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November Artist
Who the F@#K is
Khadijah Cassidy
Dijah is one of our favourite people to run into on the road. She’s always smiling, willing to chat and usually working on something cool and colourful. Now six years into her life as a Tattooist, Dijah has quickly learned to blend her passion for Anime and Manga with her NeoTrad/Illustrative style of tattooing. When not on the road, you can find her working out of @sleepybonestattoo in Steeltown (How many nicknames for Hamilton can we slide in here?).
A self-described “little weirdo” (her words!), Dijah's outgoing side is into cosplay and karaoke while her more chill side loves a good flick, watching Anime or burying her head in a good book. She also said she likes to go to the gym, but she said it with the aforementioned smile so I'm not sure if she was messing with me 🤔…
November Artist
Meet The Artist
Khadijah Cassidy
Dijah is one of our favourite people to run into on the road. She’s always smiling, willing to chat and usually working on something cool and colourful. Now six years into her life as a Tattooist, Dijah has quickly learned to blend her passion for Anime and Manga with her NeoTrad/Illustrative style of tattooing. When not on the road, you can find her working out of @sleepybonestattoo in Steeltown (How many nicknames for Hamilton can we slide in here?).
A self-described “little weirdo” (her words!), Dijah's outgoing side is into cosplay and karaoke while her more chill side loves a good flick, watching Anime or burying her head in a good book. She also said she likes to go to the gym, but she said it with the aforementioned smile so I'm not sure if she was messing with me 🤔…
The Artwork
Khadijah's Picks
October Artist
Who the F@#K is
Tyler King
All-around nice guy Tyler King is 15 years into his tattooing journey. When asked about his personal style, like most artists with a street shop background he’ll tell you that he’s a “shoot from the hip” kind of artist who’ll take on almost any project. That said, his passion is Black and Grey Realism or more specifically; wildlife focused Black and Grey work.
When he’s not in the shop, you’ll most likely find Tyler and the King family adventuring in the woods, “out for a rip” on an ATV or the boat, or tending to the chickens on his hobby farm (which, if it's like any other hobby farm I know, it's probably already outgrown the term “hobby”).
October Artist
Meet The Artist
Tyler King
All-around nice guy Tyler King is 15 years into his tattooing journey. When asked about his personal style, like most artists with a street shop background he’ll tell you that he’s a “shoot from the hip” kind of artist who’ll take on almost any project. That said, his passion is Black and Grey Realism or more specifically; wildlife focused Black and Grey work.
When he’s not in the shop, you’ll most likely find Tyler and the King family adventuring in the woods, “out for a rip” on an ATV or the boat, or tending to the chickens on his hobby farm (which, if it's like any other hobby farm I know, it's probably already outgrown the term “hobby”).
The Artwork
Tyler's Picks
SEPTEMBER ARTIST
Who the F@#K is
Kyle Bannerman
Even with 13 years in the books, Kyle still has a hard time defining his style… but when pushed, he says it’s “Bright & Bold” and that he enjoys taking the principles of Traditional tattoos and applying them to other styles.
This lucky dude calls Ironside Tattoo & Piercing in Charlottetown, PEI his home. A man after my own heart, Kyle spends his downtime “crate-digging” for new records (vinyl, but never vinyls to you kids out there) or just chilling with his family and friends.
Last year Kyle, along with 2 other incredible artists @pokey.rae and @bliss.tattoo, started an event called #INKclusive during Pride PEI week to help raise money and awareness for a local 2SLGBTQIA+ charity - this year it’s @gacpei. Thanks to the incredible community support, this year’s Inkclusive event is being expanded to include 6 artists tattooing all day long (we’re proud to be an event sponsor).
SEPTEMBER ARTIST
Meet The Artist
Kyle Bannerman
Even with 13 years in the books, Kyle still has a hard time defining his style… but when pushed, he says it’s “Bright & Bold” and that he enjoys taking the principles of Traditional tattoos and applying them to other styles.
This lucky dude calls Ironside Tattoo & Piercing in Charlottetown, PEI his home. A man after my own heart, Kyle spends his downtime “crate-digging” for new records (vinyl, but never vinyls to you kids out there) or just chilling with his family and friends.
