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Franka Geist: illustration, character and flash

· The Chamber Berlin

Franka brings an illustration practice into tattooing at The Chamber. Her portfolio connects drawings and prints with expressive motifs designed for skin.

Part of One studio, different artistic signatures.

Expressive tiger head tattoo by Franka Geist
Tiger tattoo by Franka Geist. View source ↗

An illustrator in the studio

Franka describes herself as a digital designer, illustrator and junior tattooer at The Chamber. Those parts of her practice give you several places to begin looking: a finished tattoo, a sheet of flash or an illustration whose character catches your attention.

Her junior role is part of an individual developing practice. The most useful guide to a project is the work itself and a direct discussion about whether the idea is a good fit.

Character in a familiar motif

The tiger shown here has a rounded face, a bright expression and strong dark shapes. Red and warm tones sit inside the bold outline. The expression gives the image a playful quality while keeping the subject immediately readable.

The flash sheet shows another side of the same interest in character: a bird, flowers, a blade and a hooded skeleton, with a limited palette and distinct silhouettes. These are drawings, not photographs of finished tattoos.

Start with a flash design or a related idea

If you see a drawing you like, send Franka the exact image and ask whether it is available. You can also enquire about a similar direction. Mention the placement, approximate size and whether you are imagining colour.

Availability, adaptation and the price are discussed directly for the project. A flash sheet stays useful as an introduction to the artist’s drawing even when an individual design is no longer available.

Get in touch

Contact @franka_geist for tattoo enquiries at The Chamber Berlin. Tell her what attracted you to the work and which dates you are considering.

Explore traditional influences and the studio’s artists for related work and planning questions.

Message Franka

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