WHO IS SYD?
First, thank you for being here! I'm Syd. I am a queer multidisciplinary artist living in Tiohtià:ke (Montreal, Quebec). Always fascinated by the body, movement and healing; my drawing practice in connection to my dance practice led to me to handpoke.
For me, handpoke is to honour our capacity to be empathetic creatures. The body is amazing and resilient, marking it with art is a reminder of how lucky we are to exist in these shapes that hold so much memory and feeling.
WHAT IS HANDPOKE?
Hand poke is a machine-free tattoo. The technique involves using a needle to manually enter the ink into your skin. This method of tattooing is thought to be more painful but most tend to find it more bearable than machine tattooing.
They are permant. The longevity of the ink depends on a few variables: the pressure of the artists poking, the skin and area of the body, and the style each artist chooses to have.
FLASH
Flash drawings can be found posted on my Instagram @syd_sydd_syddd. I do repeat flash but, I can make small adjustments to any of my flash if you would like it to be more unique to you.
CUSTOM
I will do custom work, as long as I feel I have the skills and qualities to execute the idea. My style is quite naive, playful, and gentle. I ask you kindly to recognize my working style and if you are looking for something outside of what I feel I can do I will gladly recommend you to another artist or ask you to continue your search so you find the right fit.
IMPORTANT
All skin tones, textures, and shapes are radically welcome, and I can present any flash for you on darker backgrounds. If you would like to disclose any information about your body, I will not share or use that to exclude you (unless it is a medical/technical restriction). Touch-ups are almost always free, with the exception of hands, feet, and fingers.
I do not know everything, and thus feedback is crucial especially in regards to inclusivity. Consent and communication are priorities, and my goal is to make beautiful art that is an extension of your already beautiful body. The root of my practice is is to make you feel even more empowered as your bad ass self!
PRICE
My minimum rate for a tattoo is $130 CAD. The price for a piece depends on the designs details and overall size.
When budgeting please consider your privilege/class, race, gender identity, and your ability to make/budget/save money when planning your budget. I will never ask you to prove or otherwise justify what budget you have. Be honest with yourself and me, we can most definitely work something out.
For both custom and flash I ask for a non-refundable $50.00 deposit to secure your session. So I ask you to please think about it before making the commitment. I ask for at least 72 hours for cancelation or rescheduling.