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VIET INK
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Black and grey realism artist specializing in detailed portraits, mythological themes, and dramatic composition with smooth shading and strong contrast.
Styles
realism
black and gray
Edmonton, Canada
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Suggested reads
Article
Irezumi vs Horimono
Two names for the same Japanese tattoos, often traded as synonyms yet far from identical: where each word comes from, why one still carries the shadow of punishment, and which to reach for in front of a master.
Interview
In conversation with Yi Shi
Wispy blackwork & custom tattoos open a conversation about creative freedom, client trust & emotional boundaries, with film and friendship offering other ways to sustain a creative life
Article
The Slow Art of Tebori
Tracing the hand-carving method behind Japan's traditional tattoo canon: what the word means, where it came from, and why a handful of masters still keep it alive.
Article
Do Canadians Have More Tattoos Than Americans?
A data-driven comparison of tattoo prevalence in Canada and the United States, including gender, age, motivations, and cultural acceptance.
Interview
In conversation with Marcus Tinh Pham
East Van roots and Japanese discipline. A conversation on sacrifice, permanence, and why just being good isn't good enough anymore.
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Canadian Ink Studios
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Bad Habit Tattoo Co.
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