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𝕷𝖎𝖎𝖘𝖆 𝕶𝖎𝖛𝖎𝖒𝖆̈𝖊 ✦ 𝕿𝖆𝖙𝖙𝖔𝖔

@valuhaldjas

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Illustrative / dotwork / blackwork
✸ Tallinn, Estonia ✸ @badpenpal ✸
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Helloo🌞 In my studio corner, with my first banner that I made for the expo. A quick simple and bold design using some of the borneo inspired ornaments drawn previously. So happy with how it turned out!

Honestly can’t wait to share more of my studio spot and gallery wall with you, but it’s still a bit of a work in progress so bear with me✨

You’re more than welcome to come for a free consultation though and check it out in person, along with flipping through my awesome library of various reference books and flash, and request some very special custom tattoos!

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#eestitattoo #tallinntattoo #estoniantattoo #tattooartist #tattoobanner taken in Bad Pen Pal by @valuhaldjas

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a year ago

One of the two matching Teotihuacan stone masks I had the absolute pleasure of tattooing on the loveliest couple this summer. A very special project for me, since I’d fallen in love so deeply with this magical mask and had been eagerly waiting to tattoo it ever since drawing it for one of my first ever flash sheets. Forever grateful to Lulu and Risto❤️‍🔥

With its geometrically rendered facial features, the mask depicts an idealized facial type that seems to function as a symbol, rather than a portrait. The depressions of the eyes, cheeks and mouth suggest inlays of shell, obsidian or pyrite; there are holes for ear adornments. The visual impact when first seen must have been striking. This kind of masks, abundant in the sculptural style specifically associated with Teotihuacan, were most likely not worn by living people, but attached to sculptural figures for worshipping ancestors or divinities.

From about 100 BCE until 200 CE, the city of Teotihuacan endured across the Valley of Mexico. It eventually became one of the largest urban settlements in the pre-colonial Americas with a population of about 200,000 inhabitants, who helped to construct its magnificent architecture including some of the largest pyramids on Earth.

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#eestitattoo #tallinntattoo #dotwork #dotworktattoo #dotworktattooers #blackworkers #tattooflash #originaltattoodesign #teotihuacanmask #masktattoo #precolumbian #teotihuacantattoo taken in Tallinn, Estonia by @valuhaldjas

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3 years ago

A nice little doggy from my historical creatures flash, done at @saar_cult 8th birthday event. Thanks guys, was fun!✨

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#eestitattoo #tallinntattoo #dogtattoo taken in Tallinn, Estonia by @valuhaldjas

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18 hours ago

It’s a historical dog flash! From cave walls to medieval canine knights to beloved cartoon characters. Yours to book for this Saturday’s grand event at our friends’ studio @saar_cult . If you know Malta (pictured on slide 7), the sweet angel puppy dog of @hatsu_blckcraft , you will understand what inspired me 🐕✨

Starting at 12:00 this Saturday, Kopli 25 Tallinn. Free entrance if you prebook a tattoo, and yes there will be very heavy live music as well!

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#eestitattoo #tallinntattoo #tattooflash #dogtattooflash #dogtattoo taken in Tallinn, Estonia by @valuhaldjas

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10 days ago

Hello✨ …and two small keepsakes for two lovely human beings. A blacksmith’s nail for Isabel, in honour of her grandma who was tough as nails❤️💪🏻 And a sun resembling her lucky pendant, for Vivian🌞❤️ May you both have all the luck and strength you’ll ever need, thank you!

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#eestitattoo #tallinntattoo #tattooartist #dotworktattoo #nailtattoo taken in Bad Pen Pal by @valuhaldjas

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11 days ago

Some sweet, sharp and simple tattoos - the flower done with the artist’s kind permission and last one is from my ancient creatures flash. Not my main gig, but I really enjoy making things like that also every now and then. Small things with big meanings. Thank you everyone, was lovely to meet you and always grateful for your trust!✨

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#eestitattoo #tallinntattoo #blackworkers #minimaltattoo taken in Bad Pen Pal by @valuhaldjas

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12 days ago

A composition of mediaeval monsters going about in their usual demonic tussle and scuffle, custom drawn to fit perfectly👹 Swipe to also see a jester and some blacksmith nails for smaller fillers, and a tiger from the ancient animals flash (4 months healed). Also some original inspiration and reference images in the end. Thanks so much, Uku!

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#eestitattoo #tallinntattoo #blackworkers #medievaltattoo #medievaltattoos taken in Bad Pen Pal by @valuhaldjas

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16 days ago

Icelandic lichens on the shoulder and behind the ear for Lulu, looking like a real forest nymph. She wished for a very gentle result, so we mostly used graywash and delicate dotwork. The small one covers up an older tiny tattoo🪾🐚✨

Always so grateful when you bring me your weird and wonderful ideas🤍

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#eestitattoo #tallinntattoo #dotworktattoo #lichentattoo #naturetattoo taken in Bad Pen Pal by @valuhaldjas

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21 days ago

Jürgen showing off his healed tattoos and the T-shirt I made for our studio’s 10th birthday🧨 Tattoos here healed 4-6 months. Thank you Jürgen! 🙌🏻

Everyone who bought my T-shirts - it really made me soo happy, super thank you and hope you will spend awesome time wearing them and feeling all comfy✨ Will make some more different ones in the future for sure.

And there’s still two last ones left from that limited edition batch, both 2XL - 35€, comes with a special sticker! 100% organic cotton by Stanley/Stella, printed with love and care in the amazing nature-friendly printshop @kuuesplaneet ✨

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#eestitattoo #tallinntattoo #healedtattoos #tattootshirt taken in Bad Pen Pal by @valuhaldjas

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22 days ago

The iconic figurine of a Tepe Yahyā warrior, modeled in clay - from the cover of Moss Icon’s 1993 album Lyburnum Wits End Liberation Fly.

Love this guy!! Thanks a bunch for letting me make this, Isabella!

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#eestitattoo #tallinntattoo #dotworktattoo #mossicon #historicaltattoo taken in Bad Pen Pal by @valuhaldjas

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23 days ago

Gently dotted neck tattoo for Kris, done during a Tartu guestspot awhile ago. It’s a Neolithic Mesopotamian caprid motif (possibly a wild mountain goat, like ibex, kind of capricorn vibes, or a a gazelle) - from the historical animal designs flash. What a banger, right!? Thank you for trusting me with such a special placement❤️

Plenty more cool creatures where that came from, get in touch if you’re into that timeless aesthetic and want to get some new awesome skin adornments like Kris here✌🏻

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#eestitattoo #tallinntattoo #blackworkers #dotworktattoo #necktattoo taken in Estonia by @valuhaldjas

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24 days ago

Couple of dainty nature motifs in fineline, custom drawn for the fine ladies. Thank you for your trust✨

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#eestitattoo #tallinntattoo #finelinetattoo #dragonflytattoo #naturetattoo taken in Bad Pen Pal by @valuhaldjas

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