AGATARIS 02.
Ágata Gonçalves, professionally known as Agataris, is a Portuguese tattoo artist based in Porto. Since 2016, she has been working from her private studio, Lusco Fusco, developing a distinct visual language defined by bold colours, abstract forms and a focus on one-of-a-kind compositions. Each tattoo is created as a singular piece, designed to be worn by one person.
Entirely self-taught in tattooing, Agataris draws inspiration from painting, photography, music and travel. With a background in textile and fashion design, her work reflects a deep understanding of structure, texture and visual rhythm.
Rather than imposing fixed meanings, Agataris approaches her practice intuitively, allowing space for personal interpretation. Her work exists in the connection between image and body – where memory, emotion and aesthetics meet.
‘I enjoy staying in, doing nothing in particular, just being with myself and drawing. There’s something special about taking your time, letting your mind wander, noticing the simple things… That quiet space – where you’re not rushing, just existing –can open up a whole fantasy world. And often, that’s where the most honest creativity begins.’
— BABY ASTEROID
BUOY THE FISHLOVER
Vancouver, Canada
Originally from South Korea, Buoy The Fishlover currently lives and works in Vancouver, Canada, after previously tattooing at Studio Temple in Seoul. After obtaining a major in sculpture at Hongik University, Buoy began tattooing in September 2018 and has since built a growing international clientele. Buoy describes his designs as dumb, funny and harmless, and his work features playful, light-hearted depictions of animals in silly, endearing situations. With a focus on bringing joy through art, Buoy creates feel-good designs that are both unique and uplifting, making people smile wherever they go.
08. EDDY PRICKSTICK
Antwerp, Belgium
Born and raised in Antwerp, Belgium, Eddy
Prickstick studied graphic design and illustration at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, graduating in 2008. Before he started tattooing, Eddy worked as a courier for a medical laboratory.
Today, Eddy is renowned for his playful hand poketattoos and has been creating straightforward, happy designs since 2015 – art that embraces playfulness without any unnecessary complications. Drawing inspiration from everyday life, Eddy finds creativity in bizarre situations, strange conversations and folk art, which fuel his distinctive artistic approach.
Eddy brings his unique vision to Heart of Oak Tattoo in Antwerp, where clients can experience his fun, engaging and refreshingly unpretentious designs.
KIWIS N’ TREES
Ohio, USA
Kellie Burch, professionally known as Kiwis n’ Trees, is a tattoo artist and illustrator based in Ohio, USA. Her career path began in an unexpected place – a traditional office environment – where she thrived in a stable career. Although she had long dismissed her imaginative sketches as not fitting the conventional definitions of ‘art’, her inner world told a different story. Inspired by whimsical daydreams of moss, fruit with faces and everyday objects wearing socks, Kellie eventually embraced these ideas as meaningful expressions of her identity.
Her introduction to tattooing came through an unexpected opportunity: an invitation from a close friend to become her apprentice. Accepting that offer marked a turning point in her life and career. Today, Kellie is deeply grateful to have found a profession that allows her to connect with others through creativity and storytelling. Through tattooing, she shares artwork that reflects a deep sense of joy, peace and belonging – emotions she hopes to pass on to each person who carries her work.
MR. HEGGIE
USA
Born in London, England, Mr. Heggie is a multidisciplinary artist with a lifelong passion for art, storytelling and visual experimentation. He began tattooing in 2007, building on an already well-established career in the arts. His work has appeared in gallery exhibitions and across various media, including design projects for bands, books, television and film.
Now based in the United States, Mr. Heggie is constantly on the move, drawing inspiration from weird situations, ambiguous moments, daily life, his dog, and the people he meets on his travels across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe and beyond.
Whether through tattooing, illustration or design, Mr. Heggie’s approach remains grounded in a distinctive blend of humour, melancholy and irony. At the heart of it all is a simple philosophy: make art, explore the world – and if it brings joy to others, all the better.
ROOOOSEBLUE
Taipei,
Taiwan
Rooooseblue, also known as Rose, is a tattoo artist based in Taipei, Taiwan. Renowned for her refreshingly offbeat style, her designs are quirky, humorous and full of personality. After graduating from Shih Hsin University, she began her tattooing journey in 2023.
Rose currently works out of her own private studio in Taipei, where she also enjoys creating merchandise that complements her artistic vision.
She has a deep love for wolves and a passion for the unusual – elements that shine through in her work. With a background in design and her hands-on attitude, Rose brings both creativity and a strong work ethic to her craft.
Inspired by daily life, photography and illustration, she continues to create one-ofa-kind designs that offer her clients a memorable and personal experience.
WINSTON THE WHALE
Portland, USA
Based in Portland, Oregon, Winston the Whale is a tattoo artist at Dental Bonez Clubhouse, known for his bold, colourful designs with thick, striking lines. A lover of rainbow hues, he has a playful, eye-catching style that incorporates vibrant colour palettes and dynamic compositions into most of his work, aiming to create tattoos that radiate joy, fun and positivity.
Winston began tattooing in 2015. Prior to that, he focused primarily on painting and illustration, with a strong emphasis on street art and murals –an influence that continues to shape his tattooing style today.
When he’s not tattooing, Winston enjoys spending time with friends, being out in nature and focusing on self-work.
