Meet the Artists Behind Kelowna’s Best Tattoos
At In Bloom Tattoo Studio, our artists are more than tattooists—they’re storytellers dedicated to crafting meaningful and beautiful artwork. Whether you’re looking for a custom tattoo, flash tattoo, or a quick walk-in tattoo, our team will ensure you leave with a piece that truly speaks to you.
Choosing the right tattoo studio is crucial for ensuring a safe and satisfying tattoo experience. When you visit our studio, you will find it a friendly and inclusive place. We follow the strictest hygiene practices, in our use of sterilized equipment and disposable gloves. All our artists are licensed and experienced in the style you want. Don’t hesitate to ask us questions. We will make your safety and comfort our top priority.
Emily Roch
Owner/Senior Tattoo Artist
Meet Emily! Founder and owner of In Bloom Tattoo, she is our jack of all trades! A master of most styles, Emily is able to turn your vision into a beautiful work of art. Born and raised in the Okanagan, Emily started in the fitness industry but turned to art and tattooing shortly after. Winner of multiple tattoo related awards, including the Okanagan tattoo show’s best tattoo of the day, she is a very highly renowned artist within British Columbia! She has a beautiful, sweet kitty at home named Kiwi, so please ask about him during your appointment!! When getting tattooed by Emily, prepare to deep dive the most random of questions and topics; her mind is as wild and creative as her artwork is!
Lex
Senior Tattoo Artist
When it comes to art, Lex is a jack of all trades. Her favourite medium is watercolour, but she can tackle nearly any style of tattoo. Lex was born and raised in the Okanagan and has achieved artistic GLORY with her art being displayed in Kelowna’s art gallery and various shops. She also dabbles in graphic design and has made many logos for bands and businesses. As a tattoo artist, her goal is to make everyone feel special by creating unique pieces and giving them a positive and comfortable experience.
Vaeda
Senior Tattoo Artist
Vaeda is a tattoo artist with a passion for turning ideas into lasting art. Tattooing professionally since 2020, she specializes in black and grey realism—particularly portraits and whimsical, cute creatures. With a keen eye for detail, Vaeda finds deep satisfaction in capturing facial features and bringing them to life on skin in a way that feels both real and expressive.
When not in the studio, Vaeda can often be found painting or out on the volleyball court. She plays in a couple of local leagues, enjoying the sport as a fun way to stay active and connected with the community. Whether through art or athletics, Vaeda thrives on creativity and meaningful engagement.
Jill
Hand-Poke Artist
Meet Jill! She is a hand-poked tattoo artist. She hails from Kelowna, BC, where she was born and raised, but she recently spent the last six years traveling through Asia, Oceania, and Europe. It was in Australia where her tattooing journey began, and she is now turning her dreams into reality through her passion for travel and the arts. She had the opportunity to explore various art forms, including painting, drawing, sculpting, photography, cosmetics, and more. In 2020, during her time in Tasmania, Australia, she was given the chance to experiment with hand-poked tattoos, and she knew almost instantly that it was something she wanted to pursue further. Along this journey, she has found her artistic style to be organic and botanically focused, characterized by fine lines and stippled details.
Erin
Tattoo Artist
Meet Erin (Wein). She is our self-proclaimed shop gremlin and another one of our amazing tattoo artists. Erin has always had an interest in art and anime, and decided tattooing would be a great medium to express this! Her primary style is anime and manga tattoos, so give her ALL the waifus, but she also offers illustrative, blackwork, and neo-trad. Spawning into the Okanagan, she loves anything and everything spooky and is always happy to add some gore and grunge into your life! When getting tattooed by Erin, you can expect to hear wild stories of her chaos, her dog Shiro, and maybe a deep dive of anime if you’re cool.
Kylie
Junior Tattoo Artist
Meet Kylie! Originally from Vancouver/Lower Mainland, she moved to Kelowna in 2020 and has loved the Okanagan ever since! She is currently a junior tattoo artist and offers styles in fine line, illustrative, and American traditional. She is known in the Okanagan for her very dainty and feminine style, and is known for creating a “sparkle army” with how many clients she has tattooed sparkles on! She hails from the beauty industry with skills like nail design and nail art, but has decided to become a tattoo artist to create permanent art! You can expect super sweet hair, a gorgeous smile, and an infectious bubbly personality when meeting with Kylie. Sushi is the way to her heart, alongside the outdoors and collecting crystals.
Helena
Tattoo Apprentice
Meet Helena, our passionate new tattoo apprentice at InBloom! Eager to learn and grow under the guidance of Emily Roch, Helena is inspired by all things nerd (especially her favourite game, dragon age), gothic influence and all things media, from any kind of video games all the way to old literature. She gravitates towards high contrast, engraving,and blackwork styles. When she’s not sketching, you’ll find her playing guitar, slingin’ drinks, or deep into a game—always fueling her creative spirit! She can’t wait to bring her unique artistic vision to life in the tattoo world!
