Aleyna
Erkoc Atesli.

I'm Aleyna Erkoc Atesli, a tattoo artist and graphic designer from Istanbul, now based in Indianapolis, Indiana. I've been part of the body art industry for nearly a decade, first through piercing and later finding my way into tattooing in 2021.

With a background in graphic design, I naturally approach tattooing through composition, balance, contrast and detail. My work ranges from fine line and micro realism to black & grey and color, and I enjoy moving between styles rather than limiting myself to just one.

Tattooing has taken me from Istanbul to Tulum, Miami and now Indianapolis, as well as conventions across the U.S. Along the way, my work has received international awards and introduced me to people and ideas I probably would have never crossed paths with otherwise.

What keeps me interested is that no two pieces or people are ever quite the same. I like taking an idea, adding my own perspective to it, and creating something that feels considered, personal and made specifically for the person wearing it.