Chalk @Bodychalk – Tattoo Artist & Founder of Port City Tattoos
Chalk, also known as Bodychalk, is a professional tattoo artist in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and the founder of Port City Tattoos. Tattooing since 2006, he has built a reputation for creating Custom Tattoos that combine technical precision with bold artistic vision. Whether it's Black and Grey Tattoos, American Traditional, Ornamental Tattoos, Blackwork,, Lettering, novelty designs, or one-of-a-kind custom pieces, Chalk is known for creating tattoos that are both visually striking and built to last.
His journey into tattooing began with remarkable ingenuity, building his first tattoo machine from a toothbrush, a guitar string, and a small motor. That same creativity continues to define his work today and has helped establish him as one of Halifax's most innovative tattoo artists.
In 2017, Chalk invented the world's first Two-Needle Tattoo Machine, a custom-built device that alternates between bold and fine needles to create a distinctive parallel-line effect unique to his style. This innovative technique produces clean, graphic tattoos with a playful, storybook-inspired quality that has become a signature of his work, offering clients a style they won't find anywhere else.
With nearly two decades of professional experience, Chalk's portfolio ranges from imaginative custom designs to highly detailed black and grey realism, large-scale projects, and technically demanding tattoo work. From small, meaningful tattoos to full sleeves, back pieces, chest pieces, and custom body art, every tattoo is designed in collaboration with the client to create artwork that is personal, original, and made to last.
Chalk also provides tattoo consultations, helping clients refine their ideas into custom designs that fit both their vision and anatomy. He welcomes projects of all sizes and offers tattoo cover-ups, reworks, and restorations for clients looking to transform existing tattoos into something new.
If you're looking for an experienced Halifax tattoo artist specializing in custom tattoos, black and grey realism, American Traditional, Blackwork, Ornamental tattoos, Pattern work, Lettering, Fineline, Floral or completely original designs, Chalk welcomes clients to Port City Tattoos in Halifax, Nova Scotia. His commitment to quality, innovation, and personalized service has made Port City Tattoos a destination for clients throughout Halifax, Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada, and beyond who are seeking exceptional custom tattoo work.
Book a consultation with Chalk at Port City Tattoos and work together to create a custom tattoo that you'll be proud to wear for a lifetime ad comes with 20 years plus of experience.
Chalk - Double Line Tattoo
Specialties
Custom Tattoos
Fineline
Black & Grey Realism
American Traditional
Blackwork
Ornamental Tattoos
Pattern Work
Lettering
Tattoo Cover-Ups
Large-Scale Tattoos
Sleeve Tattoos
floral tattoos
Japanese tattoos
Custom Tattoo Consultations
From small tattoos and fine details to full sleeves, back pieces, and large-scale custom projects, Chalk enjoys creating tattoos that are designed specifically for each client.Sleeve tattoos
Back pieces
Chest tattoos
Hand tattoos
Leg sleeves
Small tattoos
Hand tattoos
Neck tattoos
Medium tattoos
Lip tattoos
Face tattoos
follow us - @bodychalk @portcityhalifax
