Oxblood Ink Tattoo | Sherwood Park, AB, Canada

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Oxblood Ink

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Oxblood Ink is an artist-led tattoo studio dedicated to thoughtful, custom blackwork. With a focus on detail, cleanliness, and comfort, the studio provides a welcoming environment where ideas take form and every tattoo tells a story.

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Pasiley Cat

Custom - Rose

Sweet Peas

Rose

Tulips

Feather Infinity

It is what it is

Pumpkin

Pasiley Cat

Custom - Rose

Sweet Peas

Rose

Tulips

Feather Infinity

It is what it is

Pumpkin

Alexis

Alexis

Austin

Austin

Janice

Janice

Alexis

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From ghostly mermaids to creatures caught between life and death, this collection explores the haunted and the holy, the wild things we fear and revere.

Every tattoo you get isn’t just ink on skin,
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It’s a conversation with your body. Your immune system tries to break down the pigment as a foreign substance, but it can’t fully remove it. The tiny particles get trapped in your dermis, which is why your tattoos stay visible for years, even decades.
Every line, every shadow, every detail you see now is a record of that process, a permanent mark shaped by both artist and body.
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Laser removal works because it breaks the pigment into tiny pieces small enough for your immune system to carry away, slowly fading the ink over time.
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Would you consider this nightshade piece from my inktober collection?
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#tattoofacts #nightshade #tattoo #inktober

Every tattoo you get isn’t just ink on skin,
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It’s a conversation with your body. Your immune system tries to break down the pigment as a foreign substance, but it can’t fully remove it. The tiny particles get trapped in your dermis, which is why your tattoos stay visible for years, even decades.
Every line, every shadow, every detail you see now is a record of that process, a permanent mark shaped by both artist and body.
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Laser removal works because it breaks the pigment into tiny pieces small enough for your immune system to carry away, slowly fading the ink over time.
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Would you consider this nightshade piece from my inktober collection?
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#tattoofacts #nightshade #tattoo #inktober

Last of inktober 🔥
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A few goodies I may add, I’d love to hear which one is your favourite?
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#skeletonkey #nightshade #vintagemirror #possesseddoll #catskull #planchette

Last of inktober 🔥
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A few goodies I may add, I’d love to hear which one is your favourite?
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#skeletonkey #nightshade #vintagemirror #possesseddoll #catskull #planchette

3 years healed ✨
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My first machine tattoo, colour packing and memento to a beloved tv series.
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What was your first tattoo?
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#peonytattoo #pumkintattoo #theoffice

3 years healed ✨
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My first machine tattoo, colour packing and memento to a beloved tv series.
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What was your first tattoo?
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#peonytattoo #pumkintattoo #theoffice

Next two of my ink and oddities list, which one is your top pick?
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#tattoo #eyeball #crysanthemum #snake #dagger

Next two of my ink and oddities list, which one is your top pick?
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#tattoo #eyeball #crysanthemum #snake #dagger

Had this idea for a portal octopus design 🐙
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Thought it’d make a great back piece, calf, or arm tattoo.
Never got around to finishing it, but I still love the concept.
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#sketch #octopus #portal #tattooconcept #tattooidea

Had this idea for a portal octopus design 🐙
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Thought it’d make a great back piece, calf, or arm tattoo.
Never got around to finishing it, but I still love the concept.
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#sketch #octopus #portal #tattooconcept #tattooidea

Hard to keep up with projects when life keeps you busy.
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A. I couldn’t think of anything clever to put in the ghost speech bubble, feel free to comment some ideas lol
B. Which one is your favourite(I think the mandrake is pretty cute)

Thanks for checking it out, 🌻

Hard to keep up with projects when life keeps you busy.
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A. I couldn’t think of anything clever to put in the ghost speech bubble, feel free to comment some ideas lol
B. Which one is your favourite(I think the mandrake is pretty cute)

Thanks for checking it out, 🌻

Not my design but great opportunity for practice ✨
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#practice #fakeskintattoo #cranetattoo

Not my design but great opportunity for practice ✨
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#practice #fakeskintattoo #cranetattoo

When I was feeling ambitious (4 months ago) I made my own prompt list for October,
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Ink and oddities, I’m using it now to motivate me to push past perfection, and to start drawing again.
Sharing a few pieces at a time so you can pick a favourite
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Hope you’ve enjoyed your fall season so far 🍂
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Comment your favourite !
🤍 Witches mark
⚡️ Venus flytrap
🔮 Crystal Cluster

