Modern Tradition is a new tattoo shop in the Cowichan Valley opened in 2013. Albert Caine has been working in the tattoo industry for 20 years starting out in Victoria. He has worked at shops such as Tattoo Zoo, Urge Studios and Universal Tattoo Studio. He is the former owner of Black and Blue Tattoo Shop in Nanaimo and is enjoying his new venture in the Valley.
Reviews
Kari Beaudoin
28 Jun 2018
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Super clean! Friendly artists. Have had a couple pieces done here by Luna which are beautiful and exactly what i wantedπ
Angie Martell
26 May 2018
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Luna did an excellent job working with a mediocre picture. Very accommodating booking appointment time.
Maggie Hofman
26 Mar 2018
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Worth the drive from Victoria. Albert is extremely talented. His work over the years is solid.
rand blanchette
19 Oct 2017
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very friendly staff, and Jesse did an excellent job on my tattoo..
Adam Thomas
23 Jul 2017
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Loved it there. Staff was awesome, quick, and amazing artist. Couldnt have asked for a better tattoo. Thanks guys
Janet Backen
10 Jul 2017
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Jesse was so awesome.he listened to me and what I wanted and did a great job. I Highly recommend him.
Wendi Hrominchuk
9 Jul 2017
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Jesse did a great job reviving my mums 22+ year old dragon tattoo. I'm sure it's not easy to work with someone else's artwork but Jesse made it into his own....incredible work! thanks for taking car... Read More
Jesse did a great job reviving my mums 22+ year old dragon tattoo. I'm sure it's not easy to work with someone else's artwork but Jesse made it into his own....incredible work! thanks for taking care of my Mum (Janet). More work coming your way for sure. Albert your shop is the only place to go, hands down! Read Less
Darcy Ryan
20 Apr 2017
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Always have a good laugh when I am there and it feels like they are stoked to do every piece , Having Albert take my son under his wing has been a dream come true for Jesse and I could not be prouder ... Read More
Always have a good laugh when I am there and it feels like they are stoked to do every piece , Having Albert take my son under his wing has been a dream come true for Jesse and I could not be prouder to have him learning from such a great guy and talent . Thank you for all your awesome work from both and I'm looking forward to the pain and glory to come !!! Read Less
Bob Sandbach
18 Apr 2017
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Friendly , personable, very clean Outstanding work
Sean Bradford
22 Mar 2017
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David Gluck
24 Jan 2017
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Great shop environment that is both warm and unique. Everyone working there is extremely fun loving and friendly.
James Joseph Skeoch
18 Jan 2017
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I have been here twice now and my wife as well it the only place i recommend in town it is clean the staff are friendly and talkative and the artwork is excellent thanks jesse you did a hell of a job
Kristie Hart
15 Jan 2017
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I whent last summer with my bestie. Such a gentle tattoo artist. 5 hrs when by so fast best experience ever ...we always receave postive comments on are sholder tatt.s 110% best exsprince we have had ... Read More
I whent last summer with my bestie. Such a gentle tattoo artist. 5 hrs when by so fast best experience ever ...we always receave postive comments on are sholder tatt.s 110% best exsprince we have had thank you jessie. Read Less
Tatum Alexis Victoria Wood
22 Dec 2016
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Clean shop, awesome guys, amazing art. Thanks Jesse for the addition to my half sleeve I love it οΏ½
Lenard Ferguson
19 Nov 2016
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Awesome! My fourth piece of art.
Definitely worth another visit.
Alf Orton
24 Jun 2016
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Have to say Albert nailed my last 2 tattoos. Went I to my consult giving him my ideas and he came back with a fabulous tribute for my mother and my Jessica Rabbit pin up style wearing thigh waders. T... Read More
Have to say Albert nailed my last 2 tattoos. Went I to my consult giving him my ideas and he came back with a fabulous tribute for my mother and my Jessica Rabbit pin up style wearing thigh waders. Totally loving both and can't wait to get back in the chair. Super friendly and a relaxed layed back atmosphere. Highly recommend this great artist. Read Less
Modern Tradition is a new tattoo shop in the Cowichan Valley opened in 2013. Albert Caine has been working in the tattoo industry for 20 years starting out in Victoria. He has worked at shops such as Tattoo Zoo, Urge Studios and Universal Tattoo Studio. He is the former owner of Black and Blue Tattoo Shop in Nanaimo and is enjoying his new venture in the Valley.
