WELCOME TO
THE LEWIS FAMILY TATTOO COMPANY
by appointment only
Lewis Family Tattoo Company opened in 2010 and is owned and operated by veteran tattoo artist, Derek Lewis and his wife Christine. LFTC is located at 2235A Dundas St West, on the 2nd floor, just above the Roncesvalles Village in Toronto's west end and only a few blocks south of TTC Dundas West Station. We've been at this West End location for the last 13 years.
LFTC is a fully disposable studio which means needles and tubes are single use only. We have pigment options for those who are vegan or have specific allergies and we are the proud home of Better Butter Care, a limited ingredient body butter used before, during and after tattooing that aids in the healing process.
Our green BodySafe Pass and licence from the City of Toronto Public Health are on display as you walk up the stairs, as is a selection of art for viewing and for sale - ask us!
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Thank you to all our clients, new and regulars, for your continued patronage!
HOME OF THE ORIGINAL
ARTISTS
you can book directly with your artist via their instagram icon link or contact the shop below
Derek Lewis
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Derek specializes in cover up tattoos and fix up tattoos. With over 30 yrs of tattooing experience, Derek's knowledge can assist in refreshing old tattoos or turning that unwanted tattoo into something you can be proud of!
All bodies, all art styles welcome.
Derek is appointment only and his books are always open. Outside tattooing, Derek spends time with family, friends, his 2 cats and enjoys travel, as well as being outdoors.
Shaifa (shay-fa)
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Shaifa started her apprenticeship in 2015, and, after some time off to build her family, began tattooing full time in March of 2020. Shaifa is very versatile and has experience creating finalize, script, and illustrative tattoos and designs. Some of her favourite tattoos are based in florals, neotraditional anime and pop culture.
Shaifa is available by appointment and her books are always open!
Samantha Schroeder
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PLEASE NOTE: Sam's books are closed for the summer of 2025.
Sam started her apprenticeship under the skillful guidance of Derek in 2019. Specializing in mandalas and blackwork, Sam's designs focus on dotwork shading, lines and symmetry. If you're looking for an artist to fulfill your fine line, geometric, dotwork dreams, Sam is your gal!
Outside of tattooing, Sam spends time with her husband, as well as her family and has a degree in Graphic Design.
Alan Irvine
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Alan (aka Sparki) started his apprenticeship with Derek back in 2017 at LFTC. After obtaining a background 3d Modeling and Photoshop, he developed an affinity for retro style Manga art as well as Japanese pop art after spending 6 years living in and around Tokyo. Shortly after returning to Toronto he began his pursuit into tattooing. Currently Alan seeks to blend his fondness for Manga art with the more contemporary stylings of modern, neo-traditional tattoos
Chris Bracken
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Chris Bracken aka Get Stoked On It started tracing and painting traditional flash during Covid after being laid off from his full time job. That lead him to finding an apprenticeship not too long after, unlocking a love for something he already loved for 20 years. He is a big fan of traditional, but he loves tattooing and is honoured whenever anybody asks him to do anything. Outside of tattooing, Chris spends time with his wife & pets, as well as family and friends.
Christine
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Christine is our studio manager and is usually the one you speak with either over the phone or through our email. With over 30 years of administrative and managerial experience, Christine keeps everything running smoothly and her attention to the small details keep us on track.
And she makes a mean cup of tea. Outside the tattoo studio, Christine spends time with Derek and their 2 cats as well as travel and going up north to the cottage.
CONTACT US
Located on the 2nd floor at 2235A Dundas St West.
Email the shop to book in with Derek
DM your artist directly on IG to book in
or send us a message in the form above.
Feel free to let us know what you'd like done,
placement & any info you
think might help us work with you better!
Thank you!
By Appointment Only​
