“He drew exactly what I couldn't put into words. It healed perfectly, exactly as we planned it.”
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Marta L.
Realism sleeve
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Art that
stays.
Graphic, realism, fine-line and Japanese tattooing — drawn by hand, built for the body, made to last a lifetime. I don't rush the process: every project begins with understanding your vision — placement, composition, meaning.
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9
Years working
500+
Pieces healed
2
Core styles
Dmitrijs · Riga
The Artist
A quiet obsession with detail and quality.
I'm Dmitrijs — I create black-and-grey realism and graphic tattoos for people who want more than just ink on their skin. A tattoo stays with you for years, so the design process deserves as much attention as the tattoo itself.
Every project starts with understanding your idea — placement, composition, and the details that make a piece feel personal and timeless. My focus is clean execution, strong contrast, and tattoos that age well.
Based in Riga, I work with a limited number of clients each month, so every project gets my full attention — from concept to completion.
StudioKalnciema 18, Riga
SessionsBy appointment
— Dmitrijs
How we'll work
From idea to skin.
01
Request
Tell me the idea
Message me and describe your idea in detail — placement, rough size, references and any meaning behind it. The more you share, the better I can plan it.
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Consultation
We talk it through
For larger projects, or when it's better to discuss everything in person and take measurements, I invite you in for a free consultation.
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Booking
We lock the date
We settle on a session date and reserve it. A 20% deposit of the session price secures your spot and comes off the final total.
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Sketch
I design it for you
Based on your idea I draw an individual sketch — never a flash copy. If something needs adjusting, we refine it together until it sits right.
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Session
We make it real
We meet for the session and work at a calm pace — your comfort matters as much as the result. You leave wrapped, with a free healing kit.
Selected work
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Rates
Honest pricing, no surprises.
A 20% deposit secures your date and comes off the final total. Pricing reflects the time and thought that goes into every piece — larger projects break down by session.
ConsultationFree
We sit down with your idea, sketch options straight onto your body, and find the composition together — so you can see how it will sit before any needle touches skin.
Book a consultationSmall tattoo
Something small and minimalist. Minimum €75 per piece, custom design & aftercare kit.
€100 /hr
Enquire
Half day
A shorter, gentler sitting — less time in the chair. ≈ 3-hour session, custom design & aftercare kit.
€250 /3 hr
Enquire
Full day Most booked
A 6-hour session — the best deal for larger projects. ≈ 6 hour session, custom design & aftercare kit.
€450 /day
Book a day
Large piece
Sleeves, legs, chest & back. For projects over three full days — best value per session. €350 per full day.
€350 /day
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Before you book
Studio policy
Read these before sending an enquiry — they keep every session safe, calm and on schedule.
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Deposit
A 20% deposit of the session price secures your date and comes off the final total. Non-refundable if you cancel or move the session within 72 hours.
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Age
You must be 18 or older to get tattooed — no exceptions.
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Rescheduling
You can move your date once, free, no later than 72 hours before the session. Inside 72 hours the deposit is kept. A second reschedule requires full prepayment of the session.
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Cancellation
If a session is cancelled or moved less than 72 hours in advance, the deposit isn't refunded — and reserving a new date requires a fresh deposit.
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Sketch edits
Up to three rounds of small edits are included. A radically different idea — a new concept or placement — counts as a new sketch and is charged separately.
After the session
Healing is part of the work.
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The photo
We capture it
After the session I photograph the fresh piece. If you'd like, plan a look that frames it well — jewellery or accessories work nicely, and it's best to avoid bright-coloured clothing.
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Healing kit
Everything you need
You leave with a free healing kit — healing cream, wrapping and a gentle soap for washing the tattoo — so you never have to worry about sourcing aftercare products.
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Follow-up
We check in
About a month later I ask for a photo of the fully healed tattoo, so we can make sure it settled well and arrange a touch-up if anything needs it.
“Professional and thoughtful. The atmosphere is more like a creative workspace than a commercial tattoo studio.”
J
Jānis K.
Japanese half-sleeve
“Worth every kilometre of the flight to Riga. He treats every piece like it's the most important work he'll do.”
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Sofia R.
Fine-line florals
Enquire
Start your piece.
Tell me what you have in mind. I reply to every serious enquiry within two working days, usually with a few questions and a rough quote.
The fastest way
Message me on Instagram — it's faster and easier for both of us. To get a quote first time, include: placement, approximate size, a detailed description of the idea, and any reference images you like. I'll reply within two working days.
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or send a booking request
Visit
The studio.
A private space in Āgenskalns, on the left bank of the Daugava. Sessions are by appointment — full entry details come with your booking confirmation.
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