Booking your tattoo with me
How I work
I work from my private atelier in Berlin, and my booking is always open. I tattoo my available drawings and create custom tattoos - either way, each tattoo is a unique art piece. The difference is whether you're ready to embrace the uncertainty of a custom piece or prefer to see the design before your session.
We can also schedule a session and choose an available design directly at the studio, or book a freehand session.
How to book
Each tattoo begins with a conversation, and I invite you to take that first step whenever the time feels right. Send me an email at ustrehova.tattoo@gmail.com or use the contact form below. In your message, please include:
your idea and any references
preferred size and placement on your body
your available dates
which of my existing tattoos you connect with most, or link to or screenshot of one of my available drawings if something stole your heart ( I made a detailed step by step for each, you’ll find it below )
I'll reply with an estimate, my availability, and all the information you need. I handle each request personally—it's an essential part of the process for me. Replies typically take 3 days to a week, and I appreciate your patience. If you have a specific date in mind or a time-sensitive request, please mention it in your email subject line.
To help me give you a detailed estimate right away, check out the guidelines below for Available Drawings and Custom Tattoos. The more specific your request, the faster I can respond.
Please take some time to read through how I work and explore the information here. If you still have questions, check the FAQ where I've tried to cover everything.
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If there's a drawing that speaks to you, simply send me:
Your full name (and pronouns, if you'd like)
A screenshot or link to the drawing
Desired placement and size
Your availability
You'll find most of my available drawings here and on Insta highlights.
Scale reference: A4
What to expect:
Available drawings stay true to the original concept. I scale them to fit your body and, if necessary, adjust how the lines flow with your specific placement—like how they wrap around an arm or follow the curve of your ribs. If only part of a design speaks to you, let's explore a custom instead. Some drawings can also become starting points for larger compositions.
You can also schedule a session and choose an available design directly at the studio.
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If a drawing speaks to you, send me:
Screenshot/link to the drawing
Your full name (pronouns if you'd like)
Desired placement and size
Your availability
Available drawings
scale reference is usually A4. Smallest - palm size.What to expect:
I keep the key parts of available designs as they are, only making small adjustments for body placement and composition. If you only like part of a sketch, a custom would be better.
I'll adjust the size and line flow to work with your body. Some designs can also become the foundation for a larger piece.
You can also choose an available design directly at the studio during your session :)
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If you want a custom piece, describe your idea ( as detailed or short as you wish ) and send:
Your full name (pronouns if you'd like)
Links to 2-3 of my works you like most
A few reference images if helpful (pictures, music, whatever helps express your idea)
Placement and approximate size
Your availability
What to expect:
I need full artistic freedom to create something unique for you.
I draw before we meet and show you the design on the day of your session. Few solid pieces to choose from, sometimes rough drafts, plus I often do some freehand work to get the perfect position and movement.
For cover-ups, attach a photo of the tattoo you want to cover.
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I especially enjoy transferring raw sketchbook drawings onto skin. You can find my earlier works (2009-2017) on Flickr, and more recent stuff on Instagram. Maybe I'll make a dedicated section here eventually.
Feel free to dig through the archives—and if you'd like to get a still-life or crumpled napkin tattooed, contact me. I love that stuff.
