Artists 2026
Marcus
Marcus is the owner and founder of Double XX Tattoo. He has been tattooing for around 25 years with great passion—and a slight tendency toward perfection.
His heart beats especially for black and gray, but he also feels comfortable with color and likes to let his creativity run wild.
He especially loves variety: whether it's mandalas, lettering, or geometric-style tattoos, every project is a new challenge for him, which he tackles with complete dedication and passion.
Laser
Laser is not only a tattoo artist, but also a graffiti painter. His creativity knows no bounds.
He prefers to work freehand, which makes each of his works unique and individual.
His style is a striking blend of lettering, dark calligraphy, and ornamental elements—powerful, detailed, and absolutely distinctive.
Sebastian Heering
Seb has been working as a tattoo artist since 2010 and is the founder of Downtown Tattoo Jena.
He is passionate about everything to do with writing, from fine line and single needle tattoos to graffiti. Most of his designs are created entirely freehand.
Seb is particularly well known for his finger tattoos, which usually turn out perfectly the first time.
He is also active in the scene away from the needle: he hosts Germany's largest tattoo podcast, Tales from the Needle.
At TattooCruise 2026, Seb will also be offering walk-ins—perfect for anyone who spontaneously feels like getting a small or larger piece.
Flo Reisinger
Flo is 41 years old, comes from his own studio “Drunken Sailor Tattoos” and has been tattooing for 7 years.
His styles range from comic, color, old school, and neo-traditional to his very own signature style, which he likes to call “retro nerd comic.”
What is particularly important to Flo is that all designs are his own creations; he does not copy other people's work, but develops individual motifs for his clients.
He also has a soft spot for small souvenir tattoos.
Michael Daffy
Michael lives in Melbourne, Australia, and has been tattooing for over 7 years with a clear focus on realism.
His passion lies primarily in horror, surrealism, portraits, and everything related to metal. From musician portraits to band logos.
His distinctive style combines rich detail, expression, and creativity, making each tattoo a true statement piece.
Carlo
Carlo is known for his striking blackwork and neo-traditional tattoos.
His style is characterized by clean lines, rich black areas, and strong contrasts—combined with classic and modern motifs that convey depth and expressiveness.
Each of his designs is developed individually, giving timeless symbols a fresh, distinctive signature.
Savas Cavus
Savas has been dedicated to the art of tattooing for many years and specializes in color, realistic, and black & gray tattoos.
At his SvS Tattoo Studio, he creates unique designs that reflect the personalities and stories of his clients.
For Savas, tattooing is not just a craft, but also an expression of art and identity.
At TattooCruise 2026, he looks forward to presenting his work, making new contacts, and sharing inspiration with other artists.
kitty
Kitty comes from Northcote, Melbourne (Australia) and specializes in animal portraits and illustrative tattoos, always in her distinctive neo-traditional style.
With great attention to detail, she captures the personality of your animals and combines this with creative, illustrative elements that make every tattoo a true work of art.
Dino Nevroz
Dino started tattooing in 2009 and has since specialized in neo-traditional tattoos. He particularly enjoys tattooing skulls, flowers, animals, portraits, and anything that is a little weird, esoteric, or mystical. Often with a fascinating light effect that makes his work unique.
In addition to many pre-designed patterns that are ready to be tattooed, Dino also accepts custom orders. He loves working on large projects, but is just as happy to do smaller tattoos.
Serhii
Serhii is known for his realistic tattoos, which impress with their bold colors and attention to detail.
His realistic style brings motifs to life and ensures a unique tattoo experience.
At the last Wildcat TattooCruise, Serhii won two awards:
Best of Color & Best of Show – proof of his outstanding artistry and creativity.
Pralhad Shrestha
Pralhad comes from Kathmandu, Nepal, and has been tattooing since 2007. He has been working at Trust Mannheim since 2019.
His passion lies primarily in black & gray and color realism, which he implements with impressive technique and great attention to detail.
Larry Tattooart
Larry has over 17 years of experience and has received numerous international awards.
He works in both color and black & gray and loves to mix different styles—from realism to comics to color.
His strength lies in creative designs full of details that make each tattoo unique.
Thomas Kellinger
Thomas is a talented realistic tattoo artist who has created his own unique style.
He has named it “Hexagon Realistic” and uses it to create unique works of art that will accompany you on your skin for a lifetime.
Sabita Maharjan
Sabita was born in Kathmandu, Nepal, and has been working as a tattoo artist for over 15 years.
She loves working with mandala and geometric styles and is a true all-rounder. But her true passion lies in the watercolor style, which she brings to life with unique creativity and expressiveness.
