You book directly with the studio · no TatSeek feeⓘOpens the studio’s own booking channel — website form, WhatsApp, Instagram or email. You book directly with the studio; TatSeek takes no fee and doesn’t see what you send. How we know →
What to include in your first message
What the artist needs from you
Your idea in one line + 2–3 reference images more →
Known for Liquid Amber: Deposit: Non-refundable booking fee to secure the appointment · Touch-up: not listed · Design: Depends on the artist · Wait: not listed. Policies differ between studios — call +1 604-738-3667 to confirm.
ⓘCopies a ready message with what artists ask first — idea, size, placement, budget, dates. Paste it into the studio’s DM or email and fill in the gaps.Copied — paste it into your message
★★★★★4.7(538)ⓘFrom the studio’s Google Business Profile, verified Sep 2026. It reflects service and experience; judge the art itself by the portfolio. How we know →
Liquid Amber Tattoo & Art Collective is a queer-women-owned tattoo studio and art gallery in Vancouver, established in 2001 by Justina Kervel and Luvia Petersen. Now on Commercial Drive, the studio doubles as a community art space hosting local visual artists alongside its resident tattooers, who work across a wide range of styles from fine line and botanical realism to blackwork and illustrative custom pieces.
Speaks:🇬🇧 English
💜 Women-owned🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ ownedⓘAs stated by the studio on Google or its own website — TatSeek doesn’t certify these. How we know →
Top subject groups:🌿 Nature & Plants (42)🐾 Animals (41)ⓘWhat they tattoo most often — animals, people, flowers… — counted from the tagged tattoos in this profile, with how many pieces. Not a self-description, so it shows what they really tattoo most. One-off tags are left out, so this shows where the real depth is.
Estimated hourly rate: CA$225/hourⓘThe hourly rate, as published by the studio or estimated from its price list. Most pieces take 1–8 hours; small ones often have a shop minimum instead. How we know →
Estimated Price Range
✅ Verified Sep 2026 — from liquidambertattoo.comⓘPublished or confirmed by the studio (Sep 2026). Still a range, not a quote — the final price depends on your design, size and placement. How we know →
Small & SimpleSmall symbols, lettering, or simple line work — roughly 2–10 cm, about 1 hour
CA$200–300
Medium (Typical tattoo)More detailed custom design with shading — roughly 10–20 cm, about 2–3 hours
CA$350–600
Large & ComplexLarger, highly detailed piece — roughly 20–30 cm, about 4–8 hours, 1–2 sessions
CA$800–1700
Very Large / SleeveHalf sleeve, back piece, large-scale work — 30+ cm, roughly 10–25+ hours, 3+ sessions
Before you bookⓘDeposit, rescheduling and touch-up rules as the studio publishes them — the source and date are shown below. If something isn’t listed, ask before you pay a deposit. How we know →
Consultation
Free
Deposit
Non-refundable booking fee to secure the appointment
Rescheduling
72 h notice keeps the booking fee; one free reschedule, then a new fee
If you cancel
Booking fee is forfeited if you cancel
Design preview
Depends on the artist
Not listed — ask the studio
Deposit off final price · Late arrival · Touch-ups · Shop minimum · Typical wait · ID & age
Safety & hygieneⓘStated by the studio — TatSeek doesn’t inspect studios. In person, look for the health licence on the wall and needles opened in front of you. How we know →
Not listed — that doesn’t mean unsafe; ask about licence, single-use needles and sterilisation.
What happens to my deposit if I reschedule, cancel or I’m late?
Liquid Amber lists: deposit: Non-refundable booking fee to secure the appointment; rescheduling: 72 h notice keeps the booking fee; one free reschedule, then a new fee; cancellation: Booking fee is forfeited if you cancel. Policies can change — call +1 604-738-3667 or message them to confirm before you pay. How deposits usually work →
Many studios touch up small healing gaps for free within a few months; after that, or for sun-faded work, touch-ups are usually paid. Ask before booking. Touch-ups explained →
Is the studio licensed, and how do they keep things sterile?
Liquid Amber hasn’t listed licence or hygiene details on TatSeek. That doesn’t mean anything is wrong — ask about their licence, single-use needles and sterilisation; a good studio answers happily. What a clean studio looks like →
Do I need ID? What is the minimum age?
Expect to show a photo ID proving you are 18 or older. In the US some states allow 16–17-year-olds with a parent’s consent, others don’t allow it at all, and many studios only tattoo adults either way. Age and ID →
How do I pay, and should I tip?
Ask whether they take cards or cash only. Where tipping is customary (as in the US), 15–20% is typical; elsewhere it’s optional. Tipping and etiquette →
