Ronan Gibney

Ronan Gibney is a highly experienced tattoo artist operating his private King Street West studio, Ronan Gibney Tattoo, in Toronto’s vibrant Fashion District. With over 25 years in the industry, Ronan is dedicated to crafting fine art tattoos that are designed to stand the test of time for discerning collectors. His journey includes founding and operating Imperial Tattoo for twelve years before transitioning to his current customized professional studio in 2020.

Known for his remarkable versatility, Ronan specializes in large-scale tattoos and excels across a wide array of genres and styles. His expertise encompasses Photo Realism, Superheroes, Sci-Fi and Fantasy, Animals and Nature, Monsters and Mythology, Art Reproductions, and Religious and Occult themes. Ronan also embraces cover-up tattoos as an exciting creative challenge.

Described as a “friendly professional nerd” whose passion for art began with a childhood fascination for drawing monsters and superheroes, Ronan maintains an unwavering commitment to his craft. He continuously upgrades his skills and tools, ensuring every detail contributes to a tattoo that not only ages beautifully but also provides an enjoyable session for his clients. He offers a finely-tuned custom tattoo process, complete with free consultations and a unique Aftercare Monitoring Service, guiding clients through a comfortable and deliberate path to their customized artwork. Ronan’s distinctive work has been featured in various media, including MISC Magazine and BlogTO, and is highlighted in “The Anatomical Tattoo” book by Emily Evans.