Known in Montréal’s tattoo and piercing community simply as Slick, Rich Dupuis began his professional journey in Daytona Beach, Florida, during the early 1990s — the same era that saw modern body piercing explode in popularity across North America.

Under the mentorship of Paul Merk at Florida’s legendary studio The Corner (est. 1992), Rich learned the foundations of precision, hygiene, and professionalism that would shape his career. After honing his craft for several years in the U.S., he returned home to Montréal in 1999, bringing with him an advanced approach to sterilization and technique that was still rare in Canada at the time.

That same year, he founded what would become one of Montréal’s most respected names in body modification — Slick Styled Steel. What started as a small studio on St-Laurent Boulevard quickly grew into a trusted destination for safe, clean, and high-quality piercings and tattoos, eventually expanding to two full locations:

• Downtown Montréal (Guy-Concordia area) – Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays
• Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue (West Island) – Tuesdays & Wednesdays

With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Rich has built a reputation for uncompromising safety, authentic artistry, and community respect. Whether mentoring young artists, refining techniques, or welcoming first-timers, Slick remains committed to offering Montréalers the same thing he’s always stood for — quality without compromise.