Kintsugi Tattoos

Kintsugi Tattoos, located in New Westminster, British Columbia, offers a personalized tattooing experience in a bright, spacious, and inviting studio. Known for an artist who genuinely cares about each piece she creates, this studio aims to make every client feel right at home.

Practical Info

Clients often highlight the clear and informative booking process and consultation, noting that the artist, Rustie, is easy to communicate with throughout. The studio is conveniently located and easily accessible via transit, with many visitors also finding parking to be straightforward.

The Studio Experience

Visitors describe Kintsugi Tattoos as clean, cozy, and private, with a fun atmosphere often inspired by Japanese art and decor. The studio is thoughtfully set up with interesting items to admire, including unique artworks for sale from Rustie’s Tsunami Studio. Many clients appreciate the welcoming environment and the presence of Leroy, described as the “sweetest shop dog” and a “cute fluffy cloud,” who adds to the relaxed vibe. First-time tattoo recipients, even those with initial anxieties, have found the experience at Kintsugi Tattoos to be calming and reassuring.

The Artists and Their Work

Rustie is consistently praised for being an exceptionally talented, professional, and kind artist with a gentle hand and great attention to detail. She excels in both color and black work, creating vivid and detailed tattoos that often draw compliments. Rustie is particularly skilled in Japanese-inspired, neo Japanese-traditional, anime, and video game designs, catering to a wide range of “nerdy tattoo needs.” Clients appreciate her ability to take their ideas and often make them “10 times better” than originally imagined, creating unique and custom pieces. Rustie is also helpful with cover-up projects, guiding clients through every step of the process, and her line work is frequently described as pristine and incredible. Kintsugi Tattoos is a place where many clients return for additional work, trusting Rustie to create beautiful designs that fit seamlessly with existing tattoos.

Piercing & Other Services

Beyond tattooing, Rustie occasionally offers other cool works, such as Pet Pokemon cards, which clients have enjoyed adding to their art collections. The studio also features items for sale on its walls from Rustie’s other venture, Tsunami Studio.

What Customers Say

Many visitors describe the studio as clean, cozy, and reflective of the artist’s diverse styles, with one client stating, “The studio is clean, cozy and the decor reflects the range of styles that Rustie incorporates into her work.” Clients frequently express deep trust in Rustie, with one individual sharing that Rustie “is hands down one of my most favorite tattoo artists ever! She’s amazing. Anytime I have an idea she manages to make it 10 times better then I could have even imagined.” Another client emphasized their positive experiences, noting, “Rustie is the most kind, thoughtful, and pleasant person to chat with, and is an amazing artist.”