Tattoo Shop Calgary | Strange World Tattoo

EXCEPTIONAL TATTOO ARTISTS. AWARD-WINNING WORK.

Strange World Tattoo has been in Calgary since 2006. Our artists? Award winners at conventions across the globe. Decades of combined experience. Japanese traditional. American traditional. Fine line. Bold colour. Black and grey realism. Portraits. Wildlife. Fantasy. Star Wars. Marvel. DC. Cover-ups. Custom work. From small pieces to full sleeves and back work. We're in Varsity, just off Crowchild Trail at 53rd street.
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Call The Shop

403-282-8181

Our Hours

10am-6pm Tues-Sat
closed- Sun and Mon

Visit Us

#103-5403 Crowchild Trail N.W. (53rd street turn off)
(Dalhousie c-train station)

Email Us

PiercingsbyGeorge@yahoo.com

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EXPERIENCED ARTISTS

Strange World Tattoo has been in Calgary since 2006. Our artists have decades of combined experience. They've won awards at international conventions and work in styles from Japanese traditional to fine line.
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YOUR VISION APPLIED

Bring us your ideas and we'll help turn them into something real. Custom designs, cover-ups, first tattoos. Our artists will work with you to get it right.
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RELAXED ATMOSPHERE

Our studio is clean and professional, but we keep things relaxed and comfortable. Good people doing good work. That's what we've always been about.

Our Exceptional Services

Strange World Tattoo specializes in custom tattoos, professional piercings, and complete aftercare support. From small spontaneous pieces to large-scale bodywork, our artists work with you one on one to create something unique.

Tattoos

Piercings

Tattoo Aftercare

OUR ART

AWESOME ARTISTS. AWESOME ART.

From small spontaneous tattoos to large-scale bodywork, our artists will work with you one on one and offer a wide variety of tattooing styles that are sure to transform your ideas into custom, unique and personal tattoos. Our studio is exceptionally clean and professional yet, relaxed and comfortable.

From small spontaneous tattoos to large-scale bodywork, our artists work with you one on one. We offer a wide variety of styles to transform your ideas into custom, unique tattoos.
Coor Marvel tattoo
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    THE ARTISTS

    BRETT SCHWINDT

    TATTOO ARTIST

    Brett has been tattooing since 1993 and opened Strange World in 2006. He specializes in large-scale work. Full sleeves. Full back pieces. Bright colour and black and grey. The godfather of nerd tattoos...Star Wars, Transformers, Lord of the Rings. Books well in advance.

    MEET BRETT

    VALERIIA MOSINA

    TATTOO ARTIST

    Valeriia joined Strange World after moving to Canada from Ukraine. She's been tattooing for 3 years and has a Graphic Design degree. Her style? Sketch graphic work, fine line, soft shading, florals...she's open to colour and loves experimenting. Gentle, kind, and you're going to love getting tattooed by her.
    MEET VALERIIA

    PAULO DA BUTCHER

    TATTOO ARTIST

    Paulo has been tattooing for over 25 years and owned his own studio in Lisbon, Portugal for 20 years before joining Strange World. He does it all. Japanese traditional. American traditional. Fine line. Bold colour. Black and grey. Portraits. Large-scale pieces or smaller projects...if it sparks creative interest, Paulo's in.
    MEET PAULO

    Abi Rojas

    TATTOO ARTIST

    Abi started her apprenticeship in 2017 and moved to Calgary from Ontario in 2023 after guest spotting at Strange World. She loves fine line, dainty stuff, and the weird and wacky. Florals. Quirky illustrations. Imaginative art. She collects creepy dolls and can't swim but loves the beach.
    MEET ABI

    KRISTIN FRASER

    TATTOO ARTIST

    Kristin started her apprenticeship at Strange World in 2016 and has been with us ever since. She specializes in cartoon tattoos. Vintage animation. Rubber hose style. Everyday objects turned into cartoon-inspired designs. She also loves tacos...
    MEET KRISTIN

    GEORGE CHAPMAN

    PIERCER

    George has been piercing at Strange World since 2006. Over 18 years of making people comfortable with steady hands and genuine warmth. She works with everyone from nervous three-year-olds to collectors...and loves Heineken, anything yellow, and adding a little sparkle to someone's day.

    MEET GEORGE

    GEORGE CHAPMAN

    PIERCER

    George has been piercing at Strange World since 2006. Over 18 years of making people comfortable with steady hands and genuine warmth. She works with everyone from nervous three-year-olds to collectors...and loves Heineken, anything yellow, and adding a little sparkle to someone's day.

    MEET GEORGE

    Don't Take Our Word For It

    We've been doing this since 2006. Our clients come back for more work and send their friends our way. That says more than we ever could.
    George was amazing with my teenage daughter who has a needle fear and anxiety! She was so patient and gave us all the time that was needed to get the ear lobe piercing done. She went step by step over the process and answered all questions. Really good after care instructions as well! Totally recommend!

    - Pia Lawrence -

    Just finished a Disney tattoo with Brett. Words can't explain how stunning it is. amazing work, a clean shop, and seriously amazing people! 10000/10 recommended!
    Beautiful results, Incredible artists, Good for first tattoos, Experienced tattoo artists, Amazing results.

    - Riley Jean MacKenzie -

    I took my two daughters (6 and 9) to Strange World Tattoo to get their ears pierced. George was absolutely amazing. The girls loved the whole experience and I was so impressed with her demeanour towards them! She explained how the process would work and distracted them with fun conversation while she pierced their ears. Thanks George for a job well done! I will be recommending you to friends and family.

    - Jessiya Rider -

      The Latest From The Shop

      Tips on aftercare. Artist updates. New designs we're working on. Check out what's happening at Strange World.
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