Last year Kyle, along with 2 other incredible artists @pokey.rae and @bliss.tattoo, started an event called #INKclusive during Pride PEI week to help raise money and awareness for a local 2SLGBTQIA+ charity - this year it’s @gacpei. Thanks to the incredible community support, this year’s Inkclusive event is being expanded to include 6 artists tattooing all day long (we’re proud to be an event sponsor).
The Artwork
Kyle's Picks
August Artist
Who the F@#K is
Natasha Andreeva
Instagram: @andreevatattoos
Location: Edmonton, AB
Style: Neo Traditional
Natasha Andreeva began her apprenticeship at age 16, working off and on while also managing to avoid joining the army or get cut in half nightly as a magician’s assistant. Luckily she found her tattoo stride and has been banging out her very own take on Realistic NeoTraditional tattoos for 15+ years now.
When not on the road travelling the convention circuit, Natasha can be found at Rabbit Rabbit Most Auspicious Tattoo in Edmonton AB, the shop she co-founded back in 2015, and which on more than one occasion has been mistaken for a Chinese food restaurant.
In her spare time away from the restaurant (sorry, I had to), she loves to travel and soak up the history of places she visits while using what she can remember from her studies in French, Spanish, Italian and Mandarin languages.
Side note: If the tattooing thing doesn't work out, her parents are holding a spot for her in the family’s Psychology business… (which sorta explains the army and magician stuff previously mentioned)
August Artist
Meet The Artist
Natasha Andreeva
Instagram: @andreevatattoos
Location: Edmonton, AB
Style: Neo Traditional
Natasha Andreeva began her apprenticeship at age 16, working off and on while also managing to avoid joining the army or get cut in half nightly as a magician’s assistant. Luckily she found her tattoo stride and has been banging out her very own take on Realistic NeoTraditional tattoos for 15+ years now.
When not on the road travelling the convention circuit, Natasha can be found at Rabbit Rabbit Most Auspicious Tattoo in Edmonton AB, the shop she co-founded back in 2015, and which on more than one occasion has been mistaken for a Chinese food restaurant.
In her spare time away from the restaurant (sorry, I had to), she loves to travel and soak up the history of places she visits while using what she can remember from her studies in French, Spanish, Italian and Mandarin languages.
Side note: If the tattooing thing doesn't work out, her parents are holding a spot for her in the family’s Psychology business… (which sorta explains the army and magician stuff previously mentioned)
The Artwork
Natasha's Picks...
July Artist
Who the F@#K is
JOVI
Instagram: @yorokobi.tattoos
Location: Kingston, ON
Style: Neo Traditional/Anime-style
In a short 5-year period, Jovi has already made a name for themself, banging out NeoTraditional tattoos blended heavily with Anime. Although based locally, here in Kingston, Jovi spends most of their time on the road and can be found guest-spotting in Ottawa, Pickering and Gatineau area this summer through fall.
When not making art, Jovi can be found exploring nature with their sidekick-pup Nobu or indulging in the art of Sumo. Yes, you read that right, Jovi is a Sumo enthusiast and they apologize up front to future clients and co-workers, who will be heavily recruited into the “cult of Sumo”. Jovi has been lucky enough to attend a Basho (Sumo Venue) and feasted on a healthy serving of Chanko Nabe at Sagano Bori, a Sumo kitchen in Osaka.
The Artwork
@yorokobi.tattoos
July Artist
Meet the Artist
JOVI
Instagram: @yorokobi.tattoos
Location: Kingston, ON
Style: Neo Traditional/Anime-style
In a short 5-year period, Jovi has already made a name for themself, banging out NeoTraditional tattoos blended heavily with Anime. Although based locally, here in Kingston, Jovi spends most of their time on the road and can be found guest-spotting in Ottawa, Pickering and Gatineau area this summer through fall.
