Resident Artist - Radu Rusu

Black & Grey - Photo Realism

Radu’s books are now OPEn

For appointments please contact us by using our Enquiry Form.



Collaboration work

Over the past few years, Radu has collaborated closely with trusted friends and colleagues to unite the strengths of two extraordinary artists. The result is a striking fusion of styles—bold, large-scale works that are rare to encounter outside of major events. Each piece is the product of painstaking skill and refined artistic vision, and all of these have earned awards at conventions nationwide.

These one-of-a-kind tattoos showcase an elevated level of craft and creativity that we don’t often see in the studio, and they stand as exemplary demonstrations of the artists’ technical mastery and imaginative range. If you’d be interested in working with Radu on a Convention piece in the future please email; radurusutattoo@outlook.com


Collaboration with Anthony Lennox - at Big London Tattoo Show 2026

Collaboration with Alex Dragos - Tattoo Tea Party Manchester 2025

Collaboration with James Taylor - Big Tattoo Burnup 2026

Collaboration with Alex Dragos - UKTTA Birmingham 2026

Collaboration with Alex Dragos - UKTTA Manchester 2025

Collaboration with James Taylor - Cornwall Tattoo Convention 2026

Collaboration video with Alex Dragos at UKTTA Birmingham 2026

Collaboration video with James Taylor - Cornwall Tattoo Convention 2026


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

With over sixteen 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!


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, Manchester, Birmingham 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

Runner up BEST OF SHOW

2nd Best Healed

UKTTA MANCHESTER 2025

3rd Best Healed

3rd Best Collaboration

CORNWALL TATTOO CONVENTION 2025

2nd Best Collaboration

CORNWALL TATTOO CONVENTION 2025

Runner up Best Collaboration

CORNWALL TATTOO CONVENTION 2026

1st Best Collaboration

BEST OF SHOW (Collaboration)

BIG LONDON TATTOO CONVENTION 2026

3rd Best Avant Garde (Collaboration)

BIG TATTOO BURNUP 2026

Runner up Best Healed

Best Large Project (Collaboration)


Radu is proudly sponsored by Yumain Tattoo Care