Dramatic Portraits With Something To Hide By Kurt Staudinger

Tattoo artist Kurt Staudinger creates intense portraits that visually pop from the skin. The realistically-rendered pieces utilize a soft, diffused approach that adds an eerie quality to the subjects’ personas. Their glassy eyes pierce us with a knowing gaze, as if they’re about to reveal a dark, hidden secret. Staudinger remains quiet about his characters, however, giving us no context about who they are or what they’re up to—this only fosters a sense of mystery about them that you could ponder for the rest of your life.

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Added to this eye on a rad client thanks for coming down man. Half healing half fresh @revolutionneedles @electrumstencilproducts @killerinktattoo

A photo posted by Kurt_Staudinger_613 (@sixonethree) on Jun 17, 2016 at 7:05pm PDT

@ildo_tattoo miss you already man

A photo posted by Kurt_Staudinger_613 (@sixonethree) on Jun 16, 2016 at 11:43pm PDT

Last one. Also I have time in Vegas for evening small Blackwork pieces if anyone is interested @electrumstencilproducts @killerinktattoo @revolutionneedles

A photo posted by Kurt_Staudinger_613 (@sixonethree) on Jun 16, 2016 at 5:38pm PDT

thanks for coming in . I am in Vegas now for appointments direct msg me or email 613tattoo@gmail.com @electrumstencilproducts @revolutionneedles @killerinktattoo

A photo posted by Kurt_Staudinger_613 (@sixonethree) on Jun 14, 2016 at 2:53pm PDT

Semi Portrait of my clients lady. @electrumstencilproducts @revolutionneedles @killerinktattoo

A photo posted by Kurt_Staudinger_613 (@sixonethree) on Jun 12, 2016 at 5:21pm PDT

Little gap filling from yesterday . @electrumstencilproducts @killerinktattoo @revolutionneedles

A photo posted by Kurt_Staudinger_613 (@sixonethree) on Jun 6, 2016 at 10:42am PDT

A photo posted by Kurt_Staudinger_613 (@sixonethree) on May 23, 2016 at 2:02pm PDT

done at element tattoo. @electrumstencilproducts @killerinktattoo @revolutionneedles

A photo posted by Kurt_Staudinger_613 (@sixonethree) on May 21, 2016 at 3:29pm PDT

Thanks Daniel always a pleasure. @electrumstencilproducts @revolutionneedles #killerinktattoosupplies figures inspired #geoffreyjohnson

A photo posted by Kurt_Staudinger_613 (@sixonethree) on May 21, 2016 at 12:33am PDT

This one was a pleasure to work on. And with an excellent client. @electrumstencilproducts @killerinktattoo @revolutionneedles #blackworkerssubmission

A photo posted by Kurt_Staudinger_613 (@sixonethree) on May 16, 2016 at 3:05pm PDT

Neck piece for my friend @aasberg_art thank you for making the road trip and it was a pleasure. @killerinktattoo #electrumstencilprimer @revolutionneedles

A photo posted by Kurt_Staudinger_613 (@sixonethree) on May 12, 2016 at 2:58pm PDT

Loved doing this piece here in Denmark. inspired by an old painting @sinnersinc . @killerinktattoo @revolutionneedles @electrumstencilproducts #blackworkerssubmission

A photo posted by Kurt_Staudinger_613 (@sixonethree) on May 5, 2016 at 3:01pm PDT

Other side of yesterdays forearm #electrumstencilproducts #killerinktattoosupplies #revolutionneedles #rlblack➕

A photo posted by Kurt_Staudinger_613 (@sixonethree) on Apr 28, 2016 at 4:01pm PDT

Had a great day with this and on a rad guy thanks Scott full photos coming soon. @killerinktattoo #revolutionneedles #electrumstencilproducts #kickpunch #rlblack➕

A photo posted by Kurt_Staudinger_613 (@sixonethree) on Apr 22, 2016 at 3:57pm PDT

A photo posted by Kurt_Staudinger_613 (@sixonethree) on Apr 15, 2016 at 4:27pm PDT

Taking bookings for Denmark Aarhus in May. And Queensland in August. Email 613tattoo@gmail.com

A photo posted by Kurt_Staudinger_613 (@sixonethree) on Apr 9, 2016 at 7:33am PDT

@aarhusartconvention went a little crazy @electrumstencilproducts

A photo posted by Kurt_Staudinger_613 (@sixonethree) on Mar 26, 2016 at 11:51am PDT

American tour June July.check previous post for details and as always enquiry's 613tattoo@gmail.com #donaldtrump #forgalacticspaceemperor

A photo posted by Kurt_Staudinger_613 (@sixonethree) on Feb 27, 2016 at 1:35am PST

Still a favourite.

A photo posted by Kurt_Staudinger_613 (@sixonethree) on Dec 17, 2015 at 4:28pm PST

➕I am looking at doing some more portraits in the new year and trying Some new things. So feel free to dm me all your ideas and questions and I will personally try and get back to you all

A photo posted by Kurt_Staudinger_613 (@sixonethree) on Dec 10, 2015 at 4:07pm PST

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