5x Winner of Best Tattoo Artists Ottawa
About Tiffany Thornton
Tiffany has risen through the ranks of the industry thanks to her unbelievable talent and unparalleled work ethic and dedication for 19 years.
“I used to draw all over my walls, my clothes, my sister, anything I wasn’t supposed to. So when I discovered tattoos and realized the permanence of them, I’d never been happier. I swear it was my first love in life”.
After finishing up art school, she moved to Ottawa and immediately found her spot as an apprentice. After learning her craft, she quickly built up a following and a solid clientele.
For Tiffany, each tattoo is a reward in itself.
She loves the look on people’s faces when the whole thing comes together. She recalls her own reaction after completing a detailed Clint Eastwood portrait. “I couldn’t believe it when I got done with it. I spent so much time analyzing it; which shadows to keep in there, which piece of stubble keep or drop. When it was all done, I just sat back and said, “Wow! I did that!”
Tiffany has appeared in many tattoo publications and has been voted Ottawa’s Best Tattoo Artist by Faces Magazine a record number 5 times.
After excelling for 10 years at a different location, Tiffany decided to open up her own shop almost 10 years ago in order to better reflect the level of customer service and vibe that was better suited to her.
Hellbound Tattoos was born in August of 2015 and has quickly become the place to go for black and grey realism tattoos.
In 2025, Hellbound Tattoo was added to the list of Top Tattoo Shops in Ottawa.