Meet Yuliia Babych

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Yuliia Babych. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Yuliia, appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?

I believe my resilience comes from two main places: my passion for art and my roots.
Tattooing is not just a job for me — it’s a deep part of who I am. Even when things get tough, the love I have for my craft pushes me forward.
And on a personal level, I grew up learning how to stay strong, to keep going no matter what. Life teaches you to be flexible, patient, and stubborn in the best way — and I carry that into my work every day.
Resilience, for me, is showing up for my art, my clients, and myself — even when it’s not easy.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

I’m Yuliia Babych and you know me as a babichtattoo – a fine line and graphic tattoo artist originally from Ukraine, now based in Vancouver, Canada, but working internationally across Europe as well.
My style is delicate and meaningful. I work exclusively freehand, which means every design is created directly on the client’s body — this makes each tattoo completely unique, flowing naturally with the person’s shape and energy. I believe tattoos should feel like they were always meant to be there.

What excites me most about tattooing is the emotional connection — not just between artist and client, but between the person and their body. Every piece I create carries intention and symbolism. My goal is to make people feel more at home in their skin.

I travel and tattoo in both Canada and Europe, and recently had the honor of winning “Best of the Day” at the Vancouver Tattoo Convention — a beautiful moment of recognition for my work and artistic vision.

Right now, I’m focusing on growing my international presence, participating in tattoo conventions, and connecting with more people who resonate with my style. You can follow my work, travels, and bookings on Instagram at @babichtattoo.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Looking back, I’d say the three things that impacted my journey the most were inspiration, rejection, and self-reflection.

In the beginning, I was deeply inspired by other tattoo artists — their strength, their presence, the way they carried themselves, and how confidently they created their art. That energy lit something inside me and made me want to grow.

At the same time, it wasn’t always easy. When I started tattooing 12 years ago, I wasn’t accepted by the artists in my hometown. No one took me seriously. That rejection hurt — but it also pushed me. I decided I would grow, no matter what. I kept going, step by step, proving to myself and others that I was getting better.

And honestly, I think my biggest strength is that I always see where I can improve. I never think my work is “perfect.” I always feel like I can do better — and that mindset has helped me keep evolving every single year.

My advice to beginners:
Stay inspired. Let others motivate you, not intimidate you. If people don’t believe in you — believe in yourself harder. And always stay humble enough to grow. The moment you stop learning, you stop moving.

What was the most impactful thing your parents did for you?

I’m endlessly grateful to my parents. Their support wasn’t about handing me things — it was about teaching me to be strong. They believed in me even when the world didn’t.

My dad is my best friend — I know I can call him and we’ll end up laughing no matter what’s going on. And my mom is my closest confidante. I can talk to her about anything and everything.

I’ll never forget when, in 2013, I told my mom I wanted to become a tattoo artist. We weren’t a wealthy family, and I was 17 — still studying, not working. She didn’t say, “You’re too young” or “This is unrealistic.” Instead, she said, “Let’s start saving.” My dad even gave me part of the money early so I could start sooner (lol). After six months, I was able to take my first tattoo course.

My mom bought me my first tattoo machine and equipment, and gave me a room in our apartment to work in. She told me, “I believe in you. Do what you feel is right.”
And that’s how it all started.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babichtattoo?igsh=MTFmZDY3dGJ4aGR4dQ==
• Other: https://ta2.do/yuliia_babych

Image Credits

Babichtattoo
I do all of pictures by myself