Two Exceptional Tattoo Artists from Paris as Guests in Vienna: Fresko and Toma Gematoma
Paris and Vienna share a long-standing passion: art that refuses to stand still. Art that transforms its surroundings – and sometimes lives on for a lifetime on the skin.
At INTO Tattoo Studio, we had the pleasure of welcoming two wonderful tattoo artists from the Paris scene: Fresko and Toma Gematoma. Two personalities, two unmistakable signatures and two completely different interpretations of contemporary tattoo art.
Fresko's world is built from the finest lines, precision and deliberate restraint. Toma Gematoma works with movement, floral power and compositions that wrap around the body almost like living sculptures.
It was precisely this contrast that made their visit to us in Vienna so special.
Fresko: Fine Line Tattoos Between Precision and Lightness
Fresko, whose real name is Jairo, originally comes from Lima. His artistic journey took him from Milan and Madrid to Paris, where he works today as a resident artist at Downtown Paris.
The Paris lifestyle magazine Do It in Paris features him in its article on the most popular tattoo artists in Paris as one of the outstanding addresses for ultra fine line and micro tattoos.
His work can be large and abstract, but also so small and restrained that its full depth only reveals itself on second glance. What connects it all is the exceptionally delicate line work. Fresko reduces a motif to its essence without stripping away its character.
On the official artist page of Downtown Paris, Fresko describes tattooing as a form of physical freedom. His art is meant to help people feel more at ease in their bodies and more connected to themselves. You can sense that attitude in his work: nothing feels forced, it comes across as personal, light and effortless.
His micro tattoos are far more than miniatures. Within the smallest of spaces he creates clear, detailed compositions in which every line serves a purpose. It is exactly this controlled reduction that makes Fresko’s style so modern and instantly recognisable.
You can find more of Fresko’s work on Instagram at @freskotattoo.
Toma Gematoma: Floral Freehand as Living Body Art
Where Fresko works with reduction and the finest of details, Toma Gematoma thinks in movement, volume and organic form.
Her tattoo compositions are not simply placed onto the body. They respond to anatomy, posture and movement. Her floral pieces in particular, among them her signature peonies, combine delicate detail with a strong graphic presence.
A significant part of her work is created freehand. The composition is developed directly on the skin, rather than transferring a finished drawing as a stencil. This allows the tattoo to follow the natural lines of the body and to unfold like a piece of art made for that one person alone.
On her official website, Toma Gematoma describes her art as a combination of precision, creativity and a personal approach to every single client. She also shares that she has more than 27 years of drawing experience, over ten years in the tattoo craft and several thousand completed tattoos.
Her floral motifs are never simple repetitions. Every blossom is adapted to the story, the energy and the anatomy of the person wearing it. In her compositions, Asian-inspired floral forms, academic draughtsmanship and an intuitive feel for the human body all come together.
The result is soft and powerful at once: blossoms, leaves and lines that do not merely sit on the skin, but appear to grow out of it.
You can find more work and current projects on Instagram at @tomagematoma.
Two Different Tattoo Styles, One Shared Philosophy
At first glance, Fresko and Toma Gematoma could hardly work more differently.
Fresko has mastered the art of reduction. His fine line and micro tattoos live on calm, precision and small details.
Toma Gematoma develops larger, body-conscious compositions. Her floral freehand tattoos follow movement and anatomy and turn the body into a three-dimensional canvas.
Yet behind these different styles lies a shared conviction: a good tattoo should not cover up a person's character, but bring it into view.
Neither artist treats the body as a neutral surface. They listen, they observe and they develop their motifs in dialogue with the person who will carry the tattoo. For us, this individual approach is an essential part of contemporary tattoo art.
Paris as a Guest at INTO Tattoo Studio in Vienna
For us, guest spots mean far more than a temporary workspace. They create exchange between international tattoo artists, different cultures and new artistic ideas.
The visit of Fresko and Toma Gematoma to INTO Tattoo Studio was an encounter between two fascinating worlds: between minimalist fine line and expressive floral freehand, between quiet precision and organic movement.
We are grateful that these two exceptional artists shared their time, their energy and their art with us and our guests here in Vienna.
Encounters like these remind us why we value international guest artists so highly: every visit brings a new perspective into our studio. New techniques, new stories and new ways to experience tattoo art.
Thank you, Fresko and Toma Gematoma, for visiting INTO Tattoo Studio. It was a great pleasure to welcome you to Vienna.
Frequently Asked Questions
What defines Fresko's tattoo style?
Fresko is best known for ultra fine line and micro tattoos. His work combines extremely delicate lines with a clear, minimalist design language and a high level of detail.
What does freehand tattoo mean?
With a freehand tattoo, the composition is developed directly on the skin. This allows the artist to adapt the motif more precisely to the anatomy, proportions and movement of the body. This working method is an essential part of Toma Gematoma's art.
