Meet the Team:
Team
Owner & Senior Artist
Tamia Overes
Tamia opened Pulse Vancity in 2015. She wanted to create a studio that would be inclusive to other young women and make them feel safe and comfortable getting tattooed. Tamia specializes in fineline black and grey and Indigenous tattoos. She also teaches Introduction to Tattooing programs every year.
General Manager
Alexander Ivashuta
Alex has been with Pulse since its opening in 2015 and has a background in Project Management. He manages all artist bookings, shop duties, class enrollments, and everything in between to keep our studio running. You'll often see him helping out in the studio on Flash Events, as well.
Junior Artist
Chelsea Franks
Chelsea joined the Pulse team in May 2022. She apprenticed under Tamia and specializes in fineline black and grey. Chelsea's attention to detail and bubbly personality will make you feel like you're getting tattooed by a life long friend. Check out her full portfolio on Instagram.
Apprentice
Katelyn Larson
Katelyn joined the Pulse team in March 2023. She had taken Tamia's Tattoo Program, and her strong portfolio and work ethic landed her a position in the studio. Katelyn specializes in black and grey, in a variety of fineline and bold styles. Check out her full portfolio on Instagram.
Apprentice
Camryn Kruizenga
Cam started her apprenticeship in July 2023, but has been working for Pulse as an assistant since May 2022. She has already made great relationships with clients from working in the studio for so long. She specializes in both black and grey and colour. Check out her full portfolio on Instagram.