1st Place: Greg Tetradis of Straight Lines Tattoo London Wins Best Realistic Small at the Athens Tattoo Convention
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Greg Tetradis has brought another trophy home to London. At the 18th International Athens Tattoo Convention, Greg won 1st place in Best Realistic Small with a black and grey realism portrait on the forearm, finished with bright orange accents. Greg is a resident artist here at Straight Lines Tattoo, and award winning realism like this is why we are the best tattoo studio in London and one of the top realism tattoo studios in the UK.
1st Place at the Athens Tattoo Convention
The International Athens Tattoo Convention, now in its 18th edition, brings tattoo artists from around the world together to compete. Taking first place there puts Greg among the best realism tattoo artists on the international circuit:
Award: 1st Place, Best Realistic Small.
Event: 18th International Athens Tattoo Convention.
Artist: Greg Tetradis, resident artist at Straight Lines Tattoo London.
Style: Black and grey realism blended with abstract design.
The Winning Piece: A Realism Portrait Tattoo on the Forearm
Best Realistic Small is judged on realism at a smaller size, where every detail has to be perfect. Greg’s forearm portrait tattoo shows why it took first place:
Lifelike Portrait: A man in a fedora, with soft skin tones and real depth in the eyes.
Abstract Design: Torn paper shapes, bold lettering and line patterns around the portrait.
Orange Accents: Bright orange touches that make the black and grey realism pop.
Clean Contrast: Smooth greys against crisp blacks, sharp from every angle.
Greg Tetradis: Decades of Award Winning Realism
Greg is a true industry veteran and one of the most respected realism tattoo artists in London:
Industry Veteran: Decades in the tattoo industry, with a global reputation for technical skill.
Realism Meets Abstract: High end realism blended with abstract design.
International Circuit: Travelling to major tattoo conventions around the world.
Award Winner: A long list of awards, including a recent win at Icons and Prodigies in Venice.
Resident Artist: A full time resident artist at Straight Lines Tattoo London.
Consultation: Plan bigger ideas in person at our Loughton studio first.
Choose Your Reference: Sharp, well lit photos give the best result for any portrait tattoo.
Full Day Sessions: One artist, one client, a full day of about 6 to 7 hours.
Aftercare: Follow our aftercare guide to keep your greys smooth and sharp.
Straight Lines Tattoo: Award Winning Realism Tattoo Studio in London
Straight Lines Tattoo is a realism tattoo studio in Loughton, London, founded in 2015. We bring together over 40 world class realism tattoo artists under one roof, and our artists win awards all year round, from Best of Show at the Nordic Ink Festival to 1st place in Athens. We are also the best tattoo studio in Essex for black and grey realism, colour realism and portrait tattoos.
40+ Realism Artists: Black and grey realism, colour realism and portrait tattoo specialists.
Award Winning Team: Trophies from top tattoo conventions across Europe and beyond.
Bespoke Designs: One to one design consultations, with every tattoo designed for you on Photoshop.
Appointment Only: Your artist’s full attention for the whole day.
Clients from Abroad: People travel to us from across the UK, Europe and America.
Whether you want a small realism tattoo, a forearm portrait, a sleeve or a full back piece, our award winning artists can bring your idea to life. Browse every portfolio on our Tattoo Artists page, or book your tattoo today.
