• Portfolio Peek - Maddalena Ruggiero

    I had the amazing opportunity to interviewed by Sullen Clothing while I was visiting California. I was featured in the Portfolio Peak series where SullenTV interviews upcoming tattoo artists and shares their portfolios with the world.

    I had an amazing time visiting the Sullen headquarters. Thank you @unclejeremy for convincing to get in front of the camera (I was so shy). Thank you to @orlandog_ for putting together this kickass video. Excited for what’s to come!

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    FOR INQUIRIES:
    Please contact me via email (email button on profile) or theartofmaddz@hotmail.com
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    Special Thanks:
    @sullentv
    @sullenclothing
    @unclejeremy
    @orlandog_
    @goldenstatetattooexpo
    @sullenfamily

  • Brussels Tattoo Convention

    Brussels Tattoo Convention

    I will be attending the 2018 Brussels Tattoo Convention. Send me an email for details and booking if you are interested in being tattooed.

    To purchase tickets, please visit this link:
    TICKETS

  • LIVERPOOL TATTOO CONVENTION - MAY 2018

    LIVERPOOL TATTOO CONVENTION - MAY 2018

    Hello UK Friends

    I am honoured to be able to tattoo at Liverpool Tattoo Convention for the second time this year alongside some amazing artists.

    Send me an email if you are interested in getting tattooed at the convention
    Looking forward to seeing you!

  • NIX TATTOO CONVENTION 2017

    NIX TATTOO CONVENTION 2017

    Hey Everybody!
    I am pleased to announce that I will be attending the Toronto Tattoo Convention this year along with my colleagues at Bamboo Tattoo Studio.
    If you're attending the convention, please come by and say hello!
    To purchase tickets, visit
    NIX TATTOO SHOW TICKETS

  • Liverpool Tattoo Convention

    Liverpool Tattoo Convention

    Hey Everybody! I am pleased to announce that I will be attending the Liverpool Tattoo Convention this year.
    For bookings, please send me an email and we can work out the details. I am so excited to be working around such talented artists!

  • Slithers and Scales and Inspiration

    Slithers and Scales and Inspiration

    I am so happy to be a part of the Slithers and Scales book alongside with so many talented artists!!! I am humbled to have 6 of my art pieces showcased in this collection.

    Check out Out of Step Books to purchase your copy of Slithers and Scales of Inspiration
    For more beautiful art, visit @outofstepbooks instagram page.

    Thank you Drew for taking this beautiful and goofy pic of me.
    You can view her portfolio at @maewaonotattoos

  • RED9INE COLLECTIVE ART SHOW

    RED9INE COLLECTIVE ART SHOW

    This is my submission for the Red9ine Collective Pocket Size Paintings Art show
    There will be pieces at the show from many tattoo artists in Ontario.
    Silent Auction to Follow.

    The show is taking place this Saturday August 13th from 7-11pm.

    www.red9ine.com for contact information
    If you would like to bid and cannot make the show, you can bid online through a private instagram ----> MSG @red9inecollective.

    Hope to see you there!

  • NORTHERN INK EXPOSURE - NIX 2016

    NORTHERN INK EXPOSURE - NIX 2016

    NORTHERN INK EXPOSURE


    Hello Everyone!

    I will be tattooing at the Northern Ink Exposure this year along with Bamboo Tattoo Studio!
    If you are attending the convention this year, feel free to pop by our booth and say hello!

    I am very excited to be a part of this years show along with some crazy talented artists. Visit the website to purchase your tickets.

  • GOLDEN STATE TATTOO EXPO

    GOLDEN STATE TATTOO EXPO

    January 29th, 2016

    GOLDEN STATE TATTOO EXPO

    I am pleased to announce that I will be tattooing at the Golden State Tattoo Expo this weekend. If you are attending, please stop by Bamboo Tattoo Studio booth and say hello! I am so excited to be tattooing alongside some of the most amazing artists in the world.

