From his earliest childhood drawings to becoming an established artist and studio owner in the Canadian Rockies, Derek Turcotte has built a career defined by constant evolution and a strong sense of identity. His work merges symbolism, ancestral influences, comic art, and fantasy universes, creating a powerful visual language that moves seamlessly between painting and tattooing. In this interview, he shares the foundations of his artistic development, the collaborative spirit

Deanna James (formerly Deanna Smith) is a Texas-based fine artist and internationally recognized tattooer known for pioneering a painterly approach to tattooing that has influenced the industry today. Her work, often described as a fusion of classical oil painting and modern tattoo artistry, is celebrated for its depth, emotional resonance, and technical innovation. Raised in Texas, James developed a love for drawing and painting at a young age, gravitating toward portraiture

With a journey that spans borders—from Transylvania to Hungary, from London to Calgary—Szidónia has shaped an artistic identity as international as it is unique. In the recent DGN Tattoo Magazine International Competition, she was selected as one of the top five artists among more than 100 participants from around the globe. This recognition came from a prestigious jury composed of Paul Booth, Jesse Smith, Victoria Lee, and Shi Ryu. She also took first place in the Color Real