Andrey Kovalov · Fine line & black & grey · Prague
Your skin,
your story
A tattoo with a clean composition, built precisely for your body — to look great today and in twenty years.
A tattoo with a clean composition, built precisely for your body — to look great today and in twenty years.
I studied architecture. Drew thousands of sketches. Spent five years in UX/UI design.
Then I realized one thing: the best design isn't where you add more — it's where you remove exactly what shouldn't be there.
I brought that thinking into tattooing.
I don't aim to create something revolutionary or unlike anything else. My strength lies in the clarity of lines and composition. In listening to your story and channelling it through my visual language — without unnecessary ego.
Every piece must work on the body. Anatomically, compositionally, as a whole.
I 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 isn't just a session under the machine — it's a journey from the first idea to the healed result.
Maybe it's your first time. That's why the whole process is simple, clear and unhurried — five straightforward steps.
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 confirms your commitment and covers the time spent preparing a custom design. The deposit is deducted from the final price.
I work in a private studio in Prague. The exact address is shared after we agree on a date — it's a quiet, clean space and I work by appointment only. No queues, no rush.
Ready-made designs you can get tattooed — just write to me and it's yours.
Every tattoo starts with a conversation. Tell me what you feel, what you're going through, or what you want to preserve — and I'll turn it into a design that's truly yours.
