Davit Tsereteli — Tattoo Artist in Tbilisi
15 years of professional tattoo experience · Japanese · Geometric · Māori & Polynesian · Color · Fine Line · Cover-Ups
Davit Tsereteli is a tattoo artist at Zona Tattoo Studio in Tbilisi with 15 years of professional tattooing experience.
His work covers a wide range of styles, including Japanese, geometric, Māori and Polynesian, color, and fine-line tattoos. Davit is also particularly experienced in cover-up tattoos, helping clients transform existing tattoos into new, carefully designed pieces.
Whether you’re starting with a completely new idea or looking to rework an existing tattoo, Davit can help develop a design that works with your body and the tattoo you want to create.
Davit's Tattoo Styles
Japanese Tattoos
Davit creates Japanese-inspired tattoos with attention to composition, symbolism, and the way the design follows the body.
Japanese tattooing can work particularly well for larger pieces and projects that extend across areas of the body.
Geometric Tattoos
Geometric tattooing requires precision, balance, and careful placement.
Davit works with geometric elements to create structured tattoo designs that can range from clean, minimal pieces to more complex compositions.
Māori & Polynesian Tattoos
Davit also works with Māori and Polynesian-inspired tattoo designs, creating patterns and compositions designed to work with the body’s natural shape.
For culturally significant designs, the meaning and origin of symbols should be considered carefully before choosing a tattoo.
Color Tattoos
For clients looking for something more vibrant, Davit also creates color tattoos.
Color can be incorporated into a variety of tattoo styles, from larger compositions to smaller individual pieces.
Fine-Line Tattoos
Davit also works with fine-line tattoo designs, creating detailed tattoos using delicate and precise linework.
Fine-line tattoos can be especially effective for smaller designs, symbols, lettering, and detailed minimalist compositions.
Cover-Up Tattoos in Tbilisi
Cover-ups are one of Davit’s particular areas of expertise.
Covering an existing tattoo is very different from tattooing fresh skin. The existing design, darkness, size, placement, and shape all influence what can realistically be created.
Davit approaches cover-up projects by working with the existing tattoo rather than simply placing another design over it. The goal is to create a new tattoo that integrates the old work into a stronger overall composition.
Depending on the existing tattoo, a cover-up may involve:
- Designing around existing lines and shapes
- Using darker areas strategically
- Creating a larger or more detailed composition
- Incorporating the existing tattoo into the new design
- Choosing a style that works with the original tattoo
- Considering laser lightening when necessary
If you’re considering a cover-up, send the studio a clear photograph of your existing tattoo when making your enquiry. This allows Davit to better understand the starting point and determine what type of design may be possible.
15 Years of Tattoo Experience
With 15 years of professional experience, Davit has worked across multiple tattoo styles and different types of projects.
This experience is particularly valuable when working on tattoos that require careful planning, including large compositions and cover-ups where the existing tattoo needs to be considered before a new design is created.
The best tattoo starts with the right combination of design, artist, style, size, and placement.
When contacting Zona about a tattoo with Davit, it’s helpful to provide:
- Your tattoo idea
- Reference images if you have them
- The body placement
- Approximate size
- Whether it’s a new tattoo or a cover-up
- A clear photo of the existing tattoo if you’re planning a cover-up
From there, the Zona team can advise you on the next steps for your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
How experienced is Davit Tsereteli?
Davit has 15 years of professional tattooing experience.
What tattoo styles does Davit specialize in?
Davit works across several styles, including Japanese, geometric, Māori and Polynesian, color, and fine-line tattooing
Does Davit do tattoo cover-ups?
Yes. Cover-up tattoos are one of Davit’s particular areas of expertise. The best approach depends on the size, darkness, placement, and design of the existing tattoo.
Can Davit cover any tattoo?
Not every tattoo can be covered effectively with another tattoo without modification. The existing tattoo needs to be assessed first. In some cases, laser tattoo removal or lightening may make a better cover-up possible.
How do I request a cover-up from Davit?
Send Zona a clear photograph of your existing tattoo together with information about its approximate size and location. You can also include examples of the style or design you’d like for the new tattoo.
Does Davit do small tattoos?
Yes. Davit’s experience includes both detailed smaller tattoos and larger tattoo projects. The most suitable approach depends on the design, placement, and desired result.
Where does Davit tattoo?
Davit Tsereteli works at Zona Tattoo Studio in Tbilisi, Georgia.
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Book with Davit Tsereteli
Interested in working with Davit? Send Zona Tattoo Studio your tattoo idea, reference images, approximate size, and placement.
For a cover-up, please include a clear photo of your existing tattoo so the team can assess the project and advise you on the best approach.