Phil Kwan is a Vancouver-based tattoo artist at Monkey King Tattoo who began his professional journey in 2009.

His artistic style is defined by a primary focus on watercolor, illustrative, and Japanese-themed designs, often incorporating fine-line techniques. Drawing from a professional background in video games, film, and fine arts instruction, he approaches tattooing as an evolving process, utilizing his experience in animation and digital media to create unique, painterly compositions that emphasize flow and movement.

As a specialist in watercolor and neo-Japanese styles, Phil creates custom projects ranging from high-detail vibrant pieces to large-scale mythological narratives.

His practice is centered on providing “different and unique” art for each collector, prioritizing pieces where he can maintain strong stylistic and technical momentum.

By blending a refined fine-art sensibility with professional tattooing standards, he delivers durable, custom artwork that reflects his background in traditional fine arts and contemporary visual storytelling.