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Realism Tattoo Studio in Barcelona

Photorealistic black-and-grey and colour tattoos in central Barcelona, by resident artist Sergey.
Realism tattoo in Barcelona, done by a specialist
Тату-салон в Москве

A realism tattoo in Barcelona depends on the artist's eye for light, depth and skin tone, so it is not a piece for a generalist. At our Barcelona studio realism is Sergey's work: he has tattooed since 2012 in black-and-grey and full colour, and most of his bookings are portraits, animals and detailed single pieces. Bring a high-resolution reference, ideally your own photo, and he plans the contrast and grain so the tattoo still reads years from now, not only on day one. Realism needs space: small busy designs blur as they settle, so he will tell you honestly when an idea should go larger or simpler. Every session uses single-use needles and sealed equipment, with written aftercare in English. A small black-and-grey piece starts around €70; larger portrait and sleeve work is quoted per session after a free consultation. Send your reference on WhatsApp for a quote and a date.

Our services
Студия тату в Москве
Custom tattoo

Custom tattoos in every style at our tattoo studio in Barcelona: realism, black and grey, Japanese, fine line, blackwork and new school. Come with a finished design or have your Barcelona tattoo artist draw one for you, from a small fine-line piece to a full sleeve. We also do cover-ups and scar work. Book a consultation

Permanent makeup

Safe permanent makeup for brows, lips and eyelids at our European studios, with single-use needles. A good option if you do not want to redo your makeup every morning. More about this service

Designs

Our tattoo artists draw custom designs around your idea, for any placement: arm, sleeve, hand, wrist, thigh, neck or back. Styles we work in:

  • Realism and black and grey
  • Japanese
  • Fine line and lettering
  • Blackwork and geometric
  • New school and anime
  • Neo-traditional

When you order a tattoo design, its cost comes off the price of the tattoo.

Piercing

Piercing for ears, nose, lip and brow at our European studios, with sterile single-use equipment. More about this service

Cover-up

Cover-up tattoos: reworking old or faded ink and covering work from other artists. Our tattoo artists turn a tattoo you do not like into one you want to show, in any of our European studios.

Restoration & refresh

When an old tattoo needs refreshing or the lines have blurred. We lighten faded outlines and re-ink with quality colour for a clean result.

Removal

Laser tattoo removal, the safest option compared with removers or skin grafting. Ask us about removal and lightening before a cover-up.

Service prices
Small tattoo (1 session)
From €70
Large tattoos (2+ sessions)
From €250 per session
Anaesthetic
€30
Brows
€180
Eyeliner with shading
€150
Lip blush
€170
Full colour fill
€190
Design
From €40
Highly detailed design
From €120
Earlobe
€25
Nostril
€30
Ear cartilage
€35
Cover-up with lightening
From €350
Cover-up without lightening
From €280
Full re-ink
From €60
Colour refresh
From €70
Laser tattoo removal
From €80
Gallery

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Thinking about a tattoo in Barcelona or Berlin?
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Our artists
Anton
7+ years

Lead artist of the studio network. Anton tattoos in the Japanese tradition.

Студия тату в Москве
Artist’s work
Yulia
4 years

Yulia designs custom fonts and works in fine line and new school.

Artist’s work
Vasily
5 years

Vasily works in new school and anime and draws every design to order.

Sergey
8+ years

Tattooing since 2012. Colour and black-and-grey realism, large detailed pieces, all drawn to order for each client.

Artist’s work
Alexey
3+ years

Laser tattoo and permanent-makeup removal, plus lightening for cover-ups and corrections.

Artist’s work
Why book with us

A few reasons clients choose our European tattoo studios:

  • Quality custom work. Experienced tattoo artists, professional machines, brand inks, and real specialists in realism, Japanese and fine line.
  • Safety first. Sterile, disinfected equipment, single-use needles, fresh gloves and barrier film for every client.
  • Named, English-speaking tattoo artists with real, healed portfolios you can check before you book.
  • A friendly team that takes the time to get your tattoo idea right.
  • A real, healed portfolio from every artist at our Barcelona studio, plus genuine client reviews.
  • English, Spanish and Russian spoken, so nothing about your design gets lost in translation.
  • By appointment in the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), central Barcelona.
  • Custom work only, drawn from scratch around your idea.
  • Free consultations and quotes on WhatsApp before you commit.
  • The same resident artists work in our Barcelona and Berlin studios.
How it works
Price estimate
Or order a design from your photo or drawing
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You choose a time and date that suit you
The tattoo session
Or order a design from your photo or drawing

* for a large tattoo you can book the next session straight away

Frequently asked questions
How is a studio different from a private artist?
A studio means sterile conditions, certified artists, named portfolios and accountability. During healing, keep the tattoo moisturised so the scab stays soft and does not crack, and never pick or scratch it until it heals on its own.
Does a realism tattoo blur or fade over time?
Every tattoo softens a little as it heals, which is why we plan realism with enough size and contrast to age well. Black-and-grey realism in particular holds for years with sunscreen and basic care. Very small, highly detailed realism blurs the fastest, so we size it honestly from the start.
How many sessions does a realistic portrait take?
A palm-sized black-and-grey portrait is often one sitting of a few hours. A forearm or half-sleeve realism piece usually runs two to four sessions a few weeks apart, so each layer heals before the next.
Do your Barcelona artists speak English?
Yes. Our tattoo studio in Barcelona works in English, Spanish and Russian, so you can plan your tattoo without a language barrier. You can see each artist's styles in the "Our artists" section above.
Can the price change after the quote?
No. The price we quote for your tattoo does not change.
What inks and materials do you use?
Professional American inks and single-use, sealed equipment.
Can I come in drunk?
No.
How do I care for a new tattoo?
Your artist explains it in full and gives you written aftercare instructions.

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    Reviews
    Maria
    Highly recommend!

    Great crew, they really know what they are doing.

    Andrey
    Go vegan!

    I have been vegan for 15 years and look after my body, so I chose my studio purely on quality. They delivered.

    Dmitry

    Found them on Google, arranged a time that worked for me with the artist, and the result came out clean and beautiful.

    Contact
    By appointment only.

    Mon-Fri: 11:00 - 21:00
    Sat: 12:00 - 20:00
    Our tattoo studio in Barcelona works by appointment in the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic).

    You get the exact address and directions once your date is confirmed.
    +995 551 527 984 (WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram)
    info@studio-tattoo.com
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