Eliza Xenophon

Eliza Xenophon is the founder and Senior Tattoo Artist at Tattoo Beast in Innisfil, ON. Born in Grodno, Belarus, into a family of a sculptor and painter, Eliza’s artistic path began at a very young age. Her formal education includes Junior Art School and a degree in Interior Design in Belarus, followed by Fine Arts studies at George Brown College and advanced training in Realism at the Academy of Realism Art of Canada in Toronto. During this time, she honed her skills in anatomy, hyper-realistic copying, photography, watercolor, and graphic design.

Eliza transitioned her profound artistic vision to the canvas of human skin through apprenticeships at renowned studios like Flow Tattoo and Ink Living Color. After becoming certified in Bloodborne Pathogens, she opened Tattoo Beast in 2020, a name inspired by her lifelong love for animals. As a highly skilled Senior Tattoo Artist, Eliza specializes in a diverse range of styles, including realism, hyper-realism, watercolor, fine line, black & grey, lettering, traditional, sketch & chaotic, and intricate cover-up projects. Her background in traditional fine arts, particularly oil, watercolor, and graphic mediums, enriches her tattooing, bringing a unique blend of precision, passion, and artistic integrity to every piece.