tattoos
Five Vancouver-based tattoo artists you need to know about
November 17, 2021By: Victoria Lopatka, Staff Writer As I’ve gotten quite a few tattoos in Vancouver, I’ve come across lots of talented artists. Nostalgic pop culture pieces? There’s someone who can do that. New school Japanese combinations? Yes, please. Dainty black and grey details? Absolutely. If you’re looking for a new tattoo artist to partner with on your next creation, check out these five based in Vancouver. For booking details, visit the artists’ websites or social media profiles. @paisleypopart [caption id="attachment_119622" align="alignnone" width="240"] Image courtesy of @paisleypopart via Instagram[/caption] Works at: Grapevine Tattoo Specialty: Bright colours and pop culture imagery Pokémon, Tamagotchis,…
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Wildlife to move into Beedie student’s forest tattoo sleeve following increase in campus construction
September 27, 2020By: Paige Riding, Humour Editor Dear SFU, I know that with all those new stunning, only entirely gentrified cinder blocks you call your new Residence buildings are taking a toll on the wildlife and their habitats. But who can blame…
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SODIUM PODIUM: Nine salty opinions to bring a tiny raging light to your life
March 21, 2020By: Juztin Bello, Copy Editor; Harvin Bhathal, News Writer; Madeleine Chan, Staff Writer; Tiffany Chang, Peak Associate; Meera Eragoda, Staff Writer; Lubaba Mahmud, Staff Writer; Nicole Magas, Opinions Editor; Paige Riding, News Writer; Nathaniel Tok, Peak Associate Please stop asking me…
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The students, the tattoos, and the stories behind them
March 15, 2020by Molly Lorette, Meera Eragoda, Juztin Bello, Paige Riding, Kim Regala, Kelly Chia Molly Lorette, SFU Student [caption id="attachment_113699" align="alignnone" width="200"] Chris Ho / The Peak[/caption] My mom is pretty fluent in French, and has been integrating little phrases here…
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Long Story Short: Getting tattooed is like decorating an apartment
March 14, 2020By: Molly Lorette, SFU Student When I was younger, I had a bit of a phobia of needles. Whenever we had our vaccines in school, I would have major anxiety and would more than likely cry. Naturally, I never thought that…
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Vancouver-based tattoo artists raise money to support Indigenous communities affected by the Australia bushfire crisis
January 25, 2020by Kim Regala, Staff Writer Using their art to support an important cause, three local tattoo artists joined together to host a flash day fundraiser in support of relief efforts for the Australia bushfire crisis. Announcing the event on their…
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Five Vancouver-based tattoo artists you need to know about
January 12, 2019By: Victoria Lopatka, Peak Associate If you’re living in Vancouver and you want a tattoo, you’re in luck: there’s dozens of parlours and hundreds of artists you can pick from. Whether you’re getting your first tattoo or adding to a…
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An impulsive tattoo of your significant other could very well lead to a cover-up
June 20, 2018Written by Simran Randhawa Tattoos usually symbolize deep commitment, not only in a monetary sense but also through the requisite pain endurance and the permanency of the alteration. Tattoos can serve as artistic self-expression, mementos of significant life events, or…
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Inking the work industry
September 21, 2015Recent reports show that an estimated one in five Americans, as well as Brits, have tattoos. Although these numbers have increased from previous years, the attitude towards tattooed people seems to have remained the same. According to a Harris poll,…
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