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GRAPHIC · BLACKWORK · SINCE 2014

Deep black, drawn by hand.

Custom Freehand Tattoo · Warsaw

Large-scale Graphic and Blackwork, sketched by hand and placed on your body with a marker.

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  • 2014tattooing since
  • 1 + 2Tattoofest
  • Freehandtechnique
  • Blackworkspecialization
Stanislau Stankevich, tattoo artist, sitting on a sofa by a light wall and looking at the camera

About

Stanislau Stankevich

I am Stanislau Stankevich, and I have been tattooing since 2014. I work in Graphic, Blackwork and Blastover, and I enjoy large-scale projects most: sleeves, backs, legs and full torso pieces. I am drawn to gothic motifs, a dark atmosphere, deep black and a dynamic line.

I treat every large project as an individual piece of art that stays with a person for life, which is why I draw my sketches by hand on paper. For larger pieces I use the Freehand technique: I draw with a marker directly on the skin, so the composition follows anatomy and the natural lines of the body.

Awards

  • Tattoofest 2024: 1st place
  • Tattoofest 2025: 1st and 2nd place, healed graphic tattoo

About the artist

Stanislau Stankevich holding his award, a printed skateboard deck, at a tattoo convention in Kraków
Two people with large back tattoos on the convention stage, seen from behind, black-and-white photo
Stanislau Stankevich at work, photo 1
Stanislau Stankevich at work, photo 2
Stanislau Stankevich at work, photo 3
Stanislau Stankevich at work, photo 4

Portfolio

Work

Gothic compositions, deep black and large forms: sleeves, backs, legs and full torso pieces, drawn by hand.

Full portfolio

What I do

Styles

Five directions, one hand: from graphic gothic to large-scale projects.

Specialization

Blastover

A new dark composition laid over an old tattoo without hiding it completely. Send a photo in daylight first and I will tell you honestly what is possible.

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Graphic

Gothic compositions with a graphic line: ornament, architecture and engraving-like detail.

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Blackwork

Deep, saturated black and large forms that read from a distance and age well.

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Large-scale

Backs, torso and legs planned as one composition that follows the anatomy of the body.

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Sleeve

A sleeve designed around your arm, from shoulder to wrist, built over several sessions.

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Process

From paper to skin

  1. Pencil drawing on paper: skull with a Japanese dragon for a full-back tattoo

    Sketch on paper

    I draw every project by hand, from your idea and your references.

  2. Freehand marker drawing of the skull and dragon on a client's back, before the tattoo The finished tattoo: skull with a Japanese dragon on the back

    Freehand on skin

    I place the design on your body with a marker, so it follows every line of the body.

  3. Stanislau Stankevich tattooing at the machine

    The session

    The number of sessions depends on the size and detail of the project. We settle it in private messages.

  4. Healed skull and dragon tattoo on a back, Japanese style

    Healing and check-in

    I explain the aftercare and check in while it heals. A healed piece is the real test of the work.

Start with a reference and your idea. The sketch on paper is free.

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Freehand

From marker to tattoo

I draw the design on your body with a marker first, following your anatomy, with no stencil.

On the road

Trips and guest spots

Besides Warsaw I work at studios in Liechtenstein and Munich. Dates are announced on Instagram.

Liechtenstein

Silverback Tattoo

Guest spot at Silverback Tattoo. Large projects and Blastover for clients from Switzerland, Austria and Germany.

Dates: announced on Instagram

Munich

13 Munich

Guest spot at 13 Munich. Book ahead: the dates fill up quickly.

Dates: announced on Instagram

Poland

Warsaw, home base

The studio where I work: Good Sign Tattoo. Sessions by appointment; most of the large projects happen here.

All trips

After healing

Healed work

How the tattoo looks after healing is the real test. These are photos of healed work.

All healed work
  • Graphic tattoo: serpents, a sword and gothic figures on full front torso up to the neck, Stanislau, Warsaw
  • Blackwork tattoo: skeleton snake winding through gothic arches on full sleeve, Stanislau, Warsaw
  • Graphic tattoo: Alkonost, mythical bird-woman with a gothic halo on chest and torso, Stanislau, Warsaw

Prints and sketches

Art

Prints and sketches by hand. Not sold online: write to me in a direct message.

All art

Questions

Before you book

How do I book a tattoo?

Message me on WhatsApp, Instagram (@sstatts) or by e-mail with a reference picture. We settle everything in private messages, and there is no form on the site.

How much is the deposit?

10%. It secures your date, and you can reschedule without losing it if you let me know at least 3 days before the session.

How many sessions does a sleeve or a back take?

I set the number of sessions individually after the consultation, because it depends on size, detail and placement. I do not quote it before I have seen the project.

Does tattooing hurt?

Yes, but it depends on the placement, your sensitivity and the length of the session. Tell me if you need a break.

Do you do cover-ups?

My specialty is Blastover: dense graphics and deep black swallow the old tattoo, which becomes the background of the new composition. Unlike a classic cover-up, it does not hide the old tattoo completely.

Contact

Book a session

Send a message with a reference. I usually reply within a few hours.

Studio

Good Sign Tattoo

ul. Mała 3, 03-423 Warszawa

Guest spots: Liechtenstein · Munich

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