The style of tattooing is in constant change, as art in itself and even the form of art. It's important to me to create timeless designs that aesthetically please the eye for a lifetime. The combination of ancient art in all sorts and forms plus modern and graphical elements, is the recipe for my tattoo concepts. The result is a light and elegant look.

Expression! I love looking at art and trying to capture the feelings in it. And that's exactly what I'm looking for in my tattoos, no matter if it's just a flower, I still feel like it can express a lot. Balance is something else I would consider important in my tattoos. Balance between light and dark, fine and bold, empty and filled. I like to work in a surrealistic way, combining realistic motifs and combining them with graphic art.

Raphael is one of the founders of The Omen Gallery. As a big admirer of historical, specially medieval illustrations. He gives his pieces an authentic and archaic touch. He loves it when his tattoos look as they would have been drawn with a lead pencil. He tries to combine alchemy, mythology and pop cultures elements into unique designs.

My style is a mixture with a lot of influences, especially realism and the Japanese culture. I love to put a lot of details into my work and consider the harmony and shape on the body. I combine strong contrasts with fine lines and soft shadings. This way I try to create tattoos that remain beautiful and bright even after many years.