Every tattoo tells a story — and Dan brings that story to life through art.
Before tattooing full-time, Dan worked 15 years as a professional sign maker. He built his skills in design, lettering, and craftsmanship, but his real passion was always drawing, painting, and illustration. That passion grew too strong to ignore, and it naturally led him into tattooing.
Dan has tattooed for over 23 years. His style mixes neo-traditional and dynamic illustration, combining bold lines, vibrant color, and strong storytelling. He also enjoys creating Japanese traditional, black and grey, and comic-inspired tattoos. Every piece starts with a client’s idea and becomes a design made to fit them perfectly.
He runs a private studio, D-tales Art & Tattoo, in the Ottawa/Gatineau area, offering a calm, personal space for every project. Dan works closely with each client, turning their ideas into unique, lasting tattoos. Whether it’s something meaningful or purely creative, his goal is to make art that truly connects.
Book a session or view Dan’s portfolio to see more of his work.