    If you would like to visit the website for more information or to purchase tickets for the show, please click HERE

  • GOLDEN STATE TATTOO EXPO

    GOLDEN STATE TATTOO EXPO

    Sept 26th, 2015


    GOLDEN STATE TATTOO EXPO

    I will be attending the Golden State Tattoo Expo in January 2016
    More information on appointments to follow.

    To visit the website for this convention, please click HERE

  • BTSOE INTENZE CREATIVE ACADEMY - MICHAEL HUSSAR

    BTSOE INTENZE CREATIVE ACADEMY - MICHAEL HUSSAR

    September 29th, 2015

    Painting with Michael Hussar was an incredible experience. I attended the Intenze Creative Academy 5 day Seminar with some of the most amazing and world renowned artists.

    To find out how you can partake in this amazing opportunity, please visit the BTSOE website THE BIGGEST TATTOO SHOW ON EARTH - CREATIVE ACADEMY

    To see Michael Hussar's portfolio, click HERE

  • BTSOE INTENZE CREATIVE ACADEMY

    September 29th, 2015

    INTENZE CREATIVE ACADEMY

    If you are a professional tattoo artist, it is a MUST that you sign up for the Intenze Creative Academy. There are limited spots available. Click HERE for more information.

  • BIGGEST TATTOO SHOW ON EARTH

    BIGGEST TATTOO SHOW ON EARTH

    August 2015

    The Biggest Tattoo Show On Earth is coming up very soon and I am so happy to be able to be a part of this convention. I will be tattooing in the Bamboo Tattoo Studio booth. The convention will be held in Las Vegas!

    For more information, please visit BTSOE

    Hope to see you there!

  • TORONTO TATTOO EXPO - NIX 17

    TORONTO TATTOO EXPO - NIX 17

    June 20th, 2015

    TORONTO TATTOO EXPO 2015

    I won Tattoo of the Day!!!!!
    I can't thank Nick Rodriguez enough for giving me his thigh to be able to create this badass tattoo. Thank you to the judges for choosing my piece out of all the amazing tattoos that were brought to them.

  • TORONTO TATTOO EXPO - NIX 17

    TORONTO TATTOO EXPO - NIX 17

    June 19th, 2015

    TORONTO TATTOO EXPO

    Hey Everyone! I will be tattooing this weekend at the Toronto Tattoo Show with Bamboo Tattoo Studio. If you're coming to the convention, pop by my booth and come and say Hi!!!

  • MEOWS AND ROARS - OUT OF STEP BOOKS

    MEOWS AND ROARS - OUT OF STEP BOOKS

    August 2015

    MEOWS AND ROARS OF INSPIRATION

    I am so happy to be a part of this amazing project!

    "Meows and Roars of Inspiration: The Cat Art Project features a vibrant collection of cat inspired artwork from around the globe. With a multitude of mediums included, our feline friends are beautifully interpreted in thousands of different ways, by artisans of many disciplines and genres. From fuzzy kittens to powerful panthers, this collective project brings together an artistic treasure trove of inspirational work to celebrate the remarkable world of tigers, tomcats, cougars, cheetahs, tabbies, leopards, and every other type of kitty in between. "

    Dimensions: 8.5" x 11"
    Pages: 384
    Type of cover: Hardcover

    If you would like to purchase a copy of this book, please visit HERE

  • FORD TML - ACC

    FORD TML - ACC

    November 2014

    Ford + Toronto Maple Leafs

    And.....It's up at the AIR CANADA CENTRE!!!
    It's very very huge!

    I was involved in a fun and fantastic art project this Fall with the team at Westside Studio. Ford ran a campaign about the ultimate Toronto Maple Leafs fan. The photographer for this campaign Chris Gordaneer captured my tattoo artwork beautifully.

    Special thank you to Chris, Kirsten and the Team at Westside Studio for making me a part of this project.

    Thanks for looking!

  • BLEED BLUE - TML - FORD

    BLEED BLUE - TML - FORD

    November 27th, 2014

    Ford + Toronto Maple Leafs = A Chris Gordaneer Special


    Hello Everyone!

