Stone statue of Poseidon rising from dark water, trident in hand, lit by teal moonlight

CUSTOM TATTOO STUDIO · TAS-SLIEMA

POSEIDON INK

M A L T A

Gods were carved in stone.
Your story is carved in ink.

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The Craft

Nothing here is rushed. Nothing here is repeated.

Consult

You arrive with a story.
We sit with it, together.

Design

The story is drawn.
Line by line, until it is yours.

Ink

The needle speaks last.
What it says is permanent.

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The Work

A hall of offerings. Healed work, worn daily.

Black and grey realism forearm tattoo of Poseidon holding a trident, with a full-rigged sailing ship on the other side — BLACK & GREY REALISM · FOREARMPoseidon with trident and tall ship, wrap-around forearm realism

Full back colour realism tattoo of a classical figure with white drapery against a blue cloudy sky — COLOUR REALISM · FULL BACKFine-art colour realism back piece, classical figure in the clouds

Full sleeve ornamental tattoo with elbow mandala, lace patterns, sacred geometry and a Polynesian style sea turtle — ORNAMENTAL & GEOMETRIC · FULL SLEEVEOrnamental sleeve, mandala, sacred geometry and a Polynesian turtle

Fine line tattoo of a black koi and red koi circling among red peonies, flowing across the collarbone and shoulder — FINE LINE · COLLARBONEFine-line koi pair among red peonies across the collarbone

Polynesian tribal tattoo sleeve with spearhead, weave and shark tooth patterns extending across the chest, in solid blackwork — POLYNESIAN & TRIBAL · FULL SLEEVE & CHESTPolynesian tribal sleeve flowing onto the chest and shoulder

Neo-traditional colour tattoo of an owl with blue eyes perched on a red-eyed skull, forearm piece — TRADITIONAL & NEO-TRADITIONAL · FOREARMNeo-traditional owl and skull in rich colour, forearm

Realistic black and grey tattoo of a chef's knife with a screaming skull reflected in the blade and Mise En Place script — BLACK & GREY REALISM · FOREARMLife-size chef's knife with a hidden skull, 'Mise En Place'

Colour anime style tattoo of a fox-eared girl with katana and a white kitsune fox beneath cherry blossoms, upper arm — ILLUSTRATIVE & SKETCH · UPPER ARMAnime warrior girl with kitsune fox under cherry blossoms

Fine cursive lettering tattoo running down the spine, topped with a small fine-line lily flower — LETTERING & SCRIPT · SPINEDelicate cursive script down the spine, crowned with a fine-line lily

Tattoo of a shaded fleur-de-lis emblem over blue, purple and pink watercolour splashes on the lower leg — ORNAMENTAL & GEOMETRIC · SHINDimensional fleur-de-lis over soft watercolour splashes

Full sleeve black and grey realism tattoo with lion portrait, cub, savanna tree, antique world map and brass compass — BLACK & GREY REALISM · FULL SLEEVEBlack & grey realism sleeve, lion, cub, world map and compass

Realism tattoo of an elephant and her calf in black and grey under an orange savanna sunset with acacia tree, on the calf — COLOUR REALISM · CALFElephant and calf beneath a colour savanna sunset

Surreal black and grey tattoo of a woman's face with anemone flowers replacing the upper half of her head, forearm — ILLUSTRATIVE & SKETCH · FOREARMSurreal portrait, blossoms bloom in place of her eyes

Lettering tattoo with the words Yesterday and Tomorrow crossed out and Today written large in red cursive, inner forearm — LETTERING & SCRIPT · INNER FOREARM'Yesterday / Today / Tomorrow' concept lettering in black and red

Micro realism tattoo portrait of a tabby cat with a tiny halo and fine line daisies in a circular backdrop — FINE LINE · FOREARMMicro-realism memorial portrait, tabby cat with halo and daisies

