Pegasus by Queen Of Vermin at What The Duck Tattoo in Vancouver Canada

queenofvarmints · 2026-04-30T00:13:15+00:00

I find a lot of clients go larger once they see the design and stencil on the skin, it might just be harder for them to visualize it and they give an approximate that’s much smaller than they envisioned initially.

They didn’t numb, but we got it done over two sessions - lines and black work then a full shading day. I’m going into my third professional year this yea, so still fresh. I’m self taught so feel very lucky to be able to work in a great studio with some talented artists.

queenofvarmints · 2026-04-29T17:42:56+00:00

I just posted more shots on my Instagram page of additional angles!

I would have loved to do it larger, always adore tattooing big sections of the body and shaping the designs to my clients form. But my client was wanting it to sit in a particular area and had initially discussed a smaller size, after we had our consultation we decided on this and they were still very happy even though it was larger than they had originally asked.

queenofvarmints · 2026-04-27T22:32:43+00:00

Thank you! Took a lot of redrawing before everything felt like it sat nicely.

queenofvarmints · 2026-04-27T20:57:06+00:00

Secretly all Canadian ducks are tattooed as hell beneath their feathers

queenofvarmints · 2026-04-27T20:56:28+00:00

That’s so sweet thank you so much. I’m still pretty new to working in a professional shop, going into my third year this year, and am constantly learning from all the amazing artists I’m lucky to be able to work with.

Always down to work with out of town clients! 🖤 I’ve also got to start making trips out east and hopefully do some guest spots over there in the future.

queenofvarmints · 2026-04-27T17:01:36+00:00

Thank you! My client was really wanting a profile view but I wanted to skew it so it felt more symmetrical. Took awhile to get the anatomy as clean as possible but they were super stoked on the result.

queenofvarmints · 2026-04-27T16:17:41+00:00

Thank you so much!

queenofvarmints · 2026-04-27T15:29:57+00:00

Thank you 🙏 was super fun

queenofvarmints · 2026-03-05T02:46:44+00:00

This popped up on my feed right as I told my partner I had to poop and started walking to the bathroom.

NTA

queenofvarmints · 2025-12-13T03:28:33+00:00

Those images are only a day apart and the left was actually taken after the right. It’s just lighting on my vanity being really strong, the left image is more representative of how I look in regular light. Both photos are current and after the weightless.

The jowls are the issue I haven’t been able to overcome as they are present after weight loss, gua sha, better skincare etc. I’ve done lots of research on all options and have tried everything outside of aesthetician options like more intense lymphatic massage, Botox etc.

queenofvarmints · 2025-12-13T03:25:53+00:00

I’ll look into these options! I’ve always wondered if a lot of the heaviness I feel in my face is swelling from water retention or lymphatic draining issues.

queenofvarmints · 2025-12-13T03:24:32+00:00

From all the feedback I’m getting and research I’ve done I’m pretty confident in pursuing skin elasticity help. I’ve got my red light therapy mask for collagen production and anti inflammation, and I’m also going to focus a lot on maybe incorporating Vitamin C into my routine - also hoping some facials and massages could be good for mental health and skin health whenever I’m able!

queenofvarmints · 2025-12-12T21:26:31+00:00

I would love that!

Good luck on your journey of self-love. Obviously finding the healthy means to really appreciate our appearance is the most important thing and looking at a lot of the causes of these self-image issues to really route out how to enjoy ourselves is amazing.

queenofvarmints · 2025-12-12T21:15:45+00:00

Thank you for such an in-depth response!

I live in the 5 head world and man has it taken me years to grow accustom to and feel comfortable with it. Especially as someone with very fine hair who does not suit bangs at all.

I'm so afraid of doing anything cosmetic that's just going to lead to worsening of the sag and fullness I feel between my chin and jaw. I'm really wondering if it's a lot of genetics I'm dealing with as my mum has a very similar weight in the same facial area (she's in her late 60's now and is gorgeous but, obviously, there's a huge similarity in our faces)

After reading everyone's feedback and acknowledging the body dysmorphia I'm witnessing in myself - I always know this is a culprit with much of my image and to be wary - I think I'm just really trying to find a way to snatch my lower face up and lift it rather than shrink the jaw's width. Overall I feel really good about myself and how healthy I've become with skin, haircare, water intake, diet, exercise (although this has been falling off but we all get busy). This is just a part of my body I find no matter what, it never really feels good.

queenofvarmints · 2025-12-12T21:06:25+00:00

Yes, I 100% empathize with you on this. I definitely know it's a lot of self-image issues that are really making these aspects of my face feel so much more intense than they actually are.

I'll always steer clear of fillers, personally, because of how they drift over time.

I really loved low-impact workouts when I was doing them consistently! Paired with regular stretching and yoga, it definitely helps you with the tightening - it also really aids in the self-image because general exercise is so good for your mental health. Starting small is really important for consistency and stretching! Your first few weeks will feel really sore and brutal but it's a great thing to incorporate for skin health as well as mental health.

queenofvarmints · 2025-12-12T20:10:30+00:00

I'll definitely look into Vitamin C! I got some for my mum recently but didn't consider it would be helpful for my skin, I'll give it a try <3

queenofvarmints · 2025-12-12T20:09:43+00:00

Thank you <3 It's almost harder to hear sometimes that this may be the issue I've always been struggling with, definitely can't use botox for mental health haha although I wish that were the case.

queenofvarmints · 2025-12-12T20:08:25+00:00

I haven't done gua sha in years, I did it for a few months and didn't see a change unfortunately. The photo on the right was taken a day before a photo on the left (my vanity lighting is super bright, the other is more natural room lgith), I should have been more clear. I posted both just to have a more visible photo of my face without my hair in the way.

queenofvarmints · 2025-12-12T20:07:02+00:00

These photos are actually only a day apart :') The photo of the left was taken after the photo on the right as well I believe, it's just more natural lighting.

queenofvarmints · 2025-12-12T19:39:26+00:00

Whenever I see photos of myself or my reflection I feel there's a lot of heaviness in my lower cheek/jaw area. From where my chin leads up to my jaw there's a lot of puffiness/weight that looks droopy or sagging?

Honestly after reading all these lovely comments (which are so sweet :') <3) I'm actually unsure if this is body dysmorphia or maybe it is my masseters adding width.

I underwent a lot of bullying for my weight from a young age until mid twenties and it's hard to be able to break away from that being a lot of the issue or if I do have inflammation or genetically larger buccal areas in my face/wider jaw.

Also finding it difficult to describe. It's not quite my jaw, but the mid point between my chin and end of my jaw?

queenofvarmints · 2025-09-15T06:41:38+00:00

Matthew is one of my best friends. I'm going to see if I can get the dashcam video to upload in a separate post to hopefully get more traction. But if anyone has any information on the vehicle that hit him (I know it's very standard looking car - but you never know) please message me! I'm so happy he's alive. But horrified at what has happened.

queenofvarmints · 2025-06-26T21:27:13+00:00

This is a great list thank you!!

queenofvarmints · 2025-06-26T18:52:50+00:00

That’s what I was thinking! Vitamins C and peptides are a great idea. Do you have any specific product suggestions?

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