@slavov_ink

📍Ruse, Bulgaria

My name is Hristiyan Slavov, I am 26 years old and a tattoo artist from Ruse, Bulgaria. I specialize in Black & Grey realism and I am the founder of Hypnotize Tattoo shop. My journey began at 18, tattooing friends at home, before joining Viking Tattoo Studio in Sunny Beach at 19 — an opportunity that pushed my skills forward. Completely self-taught, I’ve spent the past eight years refining my craft, focusing on depth, contrast, detail, and storytelling through portraits. Tattooing is not just my career, it’s my passion, and I strive to create meaningful art that connects deeply with my clients.

Since childhood, art and music have shaped who I am. At six years old, I was already drawing, painting, and even winning awards, long before I knew tattooing would be my future. At around 10, I discovered the show Miami Ink, and something inside me clicked — I knew this was my calling. Over the years, I’ve worked across Europe as a guest artist, showcased my work at conventions, and drawn inspiration from many cultures. Today, my focus is on Black & Grey realism, using detail and contrast to tell powerful stories. Beyond tattooing, I paint portraits, murals, and celebrate my passion for basketball. My mission is simple: bring clients’ visions to life.