Choose a visual language you want to wear
A style name is a useful first filter. A portfolio tells you much more: how an artist draws a flower, handles empty space, combines references or builds an image around the body. Look for several pieces that attract you, including work on a scale similar to the tattoo you are considering.
Specialisation gives you a direction, while leaving room for a conversation. You can bring a small idea to an artist who also makes large work. Equally, you can ask how a single motif could become part of a longer project.
These descriptions are starting points, not complete definitions of an artist’s work. Read What do you call this tattoo style? for a closer look at individual artistic signatures.
Start with our studio guides to Japanese, traditional, blackwork and fine line tattoos in Berlin Wedding, then follow the work to the individual artist.
Three places to start
Camilla works with delicate lettering, floral forms and personal fine line motifs, with a darker side in her wider portfolio. Monna Casanova brings bold outlines, colour and flowing compositions to Japanese-inspired imagery. Valentin Tatau explores architecture, imagined rooms and contemporary art, with Japanese influences.
These are three distinct routes into the studio. A flower, for example, can become a quiet fine line piece, a bold element in a Japanese composition or part of an imagined scene. Choosing the approach matters as much as choosing the subject.
More approaches under the same roof
Fabian, working as Fako Orat, brings graphic and Roman references into contemporary blackwork. Lil Dich explores painting, abstraction and artistic imagery. Jekie works with mystical themes and structures informed by post-internet imagery.
Alex Sheka / AS Tattoo works in traditional tattooing with New York old school influences. Twein focuses on black traditional work. Zori’s portfolio includes graphic and manga imagery. Franka Geist brings her illustration practice to expressive tattoo designs and flash.
Explore the full studio circle
The artist directory also links to Is Toms / Anastasiia Istomina, whose work brings engraving influences into black ink tattooing and whose bookings are currently closed, and @ehmentattoo, who is based in Hamburg and regularly works at The Chamber. Ehmen focuses on ignorant style and offers flash and custom work using handpoke or machine; ask directly about Berlin dates.
Our guest programme adds visiting artists with their own approaches. Check the confirmed dates before planning an appointment around a visit.
You do not need to know where your idea belongs
If several artists interest you, tell the studio what you like about each portfolio. We can help you find a starting point. The next step is a conversation with the artist about design, scale and placement, with pricing discussed for the individual project.