Tuszyk Tattoo

I started my journey with tattoo back at the beginning of 2020, in the Syndicate studio in Warsaw. It was there where I could comfortably watch older colleagues at work. Later on, while doing my first tattoos, I could count on their support and advice on how to ink on skin best. Denys (the owner) emphasized from the start how important working on your drawing technique and the basics are. In the first months my main task was drawing daily. On the occasion I set up stands and helped in keeping the highest hygiene standards in the studio. I won’t ever forget my first session with a client after all the practise on bananas and pig feet. I was ever so excited as I was scared. Amused Denys standing behind me kept reminding me to keep breathing. I remember the pleasant atmosphere my favorite tattoo artist at the time, Szumi, used to create. When he was present, Paluch’s “Cardio” blasting at full volume was the first thing I heard entering the studio. When I hear him now, I always go back to the first days of my tattoo journey with a smile. At the studio I also met my best friend Nata (Brevistattoo). She’s one of the best tattoo artists I’ve ever known and I am proud to have her works on my right arm. I’m thankful to Denys for seeing my potential first. He recruited me and opened the door to the world of tattoo, which became my second home.

I specialize in micro realism and graphic projects. My style is characterized by sharp, thin lines and detailed dotwork. I love drawing fantasy and to make it a little dark, which I create from scratch.

The motives are mostly dream visions, futuristic cities, eyes of Horus or Slavic monsters. I like them the best, so it’s very comfortable for me. Lately a lot of people want to get a free-hand tattoo from me. Usually these projects require creativity and spatial imagination. The last time it was a dragon wrapping around somebody’s forearm. I’m known for drawing my works by hand, and that I approach each project individually. In my work, I value each, even the smallest tattoo being unique the most.

Since I was a kid reading was my favorite thing to do. Back in the day I read fantasy, like “Brudnopis” by S. Łukanienka, or “Atramentowe Serce” by C. Funke. I also used to be a huge fan of Dostojewski. His book “Idiota” is still one of my top favorites. As per today it’s mostly popular science from which I gain knowledge about the world, biology, physics and psychology. I’m also interested in ways in which languages shape cultures and the brain. My clients often hear fun facts from me about the origins of a word and why it’s used in such a way it is. Another of my passions is survival. Together with my fiancé and our dog we often go to the woods so we can start a fire with a flint in peace and enjoy the peace that nature brings me. It’s also our New Year’s tradition. First thing in the morning of 1st January we pack and drive to the woods. Each one of us brings something tasty to eat and to drink in secret from each other. This is the way we celebrate starting a new chapter in our lives. My other passions are dancing (mostly hip-hop and reggeton) and singing. I used to be a singer in a rock band and as per today, I like to sing in my home, for myself.

When it comes to Facebook, it is a platform where people not using newer apps can check me out. The most important thing is to find a niche for yourself. Develop a specific style and polish it everyday. Draw EVERYDAY. Not only in the style you’re interested in. I recommend sketching realistic objects and people we see around us. You then develop a skill to notice chiaroscuro and perspective, which are hugely important for every tattoo artist. My drawing skills rose significantly since I started tattooing simply because I polished them everyday. Another important thing is to swallow your pride and stop competing against your professional colleagues. Everyone grows at their own pace and if we start to see ourselves as competition, we’ll all only lose. The beautiful thing is, in our profession, creativeness and individualism can lead to unique projects. If we reject the idea of rivalry in our heads and we focus on self-improvement and developing our own unique style, we’ll then realize that each one of us is unrivaled. Another important element of our work are social media. In my experience, platforms such as Facebook, Instagram or Tiktok give us a chance to show ourselves from a different perspective to our clients. On TikTok you can show what kind of person you are. It’s my favorite app; I share fun facts about tattoos, private stories and advice on how to care of your skin before and after tattoo sessions. It’s also where you can show your sense of humor and your creativity. I treat Instagram more as a portfolio. My profile must be neat and clear since it’s kind of a business card for a tattoo artist. In our profession, also an unconventional approach may bring us popularity. Realizing what was never done before and making it happen. By this logic I thought about enhancing tattoos with modern technology. I’m in the middle of creating an app, which with the help of augmented reality will animate tattoos on 3D skin models. It’s called “Inkality” and you can hear about it some more on my social media and on my website. To sum up: only our own imagination limits us, and consistency and self-improvement is the key.