Ink by Ess

I. Love. My. Clients.

Jen came in for a custom script design with the words “go for it”. Some clients just come in to the shop radiating positivity and light, and I leave those appointments with a happy heart and an inspired soul 💕 Thanks for your trust, Jen!

Lethbridge, I’m coming back and this time I’m bringing my tattoo setup with me!! Let’s get you some new body art to bring into 2026 ✨

This is for sure one of my favourite tattoos I’ve done so far: A cat skull and pothos vine for Robyn. I’m so proud of how the shading came out, and skulls and plants together are just such a fun composition. Thanks for choosing this from my flash, Robyn! I’m so stoked on it! 🥰

The cutest lil Ravioli pasta for Kaelan! She came back after a few months to have a little more shading added. First pic: healed lines, new shading
Second pic: Healed original tattoo
Third pic: Fresh original tattoo

I’m always a little nervous to do hand tattoos. I’ve had experiences where they stick really well, and experiences where they nearly completely fade away. So proud of how this one turned out though, it stuck pretty well :)

A lil froggie from Over the Garden Wall, for Nova (one of the sweetest and silliest humans ever). I love how silly and cute the frog looks in his fancy little frame. My clients (and friends, in this case!) always have the best ideas, hehe. Thanks, Nova!

Afternoons like this make my heart happy :)

E V O L V E

Our goal here was for a very soft, light, and delicate tattoo on Annie’s hand. Can’t wait to see how it heals! Sessions with Annie are always so uplifting and inspiring - truly a wonderful human!

NEW FLASH ALERT

Let’s get to decorating!

X-ray style Lily of the Valley flower for Taylor. Taylor is one of my best friends from childhood, and still one of my very best friends today 🥰 it meant so much that she came to me for her first tattoo 🥹 Love ya, T! 💕💕💕💕