interviews d'artistes

Where Gold Meets Skin The Unconventional Journey of Julia Penza Julia Penza’s path into tattooing is anything but conventional. Born in Russia and now based in the United States, her career began far from tattoo machines and studio lights. With an academic background in aviation engineering and years of experience in the IT industry—eventually leading […]

Camila Conti: Emotive Realism, Stories Written in Skin From a small coastal town in Brazil to an international tattoo career driven by emotion, colour, and meaning. Early Life: Creativity as a Second Language Born in Araranguá, a small town on the southern coast of Brazil, Camila Conti grew up surrounded by creativity long before she

Aleki — Balancing Realism and Geometry From Moscow Roots to Artistic Beginnings Whether it’s designing, tattooing, or seeing the finished result, Artem finds satisfaction in every stage. “When I design, I already feel connected to the idea. During the session, I meet the person and see how they respond — it becomes a dialogue. And

DMYTRO SHCHERBAKOV — THE ARCHITECT OF MODERN TATTOO ART Author: Sandy Verfaille written & published on 26/10/2026 Discover the story of Ukrainian tattoo artist Dmytro Shcherbakov (@asphalt_ttt) — architect-turned-artist known for his modern graphic, neo-tribal, and fine-line style. From his roots in design and architecture to award-winning tattoo work and teaching, Dmytro blends structure, symbolism,

From Venezuela to the World: The Realism Journey of Leonardo González Meet Leonardo González, a 37-year-old tattoo artist from Venezuela who has dedicated over 15 years of his life to mastering realism in tattooing. With a background rooted in art, graffiti, and family influences, Leonardo has grown into an internationally recognized tattooist sponsored by some

From Barcelona to the World: The Artistic Journey of Marc Rodriguez Llopis When it comes to versatility and passion in tattooing, few artists embody it as clearly as Marc Rodriguez Llopis. Born in Barcelona on February 18, 1994, Marc has spent over a decade shaping his career in the tattoo industry. With 13 years of

Interview with Kateryna Yakovenko – Black & Grey Storytelling in Tattoos At only 24 years old, Kateryna Yakovenko has already built a remarkable tattoo career across two continents. Born in the Ukrainian city of Chernivtsi, she discovered her passion for art at an early age and turned it into a lifelong pursuit. Today, she is

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

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