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I want getting tattooed by me to feel relaxed and collaborative from your first message to the final session.
I work with a light, gentle hand, and I love taking your ideas (no matter how wild) and developing them into something even better than you imagined.
My space at Sacred Heart Tattoo has a bright, fun and relaxed vibe.
I keep sessions moving efficiently without making them feel rushed. I typically only like to book one client per day.
The experience can be fun and lighthearted or quiet and focused depending on your needs. Either way, I’m present the whole time, even if you need to zone out, I’ll be there when you need me.
Here's what a few clients have said:"James is a genuinely kind person and, above all, an incredibly talented tattoo artist!" — Pascal Z.
"He always takes your idea and makes a piece of art ready for your skin better than you could imagine." — Bane D.
"He has a light hand (which is a blessing) and I'm always thrilled when we are finished." — Calum B.
"He does great work quickly and efficiently. He is open to off-the-wall design ideas and is more than happy to take ideas and run with them." — Harrison K.
"His new space is so bright and welcoming, and the shop has a really chill, unpretentious vibe." — Jen K.
"Not like a lot of other artists out there who plug in earphones and ignore you for hours on end — James will help take your mind off it." — Jeffrey O.
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I work in a semi-private space in the bright and open upper floor of the world-renown Sacred Heart Tattoo, located at 25 6th Ave W, Vancouver, BC. Canada.
The environment perfectly balances the tailored one-on-one experience of getting tattooed in a private space with the creative community of a large open plan studio.
Sacred Heart is one of Vancouver’s oldest and most respected tattoo studios. It has a long history of being home to some of the best tattooers, not only in Vancouver, but in the world! -
The best way to work with me is to fill out the contact form here on my webpage. Tell me about what you’d like to have done. There’s even a place for you to attach photos or reference pictures!
I’ll reach out from there and if necessary, arrange a consultation for the next available time that suits us both.
Consultations can be done in person at Sacred Heart or via a video call for long distance clients.
Some smaller pieces may not even require a consultation, but we can figure that out when we chat. -
Both! I charge based on an hourly rate of $250CAD plus GST.
I will use this hourly rate to give you a quote before we start a project together.
For smaller pieces, this is usually a flat rate based on how many hours I think the piece will take.
For larger pieces, I will give you a time range that I expect the tattoo to fall within.
I also offer a 3 hour half day rate of $700 or a 5 hour full day rate of $1150, which help you budget and also save a few bucks at the same time! -
Yes! I always have heaps of predrawn designs ready to go. These can often be tattooed exactly as the are or they can be customized just for you!
I have bunch of the available designs printed and on display in the studio, but the best place to find the most up to date collection is in the available designs highlight on my instagram page. -
I take a $100 to $500 non refundable deposit based on the size of the project.
Deposits can be paid to Sacred Heart in cash, online using our shop or via E-transfer!
The deposit will come off the cost of your final session.
Deposits are forfeit if you make a considerable design or placement change to the design after i’ve started the drawing or if you change or cancel an appointment with less than 72 hours notice.