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.

Ollie is an expert at fineline tattooing. She is very versatile in both ornamental pieces and figurative motifs and with crisp and sharp lines she creates beautiful, delicate pieces.

She also loves to create abstract and surrealist inspired designs and always makes sure her pieces compliment the flow and movement of the body.

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.