Teika Hudson is the founder and lead artist at Golden Gryphon Tattoo in Calgary, Alberta. With a lifelong passion for art, which began with an obsession for drawing and included studies at institutions like the Emily Carr Institute, they transitioned into full-time tattooing in 2004. Teika embraces a wide variety of tattoo styles, excelling in both full color and black and grey work, and is particularly adept at complex cover-up tattoos, ensuring clients receive art they genuinely love. Their distinct style is often fueled by a love of fantasy, drawing inspiration from the everyday world, nature, poetry, and dreams, and incorporating both traditional and unorthodox imagery into their designs. Beyond tattooing, Teika is a multifaceted practitioner, exploring mediums such as painting, sewing, and sculpture, demonstrating a belief that creative expression knows no bounds.
