Fabien Madeleine

Fabien Madeleine is the esteemed Studio Owner and Expert Tattoo Artist at Malefic Tattoos, a by-appointment custom tattoo studio located in the historic Corktown area of Hamilton, Ontario. With over three decades of extensive experience, Fabien has honed his skills across all major tattoo styles and their varied sub-categories. He is particularly celebrated for his specializations in Realism, encompassing photo, hyper, and micro-realism, which is his most frequently requested style. Fabien also excels in creating poignant Portrait and Memorial tattoos, bringing special connections to life through art. His expertise extends to the challenging art of Cover-ups, where his strategic planning ensures seamless integration and elimination of previous pigmentation while maintaining the integrity of the new design. Known for his dedication to technique and high standards, Fabien approaches each piece with a philosophy that every tattoo, regardless of size, is the most important to the client. He is meticulous in his work, from conceptual design to execution, paying relentless attention to placement, flow, organization, and color development to achieve optimal visual effect. His commitment to guiding clients through the process, coupled with his deep understanding of design elements and skin tone matching, ensures that each custom “malefic tattoo” is a unique and exceptional piece of art. He also shares his studio with two friendly support dogs, Dobby and Lulu.