Bear has been involved in the tattoo industry since the late 70's and brings a strong, traditional foundation as well as an innovative modern approach to body art, to an ever expanding clientele. Bear has had the good fortune to meet many people in the tattoo community who have been very supportive and instrumental in Bear's continued improvement and constantly renewed interest in dermagraphic art. Most importantly, his clients are the ones that he thanks the most for being there over the years, and giving him the opportunity to learn and grow artistically with their blessing and support. Thank you all.

Being involved in Asian studies, martial arts, and Asian philosophy since his youth, Bear's eastern perspective on life, has been instrumental in his tattooing specialty. His constant drive for the fullness of life, make him a dynamic artist, with emotional flair, and continual change. Bear's continual cross cultural expansion of his artistic horizon enable him to remain flexible and diverse depending on a clients personal tattoo needs. If you aren't going a 150 miles per hour you will never keep up so don't try.

Chris, accredited in both art and music, came to Bear's in 2003 looking for a tattoo appenticeship and by the end of 2005 had won his first tattoo award at the Edmonton Tattoo & Arts Feastival. His friendly approach and unique style of art has earned him a loyal clientel who consider him to be one of Edmonton's finest inkslingers.

 The quality of work that Chris aspires to is a direct reflection of the standards that Bear has tried to maintain for all these years in the industry.

An Alberta boy born and raised, Chris has a perchant for trucker hats, belt buckles and if you ask nicely, he just might show you his collection of tractor drawings. When he is not tattooing or drawing (a rare event), he loves spending time with his friends and family and plays guitar in the local rock group Them Damn Coyotes.

Bear on John: His work ethic, ability to understand the needs of his clients, and his focus on detail make him an excellent asset to the studio Bear says "John truly encompasses all the atributes of a great tattoo arts, and a great person! I am very proud to work with him".

Morgan on John: If I was Tom Cruise, John would be my Renee Zellwegger.

John on John: A shockingly unbiased 1973 documentary directed by Edward Laughton about life in the streets and the men who roam them at night.

This is where you will find Mark's information.

This is where you will find Mark's information.

This is where you will find Mark's information.

This is where you will find Mark's information.

Nic is a great guy and an excellent piercer. Clean, knowledgeable and friendly. But enough about that. Remember in Aliens when Bill Paxton's character says, "Game over man! Game over!" and he's all whiney but still totally awesome because, hey, Bill Paxton, right? And then you go on ebay and look for tshirts with his Aliens character on it and you find one and it has GAME OVER printed on it in big red letters and you're super stoked, but you don't buy it because it was made in China for 30 cents and the picture cracks and peels after you put it in the dryer like, one time?

Yeah, me too.

If you are interested in getting some tattoo work from one of our guest artist, give us a call, we can tell you who is here, or who is coming and you can drop in and book an appointment.

These are just a bunch of photos that we thought you might find interesting.