SHAWN
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Proudly serving Ottawa for 26+ years
Walk ins welcome for both tattooing and piercings. If coming any distance please call first to check availability on any given day.
613-237-1331
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Get Started
Visit our shop and talk with us or start with the contact form at the bottom of the page.
Consultation
We discuss the work you want done, answer any questions you may have and go over the details of your project.
Get It Done
You arrive at the shop on the scheduled day and time for the work to be done.
We offer tattooing, piercing and laser lightening services.
THE SHOP
The Ink Spot Tattoo Studio – The Shop!
First Class interior design and custom built to enhance your tattoo experience.
OUR TEAM
Passionate and talented artists. Award winning professionals.
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“With well over 30 years experience Shawn enjoys doing almost all styles of work! “
“Catie has been piercing in Ottawa since 2010. She would love to add onto or help you create your dream collection. Contact her today.”
“Cynthia is happy to be doing what she loves . With over 2 decades in the industry she will be able to help with your project and complete it with confidence.”
“Rodrigo has been tattooing since about 2012 he relocated to Ottawa in 2022 and is always eager to pump out some fun and unique pieces.”
Chelsea’s work gravitates towards fineline, however she is versatile and ready to work with you on projects in a variety of styles.
Marcela’s work speaks for itself. She enjoys doing her custom designs or working with her clients to help bring their vision to life.
Ann is currently learning under Shawn. More to come.
Welcome to Centretown
Featured as #1 on Best in Ottawa tattoo shops.
Top 10 Tattoo Shop in Ottawa
“Top Choice Awards Nominee 2019 through 2023 – Winners-2021, 2022 and 2023”
As featured on Ottawa Stories: 4 best piercing shops in Ottawa. Also in laser lightening
Voted 3 best rated 10 years running.
2016 through 2026.
Fundraiser July 2025, Thank you Ottawa
CONTACT
We bring a personal and effective approach to every project we work on.
The Ink Spot Ottawa
613-237-1331
429 Bank Street
Ottawa Ontario Canada K2P 1Y7
CORNER OF BANK & GLADSTONE
HOURS Please call to confirm before coming any distance or within the last hour or so of any given day without an appointment. We occasionally close early on quiet/stormy days etc…
Monday By Appointment
Tuesday 11AM – 6PM
Wednesday 11AM – 7PM
Thursday 11AM – 7PM
Friday 11AM – 7PM
Saturday 11AM – 7PM
Sunday By Appointment
For quotes include as much detail as possible as well as approximate size in inches or cm (not small, medium, the size of the pic, twice as big, half the size, for my upper arm, etc…..)
Please understand that due to the nature of your design, quotes via email are not always possible and a consult in person is many times the best approach.
A non refundable deposit (without 48 hours notice) is required. We do accept walk‐ins on a first come first serve basis when time permits.
You must have valid photo identification. We will not tattoo or pierce anyone under the age of 18 without parental consent in person and both parties must have valid government issued photo I.D. We will not tattoo or pierce you while you are intoxicated by any drug or alcohol. For more specifics on age for piercings please call before coming by. 16 and up is our age limit for tattooing. Please read our entire policy before contacting us it may answer some of your questions. You can also call for an quicker response.
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