At INTO Tattoo Studio, we had the pleasure of welcoming two wonderful tattoo artists from the Paris scene: Fresko and Toma Gematoma. Two personalities, two unmistakable signatures and two completely different interpretations of contemporary tattoo art.
Fresko's world is built from the finest lines, precision and deliberate restraint. Toma Gematoma works with movement, floral power and compositions that wrap around the body almost like living sculptures.
It was precisely this contrast that made their visit to us in Vienna so special.
Fresko: Fine Line Tattoos Between Precision and Lightness
Fresko, whose real name is Jairo, originally comes from Lima. His artistic journey took him from Milan and Madrid to Paris, where he works today as a resident artist at Downtown Paris.
The Paris lifestyle magazine Do It in Paris features him in its article on the most popular tattoo artists in Paris as one of the outstanding addresses for ultra fine line and micro tattoos.
His work can be large and abstract, but also so small and restrained that its full depth only reveals itself on second glance. What connects it all is the exceptionally delicate line work. Fresko reduces a motif to its essence without stripping away its character.
On the official artist page of Downtown Paris, Fresko describes tattooing as a form of physical freedom. His art is meant to help people feel more at ease in their bodies and more connected to themselves. You can sense that attitude in his work: nothing feels forced, it comes across as personal, light and effortless.
His micro tattoos are far more than miniatures. Within the smallest of spaces he creates clear, detailed compositions in which every line serves a purpose. It is exactly this controlled reduction that makes Fresko’s style so modern and instantly recognisable.
You can find more of Fresko’s work on Instagram at @freskotattoo.
Toma Gematoma: Floral Freehand as Living Body Art
Where Fresko works with reduction and the finest of details, Toma Gematoma thinks in movement, volume and organic form.
Her tattoo compositions are not simply placed onto the body. They respond to anatomy, posture and movement. Her floral pieces in particular, among them her signature peonies, combine delicate detail with a strong graphic presence.
A significant part of her work is created freehand. The composition is developed directly on the skin, rather than transferring a finished drawing as a stencil. This allows the tattoo to follow the natural lines of the body and to unfold like a piece of art made for that one person alone.
On her official website, Toma Gematoma describes her art as a combination of precision, creativity and a personal approach to every single client. She also shares that she has more than 27 years of drawing experience, over ten years in the tattoo craft and several thousand completed tattoos.
Her floral motifs are never simple repetitions. Every blossom is adapted to the story, the energy and the anatomy of the person wearing it. In her compositions, Asian-inspired floral forms, academic draughtsmanship and an intuitive feel for the human body all come together.
The result is soft and powerful at once: blossoms, leaves and lines that do not merely sit on the skin, but appear to grow out of it.
You can find more work and current projects on Instagram at @tomagematoma.
Two Different Tattoo Styles, One Shared Philosophy
At first glance, Fresko and Toma Gematoma could hardly work more differently.
Fresko has mastered the art of reduction. His fine line and micro tattoos live on calm, precision and small details.
Toma Gematoma develops larger, body-conscious compositions. Her floral freehand tattoos follow movement and anatomy and turn the body into a three-dimensional canvas.
Yet behind these different styles lies a shared conviction: a good tattoo should not cover up a person's character, but bring it into view.
Neither artist treats the body as a neutral surface. They listen, they observe and they develop their motifs in dialogue with the person who will carry the tattoo. For us, this individual approach is an essential part of contemporary tattoo art.
Paris as a Guest at INTO Tattoo Studio in Vienna
For us, guest spots mean far more than a temporary workspace. They create exchange between international tattoo artists, different cultures and new artistic ideas.
The visit of Fresko and Toma Gematoma to INTO Tattoo Studio was an encounter between two fascinating worlds: between minimalist fine line and expressive floral freehand, between quiet precision and organic movement.
We are grateful that these two exceptional artists shared their time, their energy and their art with us and our guests here in Vienna.
Encounters like these remind us why we value international guest artists so highly: every visit brings a new perspective into our studio. New techniques, new stories and new ways to experience tattoo art.
Thank you, Fresko and Toma Gematoma, for visiting INTO Tattoo Studio. It was a great pleasure to welcome you to Vienna.
Frequently Asked Questions
What defines Fresko's tattoo style?
Fresko is best known for ultra fine line and micro tattoos. His work combines extremely delicate lines with a clear, minimalist design language and a high level of detail.
What does freehand tattoo mean?
With a freehand tattoo, the composition is developed directly on the skin. This allows the artist to adapt the motif more precisely to the anatomy, proportions and movement of the body. This working method is an essential part of Toma Gematoma's art.
https://www.doitinparis.com/en/top10-tattoo-artists-paris-23298
https://www.instagram.com/freskotattoo/
https://www.instagram.com/tomagematoma/
https://tomagematoma.art/
https://www.instagram.com/freskotattoo/
https://www.instagram.com/tomagematoma/
https://tomagematoma.art/
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