Cartoon tattoos in embroidered patch style beside loose outline sketch cartoons on the upper arm — ILLUSTRATIVE & SKETCH · UPPER ARMCartoon patchwork, embroidered-patch pieces with loose sketch cartoons

Polynesian tribal full sleeve tattoo with Norse knotwork medallion, bold blackwork bands from shoulder to wrist — POLYNESIAN & TRIBAL · FULL SLEEVEPolynesian tribal full sleeve with a Norse knotwork medallion

Eight miniature colour finger tattoos including a lighthouse, torch, crowned monogram, flower, spider, ace of hearts and feather — TRADITIONAL & NEO-TRADITIONAL · FINGERSMini colour flash set, one piece on each finger

Photorealistic black and grey tattoo portrait of a Native American chief in a feathered war bonnet on the calf — BLACK & GREY REALISM · CALFBlack & grey portrait, Native American chief in war bonnet

Realistic bald eagle tattoo with turquoise eye and yellow beak, full moon and misty forest on the upper arm — BLACK & GREY REALISM · HALF SLEEVEBald eagle and full moon realism with selective colour

Full sleeve ornamental tattoo of a stylised horse with bridle built entirely from decorative patterns and fine linework — ORNAMENTAL & GEOMETRIC · FULL SLEEVEOrnamental pattern-work sleeve, a stylised horse in decorative linework

Fine line tattoo of a black koi and a red koi circling among cherry blossoms on the shoulder blade — FINE LINE · SHOULDER BLADEBlack and red koi circling through cherry blossoms, shoulder blade

Fine line tattoo of an open oyster shell holding a pearl, with stippled dot shading, above the ankle — FINE LINE · ANKLEFine-line oyster shell holding a single pearl

Colour tattoo of Thor's hammer with Celtic knotwork, red runes and a triskelion sun disc in carved 3D stone effect, upper arm — ORNAMENTAL & GEOMETRIC · UPPER ARMCarved-stone Mjölnir with Norse knotwork and red runes

Geometric fine line tattoo with Creation of Adam hands, mountain emblem, globe and ocean wave linked by dotted lines, on the calf — ORNAMENTAL & GEOMETRIC · CALFGeometric travel column, hands, mountains, globe and wave

Tattoo of a butterfly with two different realistic wings over a geometric arrow, lotus and dotwork, with names and dates — ORNAMENTAL & GEOMETRIC · UPPER ARMSplit-wing butterfly over fine-line geometry with names and dates

Fine line tattoo of a serpentine dragon with flowing mane coiling through peony flowers on the upper arm — ILLUSTRATIVE & SKETCH · UPPER ARMSerpentine dragon winding through fine-line peonies

Illustrative tattoo of half a lion face mirrored on a vertical arrow with blue and purple watercolour splashes, on the thigh — ILLUSTRATIVE & SKETCH · THIGHHalf lion face on an arrow with watercolour splashes

Matching handwritten style Amor tattoos with a heart shaped M on the sides of two clasped hands — LETTERING & SCRIPT · HANDSMatching handwritten 'Amor' pieces, the M drawn as a heart

Black and grey realism tattoo of a lion, lioness and two cubs with pale blue eyes stacked down the forearm — BLACK & GREY REALISM · FOREARMLion pride family portrait in black & grey with pale blue eyes

Black and grey realism tattoo portrait of a woman with flowing hair and a draped veil, on the upper arm — BLACK & GREY REALISM · UPPER ARMSoft black & grey portrait, woman with flowing veil

Hand tattoos of an all-seeing eye over Roman clock numerals and a crowned skull, with gothic knuckle lettering — TRADITIONAL & NEO-TRADITIONAL · HANDSAll-seeing eye and crowned skull hand pieces with knuckle lettering

Sketch style black and grey tattoo of a helmeted warrior with an eagle above, with pencil-like construction lines — ILLUSTRATIVE & SKETCH · FOREARMSketch-style warrior and eagle with visible construction lines

