BLACK INK
NYC’s Top Tattoo Artist, specializing in Polynesian, Filipino & Ornamental styles. Mastering the freehand technique, he blends heritage and aesthetics. Unique designs intertwine ancient motifs with contemporary expressions.
MEET THE ARTIST
Felipe Soares tattoo artist since 2007 Specialist in ornamental and contemporary tribal tattoos with inspiration in designs from Philippines, New Zeeland, Samoa, Marquesan, Hawaii, Tahiti, among others.
All work is done freehand,
“By drawing directly on the skin, I can extract the best from each project, providing an unique job and perfect fit for the body of each client, I prefer to attend only one client per day, so each project can takes the necessary time in order to reach the best result”
I’m located in Manhattan, New York City.
Your next piece begins here. Book your session
and let’s create something that’s truly yours.
freehand
My process is 100% freehand — no stencils, no pre-made drawings, no templates. Every line and every shape is created in real time, directly on your skin. This allows me to design a composition that doesn’t just sit on your body — it belongs to it.
Before we even start drawing, I take the time to sit with you and talk. I want to understand what brought you here — what you want to express, what areas you’d like to cover, what kind of energy and intensity you want your tattoo to carry.
Once I have a clear sense of your vision, I begin creating on the spot. I work directly on your skin, mapping out how each element should flow with your muscles, your curves, and the natural movement of your body.
This is not just about putting ink on skin — it’s about composition, balance, and flow. Each line is placed with intention, so the tattoo becomes a part of your anatomy rather than something separate from it.
Because the design is created freehand, you can watch it take shape in real time. It’s a collaborative process where you see your idea evolve into something alive, something that couldn’t exist on anyone else but you.
This approach guarantees that every piece is one of a kind — a true original. Your tattoo is custom-made to fit you perfectly, to move with you, and to tell a story that is yours alone.
GALLERY
Discover how bold visions become timeless marks — drawn freehand and crafted to move with the body.
