- Bedford: 902.405.4009 ext #2
- Halifax: 902.405.4009 ext #1
ADEPT is an AWARD WINNING tattoo and body piercing studio with two locations located in the heart of Halifax and Bedford, NS. Most recently ADEPT was named BEST TATTOO SHOP in The Coast’s Best Of Halifax readers choice awards for every year from 2012 to 2019. In previous years, The Coast readers poll has awarded us Gold and Silver placements for the Best Tattoo Shop and Best Artist categories each year. Amber Thorpe is an 8 time Coast Best of award winner, voted Halifax’s Favorite Tattoo Artist Faces Magazine 2012 and has won numerous other trophies .
At ADEPT we offer only the best talent with state of the art equipment and ink, tattooing for the future. All of our work will last and still look great for years to come. We achieve this through thorough training and experience.
We specialize in custom artwork, drawn by our talented artists to fit your unique design needs. Call our shop to book a consultation with the artist of your choice. A consultation appointment is a free service offered by us to the client so they can brainstorm with their artist. This is a chance for the client to give the artist their idea and bring any reference images, and for the artist to figure out what will look good and work with the placement of the piece on the body.
Book an Appointment Schedule a PiercingWe use barrier control- this means everything we may come in contact with during the tattoo and piercing process is covered. We have a separate sterilization area specifically designed for the least amount of cross contamination possible. We will gladly guide you through our process because we feel that our clients should know – so don’t be afraid to ask.
Our goal is to make this process as safe and comfortable as possible, for both us and our clients.
Our sterilizer is biologically tested by an outside lab every 2 weeks. An indicator strip is dated and put into each cycle, this ensures that the autoclave is working properly and safely. Results are posted at the front of the shop. ALL NEEDLES ARE BRAND NEW.
Remove bandage in 12-18 hours. If given transparent bandage: remove bandage in 3-5 days (unless otherwise specified by your artist). Wash tattoo with warm water and soap. You will have a sticky or slimy layer on top of the tattoo; the object of washing it is to get this layer off. Wash it well, don’t be afraid. Some people will soak the tattoo for a few minutes in hot water. This will bring the sticky layer to the top and it will be easier to wash. This is the only time you are able to soak the tattoo. Rinse, pat dry, let air dry for one day, then apply a THIN layer of non-scented/natural lotion (H&H Tattoo Butter, Aveeno, Vaseline Intensive Care) anything that is natural will work. When applying lotion massage it right into the tattoo; if there is any left on the top of the tattoo either massage it again or take some off. Apply 2-4 times a day. When it feels dry or tight just apply more, but not TOO MUCH.
Do not soak your tattoo; this means no hot tubs, saunas, swimming or soaking of any kind until you are done flaking, and your skin feels back to normal again. Wash your tattoo twice daily with a mild unscented soap, rinse and pat dry. This can be done in the shower, wash last then dry first. Please take a shower every day and if you don’t shower, don’t come here. You will flake like a mild sunburn. There should be no scabbing but if there is, then DON’T pick it. This is an itchy stage so don’t scratch it either. Use lotion for about two weeks. Then you can slow down the amount you apply once you end your flaking stage.
How to remove transparent bandage: Lift a corner of the film and stretch it horizontally along the skin surface to avoid breaking the adhesive bond. Continue stretching the edge of the shield towards the center. When both sides of the shield are partially removed, grab both sides at the same time and stretch them horizontally and parallel to the skin until the entire shield lifts up. In case the film is particularly resistant, you can use some warm water to aid removing the adhesive from the skin.
This bandage is a transparent adhesive shield made of waterproof polyurethane, permeable to skin perspiration, and hypoallergenic acrylic glue. The particular waterproof structure of the film allows the perspiration of the tattooed skin.
In rare cases some allergic reactions may occur. Please contact your artist right away if any reactions do occur.
If you have any problems or questions, please call or email your artist for further advice.
902-405-4009 Ext 1 for Halifax, Ext 2 for Bedford
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I grew up in Niagara Falls, Ontario where I studied Fine Arts at Stamford Collegiate. Some of the classes included were sculpting, ceramics, painting (acrylics), mobiles, printmaking, and building/painting stage sets for productions.