When I was feeling ambitious (4 months ago) I made my own prompt list for October,
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Ink and oddities, I’m using it now to motivate me to push past perfection, and to start drawing again.
Sharing a few pieces at a time so you can pick a favourite
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Hope you’ve enjoyed your fall season so far 🍂
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Comment your favourite !
🤍 Witches mark
⚡️ Venus flytrap
🔮 Crystal Cluster

My favourite time of year 🍂🌻
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#practiceskin #tattoo #ghost #ghosttattoo

My favourite time of year 🍂🌻
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#practiceskin #tattoo #ghost #ghosttattoo

New boot goofin with the bestie
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Thank you Toni & Reina ✨
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It was fun to add these lil boots to your collection.

New boot goofin with the bestie
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Thank you Toni & Reina ✨
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It was fun to add these lil boots to your collection.

Just saying, this design is great for a small coverup 👀
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We all have that one we would like to see reimagined ✨

Just saying, this design is great for a small coverup 👀
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We all have that one we would like to see reimagined ✨

✨ Practice skin ✨
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I’ll be dabbling in black and grey portraits soon, nervous to try but excited to see what will happen.
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I’ve selected my victim & can’t wait to see if my needles are as sharp as his knives. 🗡️

✨ Practice skin ✨
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I’ll be dabbling in black and grey portraits soon, nervous to try but excited to see what will happen.
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I’ve selected my victim & can’t wait to see if my needles are as sharp as his knives. 🗡️

Flash Friday ✨
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Which ornamental flash sheet calls to you more?
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Personally I would get a few from the sharp sheet 🗡️
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Let me know in the comments
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#flash #tattooflash #ornamental

Flash Friday ✨
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Which ornamental flash sheet calls to you more?
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Personally I would get a few from the sharp sheet 🗡️
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Let me know in the comments
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#flash #tattooflash #ornamental

Custom rose 🌹
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Thank you Alexis, this one turned out beautifully ✨
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#customtattoo #rose #simplerose #rosetattoo

Custom rose 🌹
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Thank you Alexis, this one turned out beautifully ✨
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#customtattoo #rose #simplerose #rosetattoo

I was feeling blocked and looked for inspiration, snakes always call to me and I found this.
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Not my design, but how did I do?
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#snake #snaketattoo #practiceskin #blackwork

I was feeling blocked and looked for inspiration, snakes always call to me and I found this.
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Not my design, but how did I do?
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#snake #snaketattoo #practiceskin #blackwork

What do you do when you've always had cats in your life & don't want your leg covered in cat tattoos?
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You get one to encompasses them all ❤️
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As dear as this paisley cat tattoo is to my favorite client it means just as much to me.
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Thank you Toni, 🙏🏻
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#paisley #paisleycat #tattoo #blackworktattoo #selftaughttattooartist #catmemorial #cattattoo

What do you do when you've always had cats in your life & don't want your leg covered in cat tattoos?
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You get one to encompasses them all ❤️
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As dear as this paisley cat tattoo is to my favorite client it means just as much to me.
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Thank you Toni, 🙏🏻
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#paisley #paisleycat #tattoo #blackworktattoo #selftaughttattooartist #catmemorial #cattattoo

Tattooed this sphinx cat and floral piece on fake skin, a concept I’ve carried with me and evolved over the years.
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Seeing it come to life this way reminds me how far I’ve come. Still one of my personal favourites. ✨
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#sphinxtattoo #cattattoo #fakeskintattoo #tattoopractice #blackworktattoo #floraltattoo #tattooartistinprogress #tattoogrowth #blackworkflash

Tattooed this sphinx cat and floral piece on fake skin, a concept I’ve carried with me and evolved over the years.
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Seeing it come to life this way reminds me how far I’ve come. Still one of my personal favourites. ✨
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#sphinxtattoo #cattattoo #fakeskintattoo #tattoopractice #blackworktattoo #floraltattoo #tattooartistinprogress #tattoogrowth #blackworkflash

Wipe reveal of a fiery skull duo I tattooed a while back, still love the old school feel in this one.
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Not my design (artist unknown), I used it for practice and technique building.
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#tattoopractice #skulltattoo #tattooreveal #tattoowipe #flametattoo #blackworktattoo #tattooartistinprogress #tattoorepost #tattooarchive

