Artist portraitsCamilla Skogsrå: blackwork, woodland forms and the beauty of decay
Meet Camilla Skogsrå at The Chamber Berlin: intricate blackwork, botanical detail and dark woodland imagery, with original tattoo examples.
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Artists, ideas and your next tattoo.
Meet the artists, explore their different specialisations and find practical answers for planning your tattoo.
Three artists, three different starting points.
Blackwork and woodland forms, Japanese imagery and imagined spaces. Find the work that speaks to you.
Artist portraits
Artist portraitsMonna Casanova: Japanese imagery, bold colour and movement
Meet Monna Casanova at The Chamber Berlin. Explore Japanese-inspired tattoos, bold floral compositions and flowing freehand work.
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Artist portraitsValentin Tatau: architecture, imagined spaces and tattooing
Explore Valentin Tatau’s architectural tattoos, imagined rooms and contemporary art influences at The Chamber Berlin, from small pieces to larger compositions.
Read the story →A closer look at tattoo research
What studies can tell us about tattoo pigments and skin — with methods, sources and limits kept in view.
Tattoo colour in sunlight: what laboratory studies can—and cannot—tell us
What sunlight studies reveal about tattoo pigments—and what they cannot predict about your tattoo. A clear guide from The Chamber Berlin.
Read the story →A healed tattoo starts reacting: why the diagnosis needs more than a colour
A healed tattoo can develop a reaction later. Understand what studies say about pigments and allergy tests, and when to seek medical advice.
Read the story →Finding your artist and planning your tattoo
Individual artistic voices, design ideas and the practical questions about your appointment.
How many sessions will my tattoo take?
Planning a chest piece or backpiece in Berlin? Compare Alex’s traditional flash with Valentin’s week of backpiece design and see what to ask before booking.
Read the story →Can we make this smaller? Designing a tattoo at the right scale
Why a smaller tattoo may need a new drawing. Explore detail, spacing and different approaches to scale before your enquiry at The Chamber Berlin.
Read the story →Second Skin after a tattoo: protection, showering and everyday care
How we use TattooMed Second Skin at The Chamber Berlin, how long to wear it, showering without soaking the edges, avoiding sweat and caring for your tattoo afterwards.
Read the story →Planning a Patchwork Tattoo Collection: Space, Scale and the Next Piece
Planning a patchwork tattoo collection? Explore spacing, scale, flash and custom ideas, with a starting point in Twein’s work at The Chamber Berlin.
Read the story →Why do tattoo artists give different aftercare advice?
Fine lines, packed colour, absorbent pads and Second Skin: why tattoo aftercare varies, how Suprasorb works and what the research actually supports.
Read the story →What do you call this tattoo style?
Why an artist’s individual signature can say more than a tattoo style label. Explore personal expression through the work of Valentin, Jekie and Lil Dich.
Read the story →How to ask about a tattoo, even without a finished idea
What to include in a tattoo enquiry at The Chamber Berlin: your idea, placement, size and the artist whose work speaks to you.
Read the story →From first message to tattoo appointment
A practical guide to planning your first tattoo at The Chamber Berlin, from choosing an artist to placement, the appointment and aftercare.
Read the story →How we work out the price of your tattoo
Tattoo pricing at The Chamber Berlin is discussed individually with your artist. Learn what affects the work and what to clarify before booking.
Read the story →Worried about tattoo pain? Start with a conversation
An honest introduction to tattoo discomfort, talking to your artist, planning breaks and recognising when healing needs medical attention.
Read the story →One studio, different artistic signatures
Explore the tattoo specialisations at The Chamber Berlin, from Camilla’s fine line and Monna’s Japanese imagery to Valentin’s architecture and imagined spaces.
Read the story →Planning a fine line tattoo: size, lettering and personal details
How to begin a fine line tattoo with Camilla in Berlin: choosing a motif, considering scale and finding room for personal handwriting or floral details.
Read the story →More voices in the studio
Explore the individual work of our artists and the ideas behind it.
Artist portraitsCamilla: fine lines with their own character
Meet Camilla at The Chamber Berlin. Discover fine line flowers, personal handwriting and ornamental details, alongside darker and gothic influences.
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Artist portraitsFranka Geist: illustration, character and flash
Meet Franka Geist, illustrator, digital designer and junior tattooer at The Chamber Berlin. Explore expressive tattoo work and original flash.
