Artists in Residence
Byron J
Owner of In Bloom Tattoo Co.
Pronouns: They/Them
Byron J is a loud and proud queer and non-binary tattoo and visual artist working in Ottawa and across Canada since January 2017. They are currently a resident tattoo artist and the owner of In Bloom Tattoo Collective in downtown Ottawa.
Known for their brightly coloured neotraditional tattooing, their specialties are precise and detailed linework, bold colour, and freehand work. Byron also specializes in the covering of scarring of all kinds including surgery, self harm, and accident. Cover-ups are another central focus of Byron's service.
Byron prides themself on their warm bedside manner and is an excellent choice for clients getting their first or hundredth tattoo. They are proud to make their service fiercely feminist, body positive, and queer positive. All bodies, all skin tones welcomed.
Byron est fluemment bilingue en écrivant et en parlant. N'hésitez-pas de demander pour une session francophone.
All new requests should be forwarded through their website: www.byronjtattoo.com
General inquiries can be directed to byronjtattoo@gmail.com.
Media Appearances:
Listen: "Second Puberty" podcast by Emme Reynolds discussing trauma-informed tattooing.
Read: "Scar Cover-Ups: Tackling Trauma with Tattoos" by Jenna Legge for the 'Capital Current'
Co Blouin
Tattoo Apprentice
Book in: cobloutattoo@gmail.com
https://www.cobloutattoo.com
Pronouns: She/Her
Co is a multi-disciplinary artist with a background in graphic design. She uses her art to explore concepts of dreamlike dimensions through various media such as illustration, painting and most recently, tattooing. You can find her contributing to street art scenes in Ottawa and beyond.
She also DJs under the alias Bleu Pâle as a way to connect to her love of dance music and the culture that surrounds it. Through that, she explores an eclectic mix of psychedelic electronic and breakbeats that move energy. Her focus is on sounds that put folks into flow and encourage self love/discovery on the dance floor.
Natasha Nabein
Resident Artist
Book in: nattstatts1@gmail.com
Pronouns: She/Her
Born and raised in Ottawa, she has been drawing her whole life. Beyond tattooing she has a background in psychology and did her thesis on art therapy.
Her style can be describe as fine line black and grey botanical. She is down for anything nature-themed.
Natasha books via email for three-month intervals. Email can be found on her profile. In order to book she requires information such as design ideas, size, placement, and availability. Flash can be booked at any time.
She books appointments Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 6pm, saving select Tuesdays for finishing projects.