Brandy is a professional tattoo artist currently based in New Westminster, BC, Canada, working at Royal Anchor Tattoo. Her work is informed by a unique fusion of academic expertise and diverse global arts experience.

Education, Expertise, and Safety

Originally from Missoula, Montana, USA, Brandy holds a BA in Biocultural Anthropology from Western Washington University. This academic background provides a deep understanding of human anatomy, biology, and evolution, which directly translates to a thoughtful and informed approach to custom tattoo design.

She completed a rigorous 3-year tattoo apprenticeship under industry veteran Bryan Glatiotis of Dark Day Studios. Brandy prioritizes client safety and has completed a comprehensive bloodborne pathogens for body art safety course certified by OSHA (USA), ensuring a sterile and safe tattooing environment for all clients in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

Artistic Influences and Design Skills

Brandy’s artistic versatility is a major asset in her tattooing practice. Her professional background includes work as a monument designer for a gravestone company and creating graphic designs for music projects, equipping her with strong skills in composition, layout, and visual impact.As a professional musician (Big John Bates, Momy Fortuna), she has spent the last two decades touring internationally across Europe, North America, and Japan. These travels have immersed her in various comparative cultural arts, from Western European traditions to traditional Japanese styles, and included valuable experience guest tattooing in Northern Europe. Her broad exposure to different cultures and art forms ensures a rich, unique, and well-researched approach to custom tattoo artistry.