Tom Vansteeland

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 […]

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

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

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

The Art of Detail: Meet Viacheslav Danh A Name, a Place, a PassionViacheslav Danh, a 28-year-old tattoo artist from Ukraine, has found a unique way to blend personal storytelling with masterful black and grey realism. His journey into tattooing is one of artistic intuition, relentless dedication, and a deep appreciation for detail — something he

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

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

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

Aninha: Stories in a Single Line – The Journey of Ana Laura Iembo Hernandes In collaboration with Tattoogenda, we bring you the story of Ana Laura Iembo Hernandes—better known in the tattoo world as Aninha. Born in Minas Gerais, Brazil, and now based in São Paulo, Aninha is a 28-year-old tattoo artist who has built

Daniela Duque: A Tattoo Artist Who Paints the Soul in Color Hailing from Bogotá, Colombia, 27-year-old Daniela Duque brings a distinctive voice to the world of tattooing. Her work is a mesmerizing fusion of realism and surrealism, anchored in bold color and inspired by the natural world. What makes Daniela’s story compelling isn’t just her