I'll help you settle the idea, the size and the spot, then draw a sketch that fits your anatomy, so the tattoo sits naturally on you.
I studied architecture, drew thousands of sketches, then spent five years in UX/UI design. I still start with proportion and leave decoration for last.
Each line sits where it does for a reason. I draw a sketch for one person and one spot on the body, and I never repeat it. If an idea won't hold up for five years, I'd rather talk you out of it than tattoo it.
I'm not trying to reinvent tattooing. What I do well is clean line work and composition. You tell me your story, I turn it into a drawing in my own style, and I leave my ego out of it.
I test new ideas on paper before they ever go near skin.
A tattoo has to fit the anatomy and still read as one composition. That's where I don't cut corners.
It's also why I take on only a few projects at a time, so every sketch gets the hours it needs.
Book a sessionI don't replicate tattoos from the internet. Every project is created for a specific person — their story, their anatomy. One motif — once.
I build the sketch accounting for body dynamics. In motion, the tattoo doesn't distort — on the contrary, it accentuates muscle form and curves.
Premium pigments EU-certified to REACH standards, and single-use materials I open exclusively in your presence.
A tattoo is a journey from the first idea to the healed result. Five simple steps.
You share an idea, a feeling, or a reference. We discuss online or in person.
I draw an original motif just for you, and we refine it down to every detail.
We agree on a date that suits you. The booking is confirmed after the deposit, usually 2,000 Kč.
You'll see the final sketch on your skin, then we begin — no rush.
You'll get a healing film and full aftercare instructions. I stay in touch.
Absolutely professional work. Andri gave me excellent support beforehand while refining the design. The work in the studio was very hygienic, precise and dedicated. I could not have imagined a better result. I had the tattoo done a week and a half ago, and it has already healed very well.
Everything was simply great. Clean, precise work with full asepsis and antisepsis. He did exactly what I wanted — I am very happy. Caring, attentive and easy to talk to.
Thank you to the artist! It was my second tattoo and I was very nervous, but everything went perfectly. He talked me through the process and the aftercare, and answered every question without any fuss. I am happy with the result.
A wonderfully creative person with truly professional work — you will not find pieces like this anywhere else. A personal approach, and every need taken care of. I only recommend professionals like him.
I got a tattoo with this artist and I am completely happy. Everything was done professionally and in a pleasant atmosphere. He paid attention to every detail, and the result turned out truly beautiful.
The artist thinks about the client's comfort. The work was done carefully, and gently in the painful spots. They let me get up, stretch and look at the work in the mirror. I'll be happy to get more done here — thanks to the artist.
During the session itself I felt comfortable, in that spot it did not even hurt much, and your approach was very pleasant and professional. You helped me get the placement right and with the work itself. Thank you again, the tattoo is beautiful.
Very happy with the artist's work! The studio has a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere. The piece was done carefully and to a high standard. Throughout the whole session he kept checking how I was feeling — a huge plus for me.
The best artist — a true professional in his field.
The best of the best.
An amazing tattoo studio! Very professional, clean and welcoming. I am really happy with the result. Highly recommend!
Original ready-made designs. Each motif is tattooed once; after booking, it is removed from availability.
Already realized
Full transparency. I open single-use instruments in front of you, use barrier protection on the machine and work surfaces, and disinfect furniture with medical-grade products after every session — strictly following Czech hygiene regulations.
Only premium, EU-certified pigments. Since 2022 Europe has enforced strict REACH regulations — I use only compliant inks that are hypoallergenic and unrestricted anywhere in the EU.
Yes, my practice is fully legal. I hold official Czech accreditation for tattoo work — certificates for Cosmetic Services and Tattoo Artist (69-034-M). I'm not a home studio: I operate under all current regulations and professional standards.
Absolutely. References are a great starting point to understand your taste. But I adapt any existing design to my style and your anatomy — I don't copy other artists' work. The result will be unique and work correctly on your body.
I draw the sketch as an architectural object, not a flat image — accounting for muscle anatomy and the curves of your body. This means the tattoo looks perfect both at rest and in motion.
We refine it as many times as needed until you say "that's exactly it." I won't start tattooing until we're both satisfied.
A few simple steps:
Pain is subjective. Fine line work is noticeably easier and faster than solid fill. I don't recommend topical numbing creams — they alter skin structure and compromise healing. On sensitive areas, mild secondary anaesthesia can be applied during the session.
I use a specialist healing film (Suprasorb F or equivalent), so for the first few days you don't need to apply anything. Full aftercare instructions are given in person and in print.
Everything is covered in detail on → Tattoo aftercare.
The price isn't just "machine time." It covers design and sketch work, premium consumables, sterilisation equipment, and the session itself.
Yes — I only book a date after receiving a deposit. It is usually 2,000 Kč, more for complex designs. The deposit reserves your slot and covers the time I spend preparing your design. It is deducted from the final price.
I work in the city centre of Prague — a 1-minute walk from I. P. Pavlova metro stop (Prague 2, Vinohrady). The exact address is shared after we agree on a date — it's a quiet, clean private studio and I work by appointment only. No queues, no rush.
I'm Andrey Kovalov and I work from a private studio in central Prague. It is a professional studio that holds to Czech hygiene standards: single-use instruments that I open in front of you, and EU-certified REACH pigments. That part matters to me. By appointment only, and I send the exact address once we have agreed on a date.
Fine line, microrealism and black & grey realism, no colour. What I like most is slow, close work on a small area, pulling out shadows, transitions, half-tones. I can sit over a piece like that for hours, and it is the thing I do best. How to choose an artist in the first place, so you do not regret it in five years, I covered in a separate article. Each style has its own page with sizes, prices and examples: fine line, black & grey and small and first tattoos.
Antique sculpture is what I feel closest to. In the work it usually comes out as angels and archangels, Greek mythology, Medusa. That is what I like, though, not a list of what I take on, so bring your own idea and we will work it out. Every piece is built around you: around the place on the body, the anatomy, and how it will live there years from now.
I use AI when I work on a design. Usually it goes hand sketch, a pass through the model, corrections by hand again, and several rounds of that until the composition sits right. It does not draw for me, it speeds up trying options. There is a real difference between asking a machine to do the work and using it as a tool, and I am on the second side of it.
Small work starts at 2,500 Kč. The exact price comes after a free consultation, and the design is included. We can talk in Czech, Russian, Ukrainian or English.
Every tattoo starts with a conversation. Tell me what you feel or what you want to preserve, and I'll turn it into a design that's truly yours.
