Alexey Samailovich

I didn't struggle in art school; I'm a natural at drawing.

I exclusively create black-and-white realism and focus on strict monochrome—only black, gray, and halftones. I happily leave color tattoos to my fellow colorists.

The only green spot in my life is basil, which I grow on the balcony so my eyes can at least occasionally take a break from the black pigment. Otherwise, people come to me for perfect contrast, voluminous shadows, and portraits that look more alive than the original.

During the session, everything is to the point: sterile, precise, without unnecessary poetry. I hit hard, but beautifully. I make sure your new tattoo will garner more admiring glances than you ever did. I'll wipe away any stingy tears of pain for free.