When not making art, Jovi can be found exploring nature with their sidekick-pup Nobu or indulging in the art of Sumo. Yes, you read that right, Jovi is a Sumo enthusiast and they apologize up front to future clients and co-workers, who will be heavily recruited into the “cult of Sumo”. Jovi has been lucky enough to attend a Basho (Sumo Venue) and feasted on a healthy serving of Chanko Nabe at Sagano Bori, a Sumo kitchen in Osaka.
The Artwork
@yorokobi.tattoos
JOVI's Picks...
June Artist
Who the F@#K is
Keith Winterbottom
Instagram: @winterbottomtattoocompany
Location: Dwight, ON
Style: Old Skool, Hard Line Nineties Style
Keith Winterbottom, has been tattooing for 25 years. His shop is located in Muskoka, ON which is hard on walk-in traffic but perfect for a nature buff who loves the outdoors, fishing, guns, and wildlife.
A custom painter with a passion for art and crafts, Keith and his wife Sara founded the Dead Things Art Charity Show in 2010. Now in its 10th year, Dead Things showcases the talents of Tattoo Artists from across North America, who create unique and custom art using real animal skulls. This year’s event will be taking place at NIX 2024, and will feature artistic creations made from 47 fisher skulls, shipped lovingly in empty Griffin Tube boxes.
When it comes to tattooing, Keith describes his style as Old Skool, hard-line Nineties. Check out his favourite picks below.
Pssst.. Although he didn't include it, we added Eternal Ink Perfect White to his list ‘cuz we know he loves it. One day it may even be available in the 1L bottles that he’s been asking for, lol.
June Artist
Meet The Artist
Keith Winterbottom
Instagram: @winterbottomtattoocompany
Location: Dwight, ON
Style: Old Skool, Hard Line Nineties Style
Keith Winterbottom, has been tattooing for 25 years. His shop is located in Muskoka, ON which is hard on walk-in traffic but perfect for a nature buff who loves the outdoors, fishing, guns, and wildlife.
A custom painter with a passion for art and crafts, Keith and his wife Sara founded the Dead Things Art Charity Show in 2010. Now in its 10th year, Dead Things showcases the talents of Tattoo Artists from across North America, who create unique and custom art using real animal skulls. This year’s event will be taking place at NIX 2024, and will feature artistic creations made from 47 fisher skulls, shipped lovingly in empty Griffin Tube boxes.
When it comes to tattooing, Keith describes his style as Old Skool, hard-line Nineties. Check out his favourite picks below.
Pssst.. Although he didn't include it, we added Eternal Ink Perfect White to his list ‘cuz we know he loves it. One day it may even be available in the 1L bottles that he’s been asking for, lol.
The Artwork
Winterbottom's Picks...
May Artist
Who the F@#K is
Ghandy
Instagram: @ghandy39
Location: Moncton NB
Style: Full Colour Traditional
Ghandy, has been part of the Hub City aka Moncton tattooing family for 23 years. He’s currently working out of his own shop, 39 Ghost Tattoo Parlour, where he specializes in Black & Grey portraits and what he likes to call “full colour Traditional”.
When not at the shop, you’ll find him literally pouring his energies into his many other passions such as his own brand of rum called Nautical Reserve which is a tribute to tattooing’s ties to the navy, or behind the mic, guitar in hand as a member of a stoner-riff rock band called “Cheeba”, or even at the card table. Damn, leave some hobbies for the rest of us dude.
Ghandy is proudly #PoweredbyEikon and still rocking an EMS420 that he’s owned since we first launched them back in 2015. Check out some of the other products you’ll find on his work station:
May Artist
Meet The Artist
Ghandy
Instagram: @ghandy39
Location: Moncton NB
Style: Full Colour Traditional
Ghandy, has been part of the Hub City aka Moncton tattooing family for 23 years. He’s currently working out of his own shop, 39 Ghost Tattoo Parlour, where he specializes in Black & Grey portraits and what he likes to call “full colour Traditional”.
When not at the shop, you’ll find him literally pouring his energies into his many other passions such as his own brand of rum called Nautical Reserve which is a tribute to tattooing’s ties to the navy, or behind the mic, guitar in hand as a member of a stoner-riff rock band called “Cheeba”, or even at the card table. Damn, leave some hobbies for the rest of us dude.
