Tallinn — by appointment only
Ink that
holds still
Fine line and blackwork by Mara Vellán. One artist, one chair, one session at a time — the duration is set by the work, never by a dropdown.
The artist
Mara Vellán
Twelve years with a machine in hand, the last six spent narrowing the work down to what matters: a single confident line, black that stays black, and compositions that follow the body instead of fighting it.
I work alone. Every request is read by me, every design is drawn for one person, and no two sessions are timed the same. That is why I decide how long a piece needs — after I have seen what you want.
- 12
- Years working
- 1
- Artist, one chair
- 11—20
- Open every day
Selected work
Portfolio
A quiet archive of healed and fresh work. Tap any piece to see it larger.
How it works
The booking process
01
Send your idea
A date and time, or just the thought. Both roads lead to the same book.
02
I read it
Every request is read by me. Your slot is held for 24 hours in the meantime.
03
We agree the shape
Placement, scale, and how long the work truly needs. I set the duration.
04
Confirmation
The date is locked, the deposit is placed, and the studio is yours for the session.
Questions
Before you ask
Aftercare
Healing is half the work
Follow this and the line I drew is the line you keep.
First night
Leave the dressing on for the hours I tell you. Sleep on clean sheets, in loose clothing, away from the fresh work.
Days one to three
Wash gently twice a day with unscented soap and cool water. Pat dry with paper towel. A whisper of balm, nothing more.
Days four to fourteen
Expect flaking and a dull film. Do not pick, do not scratch. No pools, saunas, sea or direct sun.
After healing
Sunscreen for life. Black lines stay sharp when they stay out of the light. Send me a photograph — I like to see them settled.
Contact
Come by, or write
- Studio
- Rotermanni 12, Tallinn
- Hours
- 11:00 — 20:00, every day
- Phone
- +372 5555 0142
- studio@ateliernoir.ink
- @ateliernoir.ink
Rotermanni quarter
Tallinn
Ring the top bell — no walk-ins