Wipe reveal of a fiery skull duo I tattooed a while back, still love the old school feel in this one.
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Not my design (artist unknown), I used it for practice and technique building.
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#tattoopractice #skulltattoo #tattooreveal #tattoowipe #flametattoo #blackworktattoo #tattooartistinprogress #tattoorepost #tattooarchive

A coral crowned mermaid��⚡️
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Created on fake skin to practice movement, detail, and shading. This piece pushed my linework and flow, one of my best studies so far.
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#mermaid #fakeskin #practice #tattoo

A coral crowned mermaid⚡️
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Created on fake skin to practice movement, detail, and shading. This piece pushed my linework and flow, one of my best studies so far.
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#mermaid #fakeskin #practice #tattoo

#Mermay is over but I went ahead and made a sister for the original ghostly mermaid.
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Using gel pens on black paper, I recreated her and even made a second version with a golden touch.
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I love how she turned out! Which version is your favorite?
Gold ⚡️or silver 🗡️
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#GhostlyMermaid #InkArt #Mermay2025

#Mermay is over but I went ahead and made a sister for the original ghostly mermaid.
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Using gel pens on black paper, I recreated her and even made a second version with a golden touch.
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I love how she turned out! Which version is your favorite?
Gold ⚡️or silver 🗡️
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#GhostlyMermaid #InkArt #Mermay2025

The last mermaid from my prompt list, she needs some final touches before her reveal next Wednesday. 🤍
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#Mermay #tattooartist #blackworktattoo #mermaidtattoo #tattooing #softpower #coralcrown #tattooprocess

The last mermaid from my prompt list, she needs some final touches before her reveal next Wednesday. 🤍
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#Mermay #tattooartist #blackworktattoo #mermaidtattoo #tattooing #softpower #coralcrown #tattooprocess

I couldn’t resist bringing this ghostly mermaid to life. ✨
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Thanks to everyone who helped me decide which mermaid to feature this week.
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I love how she turned out!⚡️🐚
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#GhostlyMermaid #InkArt #Mermay2025

I couldn’t resist bringing this ghostly mermaid to life. ✨
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Thanks to everyone who helped me decide which mermaid to feature this week.
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I love how she turned out!⚡️🐚
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#GhostlyMermaid #InkArt #Mermay2025

Várselund, the Nordic Sea Spirit of Forgotten Oaths. 🌊⚡
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She listens to every promise made to the sea, rewarding those who keep their word and haunting those who break it.
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#SeaSpirit #DarkFantasyArt #Mermay2025

Várselund, the Nordic Sea Spirit of Forgotten Oaths. 🌊⚡
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She listens to every promise made to the sea, rewarding those who keep their word and haunting those who break it.
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#SeaSpirit #DarkFantasyArt #Mermay2025

The Rats Endures
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Week 4 of Haunting Nature ends with the Rats, clever, resilient, and forever underestimated.
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Want a tattoo inspired by the rats? Message me to customize your own.
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#blackworktattoo #naturetattoo #tattooartist #ratart #ghostrat #hauntingnature #tattooartprint #limitedtattoo #gothicart #canadiantattooartist #grimefoot #whiskerwane

The Rats Endures
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Week 4 of Haunting Nature ends with the Rats, clever, resilient, and forever underestimated.
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Want a tattoo inspired by the rats? Message me to customize your own.
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#blackworktattoo #naturetattoo #tattooartist #ratart #ghostrat #hauntingnature #tattooartprint #limitedtattoo #gothicart #canadiantattooartist #grimefoot #whiskerwane

Which number did you land on?
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These make perfect fillers in the gaps between your current tattoos, be sure to dm or email to claim!
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#minitattoo #flowertattoo #planttattoo

Which number did you land on?
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These make perfect fillers in the gaps between your current tattoos, be sure to dm or email to claim!
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#minitattoo #flowertattoo #planttattoo

The Snake Uncoils
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Week 4 of Haunting Nature brings shifting shadows that whisper of change and silence.
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#blackworktattoo #snakeart #ghostsnake #hauntingnature #gothicanimals #limitedtattoo #tattooartprint #canadiantattooartis

The Snake Uncoils
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Week 4 of Haunting Nature brings shifting shadows that whisper of change and silence.
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#blackworktattoo #snakeart #ghostsnake #hauntingnature #gothicanimals #limitedtattoo #tattooartprint #canadiantattooartis

