About Us

The story behind the studio, the art, and the mission.

Inside Sleepy Cat Studio

The Studio

Sleepy Cat Studio is a private tattoo studio nestled in Cubao, Quezon City. We operate strictly by appointment, keeping the space intimate, clean, and comfortable for every client.

Founded on the principles of inclusivity, compassion, and exceptional artistry, the studio is a haven for anyone who wants meaningful ink in a judgment-free environment. Whether it is your first tattoo or your fiftieth, you will feel at home here.

We use only vegan-certified tattoo ink and cruelty-free supplies. Every product that touches your skin has been carefully chosen to be free of animal-derived ingredients.

Saint tattooing a client

Meet Saint

Saint is the artist and soul behind Sleepy Cat Studio. Known on Instagram as @jaez.dan, Saint specializes in blackwork, fine line, and ornamental tattoo styles.

With a deep love for bold, graphic designs and meticulous attention to detail, Saint brings each concept to life with precision. Every piece is custom-designed in collaboration with the client — no flash, no cookie-cutter work.

Beyond the tattoo machine, Saint is an advocate for stray animal welfare and LGBTQ+ visibility in the Philippine tattoo community.

Our Mission

Every tattoo helps make a difference.

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Feed More Strays

A portion of every session goes directly to purchasing food and supplies for stray cats and dogs in the Cubao community. We partner with local volunteers and rescue groups.

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Vegan & Cruelty-Free

From ink to aftercare, every product in the studio is vegan-certified. We prove that tattoo art can be bold and beautiful without harming animals.

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Safe Space for All

As a proudly queer-owned business, we are committed to creating a space where everyone feels seen, respected, and celebrated. Zero tolerance for discrimination.

FAQ

No, we operate by appointment only. This lets us give every client our full attention and maintain a clean, comfortable environment. DM us on Instagram or send an email to book.

Vegan tattoo ink is free from animal-derived ingredients like bone char, glycerin from animal fat, gelatin, and shellac. Our inks are certified cruelty-free and produce vibrant, long-lasting results.

Send us a DM on Instagram at @sleepycatstudiomnl or email us at [email protected]. Include your design idea, preferred size, placement, and any reference images.

We specialize in blackwork, fine line, dotwork, ornamental, and illustrative styles. Cover-ups are also a specialty. If you have a specific style in mind, send us your references and we will discuss feasibility.

A portion of every tattoo session fee is set aside to purchase food, medicine, and supplies for stray cats and dogs in our neighborhood. We regularly share updates on our feeding efforts on our social media.