Tattoo shop, St. Catharines
Custom Tattoos in St. Catharines
Custom work, flash and full back pieces from artists with the portfolios to back it up. Bring an idea, flip through the flash books in our lounge or start with an artist whose work you already love.
What we tattoo
Every piece below was done in this studio. Find the style you’re after, then follow the artist whose work fits it.
American traditional
Bold lines, solid colour and classic imagery.
Colour work
Bright, saturated pieces built to stay readable.
Black and grey
Smooth shading and ornamental detail.
Illustrative and cartoon
Characters and playful designs with clean outlines.
Back pieces
Full backs and large work planned over multiple sessions.
Cover ups
New work over an old tattoo. When the old one is too dark, we fade it first on our PicoSure laser, in the same studio.
Fresh from the chair
Finished pieces by Matt and Mike K. Tap any one to see it up close.
From idea to healed ink
Four steps, and your artist walks you through every one.
- 01
Find your artist
Scroll Matt and Mike K’s Instagram, or flip through the flash books in our lounge.
- 02
Send your idea
Call, DM @sonic_tattoo or request a time on Facebook. Include references, size and placement.
- 03
Design
Your artist draws it to fit your body and talks it through with you before the stencil goes on.
- 04
Tattoo and heal
Get tattooed in a clean, bright studio and leave with clear aftercare instructions.
Bring an idea, or pick one off the page
Show up with a reference, a rough sketch or just a feeling, and your artist will draw something that fits your body and placement. Rather choose something ready to go? The flash books in our lounge are full of designs, and the artists post new ones on Instagram.
- Custom designs drawn for you
- Flash books in the lounge, new designs on the artists’ Instagram
- First tattoos to full back pieces
- Cover ups by Matt and Mike K, with PicoSure fading in house
A tattoo shop Niagara has trusted since 2002
Sonic is the Niagara Region’s longest running tattoo studio under its original owner, at 8 Videl Crescent in St. Catharines. Clients come in from every corner of the region.
- Thorold8 km
- Pelham13 km
- Beamsville16 km
- Niagara Falls17 km
- Welland19 km
- Niagara-on-the-Lake20 km
- Grimsby23 km
- Port Colborne30 km
- Fort Erie40 km
- Hamilton49 km
Distances are straight-line from 8 Videl Crescent, St. Catharines.
Tattoo reviews
4.6
from 216 Google reviews
Good location, clean, well maintained shop, and super easy to book. Matt was fantastic! I highly recommend this place for anyone who wants a high quality tattoo experience
Got my tattoo done today by Matt!! Such an amazing experience. Staff was lovely and organized. Such a welcoming and comforting environment. I am so happy with how my sleeve turned out. Will 100% be going to these guys for my next session!
Would give 10 stars if I could to Mat, tattoo artist extraordinaire. He goes above and beyond to help create the perfect design and bring it to life, takes his time and is 100% professional, Look no further for a tattoo artist , he is the best
Matt did my tattoo today and i’m so happy with it!! the place is super clean and everything was done well and professionally!
Awesome place took my best friend out for her first tattoo today! I was beyond annoyed with the first shop for telling her her idea was dumb they hurt her feelings so we went to sonic tattoo and they went above and beyond to give her exactly what she wanted. Both our tattoos are amazing! Will be back for sure!
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How do I book a tattoo at Sonic Tattoo?
Call (905) 988-1818, message @sonic_tattoo on Instagram, request a time on our Facebook page or email contact@sonictattoo.com. Include your idea, any reference images, the size and where on your body you want it.
How much does a tattoo cost?
Price depends on the size, detail, colour and placement of the piece, and how long it takes. Send your idea and your artist will give you a quote.
Do you do custom tattoos?
Yes. Bring an idea, a reference or a sketch and your artist will draw a custom design that fits your body and placement.
Do you have flash?
Yes. There are flash books in our lounge, and our artists post their latest available designs on their Instagram profiles.
What tattoo styles do your artists do?
Our artists cover American traditional, colour, black and grey, illustrative and cartoon work, cover ups and large pieces like full backs. Check Matt’s and Mike K’s Instagram to see their work.
Can you cover up an old tattoo?
Yes. Both Matt and Mike K do cover ups. If the old tattoo is dark, we can fade it first with our PicoSure laser so the new piece has a lighter base. Having laser fading and tattooing in the same studio makes the whole process simpler.
How should I take care of a new tattoo?
You leave with clear aftercare instructions from your artist. Follow them closely, because good aftercare makes a big difference to how your tattoo heals and looks long term.
Where is your tattoo shop?
8 Videl Crescent in St. Catharines, Ontario. We’re open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with parking on site and on the street out front.
Got an idea? Let’s draw it up.
Message your idea, size and placement to @sonic_tattoo, or call to talk it through.
While you’re here
Tattoos, laser removal and piercing, all in one studio on Videl Crescent.
