What is a handpoke tattoo? Handpoke (also known as stick & poke) is a traditional tattooing method where the design is created dot by dot, using a single needle & the artist’s hand - no machines, no buzzing. It’s a slow, gentle process that allows for a calm & a deeply personal experience. Here is a little clip of the process to show you how it’s done & to take away some of the fear! I loved creating this sweet marking for my beautiful niece, honouring her little girl who is a June baby - births