Artists in Residence
Becky D
Owner of In Bloom Tattoo Co.
Pronouns: They/Them // Elle/Iel
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Becky D is a loud and proud queer and non-binary tattoo and visual artist working in Ottawa and across Canada since January 2017. They are currently a resident tattoo artist and the owner of In Bloom Tattoo Collective in downtown Ottawa.
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Known for their brightly coloured neotraditional tattooing, their specialties are precise and detailed linework, bold colour, and freehand work. Becky also specializes in the covering of scarring of all kinds including surgery, self harm, and accident. Cover-ups are another central focus of Becky's service.
Becky prides themself on their warm bedside manner and is an excellent choice for clients getting their first or hundredth tattoo. They are proud to make their service fiercely feminist, body positive, and queer positive. All bodies, all skin tones welcomed.
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Becky est fluemment bilingue en écrivant et en parlant. N'hésitez-pas de demander pour une session francophone.
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All new requests should be forwarded through their website: www.beckydtattoo.com
General inquiries can be directed to beckydtattoo@gmail.com.
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Media Appearances:
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Listen: "Second Puberty" podcast by Emme Reynolds discussing trauma-informed tattooing.
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Read: "Scar Cover-Ups: Tackling Trauma with Tattoos" by Jenna Legge for the 'Capital Current'


Theo Fiętka
Junior Artist
Pronouns: They/Them/Ono
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Theo Fiętka is a queer and non-binary multidisciplinary artist, living and working on the Unceded Territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People. They are currently a junior artist at In Bloom Tattoo Collective in downtown Ottawa.
Most of the themes in Theo's work centre around folk art and Slavic mythology. They are often inspired by medieval manuscripts, nature, and religious iconography. Their bold use of colour, strong linework, and unique painting style lends itself well to the world of tattooing.
Theo's books are currently open! To book an appointment with them, please submit a form here.