Mandala tattoo in Erfurt
A mandala builds up from a centre point, ring by ring and petal by petal, and every element is mirrored. This symmetry is what makes the style appealing, but it's also the biggest challenge, because the skin on a shoulder, knee or back simply curves.
That's exactly why I plan mandalas directly for the body part, and only once you're with me in the studio. I place the stencil so the pattern runs straight in your natural posture, not just on paper. I work with clean lines, with dotwork, meaning shading made of single dots, and with solid black areas.
What makes Mandala
- Strict symmetry around a centre point
- Combination of lines, dotwork and solid areas
- Combines well with lotus flowers, ornaments or jewellery elements
- Popular spots: shoulder, elbow, knee, sternum, back, back of the hand
Mandala work
All Mandala work in the gallery
Is Mandala right for you?
- Skin type
- Mandalas work well on all skin types, because I mostly do them in black and they live on contrast.
- Size
- It starts to make sense from roughly the size of a palm. The smaller the mandala, the fewer rings and details I can fit in, so the individual dots don't run into each other later.
- Experience
- Small mandalas are no problem as a first tattoo. Large pieces on the elbow or knee, on the other hand, hurt noticeably more and need several sessions. I'll tell you beforehand so you can prepare for it.
Your Mandala tattoo in Erfurt
Just get in touch with the design you have in mind or your ideas, ideally with a reference picture. We can sort out a lot calmly on WhatsApp, and of course you can also call. You'll get an honest assessment from me and a suggested date.