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I learned to tattoo ten years ago from the Māori while living in New Zealand. That’s why I tattoo mainly with the handpoke method, the original form of tattooing, where each dot is carefully poked by hand. These days, I combine this traditional approach with other techniques I’ve explored over years of travel and learning new styles in each place I have worked.
Now I specialize in two approaches that I have designed for myself:
Freehand - For this approach, I don’t prepare a design in advance. I sketch directly onto the client’s body, following its natural curves and muscles. The moment guides my hand, and I surrender to the creative flow. During this process, the client’s full trust is essential, as I work to capture their essence.
The Diamond Collection - These designs are like jewels, elegant, timeless. and designed to work with your body to accentuate and amplify your features. My parents are jewelers, and they taught me that the most important aspect of a piece is how it looks on the wearer. I wanted to create a similar connection in tattooing, inspired by a craft I have observed my entire life. These tattoos are your personal diamonds, ones you can wear forever - after all, diamonds are forever.
You can see more of my tattoo work on my instagram: click here