Garth Philpott

The Artist

About Garth

Garth Philpott

I started tattooing years ago and never really stopped. Worked my way through a few shops, learned from some incredible artists, and eventually decided to do my own thing. That's how Last Tattoo came together.

It's a traditional shop in southeast Calgary. No frills, no gimmicks. Just good tattooing in a clean, comfortable space.

My roots are in American Traditional. Bold lines, solid colour, designs that hold up over time. But I don't limit myself to one style. I do hand-poke, trash polka, black and grey, custom pieces, coverups, whatever the idea calls for. Every tattoo is different because every person is different.

I'm not on here trying to sell you something. If you've got an idea you've been thinking about, send me a DM or an email. We'll talk about it, figure out placement and size, and I'll draw something up. That's how it works. No booking apps, no complicated forms. Just a conversation.

When I'm not tattooing, I'm usually at a show, working on flash, or in the shop with the guys. If you're ever in the area, swing by. Last Tattoo is at 321 50 Ave SE in Calgary.

Specialties

What I Tattoo

American Traditional

Bold outlines, solid colour, classic subject matter. Designs that hold up over time and age beautifully.

Hand-Poke

Stick-and-poke done properly. Clean lines, intentional shading. A different feel from machine work, in the best way.

Trash Polka

Graphic, abstract, high-contrast. Mixes realism with bold brushstroke elements and typographic details.

Black & Grey

Smooth gradients, fine detail, timeless look. Works for portraits, landscapes, ornamental, anything with depth.

Coverups

Old tattoo you're not feeling anymore? Let's work with what's there and turn it into something you're proud of.

Custom Work

Got an idea that doesn't fit a category? Good. Send it over and let's figure out how to make it work.

The Shop

Last Tattoo

I tattoo out of Last Tattoo in Calgary's SE. It's a traditional shop with a small crew of artists. Everyone runs their own thing. Visit the shop page to see who else is in the building.

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