Black Thread Tattoo Studio

Our Artists

Three artists. One studio. A shared commitment to craft.

Corrie Budd

Artist & Piercer

Corrie Budd

With 8 years of experience behind the machine, Corrie specializes in black and grey, florals, mandalas, and dot shading. She is always looking to grow creatively and is excited to explore more American traditional-style tattoos.

Her background in illustration shapes everything she does — from the way she approaches a first consultation to the care she puts into every line. She believes the best tattoos start with a real conversation.

Specialties

BlackworkFine LineCustom Illustration
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Taylor James

Artist

Taylor James

Taylor has been tattooing for 6 years, specializing in black and grey florals, animal realism, fine line, and script. Creativity doesn't stop when the tattoo machine does—Taylor also loves drawing, painting, riding motorcycles, and recently diving into the world of model making.

When it comes to music, Taylor's playlist jumps from deathcore and metalcore to electronic and dad rock, so you never quite know what you're going to get. With a love for art in all its forms, he enjoys bringing ideas to life and creating tattoos that clients can feel good about wearing for a lifetime.

Specialties

Animal RealismFloralFine LineScript
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Reg Harder

Artist & Piercer

Reg Harder

Reg has 30 years of experience under his belt. Over the years, he's developed a real love for portraits, wildlife, and realism—styles where patience, detail, and a steady hand really matter. With his experience, Reg has become a very seasoned master of cover up work as well.

He enjoys playing VR, watching movies, and most importantly spending time with his kids and his dog. His music taste is a solid mix of rockabilly, country, blues, and classic rock—basically, the kind of soundtrack that makes you want to grab a coffee, hit the open road, and pretend you're in a movie. Reg brings a wealth of knowledge and plenty of stories to the studio. You can expect experience, craftsmanship, and probably a few good laughs along the way.

Specialties

PortraitsWildlifeRealismCover-up Work
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A creative space for every kind of story. Portage la Prairie's home for fine tattoo artistry.

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Manitoba, Canada

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Sun – Mon: Closed

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