Resident Artist - Radu Rusu

Black & Grey - Photo Realism

Radu’s books are now OPEN for appointments between APRIL & MAY 2024

For appointments please contact us by using our Enquiry Form.

Appointments are not given on a first come first served basis and are based on how they fit with the artists style and if they feel creatively they are suited to your design.


Radu specialises in Photo Realistic tattoos, both black and grey and colour. His portfolio is largely based with Portraits, Animals and Scenery. He also likes to delve into Surrealism consisting mainly of a horror theme.

Radu graduated from the University of Leeds with a BA Hons in Photography and Fine Art, after completing his Apprenticeship in 2012 he has been tattooing as a career since. 

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


He is regularly published in Tattoo Magazines, nationally and internationally and an award winning artist. Most recently winning at the Southampton Tattoo Show, the exclusive Tattoo Collective London, featuring only 150 hand picked artists from across the UK. Also winning multiple awards including Best of Show at the Cornwall Tattoo Convention 2018 and 2019 inclusive!

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 is proudly sponsored by Yumain Tattoo Care, Process and Aftercare Products.