    I was involved in a fun and fantastic art project this Fall with the team at Westside Studio. Ford ran a campaign about the ultimate Toronto Maple Leafs fan. The photographer for this campaign Chris Gordaneer captured my tattoo artwork beautifully.

    To see the photography and full article , please click HERE

    Special thank you to Chris, Kirsten and the Team at Westside Studio for making me a part of this project. Special thank you to my long time friend and collegue Alex Richardson for lending me his hands on the Photoshoot day! Couldn't have done it without you.

    Thanks for looking!

  • EXCAVATE - OUT OF STEP BOOKS

    EXCAVATE - OUT OF STEP BOOKS

    August 17th, 2014

    EXCAVATE - UNEARTHING ARTISTIC SKELETAL REMAINS
    OUT OF STEP BOOKS

    I am please to announce the release of my tattoo work in a new addition to the Out of Step Books collection of Artist books. This reference book features hundreds of artists from all over the world focusing on referencing bones, skulls and skeletal remains.

    I am so happy to be a part of this! I can't wait for the book to be released and printed in a few months!

  • CUCAMANGA

    CUCAMANGA

    August 2014


    CUCAMANGA

    Finally back from treeplanting, Celia has returned!!!
    Visit her shop -----> Cucamanga

    She hand harvests and makes the most amazing skin care products. All completely 100% natural.

    I love her products! They are great for healing your tattoos!!!!


    Go check out her store Cucamanga

  • FEATHERS OF INSPIRATION - OUT OF STEP BOOKS

    FEATHERS OF INSPIRATION - OUT OF STEP BOOKS

    August 17th, 2014

    OUT OF STEP BOOKS

    I am please to announce the collaboration between this amazing community of artists and the production of Art Books to raise money for charity.

    Quoted directly from their website - " Out of Step Books creates collaborative art books that seek to honor outstanding artists and their work. We pride ourselves on the high standards of the publications that we produce, both in content and quality of production. We are dedicated to providing readers with inspirational and informative art books, that include distinct designs and excellent editorial. We approach each project with the same level of energy, creativity, and ambition that the artists in our publications put into their work.

    In an effort to keep the arts thriving, Out of Step Books is happy to support arts education by donating a portion of each book sold, as well as 100% of proceeds from our artists print series, to donorschoose.org.

    "Art does not solve problems, but makes us aware of their existence," sculptor Magdalena Abakanowicz has said. However, problems can be solved by arts education. It is a fact that kids who are immersed in arts on a regular basis have increased test scores in math, reading, critical thinking, and science. Teaching kids that being creative and pushing the envelope artistically allows them to use those same talents in other parts of their lives. We believe that arts education is the key to solving many of the problems we face today in our world. "

    I am please to announce the release of my tattoo work in Feathers of Inspiration - The Bird Art Project that features over 600 artists from all over the world.

    If you love birds and want to be inspired, be sure to pick up your copy of Feathers of Inspiration - The Bird Art Project while quantities last.

  • TORONTO TATTOO SHOW - 2014 - BAMBOO TATTOO STUDIO

    TORONTO TATTOO SHOW - 2014 - BAMBOO TATTOO STUDIO

    June 15th, 2014

    Thank you to everyone that stopped by the Toronto Tattoo Show and came by out Bamboo Tattoo Studio booth to look at my art and tattoos.

    If I didn't get a chance to speak with you personally, please drop in the studio or you can contact me directly - madds@bambootattoostudio.ca or call the studio directly.

    Visit Bamboo Tattoo Studio

  • TORONTO TATTOO SHOW - 2014 - ANDREA AFFERNI

    TORONTO TATTOO SHOW - 2014 - ANDREA AFFERNI

    June 15th, 2014

    TORONTO TATTOO SHOW 2014

    I attended the Andrea Afferni Seminar. The man is a true tattoo legend!
    Click Andrea

    Be sure to check out my tattoo work through Bamboo Tattoo Studio

    Toronto Tattoo Show
    June 14, 15, 16,
    Downtown Toronto Hilton 145 Richmond St. W

