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Tattoo artist defends himself after video of ‘ruined’ back tattoo sparks debate

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Published 09:38 14 Jun 2023 GMT+1

Tattoo artist defends himself after video of ‘ruined’ back tattoo sparks debate

Berlin-based tattoo artist Mykhailo spoke out after a video of the controversial inking went viral

Callum Jones

Callum Jones

A tattoo artist has defended himself after a video posted online of him inking a back tattoo sparked debate.

Of course, tattoos do not come cheap - you can perhaps get a smaller one in the £40-£60 range, but if you are wanting a bigger one, be prepared to pay in the hundreds.

However, a lot of people seem to think Mykhailo, 21, from Berlin, has gone too far with his prices, especially as some people have criticised his designs.

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Mykhailo often posts some of his favourite designs on TikTok, and has built a following of close to 40,000 on the popular video platform.

And while many have praised him for his unique abstract, scribble-like design, which was posted last month - others have been left baffled by it and its apparent price tag.

The tattoo is certainly a unique one.
TikTok / @mishaaaattt

In the video posted by the tattoo artist, a freshly created tattoo sits on a man's back, with Mykhailo adding an on-screen caption saying he paid 900 euros (£769) for the unique piece of artwork.

The video then cuts to a work-in-progress design that was sketched out in blue ink.

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It appears to have two long shapes resembling flowers stemming from a scribbled section, while that is surrounded by disconnected lines.

The camera then turns to the final product - a finished piece that is certainly rather unique.

While the rather expensive price tag is a big enough talking point on its own, others have criticised Mykhailo for the design itself.

"I would have done that for a fiver," one TikTok user commented on the video.

A second joked: "Looks like my graph from finals when I forgot to bring a ruler."

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Meanwhile, another person criticised the tattoo artist: "This is laziness & taking advantage of people & stealing their hard earned money! you should be ashamed! talking them into this & calling it art!"

Some have criticised the design of the tattoo.
TikTok / @mishaaaattt

And a fourth claimed the man's back was now 'ruined' as a result of the unique tattoo.

It wasn't all bad though, as one wrote: "Looks sick but idk if i would get myself one (maybe smaller)."

Speaking to Insider, Mykhailo said the tattoo was inspired by the concept of 'freedom' and 'beauty'.

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He added the tattoo was made in collaboration with the customer, adding: "I'm trying to complement not only their body shapes but personality as well."

He also added the tattoo actually cost between 700 (£598) and 800 euros (£684), with him exaggerating the cost on TikTok to create a 'viral mix'.

This is far from the only inking to catch people's eyes online, with Aussie influencer Tia Kabir telling her 90,000 TikTok followers she was devastated after a tattoo artist decided to change her dream tattoo design without her permission at the last moment.

Featured Image Credit: TikTok/@mishaaattt

Topics: TikTok

Callum Jones
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