About Chris

I tattoo at Sacred Heart Tattoo in lovely Vancouver, BC.

Previously I called Toronto my home. Well, truthfully I lived near Toronto, in the outer suburbs of Mississauga, Oakville and Clarkson, but who wants to admit to that? Saying you lived in Toronto just sounds cooler, more urbane, and since it's my bio I get to bend the truth. While living in the GTA I studied illustration at Sheridan College. That part is 100% true.

I wouldn't be tattooing today if it were not for the generosity of a whole lot of people; success at anything really isn't an individual effort. It just wouldn't be possible to credit everyone that helped along the way though I feel I need to acknowledge at least a few. If I didn't mention you it's not for lack of appreciation.

These patient and generous folks have put up with my questions, badgering, begging, and general loitering on the premises. Gerry and the crew at Tattoo Zoo, Teresa at Electrolady Lux, Jesse at Blackwater Tattoo, Tyler and Dave at Sacred Heart Tattoo. Thank you all for everything you've done and, in some cases, everything you didn't do.

  • About the Author

    About the Author

    Chris Hold, tattooer, author of this here journal

    This site is a repository of my tattoo-related thinkings and makings, and a healthy channel for the ineffable force that compelled me to pursue this bizarre carnival craft… continue

  • Get a Tattoo

    Get a Tattoo

    Interested in getting a tattoo? Contact the shop at 604-647-0826 or drop in for a visit. Sacred Heart Tattoo is in the downtown core of Vancouver, BC at 725 Nelson Street (at Granville). Want more detailed contact info and hours?