Cien (Nahyun Kim)

@cien_ink · Tattoo artist

• Edmonton, Canada • @tattoosbystrangers • @cien_black ⤵ Contact via website

Cien (Nahyun Kim) is a tattoo artist in Edmonton, Canada whose work centres on realism. The 367 pieces on Perspectiv lean realism (90%) with a steady dotwork thread. About 34% of the pieces use colour, most often coral, dark red and burgundy; the rest are black and grey. Recurring subjects include dog, flowers, cat and paw print. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the thigh. 343 of the pieces are shown healed rather than fresh. Portfolio last updated August 2026.

Styles

Colour

Mostly black and grey, colour in 34% of pieces, measured across 300 segmented pieces.

Recurring colours: coral, dark red, burgundy and navy.

What they tattoo

Subjects: dog, flowers, cat, paw print, name and skin.

Usually on the forearm, the thigh and the shoulder.

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Work

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