Fine line Harry Potter tattoo with glasses, lightning bolt, platform 9¾, golden snitch, sorting hat and Always quote — FINE LINE · FOREARMFine-line Harry Potter collage with micro snitch and sorting hat

Fine line tattoo of a heart made from two overlapping fingerprints with script initials on the upper arm — FINE LINE · UPPER ARMFine-line heart formed from two real fingerprints, signed with initials

Black and grey realistic wolf tattoo with compass star, feathered arrow, hexagons and red trash polka strokes on the forearm — BLACK & GREY REALISM · FOREARMGraphic realism wolf with compass star and red trash-polka strokes

Black and grey tattoo of an antique world map with anchor and birds, converging into a nautical compass star at the wrist — BLACK & GREY REALISM · FOREARMVintage world map wrapping the forearm into a nautical compass

Black and grey tiger face tattoo with vivid blue eye, sliced by abstract blue brushstroke stripes on the forearm — BLACK & GREY REALISM · FOREARMHalf tiger portrait cut by electric blue brushstrokes

Fine line tattoo of a slender snake entwined with a stippled crescent moon on the shoulder blade — FINE LINE · SHOULDER BLADEFine-line snake weaving through a dotwork crescent moon

Colour realism tattoo of a winged angel standing on stone steps with the name Medine in white ink script above — COLOUR REALISM · FOREARMGuardian angel in painterly colour realism with white-ink name

Matching minimalist ornamental tattoos drawn in fluid droplet style strokes on two ankles — ORNAMENTAL & GEOMETRIC · ANKLESMatching liquid-line ornaments on both ankles

Black and grey realism tattoo of an anchor wrapped in rope over a labelled compass rose, on the forearm — BLACK & GREY REALISM · FOREARMNautical black & grey, anchor, rope and compass rose

Illustrative tattoo of a single eye at the centre of radiating dashed sunburst rays on the forearm — ILLUSTRATIVE & SKETCH · FOREARMAll-seeing eye at the centre of a radiating sunburst

Black and grey realism tattoo of a spiral striped lighthouse on rocks with crashing waves and seagulls, on the calf — BLACK & GREY REALISM · CALFBlack & grey lighthouse with crashing waves and circling gulls

Engraving style tattoo of an antique urn with snake handles holding a long stemmed peony, among patchwork pieces — ILLUSTRATIVE & SKETCH · FOREARMEngraving-style antique urn with a single peony

Black and grey realism tattoo of two dog head portraits with the names Bozo and Maya in cursive script, forearm — BLACK & GREY REALISM · FOREARMRealistic pet portraits, Bozo & Maya with script names

Black and grey realistic tattoo portrait of a cropped ear pit bull with the name Boyka in script near the wrist — BLACK & GREY REALISM · FOREARMRealistic pit bull portrait with the name Boyka

Etching style tattoo of a cracked skull with fangs wrapped in torn bandages, built from stipple shading — ILLUSTRATIVE & SKETCH · FOREARMDark-art skull with fangs, wrapped in torn bandages

The Hand

Burcu Celik

Burcu is our founder and main resident artist at Poseidon Ink Malta in Sliema. After building her practice in Istanbul, she brought it to the island, working across black & grey realism, illustrative blackwork, geometric and ornamental work, colour and neo-traditional pieces, and fine line & lettering.

Every tattoo starts with a conversation, not a flash sheet. You meet Burcu, talk through the idea, and see the design before anything touches skin, each piece drawn custom to the body it will live on.

Black & Grey Realism
Illustrative Blackwork
Geometric & Ornamental
Colour
Neo-Traditional
Fine Line & Lettering

@burovertattoo

The Temple

The temple stands in Sliema.

THE STATION

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FIND US

41 Triq Mons. G. Depiro,
Tas-Sliema, Malta

Mon–Wed: 11:00–21:00
Thu–Sat: 12:00–22:00
Sunday: Closed

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The Booking

Every piece begins with a conversation.

