Dale Moostoos, Tattoo Artist

I’m a tattoo artist working professionally since 2014, with a strong background in painting, drawing, and sculpting. I studied Visual Arts at Red Deer College in 2006, completing the two-year program with a focus on traditional fine art. During that time, my work was recognized through pieces purchased by Red Deer College and a drawing acquired by the City of Red Deer. I was raised in Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, learning my culture from my kohkom Eliza and my aunts and uncles. That upbringing, combined with my fine arts training, has shaped my creativity and approach to tattooing, guiding how I think about balance, symbolism, and storytelling. I’ve also painted murals in Red Deer and designed the logo for the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation School. Outside the studio, I create traditional beaded art, including moose hair tufting and porcupine quillwork, and dance grass dance at powwows. I’m a proud father of two and have been happily married since September 2012.