Guest Artists
VERONIKA (NIKA) KRAVCHENKO
Nika is originally from Ukraine but has been living in Poland since 2021. This is where she became acquainted with the world of tattooing. She was fond of drawing since childhood. In this regard, drawing developed into decorating bodies. Loves to work in different styles and try something new. She can do delicate flowers or dense edgings of colored Japanese tattoos. Nika prefers to work in such styles as graphics, Japanese tattoos, floral motifs, and black art.
Tattoos done by Nika are charged at an hourly rate of 120 Euros per hour.. Service in Polish, Ukrainian and a little English.
Get to know Nika’s work by taking a look at her tattoo portfolio and available tattoo designs.
Nika will be at Fist of Needles studio on April 16 – 27, 2024.
JUSTICE
Meet Justice, a talented tattoo artist from the United States. With a passion for diverse styles, she finds particular joy in crafting anime-inspired art or losing herself in intricate or fine-line designs. She strives to bring a unique and meaningful experience to every client, offering complimentary smiley faces with every session to add an extra touch of happiness to every visit.
Tattoos done by Justice are charged at an hourly rate of 120 Euros per hour. Service in English and American Sign Language.
Get to know Justice’s work by taking a look at her tattoo portfolio and available tattoo designs.
Justice will be at Fist of Needles studio on May 1st – May 18, 2024.
GUSTAVE MONSTER
Gustave is born in Bogotá, Colombia, Gustave has been interested in art since early childhood. He is a graduate of both the Design and Art faculties of Universidad de los Andes and has also studied classical drawing and painting at Angel Academy of Art in Florence, Italy. He started his tattooing career in 2013, which has been his passion ever since. He is influenced by art, illustrations, pop culture, horror classics and metal music, and his preferred styles are dark realism and black work.
Tattoos done by Gustave are charged at an hourly rate of 120 Euros per hour.. Service in English, Spanish and Russian.
Get to know Gustave’s work by taking a look at his tattoo portfolio and available tattoo designs.
Gustave will be at Fist of Needles studio on May 22 -25, 2024.
OLESIA
Olesia is originally from Ukraine, but has been living and working in Germany for three years. She has about 5-6 years of experience in the tattoo industry, but has been actively tattooing for about three years. She preferred patterns, mandalas and fine lines and she is also proficient in watercolor and traditional tattoo. styles.
Tattoos done by Olesia are charged at an hourly rate of 120 Euros per hour. She speaks English, German, Ukrainian, and russian.
Get to know Olesias’s work by taking a look at her tattoo portfolio and available tattoo designs.
Olesia will be at Fist of Needles studio on May 31 – June 8, 2024.
DEREK
Derek Dereksan is from Toronto Canada. He has been tattooing for 14 years but has loved all forms of art since he was a child. Derek’s tattoo specialty is anything with a dark horror theme and/or bio organic elements. He works at Closed Casket Tattoos in Ajax, plus he travels around the world doing guest spots at different studios! His next stop is Vaasa Finland to visit his esteemed colleague, long time friend and co collaborator Robin the Needle, owner of Fist of Needles. Derek and Robin are looking for one person to be their canvas for one day or double day session collaboration projects! If you are interested then please DM either Derek or Robin, or email the studio at info@fistofneedles.com.
Tattoos done by Derek are charged at an hourly rate of 120 Euros per hour. Service in English.
Get to know Derek’s work by taking a look at his tattoo portfolio and available tattoo designs.
Derek will be at Fist of Needles studio on July 2 -6, 2024.
INA
Hello, my name is Ina and I have been tattooing full time since 2018. Initially, I was going to be a neo-traditional artist but these days I love doing small, simple and timeless tattoos. Flowers and different plants are closest to my heart as I love nature and organic motifs. I have specialized in working with thin lines and also single-needle styles. I think m up I’m really good at designing text tattoos, thanks to my mom’s handwriting which I managed to copy her signature perfectly onto various permission forms in my teenage years ! As a specialty, I also make freckles as permanent pigmentation and I run a small-scale vintage shop in my studio in Turku (IG @treasuresbyina). If you have any questions about these, you can send me a DM and if you find an interesting product in my selection, I can bring it to Vaasa.
Tattoos done by Ina are charged at an hourly rate of 120 Euros per hour. She speaks Finnish, English, and Czech fluently along with a little German, Swedish & Spanish.
Get to know Ina´s work by taking a look at her tattoo portfolio and available tattoo designs.
Ina will be at Fist of Needles studio on July 9 – 13, 2024.
