NIKA

Nika specializes in unique portraiture, gothic imagery, and graphic blackwork. She enjoys creating custom pieces that combine bold elements with fine line details and minimal shading, often inspired by architecture, botanical forms, insects, and historic illustration. As she continues to develop her own artistic voice, she's excited to explore more large scale projects while incorporating white ink tattoos and small pops of red into her work. Nika creates a calm and peaceful tattoo experience where clients are encouraged to settle in, relax, and enjoy a quiet moment away from the pace of everyday life.

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OUTSIDE OF TATTOOING

  • Nika was born and raised in Ukraine before beginning the next chapter of her tattooing career in Seattle.

  • Has always loved drawing and continues to explore her creativity through oil painting.

  • Can often be found wandering through museums and galleries, equally drawn to classical fine art and darker, more macabre works.

  • A perfect Sunday starts with a pancake breakfast alongside her husband before setting out to discover a new hiking trail somewhere in Washington and ending the evening with a sushi feast.

  • Nika has a passion for health and longevity and enjoys learning about nutrition, and biohacking while practicing strength training.

  • "Nika’s fine line work is gorgeous and she has a great talent for taking a vague idea and turning it into beautiful custom art. A positive experience from start to finish, cannot recommend enough!"

    — Annika

  • "She made the entire process effortless, professional, and incredibly fun. Veronica is talented, kind, and so patient. Highly recommend her and this studio; we’re already planning our next designs!"

    —Cat

  • "I am so happy with the work Nika did! The lines are so thin and the details are insane!!"

    —Sarah

  • "I love her style and she always understands exactly what I am looking for. We work collaboratively on a vision and she executes it perfectly."

    —Hannah