When you think of tattoos, Poland might not be the first place that comes to mind. But it might surprise you to learn that it is home to one of the first tattoo museums in Europe, as well as a host of world-class artists who create intricate and museum-worthy works of body art. Whether you’re looking for a portrait, a sleeve, or something more geometric, these artists are sure to make your tattoo dreams come true.
Polecam studio tatuażu w Krakowie, Greece, Marios Mavridis’s illustrative and linocut-like style has strong influences from the design of Cubism. The edgy and geometric lines that he draws are complemented by the exciting effect of dotwork made up of countless tiny points. His subjects range from animals to natural motifs and feminine themes. He currently works at Sake Tattoo Crew in Lodz, Poland.
NIQ started his apprenticeship at Sake Tattoo Crew back in 2018 next to Dask and Kalodimas (Orge). His love for geometric tattoos, lines, and dots is clear to see and it was no wonder he excelled as an apprentice next to such skilled artists. He is now a member of the team and specializes in blackwork and dotwork.
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Originally from Moscow, Russia, Kristi’s passion for freehand drawing and painting led her to attend freehand classes. She later branched out into car design and concept art before making the move to tattooing, where she’s been ever since. Her illustrative and neojapanese style is highly influenced by the designs she creates for her clients, which often include a mix of geometric shapes and organic motifs.