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Artist portraitsFako Orat: graphic references and contemporary blackwork
Meet Fabian, working as Fako Orat at The Chamber Berlin. Explore contemporary blackwork, graphic compositions and Roman references.
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Artist portraitsLil Dich: painting, abstraction and tattoos
Explore Lil Dich’s approach to art-based and abstract tattoos at The Chamber Berlin, with painterly references and collaborative drawing.
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Artist portraitsJekie: mystical images and layered structures
Discover Jekie’s tattoo work at The Chamber Berlin, with mystical themes, contrasting textures and post-internet influences.
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Artist portraitsAlex Sheka / AS Tattoo: traditional imagery with a bold presence
Meet Alex Sheka, @as_tattooer, at The Chamber Berlin. Explore traditional tattooing with New York old school influences.
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Artist portraitsZori: graphic detail, manga and collaborative work
Explore Zori’s tattoo portfolio at The Chamber Berlin, including manga imagery, graphic subjects and a collaboration with Lil Dich.
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Artist portraitsTwein: black traditional tattoos and original flash
Meet Twein at The Chamber Berlin. Explore black traditional tattooing, original flash and custom ideas for individual pieces or larger projects.
Read the story →Regular Guests
Artists who keep returning and remain part of our studio community. Explore their work and the stories behind these lasting connections.
ART HISTORY / FROM REFERENCE TO TATTOO
Kyōsai, a skeleton and a slightly goofy tiger.
The historical reference, the humour in the scene and Valentin’s original tattoo photographs.
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Meet our guests
PAST VISIT · 21 October 2026 to 25 October 2026
Pablo Weis: Japanese tattooing from Santiago to Berlin
An artist portrait from the visit on 21 October 2026 to 25 October 2026. Explore the work and the studio connection.
Read the story →PAST VISIT · 22 October 2026 to 25 October 2026
Barbara Riddle: blackwork, Porto and an October visit
An artist portrait from the visit on 22 October 2026 to 25 October 2026. Explore the work and the studio connection.
Read the story →PAST VISIT · 26 October 2026 to 28 October 2026
Esco returns: playful motifs, flashbooks and Dortmund
An artist portrait from the visit on 26 October 2026 to 28 October 2026. Explore the work and the studio connection.
Read the story →PAST VISIT · 3 November 2026 to 5 November 2026
Yuliia: abstract tattooing, linocut and a return from Paris
An artist portrait from the visit on 3 November 2026 to 5 November 2026. Explore the work and the studio connection.
Read the story →PAST VISIT · 5 November 2026 to 7 November 2026
Dóra Berczi: folk references, flashbooks and a familiar Berlin stop
An artist portrait from the visit on 5 November 2026 to 7 November 2026. Explore the work and the studio connection.
Read the story →PAST VISIT · 7 November 2026 to 8 November 2026
404 Tearsss: drawings, characters and tattoos
An artist portrait from the visit on 7 November 2026 to 8 November 2026. Explore the work and the studio connection.
Read the story →15 December 2026 to 17 December 2026
Lydi von Fearg: traditional tattooing, flowers and animal forms
Flowers curl around animal forms, dark silhouettes meet open skin, and individual motifs come together across arms, legs and the torso. This selection introduces the traditional tattoo work of Lydi von Fearg, who returns to The Chamber Berlin from 15 to 17 December 2026. She is travelling with Nina Bukowski.
Read the story →15 December 2026 to 17 December 2026
Nina Bukowski: ornamental blackwork and botanical forms
Nina Bukowski joins Lydi von Fearg at The Chamber Berlin from 15 to 17 December 2026. This selection shows her ornamental blackwork, botanical compositions and fine figurative details.
Read the story →14 January 2027 to 17 January 2027
Haris: traditional tattoos with a playful twist
Athens-based artist Haris returns to The Chamber Berlin from 14 to 17 January 2027. His portfolio brings together traditional tattoo imagery, bold blackwork and characters with a sense of humour.
Read the story →13 November 2026 to 14 November 2026
N.P.V.: playful characters and imagined buildings
Buildings turn into characters, a tiger follows a shoulder blade, and a backpiece brings a whole imaginary world together. N.P.V. joins The Chamber Berlin on 13 and 14 November 2026.
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