Tomas Šaray
NOVA ELITE CREW
BASIC PROFILE
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LOCATION
Bratislava — Slovakia
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EXPERIENCE
15 years tattooing
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MAIN STYLE
Realism & Surrealism
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STUDIO
WolfTown Tattoo Collective
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FAVORITE NOVA SETUP
0.35 configurations
3RL • 5RL • 5RS • 7RS • 11RM • 13RM • 15RM • 23RM
THE STORY
“I got into tattooing by chance when I borrowed a machine from a friend.”
What started unexpectedly slowly became something much more serious.
The turning point came when he started working professionally in a tattoo studio surrounded by artists with far more experience than him.
“That was probably the hardest period for me. I suddenly found myself around people who had been tattooing much longer than I had.”
That environment pushed him to improve faster, work harder and constantly raise his standards.
At one point, he even considered quitting completely.
But instead of stepping away, he kept pushing forward — refining his technique, building confidence and developing the artistic direction that would later become his signature.
SURREAL COMPOSITIONS
15 years dedicated to surrealism, flawless technique and unforgettable compositions.
THE EVOLUTION
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TAKING IT SERIOUSLY
“I started taking tattooing seriously when I began working professionally in a studio.”
Being surrounded by experienced artists pushed him to improve his technique, composition and overall approach to tattooing at a much higher level. -
THE MOST DIFFICULT PERIOD
“The hardest period was when I joined the studio and worked with people who had been in the business much longer than me.”
That pressure became fuel for growth and helped shape the artist he is today. -
THINKING ABOUT QUITTING
“I did consider quitting at one point.”
But his passion for tattooing and desire to evolve artistically ultimately pushed him forward.
STYLE & DIFFERENCE
“My style is realism and surrealism.”
What makes his work stand out most is the strength of his compositions, his color saturation and his ability to create large-scale tattoos with balance, flow and technical precision.
His work combines strong visual storytelling with clean execution and bold artistic direction.
SELECTED WORKS →
15 years dedicated to surrealism, flawless technique and unforgettable compositions.
MINDSET
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PERFECTION OVER SPEED
“I value perfection more.”
For him, quality, execution and technical precision will always matter more than speed. -
WHAT MAKES AN ARTIST GREAT
“I distinguish a great artist from a good one through originality, composition and strong technique.”
That mindset is reflected in every piece he creates.
MOTIVATION
“I’m motivated by my family, good tattoo artists and the people I work with.”
His goal is to continue refining his technique while building a style that feels completely his own.
“I strive to achieve perfect technique and my own distinctive style.”
Every tattoo is approached with the intention of improving, evolving and creating something memorable.
ATTITUDE
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NO COMPROMISES
“I refuse to compromise when a client tries to decide placement and sizing in a way that goes against the composition.”
For him, composition and flow always come first. -
THE INDUSTRY TODAY
“What I dislike is how quickly someone can become a tattoo artist today.”
He believes the path into tattooing has become too easy, with many entering the industry after only short courses without truly sacrificing years to learn the craft properly.
That lack of discipline and dedication is something he strongly disagrees with.
EXPERIENCE
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GUEST ARTIST EXPERIENCE
He has worked as a guest artist throughout Europe including:
* Germany
* Austria
* Czech Republic
* Switzerland
As well as in the United States:
* San Diego
* New York -
TATTOO CONVENTIONS
He has attended conventions across:
* Romania
* Italy
* Switzerland
* Germany
* Austria
* Czech Republic
* France
* USA
* Poland
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AWARDS
Throughout his career, he has won multiple awards across Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
The awards he values most include:
* Best of Show — Tattoo Fest Brno
* 2nd Place — Color Tattoo Fest Krakow
* 2nd Place — Color Tattoo Convention Bucharest
* Best of Show — Tatras
CONVENTIONS & LIFE →
Years of conventions, international guest spots and artistic growth across Europe and the United States.
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SPECIALIZATION
Surrealism tattooing.
Known especially for large compositions, strong saturation and technical color work. -
STUDIO
Works at WolfTown Tattoo Collective together with several artists.
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REACH
Worked across Europe and the United States including San Diego and New York.
“Originality, composition and strong technique.”
A constant pursuit of artistic identity and technical perfection.
IDENTITY, VISION & PASSION
“I want my work to be memorable through composition, color choices and flawless technique.”
Over the next five years, he sees himself running his own studio, working on high-level projects, staying fully booked and continuing to win awards through competitions.
“I want to tattoo calmly, doing two or three projects a week without being controlled by money.”
At the same time, he plans to continue building the Danube Tattoo Show and pushing his artistic growth further.
“When I tattoo at my best, I feel comfort, ease and joy in my work.”
That balance and confidence are what allow him to create at his highest level.
NOVA SETUP
“All the needles I use are 0.35 mm.”
For lines:
* 3RL
* 5RL
Round shaders:
* 5RS
* 7RS
Round magnums:
* 11RM
* 13RM
* 15RM
* 23RM
Chosen for saturation, precision and large-scale composition work.
NOVA ELITE CREW
Behind every great artist is a story of sacrifice, persistence and countless hours dedicated to mastering the craft.
Tomas' journey is a reflection of exactly that.
Through fifteen years of dedication, international experience and an uncompromising pursuit of originality, he has built a reputation for bold compositions, technical precision and vibrant colour work, while never losing his desire to improve.
Elite Crew is reserved for artists who never stop evolving, never stop learning and never settle for average.
Tomas represents exactly that mentality.
We are proud to have him representing NOVA Elite Crew and excited to continue building the future together.
This is only the beginning.