
Nikol’s portfolio at INTO Tattoo Dungeon in Vienna features illustrative blackwork with surreal characters and medieval motifs. The selection includes a frog in a harlequin costume, a house on long legs and a knight. Familiar subjects take unexpected forms. Explore the gallery to find characters and a visual direction that connect with your own idea.
Portrait designs on the forearms
Custom tattoos ↗Portrait designs on the forearms — Nikol
Figurative blackwork on the calf
Custom tattoos ↗Figurative blackwork on the calf — Nikol
Elephant design on the leg
Custom tattoos ↗Elephant design on the leg — Nikol
Knight design
Custom tattoos ↗Knight design — Nikol
Frog in a harlequin costume
Custom tattoos ↗Frog in a harlequin costume — Nikol
House design with long legs
Custom tattoos ↗House design with long legs — Nikol
How does a surreal tattoo idea develop?
Portfolio · Nikol — IG
I start with a recognisable subject and give it an unexpected feature. A house gets legs, or an animal wears a costume. The main idea should remain clear. The details then build on what makes that character unusual.