artist interviews

The Art of the Blade: Why TrueKatana is a Cut Above the Rest

The Art of the Blade: Why TrueKatana is a Cut Above the Rest Whether you’re a collector, cosplayer, or general fan of anime, you’ve probably dreamt of owning a Bleach sword or sleekly-designed manga katana. But not all swords are created equal. TrueKatana blends the art of sword-making with authentic anime and creates true artifacts […]

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Mario Dos Santos: From Classroom Sketches to Masterful Tattoos

Mario Dos Santos: From Classroom Sketches to Masterful Tattoos Brazilian tattoo artist Mario Jorge M. R. Dos Santos, born in São Paulo, has built a tattoo career grounded in passion, precision, and continuous evolution. With over two decades of experience, Mario combines technical skill with deep artistic sensibility. The Kid Who Couldn’t Stop Drawing Mario

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Yana Sulina – Blooming Through Color, Emotion, and Painterly Realism

Yana Sulina – Blooming Through Color, Emotion, and Painterly Realism Ukrainian-born tattoo artist Yana Sulina has carved out a unique space in the world of painterly realism. Known for her emotionally rich floral tattoos and soft, expressive textures, her style bridges the gap between fine art and skin. But her journey to finding that voice

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Jozsef Tobel – Precision, Passion & Geometry Under the Skin

Jozsef Tobel – Precision, Passion & Geometry Under the Skin With a blend of sharp geometry and symbolic storytelling, Budapest-born tattoo artist Jozsef Tobel is redefining how balance and meaning can coexist on skin. At 34, his work reflects not just technical excellence, but a mindset deeply rooted in patience, passion, and an endless hunger

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Meet Leonardo Avelar de Aguiar: From Cartoons to Mandalas

Meet Leonardo Avelar de Aguiar: From Cartoons to Mandalas Tattoogenda sat down with Brazilian tattoo artist Leonardo Avelar de Aguiar to talk about his journey from childhood doodles to becoming a renowned ornamental and geometric tattoo artist. Here’s what he had to share. Let’s start at the beginning—who is Leonardo Avelar? Leonardo: I’m 34 years

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From Colored Pencils to Color Bombs: The Artistic Journey of Kate Perets

From Colored Pencils to Color Bombs: The Artistic Journey of Kate Perets Kate Perets may have been born into a family of conventional paths, but she was never meant to stay within the lines. From doodling on elementary school desks to blending vibrant graffiti and portraits in her tattoo work, Kate’s journey has been anything

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Meet Tural: From Architecture to Neo-Traditional Tattoo Art

Meet Tural: From Architecture to Neo-Traditional Tattoo Art Makhyaddinov Tural Kahraman ogly, born in 1994 in the small Russian town of Ivanovo, is a 30-year-old tattoo artist with a fascinating and unexpected journey into the world of tattooing. His creative path began long before he ever picked up a tattoo machine.   A Childhood Fueled

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Diana Diaz: Illustrative Stories in Boots and Polka Dots — The World of Little Characters

Diana Diaz: Illustrative Stories in Boots and Polka Dots — The World of Little Characters Meet Diana Diaz, born Diana Tarakanova, a 24-year-old tattoo artist from Ukraine with a style and universe entirely her own. In this Tattoogenda feature, we dive into Diana’s whimsical yet structured world—where tiny characters in boots act out life’s everyday

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Alex But: From Engineering to Ink — A Journey in Bold Lines and Miniature Worlds

Alex But: From Engineering to Ink — A Journey in Bold Lines and Miniature Worlds In collaboration with Tattoogenda, we present the story of Alex But, born Olexander But, a 27-year-old Ukrainian tattoo artist who traded a future in engineering for the art of ink. With a passion for classic American traditional tattooing, Alex now

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