Dark water surface with golden reflections

Liam MacKinnon

Owner of Black Tulip Tattoo Studio.
Starting his apprenticeship in Stony Plain, AB in 2018, Liam quickly found his passion for realism and began finding his own unique voice in that style. He has made a name for himself in a space best described as Large Scale Black and Grey Realism and Surrealism.
He is also a Husband, Father of 2, Star Wars Fanatic and Beer League Goaltender!

Intricate tattoo design on a person's back featuring a gas mask, birds, and a detailed background.
Intricate chest tattoo featuring a skull and raven design with gothic-style stained glass elements.
Intricate black and gray tattoo covering a person's chest, featuring a stylized, detailed female face and abstract decorative elements.
Detailed black and gray back tattoo depicting a woman's face with closed eyes, surrounded by hands and a large butterfly, with intricate shading and patterns.
Chest tattoo featuring multiple eyes and a woman's face in a surreal, fragmented style.
Chest tattoo featuring a detailed, classical-style profile of a bearded man wearing a helmet, with cosmic elements, stars, and geometric shapes overlapping. The art includes intricate shading and line work, covering the upper chest area.
Realistic tattoo on an arm featuring multiple overlayed faces with cracked glass effect.
Detailed sleeve tattoo featuring realistic sea creatures, including a shark with sharp teeth, an octopus tentacle, and human faces, covering a person's arm.
Man with detailed arm tattoo featuring a lion, a face, and a rose
Tattoo of Ghostface mask and cartoon dog on shoulder
Tattoo of Scooby-Doo characters with a vampire and "Zoinks!" text.
Tattoo art on a forearm featuring cartoon ducks on top of a large skull with a dollar sign. The design includes colorful characters, one duck in a top hat and coat.
Tattoo artist with stretched earlobes tattooing a client's arm in black and white, wearing gloves.

Testimonials :

  • “This is the 3rd time I’ve seen Liam for realism black and white (with splashes of colour) tattoo’s. Liam is professional, very friendly, and unbelievably skilled. In my opinion, one of the best in Canada. The team and studio atmosphere at Black Tulip are equally impressive. “ -Cody

  • “Getting a black and grey leg sleeve done by Liam, easily one of the highest quality tattoo artist you will find in the province. Not only is the work amazing but the experience and comfort of the shop is second to none. Can’t say enough about Liam and Black Tulip employees as a whole. Professionalism at the highest level.” -Kyle

  • “Best artist in Alberta no questions, he is super professional and very knowledgeable in his profession. Have no complaints whatsoever and would recommend to anyone hands down! He went above and beyond for my tattoo, I left beyond satisfied and will be returning.” -Anthonie

Booking with Liam MacKinnon

$1800 / Day Rate

To begin the booking process for your tattoo, simply compose a quick email. Please be sure to include your detailed tattoo idea, along with the specific placement where you envision your design on your body. This will help me understand your vision better. I will make it a priority to get back to you as soon as possible!