    Visit the Nix website at NORTHERN INK XPOSURE

  • TORONTO TATTOO SHOW - 2014 - BOB TYRRELL

    TORONTO TATTOO SHOW - 2014 - BOB TYRRELL

    June 15th, 2014


    TORONTO TATTOO SHOW 2014

    I attended the Bob Tyrrell Seminar. The man is a true tattoo legend!
    Click BOB

    Be sure to check out my tattoo work through Bamboo Tattoo Studio

    Toronto Tattoo Show
    June 14, 15, 16,
    Downtown Toronto Hilton 145 Richmond St. W

    Visit the Nix website at NORTHERN INK XPOSURE

  • TORONTO TATTOO SHOW - 2014

    TORONTO TATTOO SHOW - 2014

    June 14th, 2014


    TORONTO TATTOO SHOW 2014

    If you're planning to attend the Toronto Tattoo Show this year at the Hilton, Be sure to swing by our booth Bamboo Tattoo Studio
    June 14, 15, 16,
    Downtown Toronto Hilton 145 Richmond St. W

    Visit the Nix website at NORTHERN INK XPOSURE

  • TORONTO TATTOO SHOW - 2013 - PAUL BOOTH

    TORONTO TATTOO SHOW - 2013 - PAUL BOOTH

    June 14th, 2013

    TORONTO TATTOO SHOW 2013

    Sharing a photo moment with the amazing Paul Booth
    Check out his portfolio BOOTH

  • TORONTO TATTOO SHOW - 2013 - BOB TYRRELL

    TORONTO TATTOO SHOW - 2013 - BOB TYRRELL

    June 14th, 2013

    TORONTO TATTOO SHOW 2013

    Sharing a photo moment with the amazing Bob Tyrrell
    Check out his portfolio BOB

  • TORONTO TATTOO SHOW - 2013

    June 14th, 2013


    TORONTO TATTOO SHOW 2013

    Be sure to check out my tattoo work through Bamboo Tattoo Studio at the 2013 Toronto Tattoo Show.
    June 14, 15, 16,
    Downtown Toronto Hilton 145 Richmond St. W

    Visit the NIX website at NORTHERN INK XPOSURE

  • BAMBOO TATTOO STUDIO - PROMO VIDEO

    March 12, 2013

    Check out our Bamboo Tattoo Studio promotional video from Reel Cardinal

    Published on Mar 12, 2013
    Bamboo Tattoo Studio
    Phone: 905.691.8459
    958 A The Queensway, Toronto, Ontario.

  • BAMBOO TATTOO STUDIO - PROMOTIONAL VIDEO

    March 12, 2013

    Check out our Bamboo Tattoo Studio promotional video from Reel Cardinal

    Published on Mar 12, 2013
    Bamboo Tattoo Studio
    Phone: 905.691.8459
    958 A The Queensway, Toronto, Ontario.

  • PAMA EXHIBITION

    PAMA EXHIBITION

    April 5th, 2014

    I completed this tattoo a while back on a crazy cool client.
    Thank you to Larissa for submitting your tattoo into an exhibition. Thank you to the photographers as well.

  • BEACH GOT RHYTHM

    BEACH GOT RHYTHM

    COMMISSIONED MURAL

    This beautiful Mural was completed in collaboration with Rudolph Stussi and his son and friend of mine Errol Stussi. I painted a small portion of it over the course of a few weeks.

    Beach Got Rhythm, mural for Beach BIA, acrylic, 2007-08, 20 x 100 ft

    To visit Rudolf Stussi Portfolio, please click HERE

  • The Neat Little Book Shop

    The Neat Little Book Shop

    The Neat Little Bookshop is proud to present the work of Maddalena Ruggiero. Her photographic studies of abandoned sites across Ontario draw admirers into spaces long ago forgotten ~ yet hauntingly alive.
    "There is something fascinating about the state of decay, the silence and peace that resonates in the space and the existing footsteps and memories of the past," said Ruggiero.
    A graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design with a BA in Photographic Studies, Ruggiero lives in Toronto, Ontario.
    http://www.maddalenaruggiero.com/