STANISLAVA SARIKOVA
STANISLAVA SARIKOVA
CUSTOM BLACK TATTOO DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR
FOREST-INSPIRED PROJECTS
@sarikova.tattoo
sarikova.tattoo@gmail.com
MY WORKS
My work is centered around dark forest motifs, animals, and fictional creatures. I specialize in blackwork tattoos, using dense black ink, strong contrast, and open space to create powerful, dark compositions.
Each tattoo is custom-designed with a strong focus on anatomy and flow. My goal is to create work that complements the body, enhances its natural structure, and feels complete - as if the tattoo has always been there. Movement, balance, and integration with the body are essential elements of my approach.
HOW TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
Each project starts with a conversation. Before booking a session, I take time to understand your idea and how it should work with your body. To book a tattoo or request a consultation, you can contact me via email at sarikova.tattoo@gmail.com or fill out the booking form below.
Please share the following details:
- your name and where you are from
- a detailed description of your idea
- reference photos of works you like or any visual inspiration that could help describe your idea
- the placement on your body (with a photo of the area)
- the approximate size (height and width) of the tattoo in centimeters
This information helps me properly understand your idea and estimate the time and cost needed for the project.
I work with my own designs, created in my style and adapted to the body using freehand techniques when needed. You can come to me with an idea, and I will develop a design specifically for your body. You may also choose from a small selection of available designs created by me, which can be found on this website or in my Instagram highlights.
Before the session, I prepare a base sketch outlining the main elements of the design. During the tattoo process, I work directly on the skin, adding tones, textures, and fine details. When needed, I use freehand techniques to further adapt the design to your anatomy, allowing it to sit more naturally on your body.
It’s important to me that my work resonates with you and that you feel confident choosing me as the artist for your idea. Once all details are clear and we both feel confident about the project, we can choose a date and time for the session. A deposit is required to secure the booking. The deposit is non-refundable in case of cancellation or rescheduling more than one month in advance, so please make sure you are able to attend the session before booking.
P R I C E S
Each tattoo is priced individually. The final cost depends on the size, placement, and complexity of the design, as well as the techniques used and the time required to complete the work. Anatomical factors such as scars or moles are also taken into account. Before confirming a booking, I carefully review your idea and provide an estimate based on your request, so you know what to expect in advance.
The design process is always included in the price of the tattoo: there are no separate design fees.
ABOUT ME
My practice is focused primarily on large-scale projects. I specialize in sleeves, cover-ups, and complex compositions that bring together existing tattoos into a cohesive whole. My focus is on flow, proportion, and visual continuity - creating work that fits the body naturally rather than sitting on it as a separate image.
All of my work is based on original designs created in my style. Clients come to me with an idea, and I develop it into a complete project, relying on experience, anatomy, and composition. Freehand is an essential part of my process, allowing me to adjust elements directly on the body and respond to its individual shape, movement, and proportions - something a flat design alone can never fully achieve.
I value focus and concentration during my sessions. The process is calm and intentional, with space for dialogue when needed. My goal is simple: to create a tattoo that looks strong, feels natural on the body, and maintains its visual quality over time.
FAQ
With careful work on my part and a responsible approach to healing on yours, there will be no need for correction.
People can easily endure a session of four to five hours. In that time I have time to do quite a lot of work and not tire out your skin too much.
The most unpleasant places for tattooing are those where the bones are close to the surface of the skin: wrists, elbows, ribs, feet, ankles, knees.
In the process of tattooing, the pigment penetrates into the dermis with the help of a needle. Above the dermis is the top layer of the skin - the epidermis. Therefore, when the tattoo heals, we see it through the epidermis as through a filter. Modern pigments do not turn blue or green hue over time, but because of the natural shade, tanning of the skin and its peculiarities the tattoo will not always look bright and black.
Skin type also affects the appearance of a tattoo: for example, on dry skin it will look duller. That's why it's important to pay extra attention to your skin - moisturize it during the dry season (especially if your skin is prone to dryness!) and apply SPF 50+ sunscreen on sunny days.
- The easiest way to protect your tattoo from sunlight is to cover it with clothing.
- If you can't cover up your tattoo and your UV index is high, you need a sunscreen labeled SPF 50+. Be sure to apply sunscreen every time you go out in the sun with your tattoo exposed - this will protect the tattoo from UV rays and prevent possible fading of the pigment under the skin.
- If you like to swim, if you go to the beach in hot/sunny weather, follow this system: apply sunscreen to your tattoo before you go out in the sun. After you swim and get out of the water on the shore, sit in the shade because wet skin is prone to skin burn. In the case of a tattoo, this is doubly risky because in addition to overheated skin and the risk of getting burned, we also put the brightness of the tattoo at risk. If you want to bask in the sun, after getting out of the water, wipe the towel dry and put sunscreen on the tattoo again. So, every time you get out of the water and stay in the sun - relubricate your tattoo with sunscreen.
These points are recommendations, as everyone's susceptibility to sunburn is different. Someone can walk in the sun just once and get a sunburn, and someone's skin almost does not perceive it. It's all very individual.
What I'm trying to say is that you have to adapt all these recommendations to your body and to the climate you're in, and you have to act according to the situation. And remember the most important: the more attentive and careful you are to your tattoo, the better it will look for many years.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROJECT