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Christie began her tattoo journey at Blackened Tattoo Studio in 2024 as an apprentice.

Before tattooing, Christie came from a background in accounting and business management, which may seem like an unexpected path into the arts. In practice, it became one of her strengths. She brought structure, focus, consistency, and a serious work ethic into her apprenticeship, and that discipline quickly showed in her progress.

What stood out to us was not only Christie’s creativity, but her dedication to the craft itself. She put in the hours drawing, studying, practicing technique, and building the foundation needed to become a thoughtful tattooer. That commitment resulted in a portfolio that showed clear growth, care, and personality.

Now, Christie brings that same heart and dedication to every tattoo she creates. Her work often leans into fine line detail, pop culture references, small custom pieces, and darker playful imagery, all approached with patience, care, and a genuine love for the process.




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Delicate fine line floral vine tattoo with soft ornamental details on the forearm by Christie at Blackened Tattoo Studio in Edmonton

Fine line spider and planchette tattoo with spooky occult details by Christie at Blackened Tattoo Studio in Edmonton

A small colorful tattoo depicts a round cartoon character with a surprised expression orange hair and fins and a light pinkish body outlined in black The simple linework and minimal shading create a playful childlike aesthetic The design balances cute and quirky energy with clean illustrative precision

A color tattoo on the lower leg depicts a vintage cartoon-style baby chick with rosy cheeks, yellow boots, and a small rubber duck perched on its head The chick appears to be floating underwater surrounded by small bubbles The design uses soft pastel tones of yellow, peach, and pink with clean black outlines and gentle shading for a nostalgic and playful look

A black linework tattoo shows a small vine with five tomatoes, each illustrated with a different expressive human face. The tomatoes have distinct features like freckles, closed or open eyes, and varied hairstyles created with the tomato tops. The simple line art style and soft curves give the design a whimsical, surreal quality that mixes nature and personality.

Tiny beetle wrist tattoo by Christie at Blackened Tattoo Studio, an artist collective in YEG. This small blackwork design uses delicate linework and subtle shading for a clean, minimal insect tattoo with a natural oddity feel.

Swordfish as a sword tattoo on the forearm, featuring clean black linework, soft grey shading, and small red and gold details by Christie at Blackened Tattoo Studio in YEG.

Custom lower back tattoo by Christie at Blackened Tattoo Studio, an artist collective in YEG. This piece features mirrored pink and black ornamental designs with fine script lettering, creating a bold, playful take on a classic placement.

A blackwork tattoo on the forearm features a stylized masklike face with sharp symmetrical lines and bold shapes The design includes heart motifs along the forehead and flowing flame patterns around the eyes and cheeks The expression is minimal with a small mustache and fine contour lines The piece has a graphic and surreal aesthetic combining clean linework with abstract symbolism

A small tattoo on the back of the leg shows a stylized, leafless tree with gnarled branches and roots. The black ink design uses bold shading and sharp linework to create a dark, windswept look. The simple yet striking tree stands out against pale skin, evoking a moody, gothic or nature-inspired aesthetic.

A minimalist tattoo on the wrist shows a black bat with outstretched wings and two tiny red eyes. The design is bold and graphic, with crisp lines and solid black fill. It sits just below a colorful forearm tattoo featuring clouds, a lightning bolt, raindrops, and flowers in a traditional style. The bat adds a playful, gothic touch that contrasts nicely with the bright colors above it.

Fine line Lisa Simpson and lamb tattoo on the upper arm, tattooed by Christie at Blackened Tattoo Studio in Edmonton

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