Residential artists
At Motorink Tattoo Studio Amsterdam, our resident artists are passionate professionals dedicated to creating exceptional tattoos every day. Each artist brings years of experience and mastery in their own style- from blackwork and realism to fine line, colour, and custom tattoo designs.
Our mission is to transform your ideas and memories into lasting works of art, crafted with precision and creativity.
Alongside our core team, Motorink regularly welcomes international guest artists, introducing new styles, techniques, and global influences that keep our studio dynamic and evolving.
Celio Macedo
With over 25 years of tattooing experience, Celio specializes in black and grey tattoos, realism, fine line, and portrait work, as well as cover-up tattoos, colour, cartoon, and oriental designs. Every tattoo begins with a personal consultation, ensuring each piece is unique, meaningful, and custom-made. Whether you’re seeking realism, black and grey, or a cover-up tattoo, visit Motorink Tattoo Studio Amsterdam- where your ideas are transformed into lasting art.
Rainers Krastins
Rainers specializes in custom blackwork tattoos and fine line tattoos, offering both freehand tattoo sessions and pre-designed custom tattoos. During selected freehand tattoo sessions, the tattoo is drawn directly on the body, allowing the design to perfectly follow the anatomy and natural flow of the client. This approach creates fully anatomy-based tattoos that are dynamic, and truly one of a kind. In other cases, Rainers works with prepared custom fine line designs. These designs maintain a strong artistic identity while following a more standard tattoo placement and structure. Tattooing professionally since 2020 and drawing his entire life, he is known for his experience, professionalism, and deep focus during tattoo sessions.
Ruan Pablo
Ruan Pablo, originally from Brazil, grew up in a tattoo studio and became part of the tattoo community from an early age, as his father owned a tattoo shop. with over 20 years of experience, he specializes in traditional old school tattoos, blackwork, and refined fine line designs. His diverse portfolio reflects both bold, classic aesthetics and delicate precision. In addition to tattooing, Ruan also creates unique watercolor paintings, available for purchase in our studio.
Gery de Gery
Fine art tattoo artist tattooing since 2009, specializing in blackwork and custom, printmaking-inspired designs. Every piece is unique, hand-drawn, and crafted with bold precision. With a background in fine art and printmaking, Gery creates authentic, one-of-a-kind tattoos that merge artistic composition with modern technique. A resident guest artist at Motorink, he brings international experience and a passion for custom blackwork tattoos made exclusively for each client.
