Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Canadian Tattoo Artist Sets Record for Most Tattoo Layers
Jeremy “Remy” Schofield has tattoos covering more than 90% of his body.
He started with a tattoo of his son’s name in 2005.
Over time, he added more designs and layers of ink.
He now has about 40 layers, and some spots have been tattooed more than 100 times.
Guinness World Records recognized him for having the most layers of tattoos.
He says he got the tattoos because he enjoys the art, not to win a record.
He keeps getting tattooed each week.
He has mostly kept his face clear because he wants to recognize himself in the mirror.
Jeremy “Remy” Schofield, also known as Ephemeral Remy, earned the Guinness World Records title for most layers of tattoos.
More than 90% of his body is tattooed, with roughly 40 layers of ink and some areas tattooed over 100 times.
His first tattoo was his son’s name on his left forearm in 2005.
Schofield, 38 and from Alberta, says he did not initially plan to cover his body or pursue a record.
He continues weekly tattoo sessions and has mostly left his face untouched so he can recognize himself.
- Who
- Jeremy “Remy” Schofield, also known as Ephemeral Remy.
- What
- He earned the Guinness World Records title for most layers of tattoos.
- When
- His first tattoo was in 2005; the article says he recently earned the record.
- Where
- Schofield is from Alberta, Canada.
- Why
- He says tattooing became a passion and hobby; he did not originally pursue it to set a record.
- Record
- Most layers of tattoos in the world
- Tattoo coverage
- More than 90% of his body
- Estimated layers
- Roughly 40
- Heavily tattooed areas
- Some regions have been filled in more than 100 times
- First tattoo
- His son's name on his left forearm, in 2005
- Age and home
- 38; from Alberta, Canada
- Ongoing sessions
- He continues regular weekly tattoo sessions