Our tattoo artists
A resident team in Ankara and international guest artists who come for set dates. Every artist page shows their real work.
Each artist at InkBlaze has a clear speciality, and we match your idea with the right one. Artist pages are in Turkish but the photos speak for themselves; message us in English for anything you want to know.
Realism and cover-ups
- Nihat Uzuntepe: black and grey realism, portraits and large projects.
- Alex Goodman: realism and cover-ups, black and grey with colour accents.
- Alexandr Doronin: colour and black and grey realism, sleeves and back pieces.
- Kirill Lee: realism and cover-ups.
- Victor Blago: black and white realism, portraits, film sleeves and cover-ups.
- Ivan Metelev: realism and cover-ups.
- Benjamin: black and grey and colour realism, cover-ups.
- Sergey Bondarchuk: black and grey realism, samurai and cyborg figures.
- Ares Faizov: black and grey realism with colour accents, Japanese themes, cover-ups.
Colour realism
- Waler Montero: internationally known for colour realism and large-scale projects, with around 90 awards.
- Valentin: colour realism and large sleeves.
- Zahhar Vizion: colour and black and grey realism, surrealism.
- Mark: colour realism, film, game and comic characters.
- Kris Belkina: colour realism, animals and characters, cover-ups.
Micro realism and fine line
- Felipe Abel: black and grey micro realism, angels and classical statues.
- Caner Beceren: micro realism, fine line and blackwork.
- Deniz Erözgün: micro realism, fine line and ornamental work.
Guest artist dates
International artists visit Ankara on set dates and their books fill quickly. The current calendar is on our guest artist page (in Turkish); message us on WhatsApp to join the waiting list for a specific artist.
Many of our guest artists come from Kazakhstan and speak Russian; there is a Russian page too.
Recent work
How it works
- Send your ideaMessage us on WhatsApp or Instagram with your idea, reference images and a photo of the area.
- Free design consultationYour artist plans size, placement and sessions with you. No payment needed.
- Custom designA design drawn for your body and your story, not a copy.
- Session and aftercareAftercare instructions after your session, and a check once it has healed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose my artist?
Yes. Tell us which artist you want, or describe your idea and we will suggest the best match.
When are guest artists in Ankara?
They come on set dates. Check the guest artist calendar or message us to join the waiting list.
Do the artists speak English?
Many of our guest artists work internationally. Message us in English and we will arrange everything with you.
Can I get a tattoo if I am under 18?
No. We do not tattoo anyone under 18, even with parental consent.