Hiya! My name is Kass (she/her) and I am a fine line black and grey tattoo artist located in Ottawa, ON, Canada.

I am a little punk rock and a little pop princess realness. When I am NOT tattooing you can find me talking about how beautiful Zelda BOTW is a likely referencing something from Adventure Time. I am a mother to both the human and animal variety and quite literally have a zoo at home. I love long drives and burritos. I am FULLY convinced that I am the sixth spice girl and would likely sell my soul for the chance to breathe the same air as Shania Twain. If you asked my mom, she would describe me as her ’wild child‘. Growing up I was always drawing. I am and have always been a misfit who has a love and a dire need to create.

I have worked in the tattoo industry for 15 years now. I got my first studio job working counter in a very well known studio here in Ottawa and learned so much about the art and the industry. I knew in my bones tattooing was it for me, I worked counter for 7 years, had a baby and then took a counter job at another studio in late 2017 and was bound and determined to get a machine in-to my hand. I then started my tattoo apprenticeship in January 2019.

The journey has been long but I am only getting started! I completed my apprenticeship just in time for the pandemic to hit (not ideal), worked my butt off selling art and opened up a small private studio space in Hintonburg with my mentor and had the time of my life. Being a parent in this industry is hard mainly because of the hours so it was time for me to make a switch and find a space closer to home so, I left Babalon and went to Blackbird in Kemptville!

Fast forward to June 2024 and I am in the process of building my own private studio space inside my garage - just trust me here okay.

The industry has changed so much since I first entered it. The pandemic affected a lot and foot traffic is no longer the best way to get clients. Tattoo shops are no longer just for the “bikers and felons”. Shops shouldn’t be scary and unapproachable so welcome to Misfit, a private studio space that is full of life. It’s inviting, comfortable and fully accessible!

I specialize in fine line black and grey. I really love to play with different needle groupings in my pieces and mix bold heavy lines with my favourite needle of all… A SINGLE NEEDLE!! 😍

My style is very heavily influenced by the 90’s and early 2000’s and love to play with heavy black and negative spaces to bring you a look that is bold and sharp yet soft and elegant. My favourite things to tattoo are;

- Lettering
- Florals
- Animals
- Ornamental
- Illustrative/linework heavy pieces
- Botanicals (fungi, plants)
- Iconic television or movie characters (stylized portraits)
- Nostalgic Toys/collectibles
- MCU / DC comic characters

Everyone from all walks of life are welcome in my chair. I have worked my butt off to create a safe and inviting space for everyone <3 

I hope you’re here looking to have me do your next piece! If so, please fill out and submit my tattoo request form! Please note that I DO NOT tattoo anyone under the age of 18 even with parental consent. No exceptions.