From photographic realism to delicate fine line and bold Polynesian blackwork, every style is drawn by hand for you by master artist Björn.
Oxygen Ink is a small, private studio in Calahonda, between Marbella and Fuengirola. There's one master artist, Björn, with more than 30 years of experience, and every design is drawn by hand. Below you'll find the styles we specialise in, what each one is best for and how it ages, so you can choose with confidence.
Bespoke artwork drawn by hand around your story, your body and your ideas.
Read more →Black & grey and colour portraits, statues and nature with photographic depth.
Read more →Delicate single-needle script, botanicals and minimalist designs.
Read more →Bold, solid black designs, patterns and ornamental work that age beautifully.
Read more →Flowing tribal blackwork rooted in Pacific traditions, designed for your body.
Read more →Names, dates and quotes in custom script, gothic lettering and fine line text.
Read more →Transforming old or unwanted tattoos into something you'll be proud to wear.
Read more →Precise geometric patterns, mandalas and dotwork with spiritual meaning.
Read more →How to look after a new tattoo in the Costa del Sol sun, sea and heat.
Read more →| If you want… | Consider |
|---|---|
| A portrait of someone you love | Realism, possibly with script |
| Something small and delicate | Fine line |
| A bold sleeve that lasts forever | Blackwork or Māori & Polynesian |
| Symmetry and spiritual meaning | Sacred geometry |
| To get rid of an old tattoo | Cover-up |
| Something completely unique | Custom design, which is all of the above |
Living or holidaying on the Costa del Sol means lots of sun and plenty of swimming. Some styles handle that better than others, and every new tattoo needs a couple of weeks away from the sea and the pool while it heals. Read our tattoo aftercare guide before you book.
The studio is on Avenida de España in Calahonda. Clients come from Marbella, Fuengirola, La Cala de Mijas, Riviera del Sol, Cabopino, Elviria and beyond. See all areas we serve.
Bold styles with plenty of solid black, like blackwork and Polynesian designs, hold up best over time. Realism and fine line can also last for decades with good design and sun protection.
Yes. Many of our best pieces combine styles, such as realism with script, or geometry with blackwork. Björn will advise on what works together.
Yes. Colour realism and colour details are part of our work, alongside black and grey. Ask about your idea on WhatsApp.
No. Every tattoo at Oxygen Ink is a custom design drawn for you.
Send Björn your idea and a reference or two on WhatsApp. He will tell you honestly which style will look best on your skin and still look good in twenty years.