Which one did you land on?
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I renovated and retired some flash during my spring cleaning spree.
My Space Cowboy mini are always a favourite and now updated!
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You got some gaps between your tattoos? These are a fun way to fill them in.
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#flashtattoo #space #cowboy #spacecowboy #gapfiller #minitattoo

Which one did you land on?
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I renovated and retired some flash during my spring cleaning spree.
My Space Cowboy mini are always a favourite and now updated!
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You got some gaps between your tattoos? These are a fun way to fill them in.
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#flashtattoo #space #cowboy #spacecowboy #gapfiller #minitattoo

The Rabbit Wanes
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Week 3 of Haunting Nature brings the quietest pair so far, two forms of the same soft shadow.
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#blackworktattoo #rabbitart #ghostrabbit #hauntingnature #gothicanimals #limitedtattoo #tattooartprint #canadiantattooartist #softgleam #hollowhop

The Rabbit Wanes
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Week 3 of Haunting Nature brings the quietest pair so far, two forms of the same soft shadow.
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#blackworktattoo #rabbitart #ghostrabbit #hauntingnature #gothicanimals #limitedtattoo #tattooartprint #canadiantattooartist #softgleam #hollowhop

The Fox Lurks 🖤
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Week 2 of my Haunting Nature series features the Fox, a symbol of cleverness, adaptability, and liminal energy, now seen through a darker, spectral lens.

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#blackworktattoo #naturetattoo #tattooartist #foxart #ghostfox #limitedtattoo #tattooflash #gothicart #spiritanimaltattoo #canadiantattooartist

The Fox Lurks 🖤
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Week 2 of my Haunting Nature series features the Fox, a symbol of cleverness, adaptability, and liminal energy, now seen through a darker, spectral lens.

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#blackworktattoo #naturetattoo #tattooartist #foxart #ghostfox #limitedtattoo #tattooflash #gothicart #spiritanimaltattoo #canadiantattooartist

Thanks Toni!
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This paisley cat tattoo holds so much meaning 🐈
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Each curve of the paisley was chosen to honour the many beloved cats my client has had over the years. I feel so lucky to be part of this journey and to bring this design to life.
I’m already looking forward to finishing the other half when the time comes!
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#tattoo #freshink #cattattoo #paisley #paisleycat #customdesign

Thanks Toni!
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This paisley cat tattoo holds so much meaning 🐈
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Each curve of the paisley was chosen to honour the many beloved cats my client has had over the years. I feel so lucky to be part of this journey and to bring this design to life.
I’m already looking forward to finishing the other half when the time comes!
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#tattoo #freshink #cattattoo #paisley #paisleycat #customdesign

The Deer Rises 🖤
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Week 1 of my Haunting Nature series begins with the Deer, a symbol of gentleness and watchfulness, now reimagined with a ghostly twist.
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#blackworktattoo #naturetattoo #tattooartist #deerart #ghostdeer #limitedtattoo #tattooartprint #tattooflash #gothicart #canadiantattooartist

The Deer Rises 🖤
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Week 1 of my Haunting Nature series begins with the Deer, a symbol of gentleness and watchfulness, now reimagined with a ghostly twist.
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#blackworktattoo #naturetattoo #tattooartist #deerart #ghostdeer #limitedtattoo #tattooartprint #tattooflash #gothicart #canadiantattooartist

This highly trained professional says it’s time for your next tattoo.
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Don’t ignore the signs. 🐱✨
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#TattooTime #TrustTheCat

This highly trained professional says it’s time for your next tattoo.
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Don’t ignore the signs. 🐱✨
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#TattooTime #TrustTheCat

Every time I sit down to create,
something mysteriously disappears. Pencil? Vanished. Eraser? Gone. Sanity? Questionable.
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Fellow artists, what’s the one thing that always goes missing when you need it most?✨
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#ArtistProblems #TattooArtist #CreativeStruggles

Every time I sit down to create,
something mysteriously disappears. Pencil? Vanished. Eraser? Gone. Sanity? Questionable.
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Fellow artists, what’s the one thing that always goes missing when you need it most?✨
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#ArtistProblems #TattooArtist #CreativeStruggles

That’s why I customize every detail, down to the leather pillowcases in my studio.
Comfort, safety, and craftsmanship all in one.
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My passion for tattooing fuels my creativity in ways beyond the needle, this is just one example. Because every client deserves a space as unique as their art.
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#CraftedWithCare #TattooStudioVibes

That’s why I customize every detail, down to the leather pillowcases in my studio.
Comfort, safety, and craftsmanship all in one.
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My passion for tattooing fuels my creativity in ways beyond the needle, this is just one example. Because every client deserves a space as unique as their art.
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#CraftedWithCare #TattooStudioVibes

Honest answers only! What left a bad impression or made you reconsider going back to an artist?
Let’s start a discussion.

