📍Kassel, Germany
I grew up in Kerch, Ukraine, where I received a formal art education that later became the foundation of my tattoo career. I started experimenting with tattooing after finishing school — at a time when there was little accessible information. A rare book on realism tattoos inspired me to pursue this path. I began as a self-taught artist, making my own machine and working from catalogs. Later, I attended Planet Tattoo in Kyiv for technical training. I also studied academic drawing in art school and graduated as a decorative artist. Constant travel and guest spots across different countries shaped my technique and discipline. Ultimately, I moved to Kassel, Germany, through a series of personal circumstances. My goal was to settle down, focus on long-term projects, and create without distractions.
I work primarily in stylized realism, surrealism, and portraiture. With over 20 years of experience, my approach values quality and balance — no more than 3–4 sessions per week. This allows time for custom sketch development and full creative focus. I thrive when clients bring personal ideas and fully trust me to shape them into powerful tattoos. One of the key moments in my career was winning three awards, including the Grand Prix, at the 2013 Kyiv Tattoo Convention — a turning point for me as an artist. Now I work in a private space in Kassel and collaborate with select studios as a realism specialist. This structure allows me to grow professionally while maintaining time for my family.