Joel is an artist working out of Rebel Waltz Tattoo in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Classic cry baby.

Big panther and a snake locked in battle.

Deconstructed anchor and a bit of a seascape/sunset.

Fingers crossed.

Swallows and a heart for mom.

Spooky demon.

Joel does classic American traditional tattoos. He has plenty of flash to choose from, or you can bring an idea to him.

Good luck horseshoe. This design used to usually be done with the horseshoe facing upright, to keep the luck in. But now people seem to get it upside down more and more, seeming to be a sign of making your own luck.

Nice vacation in a bottle with this one.

Geisha with a beautiful kimono and umbrella.

Blackwork stomach with geometric flowers and peony. Lots of lines!

Black rose and Bert Grimm crying heart.

Mean looking spider and crying eye.

Joel does both colour pieces as well as blackwork.

Blackwork peony in more of a Japanese style.

Twisty dragon, an American take on a Japanese design.

Geometric vase and wrap around snake.

Traditional Aboriginal lady head.

Fortune teller lady head and Bert Grimm tiger head.

You can search him up on Instagram and see when he is doing walk-ins, or contact him and set up an appointment.

Sleazy Mickey.

Blackwork snake.

Tough boxer and rose in blackwork style.

Butterfly for a gap filler.

Crowned Jesus blackwork piece.

Joel sticks to the classics, and does it well. He has crisp bold lines and solid shading, all within a readable trad piece. He is a must visit artist if you’re in Winnipeg.