Our story
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.
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What Clients Say
Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s some top reviews from our clients.
Posted on Aliya Mombourqette2026-03-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend the apprentice here named Hunter!! He’s SUPER friendly, has a great sense of humour and truly knows what he’s doing! Me and my daughter came in for lobes, and a belly button piercing and they turned out amazing! We will be back! Thanks again!Posted on Barbara Whynot2026-02-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My husband had a tattoo done by Lucy Dudko in Feb 2026 at the Nora Bernard location. Lucy listened, consulted about the colours, made sure that he was comfortable with the placement and what she was going to do before she started. She was very gentle and very conscientious regarding sterile technique. Lucy is also a very kind person and was very welcoming. The shop was extremely clean and staff are very welcoming too. And Lindsay, the goddess of everything, has a fantastic play list.Posted on sara2026-01-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. the staff are sooo patient and went above and beyond to make me comfortable and calm during the whole tattoo process. will definitely be back!Posted on Kayla Gallie2026-01-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve gotten several piercings done here and I have to say, it was super quick. The piercer is professional and very nice. I highly recommend himPosted on Stephanie Lynch2025-12-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After some research I decided to come here. So happy with my choice and my results. Thank you Adept Studio ♥️♥️♥️Posted on Jenna2025-12-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lucy did an amazing job on my tattoo. It was better than I could have expected! Very delicate lines and vibrant colours made it the perfect birth flower tattoo for my daughter (also named Lucy 🙂)Posted on Chris L2025-10-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lucy was fantastic! Punctual, sanitary, & careful. Understanding & friendly. Most importantly, lines are defined and I am very happy with the piece.









