Meet the Team at 808 Studios
- Jack Montalbano-Graff
- Aug 6, 2025
- 2 min read
Four Artists. Four Styles. One Elevated Tattoo Experience.
At 808 Studios, we believe every tattoo should be personal, intentional, and built on trust between artist and client. That’s why we’ve brought together a team of artists with distinct styles, global experience, and a shared commitment to high-quality, custom tattoo work.
Whether you’re after bold blackwork, soft realism, surreal colour, or storybook-inspired designs, our resident artists bring something unique to the table.
Here’s a closer look at the artists behind the needles at 808:
Jack – Founder & Realism Specialist
Jack is the visionary behind 808 Studios and a realism tattoo artist known for his soft, cinematic approach to ink. His work often explores emotional storytelling through delicate shading, detailed portraiture, and high-contrast black and grey compositions. Clients come to Jack for tattoos that feel intimate and timeless, pieces that carry depth and personal meaning. His ability to turn memory and emotion into something visual is what sets him apart.
Specialties: Realism, black & grey, portraiture, full-sleeve concept work
Timmy – Bold Blackwork & Flash Master
Timmy’s style is sharp, clean, and hard to miss. He specializes in bold, illustrative blackwork with a focus on crisp lines and high-impact designs. Known for his flash drops, Timmy’s tattoos are perfect for those who want their ink to speak loudly and age beautifully. Whether it’s occult-inspired, abstract, or classic tattoo motifs with a twist, his work hits with intention every time.
Specialties: Blackwork, illustrative flash, bold linework, graphic composition
Mariia – Colourful & Playfully Surreal
Mariia brings a burst of colour and imagination to the 808 roster. Her work blends cartoon-style illustration with surreal elements, often featuring adorable animals, fruit, and dreamlike scenes. Clients love her for her vibrant palette and whimsical storytelling. If you’re looking for something one-of-a-kind, charming, and full of personality, Mariia is your artist.
Specialties: Colour illustrative, surreal designs, whimsical flash, character-based work
Roy – Photorealism with Cultural Depth
Roy (also known as Blaze) is a multidisciplinary artist from New Delhi, now based in Halifax. Her tattoo work bridges realism, surrealism, and fine-line artistry, often informed by cultural symbolism and modern design. With over a decade of tattooing experience, Roy’s portfolio ranges from hyper-detailed portraits to surreal visual concepts that push creative boundaries.
Specialties: Photorealism, surrealism, fine-line work, multi-session custom projects
Your Tattoo, Your Artist
Every tattoo at 808 Studios starts with a conversation. We pair each client with the right artist based on style, vision, and the story you want to tell. Whether you're booking your first tattoo or starting a large-scale piece, our artists are here to guide you through it, from concept to completion.
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