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Custom tattoos by Chris Kennedy

Belle River, Ontario

I create custom tattoos shaped around your ideas, in a welcoming, safe and professional studio.

Explore my work in black and grey or colour—from portraits and nature to manga, comics, gaming, and anything else you can imagine!

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My Tattoo Portfolio

Lakeside Tattoos · Belle River, Ontario
360 Notre Dame St.

Your story.
Made into art.

Custom tattoos by Chris Kennedy. From vivid colour and detailed black & grey to portraits, nature, and the worlds you love—let’s create something that feels like you.

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By appointment · 10 AM starts · Flexible session length

Chris Kennedy’s tiger tattoo with red liliesColour & detailChris Kennedy’s black and grey woman, skull and flowers tattooBlack & greyCooper dog portrait with blue forget-me-nots by Chris KennedyPet portraits
Custom designedColour + black & greyMade personalBelle River, ON
360 Notre Dame St.

Find your inspiration

A world of possibilities.

A beloved pet. A favourite character. A piece of your story. Explore what we can create together.

Colour dragon tattoo featuring Haku and Shenron

Vivid colour

Fantasy, nature, characters, and colour brought to life.

Detailed black and grey woman, skull and flowers tattoo

Black & grey

Fine detail, depth, and expressive shading.

Realistic portrait tattoo of Cooper

Pet portraits

A lasting tribute to a companion you love.

Nightwing tattoo restoration before and after

A fresh chapter

Explore reworks, restorations, and cover-ups.

Reworks & cover-ups

Old ink.
New possibilities.

Have a tattoo you’d love to feel excited about again? I can explore ways to restore its detail, refresh its colour, or create a cover-up suited to the existing piece.

Switch between the original and restored Nightwing tattoo to see the difference.

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Real tattoo restoration by Chris Kennedy. View the complete original photo ↗

A glimpse inside

Inside the Studio.

Take a look around my studio at 360 Notre Dame St., Belle River. A space filled with art, personality, and your next tattoo.

Tattoo bed, client chair and artwork inside Lakeside Tattoos in Belle RiverMake yourself comfortableChris Kennedy’s tattoo workstation and art wall at Lakeside TattoosWhere your tattoo comes to lifeTelevision, armrest and seating inside Lakeside TattoosSettle in for your session

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From my clients

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Your next tattoo starts here

Let’s make it yours.

01 / THE IDEA

Tell me your vision.

Share your idea, placement, approximate size, and colour preference. Not sure yet? Ask me a question.

02 / THE PLAN

Find your session.

My regular tattoo days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, starting at 10 AM. Session length is flexible and planned around your tattoo.

03 / THE BOOKING

Secure your date.

A $100 deposit secures your appointment and is applied toward the final cost. See booking for the full deposit policy.

I reserve Tuesdays and Thursdays for preparing custom artwork, so your design and appointment receive the time and focused attention they deserve. Additional sessions on those days may be offered by me when my design schedule allows. Read more about my approach to booking.

