Tsimshian Artist | Tattooist | Muralist
Nathan Ross is a Tsimshian artist from Prince Rupert, B.C., based between Edmonton and Vancouver.
A professional tattooist and painter since 2007, he owns two tattoo studios, one in Edmonton and the other in Vancouver, both recognized for award-winning work rooted in excellence and innovation.
Nathan's art bridges tradition and modernity, merging bold realism with the graphic language of West Coast Indigenous formline design.
His subjects often focus on wildlife, human connection, vibrant colour, and the natural world-reflecting both cultural continuity and contemporary vision.
From large-scale murals to fine art and portrait commissions, Nathan's work speaks across generations and boundaries.
Whether on skin, canvas, or wall, every piece is grounded in respect-for land, for story, and for community.
A father, mentor, and community-builder, Nathan brings the same energy to the people around him as he does to his craft: honest, skilled, and deeply connected