queer tattoo collective ● masked private studio ● ottawa
No Way
collective
A queer tattoo collective and masked private studio in the top unit at 365 Bank St. Good art, chill vibes, and artists who actually check in on how you're doing. To book, contact the artists directly.
5.0 ★10 Google reviews
// the vibe
Clients keep using the same words for No Way: caring, respectful, professional, super chill. It's the kind of studio where your comfort is part of the process, from first consult to the last line.
First tattoo? One reviewer who got their first piece here said their artist made them “feel safe” and “deeply cared for”.
“Lovely, friendly space, took my comfort levels into account the whole time. Couldn't recommend it more!”Google review, 2024
“Super chill vibe, artists are professional and respectful.”Google review, 2022
// artists
The collective's Instagram says it plainly: contact artists directly to book. Tap an artist to see their work and send them a message.
- @minkpoorDM to book →
- @gargoylevault.inkDM to book →
- @blood__vineDM to book →
- @queeraspokehand-pokeDM to book →
Artists as listed on @nowaycollective (1.5K followers). Each artist's styles, rates and booking steps to be confirmed with them.
Names clients mention in Google reviews: Laura, Kelsey, Alex, Maxwell.
// how to book
- 01 Pick the artist whose work you love from the list above.
- 02 Contact them directly on Instagram with your idea.
- 03 Meet them at the masked private studio, top unit, 365 Bank St.
Deposits, pricing and appointment times to be confirmed with each artist.
See the artists// word on the street
“The actual best tattoo place in Ottawa. I have gotten tattoos by multiple artists here and every time they are so amazingly kind and respectful.”Google review, 2021
“Very caring and professional humans run this cute little tattoo studio. Kelsey made me feel so comfortable throughout the appointment.”Google review, 2023
“It is always a pleasure getting tattooed in this studio! I have gone to Laura (@gargoylevault.ink) a few times now and they are amazing and super rad.”Google review, 2025
// find us
365 Bank St, top unit
Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y2
Centretown. Entrance details & accessibility to be confirmed.
Hours: to be confirmed. Private studio; book with an artist directly.