$160 + tax / hour10 AM start timeFlexible session lengthBelle River, Ontario · 360 Notre Dame St.
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Colour Howl’s Moving Castle tattoo on the shoulder, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey woman, skull and flowers tattoo on the thigh, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour gaming charm tattoo with a blue star character, dice block, winged blue shell and golden sun linked by a chain, by Chris Kennedy.
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Black and grey Boston terrier portrait tattoo by Chris Kennedy.
Colour and black and grey sleeve tattoo with a crowned skull, flowers, butterfly and Day of the Dead portrait, by Chris Kennedy.
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Before-and-after octopus cover-up tattoo with red and blue puzzle pieces, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey surreal portrait sleeve with marionette strings, butterfly, flowers and anatomy, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour nature tattoo combining a forest, waterfall, wave and flowers, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey fantasy sleeve with a lantern-bearing figure, lightning and an eye, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey tarot card tattoo with The Magician, sun, moon and a hand, by Chris Kennedy.
Before-and-after dragon and fox mask tattoo rework, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey Viking woman portrait tattoo with blue eyes, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour tattoo of two winged figures beside a red heart, by Chris Kennedy.
Realistic lamb tattoo with purple drapery, by Chris Kennedy.
Wildlife sleeve tattoo with an owl, moose, mountains and northern lights, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey Kermit the Frog tattoo holding a wrench, by Chris Kennedy.
Blue and gold mosaic heart tattoo, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour sea turtle tattoo with a flowing wave, by Chris Kennedy.
Snake tattoo winding around a red rose and yellow sunflower, by Chris Kennedy.
Fantasy dragon and castle tattoo with a winding railway, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey tree tattoo with roots above a geometric symbol, by Chris Kennedy.
Memorial paw print and yellow rose tattoo with the name Rosie, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour Snoopy and Woodstock tattoo beside a Christmas tree with a red ornament, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey lion and cub tattoo with red accents, by Chris Kennedy.
Before-and-after red rose tattoo restoration with green leaves and memorial lettering, by Chris Kennedy.
Blue orchid flower tattoo with lettering, by Chris Kennedy.
Maple leaf tattoo with baseball stitching and red details, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey antlered forest creature tattoo with trees, roots and woodland animals, by Chris Kennedy.
Red hibiscus flower tattoo with green leaves and a blue Stitch character, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey tattoo of a hand holding a feather, by Chris Kennedy.
Before-and-after colour Matheson family crest tattoo restoration with a lion, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour lightsaber tattoo with blue accents beneath an Indiana Jones hat, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour anime tattoo with a red emblem, crossed swords and a blue cat holding a Poké Ball, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour Wonder Woman emblem tattoo with two snakes wrapped around a sword, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey science-fiction character tattoo with orange accents above Batman and Catwoman, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour dragon tattoo featuring Haku and Shenron with Chihiro and Goku, shown from three angles, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour floral shoulder tattoo with pink blossoms, a purple pansy and a small red heart, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey realistic hand tattoo making a peace sign, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey Pegasus tattoo carrying an armoured warrior with a spear, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour Finding Nemo tattoo with Nemo, Dory, a sea turtle, seahorse, jellyfish and coral, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey skull tattoo pierced by a dagger, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour Indiana Jones tattoo with a fedora, whip, journal and golden cup, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour Croatian coat of arms tattoo framed by black and grey roses, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey koi fish tattoo with blue splashing water and a red Poké Ball, by Chris Kennedy.
Before-and-after colour restoration of a Mom memorial tattoo with roses and banners, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour landscape tattoo of a rocky forest stream with cabins and a red railway carriage, by Chris Kennedy.
Three views of a black and grey space sleeve tattoo with planets, an astronaut and a tribal shark, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey luna moth tattoo framed by flowers and geometric lines, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour blue Chevrolet emblem tattoo with lightning and the names Brayden and Ryder, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour Batman and Joker comic panel tattoo with green and red accents, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey Airborne tattoo with a parachutist, clouds and Canadian parachute wings, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour crescent moon landscape tattoo with northern lights, mountains, forest and a waterfall, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour lightning dragon tattoo fading from yellow and red to dark blue, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour grapevine tattoo with purple grapes, green leaves and curling tendrils, by Chris Kennedy.
Detailed brown monkey tattoo with a curled tail, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey owl tattoo perched on a branch with amber eyes and green leaves, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour hummingbird tattoo among red maple leaves, by Chris Kennedy.
Before-and-after colour restoration of a pink flamingo tattoo standing in blue water, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey tiger tattoo framed by red lilies and decorative tassels, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour tattoo of a worn brown boot with a small green plant growing from it, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey rose and daisy tattoo with intertwined stems, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey phoenix tattoo with spread wings and red and orange feather accents, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour snake tattoo winding around an ornate gold crescent moon with red and purple flowers, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey phoenix sleeve tattoo with a female figure and warm gold feather accents extending onto the hand, by Chris Kennedy.
Realistic Cooper dog portrait tattoo framed by blue forget-me-not flowers, by Chris Kennedy.
Before-and-after colour restoration of a postage stamp tattoo with city buildings beneath a swirling blue and yellow night sky, by Chris Kennedy.
