Korean style tattoo sleeve

Reflects on Two Decades in the Inked WorldIn the vibrant tapestry of South Korea's tattoo scene, one artist has left an indelible mark with a unique style and an unwavering dedication to his craft. Haewall, a celebrated tattoo artist from South Korea, recently shared insights into his remarkable journey in the industry, shedding light on his beginnings, inspirations, and the profound connection between art and emotion.Haewall's journey commenced in 2003 when he ventured into the tattoo…

Tattoos are becoming more and more traditional around the globe, but there are some countries that still consider them taboo. Ironically, one such country is, at the same time, home to one of the most recognized tattoo artists, and this is South Korea.Our featured artist goes by PittaKKM and masterfully explores ancient Korean coloring techniques and makes colorful, fine-line tattoos that can really tell a story.

In his extraordinary works, he combines traditional Korean Dancheong patterns with classic oriental tattoo forms - snakes, butterflies and origami.In his extraordinary works, he combines traditional Korean Dancheong patterns with classic oriental tattoo forms - snakes, butterflies and origami.

There are tons of amazing black and gray Korean tattoo artists. Here are some great tattoo artists that you can find in Seoul.

Hakan Adik is a tattoo artist based in Istanbul. His style is a mixture of minimalism and color realism. His work is inspired by paintings, films, illustrations, and collages.