Featured in Global Tattoo Magazine: Color, Micro-Detail and Subtle Surrealism

Global Tattoo Magazine gave Aleyna a two-page feature, pairing a portrait of her with six of her pieces: the Biosphere shell, the spaghetti-night scene, the Diva leopard, the chemist rat, and the tiny chef at his easel among them. In the accompanying interview she covers five themes.

An international career by design

Aleyna started tattooing professionally about four years ago, but the idea goes back to when she was around fifteen. She always wanted a career that could take her to different parts of the world, and tattooing let her combine that with something artistic. What makes the work special for her is

A style that is still evolving

She enjoys moving between styles and keeps experimenting with new techniques, so she sees her style as a work in progress. What connects it is a love of colorful, micro and highly detailed pieces, strong compositions inside small spaces, and subtle surreal elements that make each design feel more unique.

Nature, animals and a touch of the surreal

Nature, animals and surrealism are her main sources of inspiration, and sometimes the smallest detail is enough to start a new idea. She likes combining unrelated elements into compositions that feel both unique and a little unexpected. You can see it in pieces like the pomegranate of faces and the painting chef in the portfolio.

Life outside the studio

Away from tattooing she works out, spends time with her family and keeps drawing. She loves to travel and discover new places, and plays music at an amateur level, a second creative outlet that keeps her balanced.

Four awards and an international network

At the time of the interview Aleyna had received four awards across several conventions, which she describes as both educational and enjoyable. Working alongside artists from around the world, seeing different styles and creating in the same room has been a constant source of inspiration, and has helped her grow and build an international network. See the full results on the awards page.