The Studio
All my artistic endeavours take place in my private studio, called The Wild Wild Womb, located at 135 Van Horne, Suite 202.
Being a big part of my art process for 7 years now, this historic building is located in the Mile End area of Montreal and is truly one of the last of its kind! With a history of 25 years supporting artists—it is an experiential place like no other. Iconic iron sculptures from our resident artist Glen LeMesurier inside and out, a magical garden of birds, animals and flowers in the back along the train tracks, and a perfectly tuned open piano that everyone seems to know how to play. Come for a visit to buy vintage, see paintings or check out the tattoo studio!
The Consultation
I create original artworks specifically for you.
The goal of our in-person consultation is to connect with you and fully understand what you — and your higher self — are opening. I am here to guide you through the artwork process and invite you to be a part of it.
I will hold space for you to share your story, which can include inspirational images to help deepen the concepts. It is my wish that you leave the consultation with a clear understanding of what you will receive.
Because skin and human anatomy are unique, each area of the body is different and has its own characteristics. I will explain what is possible and what may not work in a particular location. With my 16 years of experience, I will be able to create the best design for that area of the body.
The success of a tattoo relies on thoughtful sizing and precise placement. I will take measurements of the chosen area of the body and create a digital mock-up on Photoshop and Illustrator using scans, drawings, and photos we will create together. This original artwork becomes the foundation from which I develop your unique tattoo design. When you leave the consultation, you will have a clear understanding of the base from which your artwork will be created.
Duration: 1-3 hours
Cost: $150
The VISION
After gathering the practical and symbolic information during our consultation, I enter a meditative creative process designed to move beyond the analytical mind and into a deeper state of perception.
For many years, I have used sound as a tool for meditation, visioning, and creative problem-solving. Through sound, breath, and stillness, I access a theta brainwave state—a space often associated with intuition, creativity, and expanded awareness. This practice allows me to move beyond habitual patterns of thinking and open to new perspectives, images, and symbolic connections that may inform the artwork. You are welcome to participate in this meditation with me so that we may journey through the creative process together.
My sound instruments include two Paiste specialty gongs (Sound Creation Gong #3 Earth and Symphonic Gong), singing bowls, a shruti box for vocal resonance, and Québec-made Eco Tankdrums.
Over time, I have learned to trust this process. It has been both humbling and expansive, allowing me to engage with the artwork as a living dialogue rather than a predetermined outcome. Through these meditations, symbols often emerge—sometimes ancient, sometimes sacred, and sometimes entirely new. These symbols become woven into the tattoo and activated through the act of tattooing itself. For this reason, I view a tattoo not as a static image, but as a living artwork—one that continues to unfold, reveal, and teach throughout a lifetime.
tattoo preparation
Taking care of yourself before your session helps your body move through the ritual with greater alignment.
Before your appointment:
• Make sure your skin is moisturized and not too dry.
• Eat a nourishing meal beforehand.
• Stay well hydrated throughout the day.
• Come well rested — a good night’s sleep helps your body stay steady during longer sessions.
• Bring snacks and healthy sugars to keep your energy levels stable. Dark chocolate, fruit, juice, or nuts are great options.
• Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the area being tattooed.
• If you’d like to bring a cozy sweater or blanket, you’re very welcome to — I want you to feel as comfortable as possible during your session.
Tattoo sessions can last several hours, and supporting your body helps maintain steady energy throughout the process.
THE TATTOO
A tattoo is alive. It opens something within us and continues to teach over a lifetime.
For this reason, I work in a private studio where each person has the space to move through their experience in a personalized way. Needles open meridian lines on the body and much like acupuncture, many sensations, connections in the bloodlines and timelines can surface.
Something I have intuitively experienced in tattooing all these years it that we are drawn to place tattoos in areas where our spirit is asking to open and receive information that might not be accessed in other ways. Tattooing has long been connected to rites of passage and transformation in the human experience. It has existed since the earliest beginnings of humanity. It can teach us about our life in a way that accesses the ancestors.
What I have come to understand is that tattooing allows us to consciously meet different dimensions of reality through the body. The ritual of receiving invites us to expand through the symbol in the skin — to recieve it through sensory perception, and transform it into something that opens and teaches us over a lifetime.
In this way, tattooing becomes more than an image on the skin. Like a ring on a tree in a person’s timeline it is a wisdom teaching like no other artform.
Duration: Depends on size, design complexity and placement. Small tattoos take 1-2 hours. Medium Tattoos usually take 4-5 hours. Large pieces may require multiple sessions of 4-5 hours each.
Cost: $200/hour
This includes the original drawing, the ritual meditation (and other rituals before sessions), stencil placement (which can be lengthy depending on the design), the materials, set up costs.
Aftercare
Aftercare is an essential part of the healing process. A tattoo is not only created in the studio — it continues to evolve on your skin over days, months, and a lifetime. How you care for it in the first stages directly affects its clarity, longevity, and integrity. At the end of your session, your fresh tattoo will be wrapped in one of the following:
1. Transparent, Breathable Medical Bandage
A second-skin style adhesive barrier that protects the tattoo while allowing it to breathe. This is the most popular option, as it can be kept on for several days if you don’t have the opportunity to let the tattoo heal without interference.
You may remove it after 1–3 days under warm water in the shower. Be gentle — it is very adhesive and can pull on the skin.
ONCE REMOVED:
• Wash gently with non-perfumed soap.
• Let the plasma and excess ink rinse away until the water runs clear.
• Allow the tattoo to air dry. Do not use a bath towel, as tiny fibers can interfere with healing.
• If needed, gently pat dry with a clean paper towel (such as Bounty). Apply a thin layer of Polysporin with Vitamin E (the green one) twice a day - morning and evening for the first 3 days.
On day 4, you may switch to Webber Vitamin E ointment (ointment, not lotion) as needed until fully healed.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
The top layer of skin will shed as new healed skin forms underneath. Do not pick, peel, or scratch — this can remove ink and affect the final result. If the tattoo feels itchy, apply a small amount of ointment to nourish the skin.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Avoid pools, hot tubs, saunas, and gyms while the tattoo is healing — it is an open wound and susceptible to infection.
• Sun exposure is the most damaging factor to a tattoo at any stage. UV rays dull pigment over time. Once healed, always protect your tattoo with a high-quality sunscreen to preserve the artwork for a lifetime.
2. Sterile Blue Absorbent Bandage + Healing Ointment
This option is offered for those with adhesive sensitivities, allergies, or after heavier colour sessions that may require more absorption in the first hours.
Keep the bandage on until the next morning. Remove gently, wash with non-perfumed soap, allow to air dry, and begin the same ointment protocol outlined above.
Additional Information
Before receiving a tattoo, all clients must sign the following form. In order to prepare, I've provided it below.
We strive to ensure transparency and mutual understanding between the client and the artist so that the tattoo experience can take place in a safe, respectful, and professional environment.
Consent Form
Tattooing involves placing pigment into the skin using sterile needles. While the highest standards of hygiene and safety are followed, all tattoo procedures carry some level of risk, including infection, allergic reactions, or healing complications.
This confirms that you understand the nature of the tattoo procedure and agree to take personal responsibility for your decision to receive a tattoo. It also protects the artist and studio from liability related to circumstances outside their control, such as undisclosed medical conditions, allergic reactions, or improper aftercare.