AWARDED "NICEST TATTOO STUDIO" by the National Tattoo Association. 2 years in a row!!Fleshworks is the most publicized tattoo studio in Canada. The studio, and its artists have had dozens of tattoo photos published and have had numerous feature interviews in most major international tattoo magazines. They are consistently published in many magazines each and every month. As well as front page news and photos, and other stories in our biggest local newspapers, tv and other local news.
A feature on the studio and its artists was in the June issue of Tattoo Savage Magazine.
Derek was recently featured in the book "Tattoo: From Idea to Ink" (Wolfgang Publishing) available on Amazon and most major book stores.Fleshworks is invited to and attends numerous international tattoo conventions every year.The artists have been awarded numerous awards for their tattooing at tattoo conventions in Canada and the US.Fleshworks was awarded the "Nicest Tattoo Studio" award by the National Tattoo Association 2 years in a row. 2007 & 2008Fleshworks Tattoo Studio is Victoria and Vancouver Island’s premier tattoo and body piercing studio. Being located a few blocks from downtown Victoria, makes Fleshworks a destination studio. One people seek out for the amazing custom artwork the artists are producing here. Many of their clients traveling from out of province and from the US and abroad.A store front "street shop" with a private studio atmosphere. Designed to make the clients feel comfortable and relaxed. Some of the highlights here include, a koi fish pond right in the front room as you walk in, wide screen plasma tv with satellite and surround sound for clients to watch movies while getting tattooed. Also, a pumping cd/ mp3 stereo system, Wii system for wireless gaming, a huge dvd library and water falls.The artists at Fleshworks have a solid reputation as providing beautiful custom tattoos and precision body piercing in a sterile, private, relaxing and comfortable environment. They mainly work by appointment only, but also do walk ins when time allows.The tattoo artists here work with completly disposable supplies including disposable tubes as well.
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Derek Dufresne, has been tattooing professionally for over 10 years. Internationally published and award winning tattoo artist. A very versatile artist who prefers to work on larger, multi session Japanese inspired tattoos, realism, portraits. He is the proprietor of Fleshworks Custom Tattoo Studio located in Victoria, BC, Canada. Also proficient in fine arts, mainly watercolor, ink, and pencil/pencil crayon.
Author of "Japanese Tattoo Designs". This book is line drawing tattoo reference books of Japanese inspired designs. (check out our top friends for more info)
Derek also has an instructional DVD for tattoo artists, "Dead Mans Ruin"
Husband and father with three kids and 10 dogs._______________________________________________________
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Derek Dufresne Portfolio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn8j46eRE_g
Steve's Clown
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEmd0LtdFls
Fleshworks on Shaw TV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qy0TlraHNA
