West Coast Ink Issue 1 - 2012 | Page 3

04 06 24 index. West Coast Ink is a tattoo and culture magazine established in Victoria, BC. Created by owner Ryan Bishop, the magazine has been developed to showcase the incredibly talented tattoo community on the west coast. From tattoo artists, to shops, to models and more, West Coast Ink Magazine has your daily fix to everything tattoo... 04 Cassandra Over 60% of her body is covered in tattoos. Why? Read Cassandra’s inspiring story to find out. 06 Jeff Custeau Our exclusive interview with the tattoo removal guy. He’s talented, funny, and he’s got some great stories. 10 Jamie Miles Full time truck drive, Jamie tells us his passion for tattoos started before he could remember. 16 Duncan Polson Funny and sexy? You better believe it! This stand-up comedian gets personal. 24 Nick Chan Tattoo artist Nick Chan tells us about his grind to success. 30 Tips from Beyond the INK Getting your first tattoo? Read our tips on “How to Interact with a Tattoo Artist”. 12 Cassie Askew 18 Katie Jones 26 Dave Puhky Issue 1 | West Coast Ink | 3