Stefano Alcantara
Born and raised in Lima, Peru, Stefano discovered the world of tattooing at the age of 18 – and turned his passion into his profession. In 1999, he opened his first studio, Stefano's Tattoo Studio, which is still in business today.
Known for his realistic style, Stefano is now one of the most sought-after tattoo artists worldwide. His work has received international awards, he has participated in numerous conventions, and he is a co-organizer of major tattoo expos in the USA.
Stefano currently lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he works exclusively by appointment at his studio, Stefano's Tattoo FL.
Benjamin Valli
Benjamin is a Finnish tattoo artist who has been tattooing for 9 years. He specializes in painterly color realism, animal portraits, and black & gray realism.
Today, Benjamin lives with his family in southern Finland, but enjoys traveling to work on exciting projects and meet interesting people.
For TattooCruise 2026, he is particularly interested in tattooing floral and animal motifs, or dedicating himself to larger black and gray pieces.
yvonne
van de rutter
Yvonne's work is characterized by a deep passion for floral motifs, dotwork, and the exciting contrast between bold lines and fine lines.
She combines delicate lines with detailed elements—inspired by nature and symmetry, creating distinctive works of art that combine elegance and strength.
Tero
Tero is an exceptional artist. His work is characterized by powerful motifs and a deep passion for dark aesthetics. He is particularly well known for his lettering and dark calligraphy, which he brings to life with impressive attention to detail and artistic expressiveness.
Whether dark, detailed, or featuring striking symbolism, Tero knows how to bring your vision to life with intensity and passion.
Guido Schmitz
Guido has been tattooing for around 14 years and, in addition to his wealth of experience, also brings a unique artistic style to his work.
His style is influenced by his youth, which was filled with punk, punk rock, and collage art: a mixture of abstract and realistic elements, combined with graphic elements and text. Bold contrasts, often dominated by the color red, make his work unmistakable.
Lizy
Lizy's work impresses with its remarkable precision and depth. She comes from Finland and brings her distinctive style aboard the Wildcat TattooCruise 2026.
Her focus is on realism, both in color and black & gray. Expressive portraits and sharp details are Lizy's signature style. She loves to design tattoos that are visually striking and deeply personal at the same time.
Tanis Biazus
Tanis brings over 12 years of experience to the world of tattooing, and you can feel it in each of her works.
Her work is characterized by a deep connection to nature: delicate floral elements, expressive animals, and finely crafted details merge to create tattoos.
Lorena
Lory's work is characterized by a deep love of music, a passion for the dark, macabre, and bizarrely beautiful—and, of course, for everything that makes horror fans' hearts beat faster.
Whether dark and detailed or somewhat gentler, Lory always strikes the right note and brings your idea to life with emotion and technical precision.
Beni
Van de Rutter
It's time to get surreal! Beni Van de Rutter inspires with his distinctive surrealism in color and black & gray—powerfully combined with flowing bodywork and striking freehand elements.
His unique style has long made him famous beyond the borders of Austria.
Jani Piippu
Jani's work is colorful, bold, and really powerful. He comes from the far north and brings a wealth of creative energy and craftsmanship to the table. His style falls within the realm of neo-traditional—strong lines, rich colors, harmonious compositions, and iconic motifs that immediately catch the eye.
With great attention to detail and a keen sense of aesthetics, Jani creates tattoos that are modern, striking, and timeless.
Agnes Hering
Agnes Hering inspires with color and expressiveness. She is known for her expressive watercolor illustrations that tell stories. With dynamic imagery, strong contrasts, and striking color accents.
Inspired by the aesthetics of classic comics and modern illustration, Agnes combines bold outlines with lively energy. With a keen sense of visual language, narrative depth, and a unique style, she brings art to the skin that is intense, emotional, and absolutely distinctive.
Alessandro Ceccato
Alessandro specializes in manga, Japanese, and cartoon-inspired tattoos. His style is playful, vibrant, and expressive—a perfect blend of pop culture influences and creative freedom.
Alessandro is particularly well known as the creator of the “Tattoons Project” – a series of cartoon caricatures and animated characters inspired by tattoo culture itself.
Alina Benson
Alina Benson stands for powerful traditional tattoos, clean lines, and iconic motifs that never go out of style.
With a great deal of passion, technical precision, and a lot of heart and soul, Alina brings classic style to the forefront in a modern way—confident and absolutely timeless.
Andrew
With powerful realism and a dark aesthetic, Andrew creates tattoos that get under your skin—literally.
With his passion for dark imagery and his keen sense of realistic representation, Andrew is one of those artists you shouldn't miss.
Boris
Boris is known for his unique tattoo style, which impressively combines fantasy and realism—both in black and gray and in color. His work speaks for itself.
Taras Kruk
Taras Kruk combines graphic sensitivity with impressive body art.