Honest answers only! What left a bad impression or made you reconsider going back to an artist?
Let’s start a discussion.

Thank you, Toni 🌷
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Shading is officially done, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with how this tulip tattoo is coming together. The contrast and depth from the shading really bring this piece to life. 🌿
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This design is so close to my heart, and it’s been an absolute joy working on it.
Can’t wait to see this one fully healed 💫
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My books are open! Check out my page @oxblood.ink to see if we vibe :)

Thank you, Toni 🌷
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Shading is officially done, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with how this tulip tattoo is coming together. The contrast and depth from the shading really bring this piece to life. 🌿
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This design is so close to my heart, and it’s been an absolute joy working on it.
Can’t wait to see this one fully healed 💫
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My books are open! Check out my page @oxblood.ink to see if we vibe :)

This project was a reminder of how much goes into every single piece,
Not just inking, but the whole process of documenting it, too. The learning curve with content is real.
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One minute, I’m inking away, feeling good about the flow, and the next, I realize I forgot to hit record. Or, even better, I did record, only to find out it was blurry the entire time.
It’s funny how things I didn’t even consider would be part of the job, and end up taking almost as much time as the tattoo itself.
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I’m learning to roll with it, though. If it’s not perfect, it’s still a snapshot of my journey.
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What about you guys? What’s something you had to learn on the fly that you didn’t see coming? 🖤

This project was a reminder of how much goes into every single piece,
Not just inking, but the whole process of documenting it, too. The learning curve with content is real.
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One minute, I’m inking away, feeling good about the flow, and the next, I realize I forgot to hit record. Or, even better, I did record, only to find out it was blurry the entire time.
It’s funny how things I didn’t even consider would be part of the job, and end up taking almost as much time as the tattoo itself.
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I’m learning to roll with it, though. If it’s not perfect, it’s still a snapshot of my journey.
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What about you guys? What’s something you had to learn on the fly that you didn’t see coming? 🖤

Worked on this during a date night in, my partner in crime has taken an interest and testing out the craft himself. I chose this design to practice some different shading techniques.
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My books are open for consultations! DM or email to book. @oxblood.ink
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#Tattoos #Art #SmallBusiness #BlackworkArt #BlackworkTattoo #BlackInkArt #BlackworkDesign #BoldBlackwork
#skull #tattoo #fakeskin #datenight

Worked on this during a date night in, my partner in crime has taken an interest and testing out the craft himself. I chose this design to practice some different shading techniques.
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My books are open for consultations! DM or email to book. @oxblood.ink
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#Tattoos #Art #SmallBusiness #BlackworkArt #BlackworkTattoo #BlackInkArt #BlackworkDesign #BoldBlackwork
#skull #tattoo #fakeskin #datenight

The quote from Franz Kafka,
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“Being alone has a power over me that never fails. My interior dissolves (for the time being only superficially) and is ready to release what lies deeper. When I am willfully alone, a slight ordering of my interior begins to take place and I need nothing more.”
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The audio was pulled from, julianphilosophy on Tic Tok
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My books are open for consultations! DM or email to book. @oxblood.ink
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#Tattoos #Art #SmallBusiness #BlackworkArt #BlackworkTattoo #BlackInkArt #BlackworkDesign #BoldBlackwork #portrait #sketch

The quote from Franz Kafka,
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“Being alone has a power over me that never fails. My interior dissolves (for the time being only superficially) and is ready to release what lies deeper. When I am willfully alone, a slight ordering of my interior begins to take place and I need nothing more.”
.

The audio was pulled from, julianphilosophy on Tic Tok
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My books are open for consultations! DM or email to book. @oxblood.ink
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#Tattoos #Art #SmallBusiness #BlackworkArt #BlackworkTattoo #BlackInkArt #BlackworkDesign #BoldBlackwork #portrait #sketch

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