Who is Bliss?

Hi, I’m Hilary! I’ve been hand-poking since 2019. What started as a creative hobby/side hustle turned into something much bigger — and here's a little background as to why.

After getting tattooed for over 10 years and seeing various artists in different cities, I determined that not all tattoo experiences are positive ones. To be honest, getting tattooed often made me feel uncool, like I was the problem when I was uncomfortable in a studio. I convinced myself that being uncomfortable throughout the whole tattoo process was normal. Until I realized I just hadn’t yet found the right studios and artists for me.

I never imagined myself being a tattooer, but when I finally found tattoo shops that felt comfortable to me, I was inspired to create a safe, relaxed, and even fun space for clients to get a permanent piece of art on their bodies in Charlottetown, PEI. I wanted to give people the opportunity to come as they are, ask for what they want, and feel unjudged while in the vulnerable position of getting tattooed.

When I started tattooing and talking to my clients about their past tattoo appointments, I realized almost every single person I spoke to  — predominantly women and non-binary folks — had similar experiences as me. It didn’t take me long to realize how much I value welcoming people to a comfortable tattoo studio and hold space for them to feel heard and respected.

I’m so happy to be able to provide this soft and comfy space for people who want a non-traditional tattoo experience.

Tat u soon! :)