@szakacs_lorand_tattoo

📍Northampton, UK

My journey into tattooing began at the age of 16 after receiving my first tattoo in a small house in Romania. Instantly captivated, I knew I had found my true calling. Determined to learn the craft, I started experimenting with a homemade tattoo machine provided by a local artist. In 2010, I tattooed a friend for the first time, working for free to improve my skills. A year later, I acquired my first professional tattoo equipment - an experience that marked a turning point in my journey. In 2014, I began a three-month apprenticeship, laying the foundation for a career that would take me across the globe and into studios worldwide.

Following my apprenticeship, I traveled internationally, gaining diverse experience from studios and artists around the world. I specialise in realism, focusing on high-contrast, emotionally charged designs such as animal portraits, film characters, and darker, detailed compositions. My dedication to the art form has earned recognition at several tattoo conventions. In 2016, I won 2nd place for Best Realistic Black & Grey in Bucharest and attended a seminar with the iconic Paul Booth. The following year, I took 1st place in Cluj-Napoca. In 2023, I received top honors at the UK Tattoo Fest and the Great British Tattoo Show, affirming my growing impact in the industry.