Berlin is my European base. I work at Sticks & Stones Tattoo Studio in Neukölln during my Berlin tattoo season, from April through October. From November through March, I travel and work in Asia.

Sticks & Stones Tattoo Studio
Donaustraße 94
12043 Berlin, Germany

Yes. I travel for selected guest spots in Europe and Asia. Upcoming locations are announced on my website and Instagram. You can also submit a request through the booking form and mention the city where you would like to get tattooed.

I specialise in eclectic ornamental blackwork, blackout, and blastover tattooing. My ornamental work combines the flowing structure of Art Nouveau with motifs inspired by Newar and Tibetan art, Thai Buddhist temples, and Catholic church ornament.

I reinterpret these influences in solid black and adapt every composition to the body rather than copying traditional designs directly.

Yes. I work on a wide range of projects, from hand-sized standalone pieces to full-body compositions. What matters most is that the idea fits my style and has enough space to work clearly on the body.

Yes. I work with cover-ups and blastovers when ornamental blackwork or blackout can create a strong and lasting solution. Please include clear photos of the existing tattoo in your request so I can advise what is realistically possible.

Tattoos are priced by working time. The total depends on size, placement, complexity, coverage, skin, and the number of sessions required.

Once I have your idea, photos, approximate size, references, and budget, I can give you a realistic estimate. Larger projects are usually divided into several sessions.

Some standalone pieces can be completed in one session, while larger compositions are built over several appointments. After reviewing your request and photos, I can estimate the likely working time and number of sessions.

Please use the booking form and include your idea, placement, approximate size, clear photos of the body area, references, budget, and availability. References to specific elements of my own work are especially helpful.

Once I review your request, I will let you know whether the project is a good fit and suggest the next step.

A €250 booking deposit is required to confirm your appointment. It reserves the date for you and is applied toward the final tattoo price.

One reschedule is possible if requested at least 7 days before the appointment. Any additional rescheduling requires a new deposit.

Rescheduling or cancellation less than 7 days before the appointment results in loss of deposit.

Yes. Consultations are available in person or online. They are especially useful for larger projects, cover-ups, or ideas that need more discussion, but they are not required for every tattoo.

No. A clear direction and a few references are enough. All tattoo designs are created specifically for the person and body I am working with, and the design process begins after the booking is confirmed.

For most projects, I share the design around three days before the appointment. This gives us time to discuss small practical adjustments while keeping the agreed direction of the project clear.

I normally develop one focused design direction based on our conversation and the references you provide. If you would like several separate concepts, this can be arranged for an additional design fee.

Berlin appointments are available from April through October. Booking requests are welcome throughout the year, and availability changes regularly. Please include your preferred dates or general availability in the booking form.

Pain levels vary depending on the body area, session length, and individual tolerance. Most clients find the process manageable with good preparation, steady pacing, and breaks when needed.

I will give you detailed aftercare instructions after your appointment. In general:

• Keep the tattoo clean and follow the instructions for the protective covering.
• Avoid soaking it in baths, pools, rivers, or the sea while it is healing.
• Keep it away from direct sun during healing and protect it from strong sun once healed.
• Avoid scratching, picking, tight friction, and unnecessary touching.
• Rest, stay hydrated, and contact me if you are unsure about the healing process.