Our Artists

My apprenticeship started in 2002 in Indiana where my mentor who later became my best friend, apprenticed me the old school way. Hired on as the body piercer, my days were spent dealing with customers, answering phones, drawing and watching. I watched my mentor tattoo and learned the craft I would one day develop a passion for. All these years later, I firmly believe that my learning will never end and I will continue to grow every day. As they say, "Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life". Here in my new home of Ottawa, I spend time with my beautiful family and continue to offer solid tattoos at reasonable prices at INKsession. Making my clients happy is always my main goal.

My name is Dylan Beattie, born and raised in Ottawa. I have been in the tattoo industry for just over 8 years now, and couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of this amazing community. I started hanging around tattoo shops when I was 19 years old just helping with cleaning and drawing, soon after I was offered an apprenticeship and couldn’t be more excited to accept the offer that was given to me. I've always loved art and have been drawing since I could hold a pencil. To find a path where I could proceed with life goals using art blew my mind, as I never thought I would be able to find such a path. Woking and living  in the industry, I couldn't be happier, I am constantly looking for new ways to approach the clients ideas and mind, to make sure that they will be leaving with exactly what they want. I'm personally more drawn to the black and grey tattoo style. Making sure my clients have a great experience and love their tattoo is always my main priority.

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