Question 1

How does the process of getting a tattoo with you work?

Accepted Answer

The process starts with a conversation. It’s not about choosing a ready-made design, but about understanding intention, body, time, and technique. From there, the project is developed in a personalized way.

The first conversation, although ideally in person, can also take place via email or video call if preferred.

Question 2

Do you work with flash designs or copies?

Accepted Answer

No. Every tattoo is developed for a specific person and a specific body. I do not copy other artists’ work nor reuse projects.

I do offer original designs if there is interest, but in general I create custom work tailored to each person and each moment.

Question 3

Can I bring references?

Accepted Answer

Yes. References help me understand what you like or dislike. They are not copied, but used as references — imagine that — to create something new.

It also helps a lot if you point out something among my published works that relates to the project we’ll develop, whether it’s style, size, or technique. That makes your intentions clearer.

Question 4

Do you do small and delicate tattoos?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I do.  My responsibility is to point out when they will or will not work well on skin over time.

Some projects that are too small don’t age well, and this is always explained before any decision is made.

Question 5

How much does a tattoo cost?

Accepted Answer

The price depends on the project, size, complexity, and the time required. Each project requires its own appropriate quote.

I work with a minimum price of €150 and €1000 for full-day sessions. Projects that require multiple sessions have the price of each session defined according to the work to be done.

There is also the option of working within a budget limit, either for the entire project or per session.

Question 6

Does it hurt a lot?

Accepted Answer

It hurts, and it doesn’t come off.

The intensity varies from person to person, from body area to body area, and according to the effect achieved through the pigmentation technique.

Pain is part of the process and part of appreciating the result.

Question 7

Do you tattoo any idea?

Accepted Answer

No. I do not execute projects involving racist, fascist, homophobic, or ethically incompatible symbols.

I also refuse ideas that I know will not work technically.

Question 8

Do you do first tattoos on the face, neck, or hands?

Accepted Answer

No. This decision is not moral; it’s professional. Some choices are too irreversible to be made without prior experience.

If you woke up thinking, “How can I mess up my life today?”, don’t count on me. If you already have experience being tattooed, however, we can commit various kinds of madness.

Question 9

Where are you currently working?

Accepted Answer

I work as a resident artist in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.

I also work as a guest artist in partner studios around the world. Updated location and schedule information is always available on the website or social media.

Question 10

How can I book a date?

Accepted Answer

Contact is made through the contact channels listed on the website.

All information you consider relevant should be included in the first message to speed up the process.

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