Nima Tattoo
Montreal, Canada
Nima Tattoo is a Montreal-based tattoo artist known for black and grey realism and neo-Japanese tattoo work.
Nima Tattoo is a private tattoo studio in Montreal, Canada, founded and operated by Nima Jolan — a tattoo artist with over 20 years of professional experience. The studio specializes in black and grey realism, neo-Japanese tattooing, portrait realism, and color tattoos. All work is 100% custom. The studio operates by appointment only, with one client per day.
About Nima Jolan
Nima Jolan is a Montreal tattoo artist focused on photorealism and neo-Japanese tattooing. He began tattooing professionally in the early 2000s, working at several Montreal studios — including Studio Tentation, Studio Don Design, and Imago — before establishing his own private studio in 2017.
His approach is patient, methodical, and entirely client-centered. Every design is created from scratch, tailored to the body, the story, and the vision of the person in the chair. He works in both French and English.
Specialties
- Black and grey realism — portraits, animals, cinematic scenes, large-scale pieces
- Neo-Japanese — yōkai, Hyakki Yagyō and Japanese folklore scenes composed around the body
- Portrait realism — human and animal portraits from reference photos
- Color tattoos — neo-traditional and Japanese color work
Recognition
- 5.0 stars on Google — 34 verified client reviews
- 20+ years of professional tattooing experience
- Private studio since 2017 — no walk-ins, complete client focus
Studio Details
Address: 2065 Parthenais, local #293, Montreal, QC H2K 3S9 (Centre-Sud neighbourhood). Door code: 505.
Format: Private studio, appointment only. One client per day. Full-day sessions (4–6 hours of effective tattooing).
Consultation: Free — no obligation. Pricing is custom-quoted per project.
Touch-ups: Free within 1 to 2 years after your session.
Language: French and English.
Explore by Style
Black & Grey Realism
Photorealistic work — portraits, animals, large-scale pieces.
Neo-Japanese
Yōkai, Japanese folklore and large narrative compositions.
Portrait Realism
Human and animal portraits — hyper-detailed, from reference.
Tattoo Artist Montreal
Full overview — styles, pricing, studio info, FAQ.
Neo-Japanese Guide
Irezumi structure, yōkai folklore and Hyakki Yagyō explained.
Session Preparation
What to eat, wear and bring for a full-day tattoo session.
Work with Nima
Free consultation · Private studio · Montreal · French & English
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