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Mara Voss
Black & Grey · Realism
Twelve years in the needle. Mara's portraits and fine-line black & grey work have won three national awards.
Bold Ink, Ottawa Roots
Iron Pine Tattoo is a custom studio crafting black & grey, colour, and cover-up work that lasts a lifetime. Walk in with an idea — leave with art.
Our Artists
Three resident hands, each with a signature style.
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Devin Cole
Colour · Neo-Traditional
Bold saturated colour, clean packing, and illustrations that pop off the skin. Maple-leaf iconoclast.
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Sam Iro
Cover-Ups · Japanese
The fixer. Sam turns regrettable tattoos into custom Japanese and ornamental masterpieces.
Styles We Live
Specialties that define the Iron Pine wall.
Black & White
Timeless black & grey realism, fine line, and dotwork — high contrast that ages beautifully.
Colour
Vivid neo-traditional and illustrative colour pieces with bold outlines and rich saturation.
Cover-Ups
Transform old or unwanted ink into custom art using proven cover-up techniques and design.
Booking Process
Four steps from idea to ink.
1
Consultation
Tell us your idea through the contact form. We reply within 48 hours to chat size, placement, and style.
2
Deposit & Design
A refundable deposit locks your date. Your artist drafts a custom design tailored to your body.
3
The Session
Relax in our private, sterile Ottawa studio. Breaks, snacks, and good music included.
4
Aftercare
We send detailed aftercare instructions and a free touch-up window so your piece heals perfect.
Frequently Asked
Everything first-timers want to know.
Custom pieces start at $150 with a $50 booking deposit applied to your final session. Larger colour or cover-up work is quoted after consultation based on size and detail.
Absolutely. We use single-use needles, autoclave-sterilized equipment, and hospital-grade disinfectants. Our Ottawa studio is health-inspected and fully licensed.
Yes — cover-ups are Sam's specialty. Bring reference photos of the old piece and we'll design something that transforms it completely.
We prioritize booked clients but accept walk-ins for smaller pieces when artists have open slots. Text ahead to check availability.
Get In Touch
📍 418 Pine Avenue, Ottawa, ON
🕙 Tue–Sat · 11am–8pm
Follow the work on Instagram @ironpinetattoo.