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Tribal Elephant (Lower Back Tattoo)
 Background: This tribal elephant was for a school teacher, and was based on the elephant’s instinct to protect their young. She was open to Hania to make the design for her. By Hania. |
AK47 + Video Camera Hybrid (Rib Tattoo)
 Background: This piece was his first tattoo. He’s an amateur film maker and was looking to have a cross between a camera and an AK47 designed for his rib cage. By Peter Belej. |
Black Line Studio Named One of Toronto’s Best Tattoo Parlours
Black Line Studio has been named one of Toronto’s Best Tattoo Parlours by Canadian-based online men’s magazine, DailyXY. Thanks to everyone for your support and we hope you come back for more tattoos!
Toronto’s Best Tattoo Parlours
Once the domain of sailors, Russian mobsters and Maori warriors, tattoos have become unquestionably mainstream. Even if you’re not committing to that full-neck scorpion – and you’re skipping this weekend’s Toronto Tattoo Show at the Hilton – you might be considering something subtle and tasteful. Before you take the permanent plunge, read this, our list of Toronto’s best tattoo parlours.
Black Line Studio
With hardwood floors, tasteful, framed art and silver jewelry in glass display cases, this downtown body art boutique appeals to Bay Street bankers and and hardcore biker types alike. It’s sterile only in the literal (and important) sense. 577 King St. W., 416-850-8227.Read: Toronto’s Best Tattoo Parlours – Dailyxy.com
Work in Progress: Father’s Portrait (Full Back Tattoo)
 Background: A continuation to a massive back piece with his father as the centre piece, more components were added. The theme is based on his father’s interests, including horse racing, hunting, and nature. Added was an eagle and other birds across the top, with exceptional detail. More to come on this fantastic back tattoo. By Yovany Cabanas. |
V for Vegan (Inner Lip Tattoo)
 Background: An unusual but doable tattoo, the client came in looking to have a tattoo of the letter “V”, done on the inside of his mouth. The “V” stands for his choice to eat vegan. While it was a little difficult because of its placement, Hania was able to do this one just fine. We’re always up to try unique tattoos like this one! By Hania. |
Blue Horse (Upper Arm Tattoo)
 Background: The client is both a farmer and a dog breeder, so she was looking for a tattoo that had a lot of representation for her. Part of it is a memorial for her horse, who had passed away under an apple tree, which was included in the design. The rope represents her cowgirl/farm wife lifestyle, and the broken bone is another memorial for her dog she had to put down. Many nostalgic elements in this eye catching tattoo. By Peter Belej. |
Anchor & Gems (Foot Tattoo)
  Background: The client was looking to have a cute tattoo done on her foot. While it was cute, that doesn’t take anything away from Yovany’s attention to detail, including bright colours on the gem stones, and shading/shadows throughout. By Yovany Cabanas. |
Memorial Dove & Rose (Back Tattoo)
Background: This combination of a rose and a dove is a memorial for the bearer’s father. The dove was from a piece of his tombstone to carry along with her. By Hania. |
Paw Print (Chest Tattoo)
Background:
This black & grey tattoo of a bear paw had four symbols incorporated into each pad, each with a different meaning. He wanted it large, so Peter put it on the left side of his chest, with a tribal and shading crossover on it.
By Peter Belej.
Cover Up: Figure of an Elephant (Upper Arm Tattoo)
Background:
This before and after shot is a cover up for a sculpture of an elephant that his grandmother gave him. He brought it in for Yovany to hold on to while he sketched it out on the stencil. The “10″ was added in as a favourite number.
By Yovany Cabanas.