Before-and-after colour restoration of blue hibiscus flowers with black and grey leaves, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour tattoo of three red pixel hearts along the wrist, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour magical wand tattoo with a winged golden ball, gemstones and orange, green and blue flowing accents, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey winged warrior tattoo with a sword, moon and rocky path, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour Spider-Man mask tattoo with a red web pattern and black spider-sense marks, by Chris Kennedy.
Before-and-after colour restoration of a snowman snow globe tattoo with a blue snowy background and wooden base, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey cracked skull hand tattoo with bright blue eye and cosmic accents, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour garden tattoo with pink and orange flowers, lily of the valley, green foliage and small stones, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour memorial dandelion tattoo with rainbow paw-print seeds, a dragonfly, the name Cookie and dates 2011–2023, by Chris Kennedy.
Two views of a colour hummingbird tattoo among red maple leaves and branching stems, by Chris Kennedy.
Before-and-after colour restoration of a Nightwing tattoo over a blue emblem and city skyline, by Chris Kennedy.
Before-and-after cover-up tattoo replacing a palm tree and turtle with a dark dragon and red flowers, by Chris Kennedy.
Three realistic dog portrait tattoos with yellow sunflowers and orange flowers, by Chris Kennedy.
Purple flower tattoo growing above a softly shaded ear with decorative stems and leaves, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey Medusa portrait tattoo with snakes, flowing hair, a chain and red eyes and tears, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey memorial tattoo with an open book, musical notes, fishing rod, soccer ball, tiger and hockey stick, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour Patrick Kane hockey player tattoo in a red number 88 jersey, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour postage stamp tattoo of northern lights above a mountain fjord with a small boat and pine trees, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey butterfly tattoo behind the ear with dangling gem ornaments and small stars, by Chris Kennedy.
Three views of a colour tattoo with a twisting tree above two koi fish surrounded by stones, runes and small plants, by Chris Kennedy.
Before-and-after black and grey restoration of a memorial ribbon and angel wings tattoo with lettering and dates, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour botanical sleeve tattoo with large green leaves and pink blossoms along branching stems, by Chris Kennedy.
Colour tattoo of a dramatic science-fiction duel, with blue and orange light, by Chris Kennedy.
Black and grey landscape tattoo with mountains and a row of silhouetted figures.
Realistic tattoo of hands holding a wrapped cylindrical object against a teal oval background.
Black and grey stag portrait tattoo with branching antlers.
Red and black dragon tattoo framed by leaf shapes.
Three views of a butterfly tattoo with a skull-inspired wing pattern.
Colourful Mario character tattoo with a red cap and blue overalls.
Ghostbusters logo tattoo with a white ghost inside a red circle.
Yellow rose tattoo with a green stem and leaves.
Landscape tattoo with a pink sky and dark tree silhouettes.
Detailed peacock tattoo with ornamental feathers.
Colourful floral tattoo composition along the lower leg.
Blue and orange octopus tattoo with curling tentacles.
Black and grey skull tattoo with an ornate pointed headdress.
Red cardinal bird tattoo framed by black and grey roses.
Three views of a black and grey cassette tape tattoo.
Oil lamp tattoo with a glowing flame and decorative base.
Colourful bouquet tattoo with pink, yellow and blue flowers.
Black and grey lion portrait tattoo in an ornate mirror-like frame.
Colourful illustrated character tattoo composition.
Book tattoo with a snake, hand and flowers.
Blue dragon tattoo framed by pink blossoms.
Black and grey portrait tattoo inside a rectangular frame.
Orange poppy tattoo with a thin green stem.
Ornate black and grey figure tattoo with decorative framing.
Dark spiked fantasy helmet tattoo with bright blue accents.
Orange and red phoenix tattoo with sweeping feathers.
Long dragon tattoo following the curve of the arm.
Colourful tree and woodland tattoo composition on the arm.
Open book tattoo with colourful birds and flowing orange accents.
Black and grey landscape tattoo extending along the forearm.
Colourful maple leaf and floral tattoo.
Black and grey floral tattoo composition along the forearm.
Black and grey lion tattoo with decorative elements.
Colourful Kirby character tattoo holding a sword.
Black and grey female portrait tattoo.
Three views of a detailed octopus tattoo.
Purple flower tattoo with green stems and leaves.
Chest tattoo of a branching tree above a person in a boat.
Small red gummy bear tattoo.
Black and grey floral tattoo with detailed petals and leaves.
Black and grey botanical tattoo covering the shoulder.
Red floral tattoo composition with curling stems and leaves.
Purple hydrangea flower tattoo with a blue bird.
Black and grey ornamental sword tattoo.
Colourful rose tattoo on the shoulder with green leaves.
Black and grey rose tattoo inside a light bulb outline.
Detailed pirate portrait tattoo with red accents.
Black and grey owl portrait tattoo.
Black and grey eagle tattoo with spread wings and botanical details.
Detailed black scorpion tattoo with a curled tail.
Butterfly and floral tattoo composition with green leaves.
Black and grey cobra tattoo with a raised hood.
Colourful Winnie the Pooh tattoo with a honey pot.
Black and grey illustrated doll character tattoo.
Illustrated Empress tarot card tattoo.
Green bird tattoo with long blue-green tail feathers.
Three views of an anatomical heart tattoo with flowers.
Three views of a detailed black and grey skull tattoo.
Black and grey elephant tattoo combined with a branching tree.
Wine glass tattoo filled with red wine.
Illustrated bear tattoo in a decorative bowl with pink accents.
Bird tattoo with black wings and red floral accents.
Small skeleton tattoo in a seated pose.
Side-by-side photographs of colourful Kirby and Winnie the Pooh tattoos.
Colourful dragon tattoo with orange, purple and dark blue shading.
Detailed black and grey lion portrait tattoo with botanical framing.
Small illustrated animal tattoo wearing a green outfit.
Two views of a black and grey bird tattoo with flowers.
Dark space-themed tattoo composition along the lower leg.
Colourful phoenix tattoo with flowing orange and purple feathers.
Coiled green and black serpent tattoo.
Decorative Celtic cross tattoo with coloured details.
Black and grey tattoo of a dramatic science-fiction duel.
Shoulder tattoo with black lettering, roses and an orange pumpkin.
Circular blue and gold compass-inspired tattoo on the shoulder.
Colourful illustrated tattoo framed by flowers and geometric shapes.
Floral tattoo with a large sunflower, smaller flowers and butterflies.
Colour portrait tattoo of a woman with sunglasses and earrings.
Small green cartoon dinosaur tattoo.
Blackwork tattoo with a detailed winged creature and bold leaf-like shapes.
Detailed black and grey fantasy character tattoo with flowing hair.
Red heart tattoo containing two illustrated portraits.
Colourful Rick and Morty character tattoo.
Red and white Poké Ball tattoo with a decorative loop.
Floral tattoo with dark leaves near the ankle.