Super clean! Friendly artists. Have had a couple pieces done here by Luna which are beautiful and exactly what i wantedπ
Angie Martell
26 May 2018
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Luna did an excellent job working with a mediocre picture. Very accommodating booking appointment time.
Maggie Hofman
26 Mar 2018
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Worth the drive from Victoria. Albert is extremely talented. His work over the years is solid.
rand blanchette
19 Oct 2017
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very friendly staff, and Jesse did an excellent job on my tattoo..
Adam Thomas
23 Jul 2017
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Loved it there. Staff was awesome, quick, and amazing artist. Couldnt have asked for a better tattoo. Thanks guys
Janet Backen
10 Jul 2017
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Jesse was so awesome.he listened to me and what I wanted and did a great job. I Highly recommend him.
Wendi Hrominchuk
9 Jul 2017
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Jesse did a great job reviving my mums 22+ year old dragon tattoo. I'm sure it's not easy to work with someone else's artwork but Jesse made it into his own....incredible work! thanks for taking car... Read More
Jesse did a great job reviving my mums 22+ year old dragon tattoo. I'm sure it's not easy to work with someone else's artwork but Jesse made it into his own....incredible work! thanks for taking care of my Mum (Janet). More work coming your way for sure. Albert your shop is the only place to go, hands down! Read Less
Darcy Ryan
20 Apr 2017
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Always have a good laugh when I am there and it feels like they are stoked to do every piece , Having Albert take my son under his wing has been a dream come true for Jesse and I could not be prouder ... Read More
Always have a good laugh when I am there and it feels like they are stoked to do every piece , Having Albert take my son under his wing has been a dream come true for Jesse and I could not be prouder to have him learning from such a great guy and talent . Thank you for all your awesome work from both and I'm looking forward to the pain and glory to come !!! Read Less
Bob Sandbach
18 Apr 2017
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Friendly , personable, very clean Outstanding work
Sean Bradford
22 Mar 2017
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David Gluck
24 Jan 2017
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Great shop environment that is both warm and unique. Everyone working there is extremely fun loving and friendly.
James Joseph Skeoch
18 Jan 2017
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I have been here twice now and my wife as well it the only place i recommend in town it is clean the staff are friendly and talkative and the artwork is excellent thanks jesse you did a hell of a job
Kristie Hart
15 Jan 2017
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I whent last summer with my bestie. Such a gentle tattoo artist. 5 hrs when by so fast best experience ever ...we always receave postive comments on are sholder tatt.s 110% best exsprince we have had ... Read More
I whent last summer with my bestie. Such a gentle tattoo artist. 5 hrs when by so fast best experience ever ...we always receave postive comments on are sholder tatt.s 110% best exsprince we have had thank you jessie. Read Less
Tatum Alexis Victoria Wood
22 Dec 2016
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Clean shop, awesome guys, amazing art. Thanks Jesse for the addition to my half sleeve I love it οΏ½
Lenard Ferguson
19 Nov 2016
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Awesome! My fourth piece of art.
Definitely worth another visit.
Alf Orton
24 Jun 2016
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Have to say Albert nailed my last 2 tattoos. Went I to my consult giving him my ideas and he came back with a fabulous tribute for my mother and my Jessica Rabbit pin up style wearing thigh waders. T... Read More
Have to say Albert nailed my last 2 tattoos. Went I to my consult giving him my ideas and he came back with a fabulous tribute for my mother and my Jessica Rabbit pin up style wearing thigh waders. Totally loving both and can't wait to get back in the chair. Super friendly and a relaxed layed back atmosphere. Highly recommend this great artist. Read Less