help with the pain as well.

What is your cancellation policy?

We require a 24 hour cancellation notice or the forfeiture of your deposit. If we are no showed, with no follow up, we will likely put you on a blacklist where you will not be able to book with us unless you pre-pay for your next tattoo.

Our Styles

Japanese-Inspired

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