THE WORD

★★★★★

The tattoo artist is really talented. I'm very happy with the work and would definitely recommend them to everyone.

Faruk Cakir

★★★★★

People were very friendly and the tattoo artist was very gentle and good during the procedure. Can only recommend!!

Ranchy Boy

★★★★★

She is the best tattoo artist, no doubts, she so friendly, I strongly recommend to everyone.

Salih Tirim

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The Healing

The first 24 hours

Keep the wrap on as long as Burcu tells you, usually a few hours. If your piece left the studio sealed in a healing film, follow The Film below instead. Wash gently with lukewarm water and a fragrance-free soap, pat dry with clean paper towel, and apply a thin layer of Bepanthol Tattoo Ointment. No re-wrapping unless you were told to.

Days 2 to 7

Wash twice a day and balm two or three times a day, always with clean hands. Loose, clean clothing over the piece. Itching and light peeling are normal. Do not scratch, do not pick.

Weeks 2 to 4

Keep it moisturised. The surface can look dull or milky before it clears, and colours settle as the skin finishes. Let every flake fall on its own. Most pieces are surface-healed by week four.

Long term

Healed ink lives longest in the shade. SPF 50 on every exposed piece, every time, and keep the skin moisturised. If a line needs attention after healing, message the studio.

The Film

Some pieces leave the studio sealed in a transparent healing film, Second Skin or Derm Shield. If yours did, this replaces the first days of washing.

The film stays on for 24 to 72 hours, or as long as Burcu tells you, sometimes up to five days. Short showers are fine. No hot water and no soaking: no baths, no pools, no sea, no hot tubs. Ink, blood and plasma pooling under the film is normal. It looks worse than it is.

Removing it: peel slowly under warm running water, pulling the film back low and close to the skin, never straight up. Wash the piece with a fragrance-free soap, pat dry with clean paper towel, and begin the routine above with a thin layer of the aftercare balm.

If the seal breaks early and water or dirt gets underneath, take the film off completely, wash the piece, and continue standard aftercare. Never reapply a used film.

Mild redness and a little fluid are normal. Severe redness, blisters, a rash, growing pain, foul-smelling discharge, real swelling or fever are not: remove the film and seek medical advice.

Healing in Malta

While healing: no sea, no pools, no direct Mediterranean sun. Salt, chlorine and UV are the three fastest ways to ruin fresh ink. After healing, SPF always.

Common Questions

How do I book a tattoo?

Message the studio on WhatsApp. You talk through the idea with Burcu, agree a date, and a deposit secures it. The deposit comes off the final price.

Is there a minimum price?

Small tattoos start at 50 EUR, and the summer offering covers one, two or three small pieces. Larger custom work is quoted after the consultation.

How old do I need to be?

Eighteen. Bring a photo ID, no exceptions.

Does it hurt?

Less than the stories say, more than nothing. Placement matters most, ribs and hands bite, arms and legs are kinder. Sessions include breaks whenever you need them.

How should I prepare?

Sleep well, eat before you arrive, and drink water. No alcohol for 24 hours before the session. Wear loose clothing that keeps the placement easy to reach.

How long does healing take?

The surface settles in two to four weeks. Deeper layers keep settling for up to eight. The Healing section covers it stage by stage.

Can I swim or sunbathe while it heals?

No sea, no pools, no direct sun until fully healed. This is Malta, the sun will wait for you. After healing, SPF 50 always.

Do you do touch-ups?

Yes. If a healed piece needs attention, message the studio with a photo and Burcu will book you in.

Do you do cover-ups?

Yes, cover-ups and reworks are part of Burcu's practice. Send a clear photo of the existing piece on WhatsApp and the consultation starts from there.

Do you take walk-ins?

Booked consultations come first, but if the chair is free, walk in. Message ahead the same day to be sure.