J is the owner of First String Tattoo in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He works in a number of styles including black and grey, Polynesian, black work, realism, Japanese, and neo traditional.

Fantastic coverup with deer skull, flowers and a book!

Massive peacock. Look at those details in the tail feathers!

Realistic black and grey Japanese Kitsune and skull.

Big sugar skull inspired rib panel.

He does both large and small pieces, from sleeves and back pieces to tiny one shot pieces!

Creepy crawly head tarantula.

Some feathers and an awareness ribbon.

Healed black and grey lighthouse.

Viking themed frost giant on a bloody rampage!

You can check out his flash on his Instagram or in person and choose something cool, or talk ideas with him!

A lovely loon covering up some old script.

Neo traditional lady head.

Japanese koi fish as a chest panel to lead onto a half sleeve.

As well as working in Winnipeg, J also guest spots in Saskatoon at Rites of Passage Tattoo.

Neat drawn on Polynesian inspired piece.

Polynesian elephant.

Bright neo traditional owl!

If you’re looking to have some ink removed he can also do that for you as he does laser tattoo removal right out of the shop. If you’d rather have a piece covered up he does lots of that too.

Brilliant brightly coloured sleeve with some skulls and flowers.

Healed Where the Wild Things Are themed piece.

Realistic black and grey snow leopard.

He has an incredible attention to detail and is sure to make you happy with any style you choose.

Huge flower for a coverup.

Fresh and healed. Sugar skull and a more nature themed skull.

Healed shots of an octopus sleeve.

J is a must visit artist in Winnipeg or Saskatoon!