Meet the Artists
To book an appointment with our artists, please reach out to them directly
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Leopold Knox, they/them
OWNER
Leopold is a force of chaotic good, emphasis on the chaos. Owner of The Brass Iris, they come from a wildly varied artistic background but have always, always wanted to tattoo. Their practice is client centred, empathetic, and as gentle as possible. When not tattooing they can generally be found creating new ways to work more, or wildly spinning through 8-10 new or re-found hobbies a month.
Leopold has an eclectic background in almost anything you can think of including childcare, leatherwork, construction, retail, sex work, dental assisting, catering, furniture refinishing, cleaning, and more; and yet somehow can still never come up with a topic of conversation. Please help them, they are big of heart, but very awkward!
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Eryn Alexander Rose, they/them
Self-proclaimed queercrip chaos artist and local drag monster, Eryn started teaching themself how to tattoo in June 2021 alongside their visual art studies. They are heavily inspired by creepy and macabre themes, while also striving to be welcoming and wholesome. It sure is a balancing act.
They're just out here doing their best, and are excited to see where their tattoo journey takes them.
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Ess, they/them
I'm Ess, a self taught artist who dabbles in many crafts and I've always come back to tattooing. I take a soft & consent based approach to my practice and try to make the tattoo experience as gentle as possible. I like making silly tattoos that bring people joy about bein' in their bodies! I'm so excited to be a resident of Brass Iris :)
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Iris, she/her
Halloo! My name is Iris and I'm an artist, queerdo, lover of music, nature, whimsy, and mystery! I love connecting with people and helping them bring their ideas to life, so tattooing has become a true passion for me. I love listening to people's stories, talking about feelings and ideas, and learning about how to best be a human in this wacky world.
I strive to create a welcoming environment so you can enjoy your tattoo experience even if you’re nervous. I specialize in plants, animals and cover-ups. Book through the link below, or DM me!
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Sam, they/them
Sam started apprenticing in October 2022, and is now a resident artist. Excited by aesthetic, they love horror and silliness but will draw on anything for inspiration. They are a Doodler, fuck-with-er, and general bastardizer wannabe. Sells organic fertilizer when not tattooing. Considers crying frequently to be best practice.
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Mila, she/they
Mila Rio (she/they) is a queer artist living, working, and studying on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen and Saanich peoples. Mila has been tattooing since 2021, and falls in love with the practice and the connections that can be fostered through it a little more each day. She enjoys tattooing anything and everything weird and beautiful, mystical and magical, earthy and organic, silly and fun, architectural, sketchy and illustrative, and so much more… She is always open to trying different projects and something new, she wants to hear your ideas and make your tatty dreams come true! Mila strives to cultivate a tattoo experience that is gentle, compassionate, and kind.
When Mila is not tattooing, she’s an oil painter and fibre sculptor, and generally trying to make stuff with whatever she can get her hands on. She also loves the outdoors, rugby, swing dancing, and playing music.
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Emmy, she/her
Hi l'm Emmy! I am a hand poke tattoo artist from NYC, now based in victoria. I have been an artist my whole life but started tattooing in 2021!
My tattoos are machine-free, made with care, and love. I often find inspiration in nature, antique stores, vintage books, and art history.
Tattooing is such an honor and I would love to create some magic with you!
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April, they/them
ON HIATUS
April is a self-taught contemporary tattoo artist, born and raised on the west coast, who strives for a compassionate, friendly experience for their clients.
April is a queer, nonbinary individual who uses they/ them pronouns; a dorky femme butch who loves plants, animals, and human psychology.
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Rah, she/they