Nicolas Capretta, known as Nic, is a resident tattoo artist at Grey Harbour Tattoo in Hamilton, Ontario, also operating his personal brand, Sparrow Hands Tattoos. Holding a Bachelor of Design in Illustration from OCAD University, Nic integrates his passion for fine art and the natural world into his tattooing practice. He specializes in large-scale neo-traditional tattooing, often incorporating figurative art nouveau and nature-themed elements, working skillfully with both color and black and grey. Nic approaches each piece with deep gratitude and dedication, ensuring every tattoo receives his full focus, attention, and care. His artistic philosophy extends beyond tattooing, as he explores the dialogue between historical “high” and “low” art forms by employing tattoo pigments in his paintings.