His style: Gothic ornamental calligraphy – clear, detailed, and unmistakable.
With roots in Ukraine and now living in Poland, Taras brings over 9 years of tattoo experience to the table.
What began as a career in graphic design naturally led him to tattoo art – today he designs thoughtful concepts and brings them to life on the skin with calm precision.
Not a classic artist, but a designer who turns bodies into carriers of typography and symbolism.
Remigijus Cizauskas
Remis has been tattooing for over 20 years and is recognized as a top artist by leading companies in the tattoo industry such as Cheyenne Tattoo, Intenze Tattoo Ink, Dermalize PRO, and Aftercare H2Ocean. During this time, he has received numerous awards at international tattoo conventions in countries such as Brazil, the UK, Australia, the US, and many more.
His tattoo styles include black & gray and color realism. Remis goes far beyond pure fantasy in his tattoo projects: with the help of digital cameras and graphic design, he creates highly precise portrait tattoos.
Photography is one of his great passions—he documents urban life, exotic cultures, and alternative lifestyles, which he has already presented in exhibitions in Lithuania, Ireland, and Greece.
After returning to Lithuania in 2018, Remis opened a second tattoo studio, which not only serves as a creative workspace but also regularly organizes exhibitions for emerging artists.
Derek Turcotte
Derek Turcotte's style is unmistakable: comic-inspired illustrations that draw on anime, video games, and classic comics as the basis for impressive large-scale tattoos. His works are colorful, dynamic, and expressive—perfect for anyone who wants to wear a true work of art on their skin!
Emil
Since 2013, Emil has devoted himself to tattooing—but not just any style, rather the style itself. His works are visual time capsules: satirical, pointed, and always with an eye on what moves our times.
With each tattoo, Emil creates a piece of his own cosmos—full of characters and symbols that tell stories.
Marine Ishigo
Marine is an experienced tattoo artist from France who now lives and works in Canada. After eight years with her own boutique in eastern France, she opened her second studio in Montreal—and has been bringing her unique style to life on two continents ever since.
For over 10 years, Marine has specialized in ornamental and geometric tattoos. Her particular focus is on the interplay between design and body shape – each tattoo becomes a perfect, harmonious complement to its wearer.
Marine is passionate about traveling the world to learn new techniques and continuously develop her craft.
Mick Squires
Mick is one of the most outstanding portrait tattoo artists on the international tattoo scene. He comes from Melbourne, Australia, and has made a name for himself over the years with his breathtaking work in the field of realistic tattoos.
His focus is clearly on portraits, which are tattooed with incredible precision, depth, and expressiveness. Whether famous personalities, personal memories, or emotional snapshots, Mick knows how to bring faces to life on the skin.
His art is detailed, technically brilliant, and yet full of emotion—a real highlight for all fans of realism.
Moni Scharnagl
Moni's style is characterized by botanical illustrations, delicate and rich in detail, inspired by natural lines – both from the plant world and from individual body shapes. For her, every tattoo is a dialogue with the body – a return to the essentials, to what defines us.
But Moni doesn't just tattoo. Her second great passion is fine art on canvas. Her works are quiet, powerful, and invite you to pause for a moment. No striving for perfection – just the desire to make the invisible visible.
Benjamin Laukis
Originally from Queensland, Australia, Benjamin now lives and works in Athens, Greece.
His style is a unique blend of realism and lettering, which he uses to create distinctive tattoos. With a keen eye for detail and powerful compositions, Benjamin gives each tattoo a very special signature.
Natalie Nox
Natalie was born in Ukraine, grew up in Greece, and has been tattooing for over 14 years. Today, she is co-owner of the Silver Letter Tattoo Gallery in Athens, where she has also found her creative home.
Her style? A fascinating blend of abstraction, realism, and organic elements—artistic, expressive, and full of depth.
Torsten Malm
Torsten's passion for art is evident in each of his works. Impressive, detailed, and full of expressiveness.
Torsten is an absolute master of colorful realism—with an incredible sense of precision, depth, and expression. His tattoos appear lifelike, are rich in detail, and are always unique. Inspired by nature, personal experiences, and the stories of his clients, every tattoo is created with genuine passion.
Kätlin Malm
Kätlin's passion for art can be felt in each and every one of her works.
This passion for art led her to tattooing—a medium in which she combines her creative vision with technical skill to create expressive and meaningful tattoos. She specializes in colorful realism, with each tattoo created in close collaboration with her clients. Trust and mutual understanding are important components of the creative process for her. She always takes care to balance artistic aspects with individual expressiveness.
For her, tattooing is much more than a profession—it is a constant journey full of passion and development, in which each work tells its own story.
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