I started my career in 1998 at Way Cool Tattoos under Harley Charlie (RIP<3) and Crazy Ace (RIP). I learned all there is to know about cleaning, scrubbing, sterilization and how a tattoo studio functions professionally. After about six months of cleaning and drawing, I finally got to do my first piercing.
About a year later, I received an opportunity to open a shop in Medicine Hat, Alberta called Extreme Tattoos with Charlie. I made the journey west and began my tattoo apprenticeship under him. After three years of learning, I decided to venture out on my own. I moved to Calgary and found myself at the Arthouse Inc. where I was for two and a half years.
To further my education, I have taken classes from predominant tattoo artists (such as Deano Cook and Mike Demassi). I have also attended many conventions and been tattooed by artists I look up to. I taught a drawing class called The Art of Tattooing at the Alberta College of Art and Design for two years.
I opened Adept Tattoos in May of 2006. Two hours after I opened the door, a gentleman came in for a tattoo. I asked him what he wanted and he said the Alexander Keith’s deer. So that was the first tattoo I did in Halifax. Since then I started The Maritime Tattoo Festival.
The festival has kept me on my toes and hanging out with some of the best artists to date. I try to keep a hungry outlook on tattoos and my art. I have won numerous awards and am blood borne pathogen certified.
In my spare time I like to cuddle with my fur babies, play sports, competitive billiards, ride my motorcycle and interior/landscaping design.
Instagram: @ambertattoos
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It doesn’t matter if it’s black and grey or colors, realism or abstract, massive or small, tattoos are all just lining and shading. But more importantly, it’s all about taste and artists’ eyes because tattooing itself is just another type of art on human canvas.
I was born and raised in Shanghai, China. Growing up, I was tremendously influenced by my mother, who was a professional anime artist working on a bunch of 90s Japanese anime shows, such as Dragon Ball, Saint Seiya,etc. Instead of buying me those imported toys, as a cheap person, my mother would rather do some drawings and left them to me everyday before she went to work, so that I could just grab a pencil and tried copying them all day long.
I couldn’t give you a whole spiel over here because there are tons of stories I would like to share with you guys once we meet up in person.
I love free handing stuff, which means using a marker to draw directly on the skin as the stencil, because it goes well with the flow of the body. For styles, I enjoy doing black and grey realism tattoos with a touch of abstract or even oriental vibe.
Instagram: @billieluo
Sushmita Roy | Krishna Roy | Frozen Ink and Art | Blaze
Names are just labels—fluid, like my gender. Does it really matter? What truly defines us are our actions. In the end, it’s what we create, the impact we leave, and the stories we shape that become our real identity—the one the world remembers.
Tattooing & Artistic Journey
13+ years of tattooing experience, I do almost all styles (both black and grey and colours) specializing in photorealism, surrealism, fine line, Japanese, watercolor etc.
Passionate about large-scale projects no matter the style. Creating tattoos that are both visually striking and personally meaningful, with a focus on cultural respect and inclusivity.
In 2022, made a Harvard World Record, became India’s first tattoo artist to complete a full-body suit in just three months.
Currently tattooing at Adept Tattoos (Bedford, NS) and open for new projects.
Creative Background & Skillset
Started as a fine artist in painting and sculpting before transitioning into digital design.
Worked in graphic design, animation, set design, advertising, merchandise design, and motion design.
Expertise in design thinking for UI/UX and product design, blending creativity with functional user experience.
Help businesses develop brand strategy, identity and digital products (websites, apps) through Zero AM, my creative agency.
Global Experience & Career Growth
2010-2022: Built a diverse creative portfolio in India across multiple industries.
2023: Moved to Toronto, Canada, to expand career opportunities.
2024: Settled in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to grow as an artist and entrepreneur.
Let’s Collaborate!
Available for tattoos, branding, and digital product design in Halifax and Bedford, NS.
Passionate about merging art, business, and technology to create innovative solutions.
Instagram: @frozeninkandart
