Some tattoos come with engines and dreams

People often have very different reasons for getting a tattoo. Some have been thinking about a specific design for years—something deeply personal—while others might walk in with a fresh idea sparked by a recent event or milestone in their life.

A few days ago, A client of mine, Martina, came to see me for her fourth tattoo. This time, she wasn’t alone—her father, Roberto, was visiting Copenhagen from Italy.

With a spark in his eye, he showed me a photo of a retro off-road motorbike. It was the bike he had dreamed of owning for over 30 years. And now, finally, that dream had come true. Roberto wanted to mark that moment with a tattoo of his motorbike. As someone who loves tattoos that carry a story, I was instantly on board.

Today, Roberto returned to the studio with Martina, and we dove straight into creating a piece that would celebrate his decades-long dream finally becoming reality. Tattoos like this are powerful reminders—not just of what we love, but of what we’ve worked for, waited for, and finally achieved.

It was a great session. And who knows—maybe I’ll have the pleasure of working with Roberto again one day.

One of the true perks of being a tattoo artist is meeting such wonderful people along the way—a big thank you again to Roberto and Martina for the trust and great energy.

And who knows—if you ever find yourself in the Italian mountains and spot someone riding a vintage off-road bike, it just might be Roberto on his beloved Honda.

Travel, Tattoos, and Inspiration: My First Time in Turkey

Travelling internationally is a big part of being an artist, drawing inspiration from new people, countries, and cultures. Networking is just as essential: meeting like-minded individuals and building connections within the tattoo community.

From June 27 to 29th, I had the opportunity to travel to Turkey for the first time to participate in the Ink of Olympus tattoo convention, held in the city of Antalya. The event took place in the iconic Glass Pyramid, and it brought together an incredible mix of international and local tattoo artists. Conventions like this are the perfect setting to meet fellow artists, vendors, guests, and of course, potential new clients.

During the convention, I had the chance to create some amazing pieces, including one done in the traditional Japanese tebori hand-poked technique. You can see some of the work I made during this event in this post.

These events are not only a space for creativity but also a wonderful opportunity to meet guests who might be looking for inspiration for their next tattoo project, and some of them may even become future clients.

The convention itself was very well organised, and my time in Turkey was truly memorable. The Turkish people are incredibly welcoming, the food is amazing, and I can’t wait for my next visit to this beautiful country.

This blog post is the first of many to come. I want to keep you updated on my travels, upcoming events, and who knows—maybe even share a few tutorials here along the way. For now, I’m back in beautiful Copenhagen at Taioba Tattoo Studio. If you’re in the city, feel free to drop by — let’s see if we can create some art together.