Resident Artist - Radu Rusu

Black & Grey - Photo Realism

Radu’s books are now OPEn

For appointments please contact us by using our Enquiry Form.



Radu’s latest collaboration pieces with Alex Dragos


Radu specialises in creating black and grey photo realistic tattoos, with a particular focus on portraits, intricate animals, and captivating landscapes.

With over fifteen years of dedicated experience, he has gained recognition through numerous conventions and prestigious awards throughout Europe, showcasing his exceptional talent and commitment to the art of tattooing.

He is also the OG team member and founder of Atelier Four!

He is regularly published in Tattoo Magazines, nationally and internationally and an award winning artist. Most recently picking up three awards including runner-up Best of Show at the Plymouth Tattoo Convention, the exclusive Tattoo Collective London, featuring only 150 hand picked artists from across the UK.

Radu attends regular Guest Spots and Conventions not only in the UK but across Europe. He is a regular Guest Artist in Germany, and has attended conventions in Milan, Brussels, Bucharest, Liverpool, and London. For any upcoming Guest Spots or Conventions please see the 'EVENTS' section of the website.

He is also included in Britains largest ever Tattoo Exhibition, 'BRITISH TATTOO ART REVEALED'  which is taking place in Museums nationally, and internationally in the future . The 100 hands project showcases silicone arms, tattooed exclusively by 100 of the UK's top tattoo artists. A link to the exhibition here. Hopefully it will be in your area soon!


radu rusu - awards

INKFEST TATTOO 2013

1st Best Small Colour

NORDIC INK FEST 2013

Best of Friday

2nd Best Black & Grey

TATTOO COLLECTIVE LONDON 2018

3rd Best Realism

CORNWALL TATTOO CONVENTION 2018

1st Best Large Colour

1st Best Realism

CORNWALL TATTOO CONVENTION 2019

1st Best Large Black & Grey

1st Best Large Colour

Runner up Best Realism

BEST OF SHOW

SOUTHAMPTON TATTOO SHOW 2019

3rd Best Large Colour

CORNWALL TATTOO CONVENTION 2024

Runner-up Pre-healed

TATTOO TEA PARTY 2025

2nd Best Large Colour

PLYMOUTH TATTOO CONVENTION 2025

1st Best Large Black & Grey

2nd Best of Show

2nd Best Healed

UKTTA MANCHESTER 2025

3rd Best Healed (collaboration w/ Alex Dragos)

3rd Best Collaboration (w/Alex Dragos)


Radu is proudly sponsored by Yumain Tattoo Care & Magnum tattoo supplies