Most tattoo artists draw well. Krimatt paints. And that distinction matters more than it might seem. Robin Krimatt is a fine art oil painter who also tattoos — not the other way around. The eye he brings to a canvas, the understanding of light, atmosphere, depth, and storytelling, is the same eye he brings to your skin. That's not a metaphor. It's the entire reason his work looks the way it does.
The Painter Behind the Needle
Original oil painting by Krimatt. This is the eye that designs your tattoo — cinematic composition, atmospheric depth, and a command of light that translates directly into his tattoo work. Fantasy, mythology, and figures rendered with the patience of a fine artist.
Look at that painting for a moment. The atmospheric depth. The handling of light against dark forms. The way the figures hold weight and presence without losing detail. This isn't a tattoo artist who also dabbles in painting — this is a trained visual artist who chose tattooing as one of his mediums.
Krimatt also holds a background in architecture, which shows in how he thinks about composition and space. Structure, proportion, and the relationship between elements — these are the instincts that make a tattoo work at every angle, not just straight on in a photograph.
"The eye that builds worlds in oil paint
is the same eye that designs your tattoo."
Themes & Worlds
Krimatt works within a consistent thematic universe: fantasy, mythology, esotericism, magic, and legendary beings. These aren't just subject categories — they're the conceptual territory where his artistic instincts are most at home. Dragons, deities, arcane symbols, mystic figures, creatures from the edge of known traditions.
This makes him the right choice for clients who don't just want a tattoo, but want a world on their skin. Something with its own internal logic, its own atmosphere.
Styles
Within these styles, his Black & Grey work is where the fine art training is most visible. The tonal control in his black and grey pieces — the way shadows build without going muddy, the way highlights stay crisp — comes directly from oil painting discipline. Skin behaves like canvas when you know how to read it.
A good fit for Krimatt if: you want something with genuine artistic depth — mythology, fantasy characters, esoteric symbolism, creatures, or portraits with a strong illustrative quality. He works best with clients who bring a concept and trust the artist to build the world around it.
The Process
Sessions with Krimatt include a dermal patch and healing cream — included as standard, not as an add-on. The studio is climate-controlled and built for multi-hour sessions.
Communication is handled in English through the studio manager. For complex pieces, a brief consultation to align on the design direction is part of the process. All quotes are evaluated seriously and returned same day.
How to Book
- Browse Krimatt's full portfolio on the artist page
- Collect your reference images and decide on placement and approximate size
- Contact via WhatsApp or the English quote form
- Quote returned same day — no vague estimates, no pressure
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