09/02/2025
We’re headed all the way west for this month's artist picks! Let’s see what we can find on ’s station…
I’m not sure if there’s a friendlier face on today’s convention circuit than that of Crystal Alexandria, aka . No one brings a chiller vibe and friendlier approach than she does, and if you’re not following her social feed you may also not know that she is funny as f**k.
10 years into life as a tattooist, Crystal will tell you that she really only settled into her style over the last few years, shedding the bad habits and the “fight or flight” survival mode she found herself in while trying to complete her apprenticeship on her own after her mentor disappeared. Now settled into her own calm, cool and inviting shop, in Vancouver, Crystal has been able to create artwork that fully reflects who she is.
Crystal's primary love is bold, high contrast geometry with dotwork, mandalas, and a ton of flow. Like her personality, her work stands out from across the room and is always eye-catching. Unlike some of her contemporaries like AZL and Rob Hoskins, Crystal is also known to sneak in some pops of colour wherever she can. Again, kinda like her personality.
When she steps out of the shop, Crystal enjoys keeping life in balance by hiking with her partner and dogs (who regularly make an appearance on her IG), going to yoga classes, and buying way too many pothos plants (Rebecca wants to know how many is too many?)
Back in the shop, Crystal’s “can't live without ‘em products” include Spirit Classic Thermal Tattoo transfer paper, Viscot mini surgical markers which are essential for freehand pieces and filling in stencils if they wipe away, True Tattoo Supply rinse cups (she loves the shape and stability), and “tried, tested and true” (her words not ours) Eikon Wash Bottle Bags, Essentials DRAPE SHEETS and TATTOO BIBS.
Thanks Crystal, see ya on the road!
