Tattoo Studios
Private appointment-only studio near Sexsmith and Hazelbridge, working in fine line, floral, brush-stroke calligraphy and Asian styles including Baybayin script and Chinese stamp designs. The exact address is given once you book with a deposit.
In the West Cambie neighbourhood of Richmond.
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