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Your Luxury Tattoo Destination on Canada’s East Coast – Transformative Realism Tattoos, Tailored for You

Welcome to Roy Tattoo Art, where every tattoo is a high-end work of art. With over 14 years of mastery in color and black-&-grey realism, I craft custom designs—from intricate sleeves to lifelike wildlife and portrait pieces—in a private, ultra-sterile studio. Whether you’re local to Halifax or visiting from across Nova Scotia’s finest communities, expect a premium, personalized experience that blends meticulous technique with your unique vision.

Tattoo shop in Halifax Nova Scotia
HARVARD WORLD RECORD
Award winning tattoo artist in Nova Scotia, Canada

I hold the world record as the first Indian female tattoo artist to complete a full-body suit tattoo

in just three months.

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Realism Tattoo Artist in Nova Scotia—Roy Tattoo Art

Roy has had the opportunity of working with few influential individuals.

Explore the stories of these influencers

who have shared their unique tattoo journeys

and their experiences getting inked by Roy.

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"You may come as a stranger, but you leave as a friend"

We provide Nova Scotia’s best tattoo experience—period.  We constantly master the latest tattoo trends and tech. Our team actively participates in tattoo conventions, workshops, and art meets and engages with other top tattoo artists around the world to enhance our work and offer our clients the latest tattoo designs. At our studio, we prioritise artistry and creativity, specialising in portraits and figurative work depicting gender exploration, fluidity, and human relationships. We believe that every client is unique, and we strive to create meaningful artwork that reflects their individuality. We make every stage—from first inquiry to final heal—an incredible experience.

We also accept commissions, and we invite you to explore our visual art page to see our portfolio and check our availability for commissions. We create a comfortable, ultra‑safe studio for every client. 

We believe that getting a tattoo is a serious and permanent investment, and we want our clients to feel confident and happy with their decision. Thank you for considering us for your tattoo needs. We look forward to working with you and providing you with the best tattoo experience in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

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Roy 's eye for design as well as professionalism is something that I liked a lot. I went to her with a rough idea of what I wanted with some sample pictures and a story that I wanted her to paint/design. The design she came up with was something I liked immediately as it covered all the ideas that I wanted to see and much much more as it brought her own touch to the idea and thats great to have in a tattoo artist. Throughout the long tattoo session, she was a great companion, sharing her stories and listening to mine , with some beautiful music to add to the conversations. Overall, I am very satisfied with the level of craft-womanship, the professionalism and the interaction and would highly recommend her and her studio to anyone thinking of having a custom tattoo.

Sriram Viswanathan

As a Visual Artist

I’m a Halifax-based visual artist in Nova Scotia. Figurative and atmospheric painter who creates powerful, commissioned portraits with gender-fluid explorations that capture moments of vulnerability and strength. Drawing inspiration from my life experiences and the rugged beauty of the East Coast, I also paint plein air watercolours across East Coast Atlantic Canada and experiment with new materials in mixed-media sculpture. Every piece is crafted to challenge the imagination and reveal unexpected beauty. Contact me to commission a painting or tattoo.

At Roy Tattoo Art, our Halifax-based tattoo studio serving Nova Scotia, we prioritize artistry and creativity in every custom design. We specialize in a diverse range of tattoo styles—rose tattoos, mother-child portraits, dragons and mermaids, whimsical mushrooms and horses, pet portrait tattoos, skulls and travel-inspired pieces, compass and bird motifs, intricate insect and butterfly work, band and warrior themes, tiger and lion realism, lotus and peony florals, mountain and bear nature scenes, elegant ring and finger tattoos, ladybird and snake imagery, couple and friendship symbols, cover-ups and scar concealment, white-ink fine lines, nature-themed landscapes, movie-star and anime inspirations, koi fish and wave compositions, fire elements, spiritual and Buddha iconography, as well as queer and LGBTQ+ pride, soldier and war commemoration, and animal realism tattoos. Our commitment to excellence and clean, ultra-sterile environment has made us a top choice for clients seeking unique, meaningful tattoos in Halifax, Bedford, Clayton Park, Purcell’s Cove, and beyond.

Offering some of the best colour realism tattoos in Nova Scotia. Known for hyper-detailed black and grey realism tattoos and clean fine line tattoos that age beautifully. Whether you're into bold portrait tattoos or minimalist fine line art, we create custom pieces tailored to your vision. Clients across Nova Scotia – Halifax, Bedford, South End Halifax, North End Halifax, West End Halifax, Clayton Park, Purcell's Cove, Hammonds Plains, Fall River, Chester, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, Wolfville, Dartmouth, Lower Sackville, Middle Sackville, Eastern Passage, Cole Harbour, Tantallon, Beaver Bank, Brookside, Enfield, and Windsor – trust us for stunning colour realism tattoos that look like paintings. Our black and grey tattoos speak volumes in depth and contrast. We specialise in single-needle fine line work that’s elegant, subtle, and timeless. Whether 3D realism or micro‑ink, we tattoo with surgical precision. Book your next tattoo with a realism artist who lives and breathes this art form. Clients across Nova Scotia trust us for lifelike tattoos—from florals to full sleeves. Whether it's smooth shading in grey or a vibrant pop of colour. Our tattoos last for years, ageing gracefully with every moment. Visit us for lifelike portraits, cinematic black and grey pieces, or refined fine line tattoos. Realism, redefined—only in Nova Scotia.

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