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About
Italian tattoo artist also known by the name Marco Encre and known for his abstract, watercolor, and avant-garde tattoo style. He is especially known for sharing his work on Instagram and TikTok where his content often includes freehand tattoo processes, healed-versus-fresh comparisons, and large-scale abstract pieces which has helped him amass over 290,000 Instagram followers and over 60,000 TikTok followers.
Before fame
He developed a passion for painting before entering the tattoo industry. He studied painting in the United States and continued exploring creative work while traveling across Europe including time in Paris and Milan. He began tattooing in 2011 with his first tattoo being a traditional cherry blossom design done on a friend.
Trivia
He is known for coining the term "hardpainting" in 2016 to describe his signature tattoo style which combines watercolor techniques with bold contrast and structured composition. He won a Crystal Needle award in the avant-garde category in 2025. He has worked with major tattoo industry brands including Barber DTS, Eternal Ink, Tatsoul, and Critical Tattoo Supply. His most distinctive process involves painting directly on the body before tattooing.
Family life
He was born and raised in Naples, Italy.
Associated with
He and Marco Matarese are both Italian tattoo artists popular on Instagram.