Ghandy is proudly #PoweredbyEikon and still rocking an EMS420 that he’s owned since we first launched them back in 2015. Check out some of the other products you’ll find on his work station:
The Artwork
Ghandy's Picks...
April Artist
Who the F@#K is
Camille Gualtieri
Instagram: @cgualtieritattoo
Location: Montreal QC
Style: Cartoon/Anime
Camille is a resident artist at Studio Les Chochottes in Montreal. She has been tattooing for 10 years, specializing in colourful pop culture cartoons with a traditional touch. Camille’s inspiration comes mainly from the Disney universe; Disney films and amusement parks. She does cute, nostalgic and happy tattoos for people who share the same passions as her.
April Artist
MEET THE ARTIST
Camille Gualtieri
Instagram: @cgualtieritattoo
Location: Montreal QC
Style: Cartoon/Anime
Camille is a resident artist at Studio Les Chochottes in Montreal. She has been tattooing for 10 years, specializing in colourful pop culture cartoons with a traditional touch. Camille’s inspiration comes mainly from the Disney universe; Disney films and amusement parks. She does cute, nostalgic and happy tattoos for people who share the same passions as her.
The Artwork
CAMILLE'S PICKS...
March Artist
Who the F@#K is
David LaVague
Instagram: @wavetattoos
Location: Montreal QC
Style: Neo-Traditional-ish
Wave, also known as David LaVague, is the co-owner of Tatouage Vilains in Montréal, Québec. He’s been tattooing for 14 years and he loves tattooing “Neo-Traditional-ish” kinds of tattoos. David is a big fan of vegan food and wrestling, and if he wasn’t a tattooist he would have been on the PGA Tour.
March Artist
Meet The Artist
David LaVague
Instagram: @wavetattoos
Location: Montreal QC
Style: Neo-Traditional-ish
Wave, also known as David LaVague, is the co-owner of Tatouage Vilains in Montréal, Québec. He’s been tattooing for 14 years and he loves tattooing “Neo-Traditional-ish” kinds of tattoos. David is a big fan of vegan food and wrestling, and if he wasn’t a tattooist he would have been on the PGA Tour.
The ARTWORK
David'S Picks...
FEBRUARY ARTIST
Who the F@#K is
Monika Darling
Instagram: @monikadarling
Location: Toronto ON
Style: Neo-Traditional
Monika Darling is a tattooer, and co-owner of Peekaboo Tattoo located in The Junction in Toronto, ON. She's been tattooing for nine years, specializing in Traditional tattoos but with a softer edge. Monika loves doing tattoos of animals, flowers, and Kewpie versions of just about anything.
FEBRUARY ARTIST
Meet The Artist
Monika Darling
Instagram: @monikadarling
Location: Toronto ON
Style: Neo-Traditional
Monika Darling is a tattooer, and co-owner of Peekaboo Tattoo located in The Junction in Toronto, ON. She's been tattooing for nine years, specializing in Traditional tattoos but with a softer edge. Monika loves doing tattoos of animals, flowers, and Kewpie versions of just about anything.
the artwork
Monika's Picks...
JANUARY ARTIST
Who the F@#K is
TIA BERRY
Instagram: @tiaberrys
Location: Vancouver BC
Style: Neo-traditional
Tia Berry is a tattoo artist working at Sugar & Spice Tattoo in Vancouver, BC. She specializes in Neo-traditional style with a focus on vibrant colours, animals, crystals, flowers, and nature. Tia not only tattoos, but she also paints with oils. Her inspiration and love for art were instilled at an early age, growing up on a farm and being surrounded by animals and nature
JANUARY ARTIST
MEET The artist
TIA BERRY
Instagram: @tiaberrys
Location: Vancouver BC
Style: Neo-traditional
Tia Berry is a tattoo artist working at Sugar & Spice Tattoo in Vancouver, BC. She specializes in Neo-traditional style with a focus on vibrant colours, animals, crystals, flowers, and nature. Tia not only tattoos, but she also paints with oils. Her inspiration and love for art were instilled at an early age, growing up on a farm and being surrounded by animals and nature
the artwork
Tia's Picks...
