Eternal Image Tattoo

Eternal Image Tattoo, located in Calgary, Alberta, has been a fixture in the city’s historic Inglewood community for nearly 17 years. Owned by born-and-raised Calgarian Scott Veldhoen, this studio is dedicated to providing high-quality custom tattooing of all kinds for everyone, striving to offer a welcoming atmosphere for all clients.

Practical Info

Eternal Image Tattoo welcomes walk-ins when artists have availability. While owner Scott Veldhoen’s schedule can fill quickly, clients note that he generally does not keep appointments spread out over months or years, focusing instead on getting clients into the chair efficiently. Mack and Monica at the front desk are frequently mentioned by clients for making the booking process simple and providing a genuine positive feel to anyone walking through their doors.

The Studio Experience

Visitors consistently describe the studio as professional, ultra clean, and highly hygienic, making for a very safe environment. Many clients highlight the welcoming, comfortable, and positive vibe, often mentioning it as the least intimidating tattoo shop they’ve experienced, with a homey atmosphere. The studio experience is frequently noted for its witty banter, laughter, and classic movies playing, which many find helps distract from the tattooing process and creates a relaxed environment, making even first-time tattoo clients feel at ease.

The Artists and Their Work

The artists at Eternal Image Tattoo, including Scott Veldhoen, Cooper Isely, Chad, John, Tina, Dylan, and Darren, are skilled in a wide array of styles, from Japanese body suits and American Traditional flash to custom designs of all kinds. Clients often praise the artists’ talent, attention to detail, and collaborative approach, noting they refine ideas and provide great suggestions for placement and design. Many clients are proud to say they return for future work, with cover-up pieces also being highlighted as exceptional. Artists are also recognized for taking the time to explain aftercare thoroughly.

What Customers Say

Visitors consistently laud Eternal Image Tattoo, with one client highlighting that the studio is “amazing. Clean, safe, welcoming. Everything a 5 star tattoo place should be.” Many describe the shop as having “the most amazing people to be around,” creating a “welcoming and comfortable” environment that is “by far the least intimidating tattoo shop” they’ve ever experienced, with a “homey atmosphere.” Another happy client reflected on their experience, stating, “I can actually say I had a fun few hours in the chair – and the finished art was exactly what I wanted.”