HANDSHAKE STUDIO

Mike started tattooing in 2011 after being in the advertising business for a while as a graphic designer. He got into tattooing as he had been longing for a more creative outlet for some time.  Being in advertising has definitely had an impact on how Mike sees tattooing and what a tattoo should be; solid, readable even from a distance, as well as dense in details while holding a graphic satisfaction even for the untrained eye.  

Martin  style is graphic with contrast in thick and fine outlines making him very versatile when moving between various styles using techniques found within Japanese and Traditional tattooing. Martin has been tattooing for the past 10 years and in addition to tattooing, Martin specializes in daily operations and is well versed when it comes to structure with experience from various business ventures. He also has a great passion for teaching and instructing.

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Luna is an expert at fineline, micro realism and black & grey. With a background from the classical school of drawing at The Glyptotek and a lifelong passion for the creative art, she found her calling in controlling the needle with her gentle hand. With every tattoo Luna creates, it’s important to her, that it reflects in some way the personality of the person getting it. With her crisp and sharp lines, she creates delicate og beautiful pieces. She is very versatile, but has a soft spot for flowers, greek mythology and the abstract mixed with the geometrical.

Nick style is realism, graphic linework and often focuses on incorporating finelines to string together cool concepts. He loves to make horror inspired and traditional pieces with a finely shaded finesse. Nick also treasures a good tattooing experience, and makes sure that your ideas and vision for the design is heard and weighted for the best suited visual expression.
 

Besides that Nick is a gentle soul who always meets you with a unique calmness that makes any session enjoyable.

Heine has been part of the tattoo industry since 2021, and his passion for drawing began much earlier. Inspired by his father, who created architectural drawings for their family’s home project. " I developed a deep fascination with lines and the world of geometry. Over time, this has evolved into my love for creating tattoos featuring micro-realistic details that follow the body’s natural flow." When you sit in Heine's chair, you can expect a tattoo artist who listens to your ideas and brings them to life. 

Julie's tattoo style is a blend of fine line work and illustrative blackwork with intricate shading and detailing. She has a background from Art History and is particularly occupied with visual storytelling and draws her inspiration from nature, folklore, mythology, and creature design. She incorporates organic forms in her pieces, like plants and animals with human faces, as well as mystical and symbolic elements. Julie's designs reflect her love for narratives and storytelling, while maintaining a versatile and eclectic aesthetic.  

Marlon also known as Mister Smooth in the studio, is a master of smooth shadings and realistic compositions. From small micro realistic features to full sleeves that incorporate soft backgrounds - Marlon is a wizard when it comes to putting together vivid concepts with great understanding of hard to soft contrasts. Character wise he is a calm and gentle artist who genuinely wants the best possible design for you.

Nana is our apprentice who is already doing great work within all styles to be as allorund as possible. She presents precision with fineline to big lines and is versatile with realistic to traditional shading and is offcourse always improving on trying out new styles. If you are up for supporting a new artist and would like to donate your skin for a formiddable price - send her a DM.

Braga has a background in Architecture and Fine Art. As part of his artistic research he developed drawing teaching projects in museums like Louisiana and Nasjonalmuseet, and is the co-founder of an urban art project with coastal communities in Portugal. Tattoo wise he is absolutely true to his art by keeping originality in the center, making the artwork dance on skin. Personally he is an wellspoken individual who can gently challenge your view on tattooing, art and creative self-expression.