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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.

Patrick Tattoo Artist

PATRICK BAYLIS 

Tattoo Artist/Owner

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Patrick Baylis is the owner and lead artist of Karmma Tattoo Shop. He specializes in Floral & Cover Up Tattoos, but enjoys working on any project with like-minded people

• $ 225 / Hour

• 15+ years of experience

• Appointment only

Kate Tattoo artist

Kate

Tattoo Artist/manager

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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

Amir

Tattoo Artist

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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 

Tattoo Artist

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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

Aaron

Tattoo Artist

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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

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Paulina

Junior Tattoo Artist

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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.

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Anna

Tattoo Artist

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Anna is a former graphic designer and illustrator from Iran, now she has decided to create her art on skin through tattoos instead of canvases. Her focus is in minimalistic designs and fine lines but she’s also open to other styles. Combining her creative vision with clients' ideas, she ensures each tattoo is a unique, personal reflection of yours.

• $ 175 / Hour

• 2 years of experience

• English.

Guest tattoo Artist

Select our Guest Tattoo Artist for your next Ink

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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.

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