Inked Tattoo Artist

Can Gurgul: NYC Tattoo Artist Specializing in Realism & Surrealism

New York

Resident artist at Inked Studios wearing a gray hoodie and black cap, seated on a stool against a plain background, showcasing tattoo artistry and personal style.

Can Gurgul: Tattoo Artist Specializing in Black & Grey and Realism

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Can, a self-taught professional tattoo artist, has been honing his craft since 2007. His artistic journey has taken him across Europe, where he has graced various prestigious tattoo studios since 2012.

Can is drawn to diverse styles, including the intricacies of black and gray, fineline, micro-realism, dot-work, and hyper-realism. He has dedicated over 17 years to perfecting his technique, driven by an unwavering commitment to achieving museum-quality artistry with every piece.

One of Can’s remarkable specialties is whip shading, a technique that not only imbues tattoos with a distinctive texture but also facilitates seamless cover-ups and scar concealment.

Gallery of Work

Tattoo of a broken light bulb with shards, showcasing Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a skull and two eyes on a forearm, showcasing intricate shading and artistic detail, representing the style of tattoo artist Can Gurgul at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a samurai figure wearing a straw hat, holding a katana, showcasing Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo design featuring stacked books with a spider and web, showcasing Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a classical coin design featuring a double-faced figure, surrounded by ribbons, showcasing Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a Nike Air Jordan sneaker on a person's leg, showcasing detailed black and gray shading, representing Can Gurgul's tattoo artistry at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Detailed black and gray floral tattoo on forearm, featuring roses and foliage, showcasing Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Black and gray floral tattoo featuring roses and leaves on the forearm, showcasing Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Black and gray tattoo of a detailed rose and lily of the valley flowers on a forearm, showcasing Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a samurai warrior in black and gray ink on the upper arm, showcasing intricate details and shading, highlighting the artistry of Can Gurgul at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a draped figure with a distorted face, featuring the word "ADAPT" below, showcasing Can Gurgul's unique artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Floral tattoo featuring detailed sunflowers and leaves on the forearm, showcasing Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a detailed sword design on a forearm, featuring intricate elements and the letters "NYC," showcasing Can Gurgul's tattoo artistry at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a katana sword on a person's forearm, showcasing Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a katana sword on a person's forearm, showcasing intricate details and shading, representing the artistic style of tattoo artist Can Gurgul at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a winged figure resembling a classical statue, showcasing intricate details and shading, highlighting Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Detailed black and grey tattoo design featuring a skull, snake, mushrooms, and foliage on a person's forearms, showcasing Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a detailed eye and floral design on a forearm, showcasing Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a dog on a person's arm, showcasing detailed shading and artistry, representing Can Gurgul's tattooing style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a ghost figure with a flowing sheet design, featuring subtle shading and two eye holes, on a forearm, showcasing Can Gurgul's unique artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of the Chrysler Building on ankle, showcasing intricate black and gray detailing, reflecting Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of an octopus on a person's forearm, showcasing intricate details and shading, representing the artistic style of tattoo artist Can Gurgul at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of an ice cream cone on a person's forearm, showcasing Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Black and gray tattoo on a person's upper back featuring a hand holding an olive branch, surrounded by geometric patterns and a mountain landscape, showcasing Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Detailed black and gray tattoo on forearm featuring a skull, various mushrooms, and foliage, showcasing the artistry of Can Gurgul at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a dog's head with a collar and an "R" logo on the forearm, showcasing Can Gurgul's detailed artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a dog portrait on a person's leg, showcasing detailed black and gray artistry by tattoo artist Can Gurgul at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a plague doctor in traditional attire holding a scythe, showcasing Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of two koi fish surrounded by lotus flowers and geometric shapes, showcasing Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a winged figure with dynamic pose and lightning bolt, showcasing Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of two historical figures beside a large clock, with detailed architectural ruins below, showcasing Can Gurgul's intricate artistry at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of stacked film canisters with detailed shading, showcasing Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a realistic dog portrait on a person's forearm, showcasing Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of the Last Supper on forearm, showcasing intricate details and shading, reflecting Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a Spartan warrior holding a shield and spear, featuring a dynamic pose against a textured red background, showcasing Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of the Vitruvian Man on a forearm, showcasing intricate line work and shading, with an artist's hand holding a tattoo machine.
Tattoo of architectural elements featuring a clock and an ornate archway, showcasing Can Gurgul's detailed ink work at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a surreal face with multiple eyes, showcasing intricate shading and detail, representing the artistic style of tattoo artist Can Gurgul at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of a classical figure with a beard and muscular physique, featuring detailed shading and the phrase "PRO PACE ET FRATRE GENTIUM," showcasing Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of the Statue of Liberty on a person's shoulder, showcasing intricate detailing and shading, reflecting Can Gurgul's artistic style at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Detailed black and gray tattoo of a classical figure's face, showcasing intricate shading and textures, reflecting the artistic style of tattoo artist Can Gurgul at Inked Tattoo Studios.
Tattoo of two elephants, a larger adult and a smaller baby, showcasing detailed shading and realistic features, reflecting the artistic style of tattoo artist Can Gurgul at Inked Tattoo Studios.

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