Evgeny has brought another major title home to London. At the 22nd Moscow Tattoo Festival, Evgeny won 1st place in the Black and Grey category with a full black and grey realism sleeve. Evgeny tattoos here at Straight Lines Tattoo, and award winning black and grey 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 Black and Grey at the Moscow Tattoo Festival
The Moscow Tattoo Festival, now in its 22nd edition, brings top tattoo artists together to compete. Black and grey is one of the toughest categories on the convention floor, and Evgeny took first place:
- Award: 1st Place, Black and Grey.
- Event: 22nd Moscow Tattoo Festival.
- Artist: Evgeny, black and grey realism tattoo artist at Straight Lines Tattoo London.
- Winning Piece: A full black and grey realism sleeve tattoo.
The Winning Piece: A Black and Grey Realism Sleeve
The award winning sleeve flows from the shoulder down to the wrist, with every section built to work as one design:
- Ganesha: A carved stone Ganesha on the upper arm, full of depth and texture.
- Coiling Snake: A smooth snake wrapping through the design and linking each part.
- Staircase: Stone steps that lead the eye down the arm.
- Gothic Spires: Tall spires on the forearm that finish the sleeve.
- Smooth Shading: Soft greys and deep blacks with perfect contrast from top to bottom.
Evgeny: Award Winning Black and Grey Realism Tattoo Artist
Evgeny is one of the most focused black and grey realism tattoo artists working today:
- Nearly a Decade: Close to ten years in the tattoo industry.
- Custom Designs: Mind blowing custom designs, made for each client.
- Convention Winner: Wins at major tattoo conventions around the world.
- International Judge: Regularly invited to judge international tattoo competitions.
- Black and Grey Specialist: Dark realism, hyper realism and portrait tattoos.
See more of his work on Evgeny’s artist page, and more on our Black and Grey Realism Tattoo UK, Mens Sleeve Tattoo Designs UK and Best Tattoo Artist UK pages.
Planning Your Black and Grey Sleeve Tattoo
- Consultation: Plan your sleeve in person at our Loughton studio first.
- One Artist: Keep one artist for the whole sleeve so the style flows.
- 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. Over 40 world class realism tattoo artists work under one roof, and our artists win awards all year round, from Best of Show at the Nordic Ink Festival and 1st place in Athens to 1st place Black and Grey in Moscow. 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.
- 0% Finance: Spread the cost with our 0% finance tattoos option.
Book Your Black and Grey Realism Tattoo in London Today
Whether you want a full sleeve, a half sleeve, a back piece or a single realism tattoo, our award winning artists can bring your idea to life. Browse every portfolio on our Tattoo Artists page, or book your tattoo today.

