Vancouver Gastown Tattoo artist portrait trans queer non-binary autistic neurodivergent artist

Photography by Dwam

Vancouver Gastown cerberus eel back piece tattoo mythology fantasy nautical ocean sea monster fish

Cerberus Eel Backpiece Tattoo

Buyan is a queer illustrative blackwork tattoo artist. Their subject interests include biodiversity, mythology, folklore, animals, plants, artist collaborations, and occasional colour pieces. They work at Patchwork Art Studio in Gastown, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Tattooing since 2015.

Buyan is a certified GMB Fitness personal trainer in Vancouver, BC, Canada. They want to help tattoo artists and creatives gain physical autonomy to continue to do what they love. As well as help trans, non-binary, queer, neurodivergent and otherwise marginalized people move with confidence. They’re available for private coaching in Coal Harbor neighborhood. Certified since 2024.