Karmma Tattoo was established in 2009 by Patrick Baylis with just one chair in a small back room. As the shop grew in popularity, Patrick decided that 2021 was the year to move into a larger space and expand the team. Across from Metrotown, Karmma Tattoo is the largest shop in Burnaby, BC and has won Favourite Tattoo Shop Burnaby 2020 and Three Best Rated Shops Burnaby 2021 and 2023. Our team is made up of artists with a wide scope of skills and styles, so you can be sure you’ll find the right artist for your next piece at Karmma Tattoo. Appointments are available by walk-in or by scheduled appointment.
Kate
Tattoo Artist/manager
Meet Kate: A Self-Taught Virtuoso of Versatility in Tattoo Artistry
Starting her artistic journey in 2012 at Black Widow Inc. under the tutelage of the late Sean Green, Kate swiftly made her mark in the tattoo community. Her transition to Gypsy Rose Tattoos in 2014 was another milestone, and today, as a key member of the Karmma Tattoo team, Kate is a veritable polymath in her field—specializing in cover-ups, color, black & grey, realism, cartoons, and large-scale projects.
• $ 225 / Hour
• 12+ years of experience
• Appointment only
Amir
Tattoo Artist
Meet Amir: A Tattoo Artist Forged in Resilience
Starting his tattoo journey in 8th grade with hand-poked tattoos, Amir faced significant challenges as an Iranian artist due to the illegality of tattooing in his home country. After working underground for 16 years, he has honed his craft and now practices openly and professionally. Dedicated to evolving and sharing his artistry, Amir brings a unique blend of traditional techniques and modern artistry to every tattoo.
• $200 / Hour
• 17+ years of experience
• English.
Nat
Tattoo Artist
Nat has been tattooing for 6 years since graduating with a bachelor's degree in fine arts and 17 years of experience in painting. He enjoys doing Realism, Black-and-Grey, Script, Minimal, and Color tattoos, especially small to medium sizes with highly detailed. However, he is also open-minded about working on Cover-Ups and different styles of tattoos that fit the client's ideas.
• $ 175 / Hour
• 6+ years of experience
• English, Thai
Aaron
Tattoo Artist
At 28, Aaron brings a blend of cultural heritage and self-driven talent to the forefront of the tattoo scene. Originally from the Philippines and now flourishing in Canada, his journey into tattooing began with a simple childhood hobby of drawing animes and cartoons at the back of his notebooks. Inspired by the vivid John Lennon tattoo on his sister, Aaron transformed his curiosity into mastery by delving into the world of tattooing through self-taught practices and online tutorials.
• $ 200 / Hour
• 8+ years of experience
• English, Filipino
Paulina
Junior Tattoo Artist
Paulina is a beginner tattoo artist from Slovakia with a passion for art that has been a part of her life since childhood. She’s been tattooing for a year, loves improving with every tattoo, and finds joy in the creative process. Paulina recently moved to Canada, fulfilling one of her lifelong dreams to visit the country. Her specialties are linework, botanical tattoos, and fine line tattoos, but she is open to working with other styles that align with her clients’ ideas to continue growing in the tattoo field.
• $ 150 / Hour
• 2 years of experience
• English.
Select our Guest Tattoo Artist for your next Ink
At Karmma Tattoo, we are dedicated to providing exceptional tattoo services to our clients. Our team of guest tattoo artists brings a diverse range of styles and expertise to our shop. Each artist is passionate about their craft and committed to creating unique and personalized designs for our clients.
Become a guest artist, contact us.