DIGZ
I am known as Digz and I am a tattoo artist from France. I have 10+ years of experience in this artistic industry. I made most of my career in the Netherlands and I’m currently on the road between France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and the UK. I favor mythological, fantasy, and horrific themes and I specialize in black and grey execution.
Tattoos done by Digz are charged at an hourly rate of 120 Euros per hour. Service in English & French.
Get to know Digz’s work by taking a look at his tattoo portfolio and available tattoo designs.
Digz will be at Fist of Needles studio on July 16 -20, 2024.
ALEX
My name is Alex. I’m originally from Brazil/Portugal, but used to live in Sweden for 7 years from 2013 to 2020. Nowadays I enjoy just being a traveling tattoo artist, improving myself and guesting all around Europe, UK, New Zealand, South Africa and most recently Florida, USA. I discovered my artistic talent in my teenage years when I found myself hanging out with my punk friends and having fun skateboarding… then I started drawing on these skateboard and later tattooing these designs on people. I am inspired by all kind of traditional art, but mainly American traditional tattoos!! I love working with crisp lines and solid colors. Of course I can do all kinds of tattoos ranging from fine lines, black and grey and even some forms of realism! Whatever idea people bring to me, I am always happy to do it for them.
With over 28 years of experience, Alex is a highly skilled and efficient tattoo artist known for his ability to complete detailed work quickly. To reflect his speed and expertise, hourly rates will not apply to his tattoos. Instead, Alex will offer you a fair, flat-rate price based on the size and details of your design.
Service in English and Portuguese.
Get to know Alex’s work by taking a look at his tattoo portfolio and available tattoo designs.
Alex will be at Fist of Needles studio on August 20 – September 6, 2024.
RUPERT
Rupert, the owner of White Lily Tattoo Studio, hails from Mumbai, India, and has been a professional tattoo artist for over 15 years. He specializes in tattoo coverups and excels at transforming personal emotions and ideas into stunning visual tattoo art. His background as a computer graphics animator for Walt Disney adds a unique creative dimension to his work, allowing him to blend artistic storytelling with body art. Rupert is renowned for his mastery in color tattoos and his versatile style. He has a remarkable ability to take any idea and bring it to life, combining his extensive knowledge of art and tattooing.
Tattoos done by Rupert are charged at an hourly rate of €120. Fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, and with some German skills, Rupert connects easily with a broad range of clients.
Get to know Rupert’s work by taking a look at his tattoo portfolio and available tattoo designs.
Rupert will be at Fist of Needles studio on October 1 – 17, 2024.
KATIE MAMMA TATTOO
Katie “MammaTattoo” is from Prague Czech. She gets her name from the love of her kids and husband because without them and their support, she might not have pursued her dream to become a tattoo artist. Katie has always loved art as a child but instead she studied at the Environmental University since it was a safer choice than going to Art school. Years later, her passion for drawing and creating came back to her. With the encouragement of her husband she made a choice to start doing what she loves! Katie first started tattooing in 2017 by practicing at home on her friends and family. Today she is an award winning artist, has her owns her own studio in Prague, and is the President of a tattoo academy that helps other young artists develop their skill in the tattooing field! Katie specializes in both black & grey and color tattoos. Her range in style is varied from Abstract works, micro tattoos, dotwork & fine line designs and mandalas are absolutely one of her favorites! She is also experienced with coverup projects.. Katie loves to bring her clients ideas to life.
Tattoos done by Katie are charged at an hourly rate of 120 Euros per hour. Service in English, Czech, and Italian.
Get to know Katie’s work by taking a look at her tattoo portfolio and available tattoo designs.
Katie will be at Fist of Needles studio on October 22 – 26, 2024.
MARTA
Marta (martini.ink) is an Italian tattoo artist with six years of professional experience, specializing in illustrative tattoos that feature continuous lines and dotwork. Her designs are unique, characterized by a natural, organic flow often inspired by floral and botanical subjects. She holds a degree in Painting from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli, where she honed her artistic skills before transitioning into the world of tattooing. Passionate about blending art and body, she aims to craft tattoos that enhance and harmonize with the human form.
Support wildlife conservation with a purpose-driven tattoo by Marta at Fist of Needles. Every design contributes to protecting endangered species and preserving their habitats for future generations. Make a difference with art that truly matters! More information at https://www.tattooforacause.com/about
Tattoos done by Marta are charged at an hourly rate of 120 Euros per hour. Service in English and Italian.
Get to know Marta’s work by taking a look at her tattoo portfolio and available tattoo designs.
Marta will be at Fist of Needles studio on November 5 – 16, 2024.