Worn with honour

Private studio. Sleeves, back pieces and large compositions.

Tradition and craft

My name is Paweł and I have been tattooing for over 13 years. Japanese style is closest to me: traditional motifs, mythology, animals and flowers joined into one composition that works with the shape of the body. Alongside it I tattoo neo-traditional and traditional - styles that share with Japanese the same thing: a bold outline and colour that stays for years.

I work in a private studio in the centre of Gdynia, one to one and without rush. I tattoo in colour and in black and grey, and every design is drawn individually: for the person, their idea and their anatomy.

Two Japanese sleeves in black and grey: koi and snake
Paweł S. working on a back piece in his Gdynia studio

Portfolio

Hannya mask with a snake on the upper armHorse in a bandana on the forearm, neo-traditionalTiger fighting a snake, full back pieceDragon with maple leaves, full leg sleeveCobra with a dagger and a skull on the forearm, traditionalSleeve with an orange koi and wavesLips and chrysanthemums on the forearm, neo-traditionalHannya mask back piece in black and greyTwo sleeves: a blue dragon and a hannya mask with chrysanthemumsJapanese dragon with peonies, full back piece

More works

Styles

Three styles, one similar technique: a bold outline, full colour and a tattoo that ages well.

Japanese motifs

Every motif has its story and its place on the body. See what it means and how to plan it.

About Japanese tattoo
Paweł S. in his Gdynia studio, beside the bed and the ink cabinet
A corner of the studio: sideboard, vase, a tiger wall hanging and Japanese prints

Studio

A private studio in the centre of Gdynia. No walk-in traffic, no queue - during a session it is just the two of us.

  • One client at a time, full attention on your project
  • Single-use needles, cartridges and supplies; clinic-grade hygiene
  • By appointment only, evenings and weekends included
  • Ten minutes on foot from Gdynia Główna station

How to get there

Step by step

Forearms with a koi and a torii gate
Japanese sleeve with cats and a daruma
Hannya mask with a snake on the upper arm
Dragon with maple leaves, full leg sleeve
  1. 01 Message me

    Write on WhatsApp or Instagram. Describe your idea, attach references and say where on the body you want it. The more you tell me at the start, the better I understand what you have in mind.

  2. 02 Consultation

    If needed, we meet at the studio. We go through the idea, size, placement, style and the details of the piece.

  3. 03 Design

    I prepare the design: sketch it, then refine the composition and details. For large, complex projects this can take several stages.

  4. 04 Session day

    On the agreed day we meet at the studio. We check the placement and size once more, then start.

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FAQ

01How much does a tattoo cost?

The price depends on the size, the placement, the amount of detail and the number of sessions. Tell me what you want, give the size and placement and attach references, and I will prepare a quote for your project.

02What is the first step?

Message me on WhatsApp or Instagram: your idea, placement, approximate size and references. I will tell you whether it can be done, suggest a format and a rough price, and then we book a consultation or go straight to a session date.

03How far in advance should I book?

I usually book a few weeks ahead. For large projects we plan the following sessions straight away.

04How do I prepare for a session?

Get a good night’s sleep. Eat a proper meal before the session and drink plenty of water. Avoid alcohol and medication that affects blood clotting, provided stopping it is safe and agreed with your doctor. Wear comfortable clothes that give easy access to the area.

05Which styles do you tattoo?

Three: Japanese, neo-traditional and traditional. What they share is a bold outline and full colour, which is what makes a tattoo age well. Japanese is my main specialisation; neo-traditional and traditional I have tattooed alongside it for years.

All questions

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Contact

Visits
By appointment only
Hours
Arranged around you
Languages
Polish, English