Arboretum Studios — Local services in Vancouver

First of all I have to say I found a shop where not only are good tattoos created but an atmosphere of wonderful conversation as well. The ladies at the shop make your overall experience getting a tattoo whether it is your first or your hundredth one of the most positive and amazing experiences. Velma did the Gameboy on my forearm which I knew was not something she does everyday and killed it. Her color saturation and steady hand working with my skin created a piece that everyone adores and always is a conversation starter. Kaia is killing my Kawaii sleeve that we have been working on. Bouncing ideas around and letting her do her thing has granted me the privilege of rocking some of the cutest and stellar art that is on my body. Their knowledge of aftercare can even make the most anxious worrier feel at peace because they provide detailed aftercare and even work with people such as myself who bleeds a lot on the proper techniques and tools to help keep your tattoo happy...

ETA 11/8/25: My original artist here, Bella, has since moved, and now I see Addie, who is just as fantastic of a person and artist. I've gotten 4 tattoos from Addie now and the lines and color are clean and bright and all healed perfectly. Can't wait for more!

Original review: Bella is my artist, and I am so incredibly happy with my new tattoo! Bella listened to everything I wanted, worked fast but very cleanly, really nailed the exact colors I was hoping for, and drew in some extra details to work around my existing inner arm tattoo once I got there- and it all came out perfectly. Bella is not just a great artist but just an all around sweet and chill person, and I will definitely be back for my next tattoo. The studio is cozy and clean and the other artists in that day were all friendly too, it was a great vibe. ...

It was such a peaceful experience coming into the shop everyone was sweet and kind. It was different set up than what im used too (more privacy) which i loved . Especially when I was having a shitty day ! Mercedes made sure I was validated and listened to. She kept checking up on me to make sure I was comfy and okay since I felt dizzy and lightheaded. I got a sailor moon piece that wasn't finished due to me not being able to sit through unfortunately which I wasn't used to having 54 previous tattoos.but it had been a while and my tolerance is much lower now ! I would recommend the shop and will come back again soon ! The linework is clean and steady .. If I could upload a picture with it I would but forgot how ! Lol. Thank you for an amazing day see you again...