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By appointment only From childhood, I nurtured an unwavering passion for art, particularly drawing.

Hello everyone, I am Karyn Desbiens, born in 1973, a time when tattooing was a form of expression reserved for rebellious spirits, daring bikers, prison outcasts, and the free-spirited hippies. It was a period when each inked design carried a profound and often mysterious significance, creating a living canvas of narratives and counterculture. It was in this charged social context that I grew up, finding fascination and inspiration in the diversity of motifs, styles, and meanings behind each tattoo. My academic journey led me to college training in Graphic Design, and it was there that my fascination with tattooing took root. What began as a simple interest transformed into a true vocation throughout my studies. Self-taught at heart, I drew my inspiration from the rich Old School/Traditional culture, undertaking to revive this aesthetic through my creations. Today, with more than 30 years of experience as a tattoo artist, I am proud to run my own studio dedicated to this captivating art. Salut à tous, je suis Karyn Desbiens, née en 1973, une époque où le tatouage était une forme d'expression réservée aux esprits rebelles, aux motards intrépides, aux marginaux du milieu carcéral et aux esprits libres des hippies. C'était une période où chaque encre gravée portait une signification profonde et souvent mystérieuse, créant ainsi une toile vivante de récits et de contre-culture. C'est dans ce contexte social chargé que j'ai grandi, trouvant fascination et inspiration dans la diversité des motifs, des styles et des significations derrière chaque tatouage. Dès mon enfance, j'ai nourri une passion inébranlable pour l'art, plus particulièrement le dessin. Mon parcours scolaire m'a conduit à une formation collégiale en Graphisme, et c'est là que ma fascination pour le tatouage a pris racine. Ce qui débuta comme un simple intérêt s'est transformé en une véritable vocation au fil de mes études. Autodidacte dans l'âme, j'ai puisé mon inspiration dans la riche culture Old School / Traditionnelle entrepris de redonner vie à cette esthétique à travers mes créations. Aujourd'hui, fort de plus de 30 ans d'expérience en tant que tatoueuse, je suis fière de diriger mon propre salon dédié à cet art captivant.

This year, I’m taking on my annual Inktober challenge in a whole new way: swapping the traditional sketchbook and pen fo...
10/10/2026

This year, I’m taking on my annual Inktober challenge in a whole new way: swapping the traditional sketchbook and pen for real skin and a tattoo gun! 🖤

31 days, 31 little drawings… that will last a lifetime!

A huge thank-you to for taking on this challenge with me and lending me his skin for the adventure! 🤘

Here are the results from the first 10 days of Inktober 2026!

09/27/2026
First come, first served!Premier arrivé, premier servi !
09/26/2026

First come, first served!

Premier arrivé, premier servi !

Some tattoos are simply beautiful… and some completely change the way someone sees themselves.Today, I had the privilege...
07/10/2026

Some tattoos are simply beautiful… and some completely change the way someone sees themselves.

Today, I had the privilege of tattooing my cousin’s 13-year-old daughter (with her parents’ permission, of course!).
Her birthmark had made her feel so self-conscious that she used to cover it with a Band-Aid. Together, we designed a small tattoo that incorporated her birthmark into the center of the artwork—not to erase it, but to transform it into something she could love.

When she left, it was no longer something she wanted to hide. It had become something she was proud to show off.
Moments like this remind me why I love what I do. Sometimes, one small tattoo can make a lifetime of difference in someone’s confidence.
And let’s be honest… I think the Band-Aid has officially been retired. 😉🖤
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Il y a des tatouages qui sont simplement beaux… et il y en a d’autres qui changent la façon dont une personne se voit.

Aujourd’hui, j’ai eu le privilège de tatouer la fille de 13 ans de mon cousin (avec l’accord de ses parents, bien sûr!).
Sa marque de naissance la complexait tellement qu’elle la cachait sous un pansement. Ensemble, nous avons créé un tout petit tatouage en intégrant sa marque de naissance au cœur du dessin, sans la faire disparaître… mais en la transformant en quelque chose qu’elle aime.

En repartant, ce n’était plus une marque qu’elle voulait cacher, mais un tatouage qu’elle était fière de montrer.
C’est dans des moments comme celui-là que je me rappelle pourquoi j’aime autant mon métier. Parfois, une ou deux heures de tatouage peuvent offrir des années de confiance en soi.
Et entre nous… je pense que le pansement vient officiellement de perdre son emploi! 😉🖤

🇨🇦🍁 Canada Day is just around the corner! 🍁🇨🇦What better way to celebrate than with one of Canada’s most iconic symbols—...
06/30/2026

🇨🇦🍁 Canada Day is just around the corner! 🍁🇨🇦

What better way to celebrate than with one of Canada’s most iconic symbols—the maple leaf.

Every tattoo tells a story. For some, it’s about heritage, pride, cherished memories, or simply carrying a meaningful symbol wherever life takes them.

This custom maple leaf piece was created using rich autumn colors and carefully crafted details to produce a timeless design that reflects both Canadian pride and artistic individuality.

A huge thank you to my amazing client for trusting me once again with another meaningful tattoo. Your continued support means the world to me, and I truly appreciate your permission to share this piece with everyone.

If you’ve been thinking about getting a custom Canadian-inspired tattoo—or any meaningful design—I’d love to help bring your vision to life.

📩 Bookings are open! Send me a message and let’s create something you’ll be proud to wear for a lifetime.

Moonshine Tattoo
Custom tattoos. Timeless artwork. Crafted with passion.

🍁 Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

Un autre ajout à sa collection de tattoo!  Merci pour ta confiance une autre fois 🤗————————-Another addition to her tatt...
06/12/2026

Un autre ajout à sa collection de tattoo! Merci pour ta confiance une autre fois 🤗
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Another addition to her tattoo collection! Thanks again for your trust 🤗

Merci ☺️
06/03/2026

Merci ☺️

Encore merci à mon amie 🤩
06/02/2026

Encore merci à mon amie 🤩

Cover-up…..  Merci pour ta confiance 🙏
05/28/2026

Cover-up….. Merci pour ta confiance 🙏

05/23/2026

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