08/25/2014
Charlie is a master tattoo artist with a love for all forms of art, refered to by some as "One of the Godfathers of Tattooing." He is the owner of Extreme Tattoos in Medicine Hat, Alberta. He also owned tattoo parlors in Manitoba and Niagara Falls, Ontario. He opened shop in 1999 and has been going strong ever since. His was one of the first shops in Medicine Hat and is still enjoying being in Medicine Hat to this day. Charlie has over 25 years of experience. He began his passion in 1982 and has tattooed all over the world, places such as Europe, Aruba, Dominican Republic, and all across Canada. He specializes in freehand, cover ups, pointillism, polynesian, custom drawn work. Binders with pictures of tattoos done by Charlie are available upon request at the shop. No matter what it may be, if you want it, he can do it. Charlie believes that art is non judgemental, and that all people, whether they be customer or fellow artist, deserves to be respected. Having been in the business so long, he has seen that the industry for tattooing was built on respect, the kind that goes both ways. Knowing this, you can always expect a pleasant visit at the shop with him