In Toronto, Ilona Fiddy melds the cultural influences she grew up around with old traditions from the Philippines.
For Liz Kim, tattooing has always been a bit subversive - from her upbringing in the church in Edmonton to South Korea, where only doctors are officially allowed to tattoo.
Growing up in Sherbrooke, Hilary Jane didn't feel comfortable at school - then she discovered tattoos. Now, you can visit her in her home and studio in Montreal.
As a queer Black woman, Tee Fergus didn’t see herself represented in the tattoo world. But now she’s making her own mark in her Toronto studio.
Culture takes a frightening form in the work of Marigold Santos, who was a visual artist long before she delved into tattooing.
Newfoundland and Labrador pride is front and centre in the tattoos of Jessica Coffey, who is known for her designs featuring local flora and fauna.
