Alexis Vaatete
trashpolkablack&gray
PORTFOLIO
ABOUT
Alexis Vaatete, a California-based artist specialized in 'black&gray' and 'trashpolka' styles, has made a name for himself as a freehand artist in the tattoo industry. With an impressive following of well over 200,000 enthusiasts on Instagram, he operates out of Vatican Studios, which is nestled in the heart of Lake Forest, United States. An ardent art lover, Alexis embodies the title '#OwlKing' by creating intense, unique designs that are as mesmerizing as they come.
PERFECT FOR
01black and grey owl tattoo realism
02dramatic animal tattoo with red accents
03full chest owl tattoo
04religious black and grey tattoo with cross
05rib piece owl tattoo
06realistic feather tattoo
07dark art animal tattoo
08cover-up tattoo black and grey
TECHNICAL
Palette
deep blacks, various shades of grey, bright whites, vibrant reds
SPECIALIZES IN
owls
animals (horses, snakes)
religious iconography (crosses, rosaries)
skulls
trees
graffiti/urban elements
AESTHETIC
powerful
dramatic
intense
mysterious
edgy
spiritual
bold
ornate