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The award-winning artist and mentor

Valentina Ananda

Valentina is an award-winning Italian artist who has inspired people in various countries around the world and helped turn their fantasies into reality. With her unique style, she has designed numerous tattoos that reflect the personal stories and dreams of her clients. Additionally, she has shared her knowledge and passion for the craft by teaching others, so that they too can understand and master the art.

Message from Valentina

At nineteen, after completing my psychology studies, I left Italy with a suitcase full of ambition and a childhood shaped by the sound of tattoo machines. My older sister; my first mentor and the first tattoo artist in our city, introduced me early to the world of ink, creativity, and fearless self-expression.

My first stop was Madrid, where I immersed myself in graphic arts, photography, and television production. These experiences sharpened my eye for detail and visual storytelling. But tattooing was in my blood, and soon I moved to London to begin my apprenticeship in my sister's studio. From there, I continued my training in Rotterdam, where my professional tattoo career officially began.

I explored every style with passion and curiosity, eventually specializing in dotwork; a technique that allowed me to combine precision, rhythm, and meditative focus. In 2021, my work earned three awards at the Rotterdam Tattoo Convention, including Best of the Day, judged by internationally acclaimed artists. More awards followed, including at the renowned Caserta Convention in Italy.

My career took me across Europe and even to Canada, where I continued tattooing and sharing my knowledge. I believe that tattooing is a deeply introspective path: every artist must discover their strengths, refine their talents, and transform their weaknesses into power. This philosophy naturally led me to teach. I've trained several apprentices over the years, and today I mentor new artists in my two studios in Italy. I even taught an intensive course in Canada to a student who is now rising quickly in the tattoo world.

Tattooing changed my life, and teaching allows me to change the lives of others.

If you're ready to unlock your artistic potential and learn from real experience, passion, and dedication, my tattoo courses are the perfect place to begin. Let's shape your future together.

Countries and awards

Since 2012

Award Rotterdam Tattoo convention

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Italy, Fano

Netherlands, Rotterdam

Canada

Spain, Barcelona

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Assistant & artist

Chantal

Chantal is your Dutch contact person and is always available to answer all your questions. Additionally, she is a former student of Valentina and has been given the opportunity to advance to become a tattoo artist.

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