Val McBain
realism
PORTFOLIO
ABOUT
Val McBain is a highly skilled tattoo artist based in Kingston, Canada, specializing in the realism style. Working at Dark Tides, Val is known for her meticulous attention to detail, creating strikingly lifelike tattoos that have earned her a well-deserved spot in the professional tattoo community. Despite her exemplary artistic abilities, she currently is not taking new bookings.
PERFECT FOR
01Photorealistic wolf with fire tattoo
02Vibrant realistic animal sleeve
03Color portrait of a pet dog
04Dramatic sci-fi character arm tattoo
05Full color realistic human portrait
06Detailed otter tattoo with water elements
07Mythological figure with nature elements (Green Man)
08Immersive full color forearm piece
TECHNICAL
Palette
deep blacks, rich greys, warm browns, vibrant reds
SPECIALIZES IN
realistic animals (wolves, otters, dogs, cats, sloths, owls, birds)
portraits (human, pop culture figures)
mythological figures (Green Man)
scenes/landscapes (forests, water)
sci-fi characters (Kylo Ren)
flowers
AESTHETIC
dramatic
intense
realistic
vibrant
emotional
epic
atmospheric
immersive