Custom Tattoo Design

I create original tattoos from your ideas, big or small.

Original Tattoo Concept

A focused design experience for turning your idea into a tattoo with personal meaning and visual clarity.

A More Personal Way to Shape Your Tattoo

I begin by listening to what you want the tattoo to express, including your references, preferred style, placement, and overall feeling. From there, I develop an original concept that brings those elements together in a balanced composition. The process is guided by conversation, so the design reflects your direction while benefiting from my artistic perspective.

You do not need to arrive with every detail decided. I can help refine loose ideas, combine visual influences, and identify the details that will make the final piece feel distinctly yours. The result is a considered tattoo concept prepared with your body and long-term vision in mind.

Ideal For

  • Clients with a clear tattoo idea

  • People developing an early concept

  • Meaningful or symbolic tattoo projects

  • Anyone seeking original artwork

How It Works

  1. Share Your Idea: Tell me about your concept, references, placement, and preferred direction.

  2. Develop The Design: I shape your ideas into a cohesive custom tattoo concept.

  3. Refine The Details: We review the direction and prepare the artwork for your tattoo.

About

My name is Mike Mendes. I've been tattooing all over the world for the last 20 years, and have recently settled in Vancouver, Canada. From flash designs to large-scale projects, I work with people who want something distinctive and timeless. I enjoy exploring different styles, and approaches while keeping with traditional tattoo principals. I tend to lean more towards black & grey work but am always up for working with color. Whether you arrive with a clear concept or want to build an idea together, I bring an open mind and a hands-on artistic approach to every tattoo. Just let me know what you'd like to have done and we can go from there!

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Services

01

Flash Tattoos

I offer ready-to-tattoo flash designs from my current books.

02

Large Tattoo Projects

I work with you on detailed multi-session pieces and backpieces.

03

Tattoo Touchups

I refresh and refine healed tattoos with considered touchups.

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Contact

Send me your idea and I will be in touch about booking.