Ink that
looks alive.
Custom black & grey realism, fine detail and full sleeves by Tomek Turlej — tattooing out of Studio XIII Gallery in the heart of Edinburgh.
A portfolio built on patience and detail.
Every piece is drawn bespoke for the person wearing it — a living archive of healed work and pieces fresh from the chair.
Tomek Turlej · Studio XIII Gallery, Edinburgh
Tomasz “Tomek” Turlej.
For over a decade I've chased one thing in tattooing: making black & grey feel real enough to touch. Skin texture, depth, the way light falls across a portrait — that's where I live. Every project starts with your story and ends with a piece that only makes sense on you.
I tattoo from Studio XIII Gallery in Edinburgh, a studio known across Scotland for large-scale custom work. Whether it's a single striking portrait or a full sleeve built over several sessions, I take on a small number of pieces at a time so each one gets the attention it deserves.
— Tomek
From idea to healed ink.
A calm, considered process — no pressure, no surprises.
Enquiry
Send your idea, placement, size and a few reference images through the booking form. The more you share, the better.
Consultation
We talk it through — in person or online — refine the concept, and I sketch a custom design made only for you.
Deposit & date
A deposit secures your session and comes off the final price. We lock in dates that suit your project's size.
Session & aftercare
We tattoo in comfortable sessions, and you leave with clear aftercare and a free touch-up if it's ever needed.
Trusted with the pieces that matter.
“The detail is unreal. People stop me in the street to ask about my sleeve. Worth every hour in the chair.”
“Tomek turned a rough idea into a portrait of my dad that made my mum cry. Calm, patient, incredible.”
“Covered an old piece I hated. Now it's my favourite thing on my body. The man's a genius.”
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Ready to start
your piece?
Tell me your idea and I'll take it from there. Consultations are relaxed and there's no obligation.