The Best Calgary Tattoo Shops

Scott is a very talented artist who is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is the epitome of a true professional who has mastered his craft but who also remains extremely humble. He has an extremely friendly and relaxed approach to his work and has an incredible sense of humour. His shop is extremely hygienic.

I have been seeing Scott for tattoos for almost 20 years and have had nothing but outstanding tattoos from him.

Whether it is your first tattoo or your are a veteran, I cannot recommend Scott and Eternal Image enough!!! You will not be disappointed.

I’ve just had my first tattoo and chose Eternal Image to be the place to ink me.
The whole experience was great – everything was explained, nothing was rushed and time was spent getting the image sized and positioned correctly.
I can actually say I had a fun few hours in the chair – and the finished art was exactly what I wanted.
Now to think about my next arm art!

I can’t say enough good things about my experience. I came to Nicolette to get a script tattoo that surrounded a previous tattoo, and she put SO much thought and care into making sure I liked the font and that the placement was perfect. She’s extremely talented and my tattoo looks amazing. Not to mention the atmosphere of the studio is incredible too. 10/10 would recommend to anyone and everyone and will come back to this studio for all my future tattoos.

I got two tattoos by Nicolette recently and she put so much care into making sure I was happy with the placement of them. She is a really talented artist and a very kind person. The studio is also beautiful and a very relaxed environment. It was a great experience and I am so happy with my tattoos. Thanks Nicolette for going above and beyond!

This shop is amazing, and I cant recommend it enough. Ryan and his team do great work. Ryan is an amazing American traditional artist, easily one of the best in Canada if not the world. It takes a lot of skill to turn ideas into timeless american traditional designs and Ryan does this nearly everyday. He’s also extremely efficent, the tattoos in the pics are a good portion of my calf and took about 3 hours for both of them. It was one of the most honest and fairly priced experiences I’ve had with an artist. Just bring cash!

I’ve only been tattooed by Ryan but the other artists there were doing great work as well. There’s tons of great flash in the shop if you’re looking for inspiration.

Ryan is an incredible artist. My experience at Stronghold Tattoo was comfortable and fun. I went in for a brief consultation to discuss my design and book my appointment, secured by a cash deposit.
The appointment went flawlessly, the draw up was exactly what I wanted. Ryan worked quickly with great communication. He delivered a beautiful tattoo with clean lines and bright colours. I love the final result. I will be returning and recommending this shop to others. Thank you!!

Crystal has tattooed me twice now – both in group settings (once with just one other person, and once with four others). We decided to work with her because her fine line work is consistently gorgeous, and I continue to see her because she is a perfectionist, a professional, and a lovely human! She is also very gentle. The new studio is clean, bright, and comfortable. I can’t wait to go back.

The photos attached are of my first tattoos with Crystal after one year of healing.

The Orchid tattoo studio is a very relaxing and chic space. The space is very clean and the music played was on point. Crystal was very responsive to all my emails and sent me the design a day beforehand and was very punctual. Crystal is such a great artist I loved her design and didn’t need any adjustments . She is so friendly, easy to talk to and just awesome overall. She made me feel safe and comfortable. Highly recommend Crystal if you can get into her books!

My partner and I are tattoo virgins in the 60-65yr range. Our first contact inquiring about a tattoo set the stage for what we could expect – the communication was quick, seamless, and friendly. When searching for an artist we were drawn to Elisa’s’ work and booked a consult. From the start, she put us at ease with her calm, thoughtful, creative, and honest approach. Her honesty in what would work and what wouldn’t work was greatly appreciated. As we have learned – experienced skin has its own challenges. We left the consult educated and excited as her designs were on point.

I received my tattoo yesterday and every expectation was exceeded. I was booked in by Adrian who immediately put me at ease with her joyful and helpful demeanor. From there Elisa brought me in, took her time in getting me settled, and got to work. Three hours flew by and at no point did I experience any serious discomfort as she made sure I knew what was happening and was comfortable.

