Nicolas G
black&grayrealismneotraditional
PORTFOLIO
ABOUT
Nicolas Gualteros is a highly skilled tattoo artist based in New York, United States, with specialization in black & gray, neotraditional, and realism styles. Tattooing since the tender age of 14, Nicolas commands a unique artistic flair that has even earned him a feature in the revered GQ magazine. He upholds a strict level of professionalism, reflected in his method of taking appointments through email rather than informal DMs.
PERFECT FOR
01Black and grey realistic portrait
02Neo-traditional color sleeve
03Mythological statue tattoo
04Japanese octopus tattoo
05Time-themed tattoo
06Sleeve with female portrait and animals
07Hummingbird tattoo with flowers
08Pop culture color tattoo (Nightmare Before Christmas)
TECHNICAL
Palette
Black, Grey, White highlights
SPECIALIZES IN
Figurative (women, mythological figures, historical figures)
Animals (lion, owl, hummingbird, octopus)
Pop Culture (Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas)
Classical/Statues
Nature (flowers, leaves)
AESTHETIC
Elegant
Dramatic
Mythological
Contemplative
Bold
Detailed
Varied