About Me

Hello there! Thanks for checking out my page. My name is Nicole AKA Devious Nik. I grew up in Calgary and studied in Toronto where I completed my Honors Bachelor of Science. As much as I love science and nerdy subjects, I never really fit in. I’ve always been a creative person and I am so happy to be in a career that celebrates it.

Outside of tattooing and drawing, I love video games, cosplay, pole dancing and aerial hoop! My partner Sean AKA Dr. Devious is a badass Physics PhD who supports me and deals with my late night drawing. I have a sweet snuggly cat at home named Jackson who always want kibbles and treats. 

I truly love working at  Painfully Pretty! I am currently a Junior Artist. I apprenticed  under shop owner Penny Pain in 2021 for 1.5 years. With her stellar guidance , I have been able to learn so much in a short time. Since the studio has so many talented artists, I’m lucky to  have a supportive work space for improving my art.  Even before I thought I would have the chance to become a tattoo artist, I always enjoyed tattoo culture and alternative looks. 

I draw inspiration from artists across the globe, but most importantly our local artists in our community. My interests are in Illustrative  and Neo Traditional tattoos. I love bold colours and line work.

My favourite projects include anime, manga, nerd culture or anything 90’s. I also LOVE Tattoo Re-works or Glow ups! I can’t wait to grow as an artist with every curated piece.

Let me guess... you love My Chemical Romance, or maybe Sailor Moon? What about Dark Souls or Pokémon? I love pop culture references, memes, and cats. My passion and experience in cosplay allows me to come up with unique and wild concepts. One of my favorite things to do is mashing up characters and styles from different shows/games/media. 

I have a wide variety of interests and I like to take on new challenges. I can’t wait to collaborate with you to craft a special piece to adorn your body.

My number one priority is providing a safe, comfortable and fun environment for you to get tattooed. I am always happy to help educate and answer any questions clients may have.