Elisa is an artist first and foremost who listened, envisioned, and created a unique gift that I am beyond happy to wear. I cannot say enough about how wonderful my experience was. I am super excited to see what artistry she will bring to my partner’s tattoo.

Thank you, Elisa and the Jade and Dagger team, I will be back 😊.

I’ve been to Leah for half my tattoos and can’t speak enough as to how amazing and talented she is! I’ve never had tattoos that healed so easily and stayed so crisp until I met her.

Not only is Leah great, but the environment at Jade and Dagger is also super chill and welcoming. 11/10 recommend this place to everyone 🙂

absolutely amazing atmosphere, the staff/artists were beyond sweet and happy to chat and help me figure out what i wanted. i ended up having hannah as my artist and she was absolutely the sweetest and the tattoo i picked is one of her beautiful flashes. 10/10 recommend and i will be back. thank you so much!

Love my new tattoo so much. Kaiden is such an amazing artist everything was done so professionally and Im really happy with the result

Had an exceptional experience at Jade & Jackal today. They were extremely welcoming, kind, & accommodating. I’ve never felt so comfortable in a shop before! Raven did an amazing job on my thigh/hip piece, it looks better than I originally imagined. She made sure I was super happy with the design, & placement! I also want to mention the environmentally friendly attitude of this shop. They aim to use as many biodegradable materials & options that they can. This is a shop you want to support, great people, great artists, & putting good out into the world!

I very recently got a tattoo by their wonderful apprentice Shoo. It was a small coverup and the design she drew for me was beyond beautiful. I am so happy with my new piece and I see this artist going very far. The studio was also very clean and sanitary and a very comfortable environment. 10/10 would recommend! I will definitely be going back.

Great first impression of Brando in our consultation. He understood the concept of what I wanted and by the end of the consult he drew up an awesome design. I appreciate that he sends a picture the day ahead of your appointment so you know what to expect and feel confident going in for your new ink. Very skilled artist, friendly and a great chat. Will definitely recommend others to Brando. Looking forward to future sessions with him, thank you!!!

Fabulous! Brando does amazing work. Does his best to make sure you’re comfortable. Everything was properly cleaned and sterilized. Gave great aftercare instructions. I definitely recommend checking him out if you’re looking for a great tattoo artist

Shaun is amazing. My partner and I went to each get a memorial paw print done after our pup recently passed. It was perfect, and turned out better than I could have imagined. His attention to detail is incredible. He’s quick (in a good way!), gentle, and overall it was just such a wonderful experience!

Thanks so much for my “still in progress” masterpiece! Each session has been such a blast. The environment is cozy, clean and definitely somewhere I can chill for hours while getting inked. I dunno how it took me so long to find this amazing artist! If only google had more stars…. Not only does Shaun make you feel at home, he delightfully creates a peaceful and one of a kind experience! Thanks again, friendship, till the next sit… 💣🔥💥

Devin is a super rad dude who will make you feel super comfortable while he does his magic. I’m in love with my thigh piece and always get compliments on how amazing his art is.

Sheldon is also great and did a smaller line work piece. A swell dude and my Dino is always a conversation piece.

Will be coming back and recommend to anyone looking for new ink.

The shop is also great with cool decor, always super clean and just feels like a welcoming spot when you come in.

Go now! 🤗

Ashley is the most amazing artist and kindest soul I’ve ever encountered. My tattoo is flawless, highly highly suggest!

Nicole is amazingly talented in more than just art. She’s kind hearted and does everything possible to make your tattoo experience comfortable and empowering. Her skills are top notch, the shop is beautiful, the atmosphere is absolutely perfect. 10/10 recommend her.

Nicole is a absolute Gem to get a tattoo from, she provides the absolute best service from the moment you walk in the door to the moment you leave.
Her studio is located in a good area and is easy to get to.
THE DECOR is absolutely a riot! Every area of the studio has something to look at and makes it easy to get distracted!

There are snacks provided and a VHS player and spotify and those are just a few things that really bring a personal touch to the studio! I highly recommend checking them out!