A week ago we announced the move to Hämeenpuisto. Now we can tell you what those extra square meters are really for: Nero will have three chairs from here on, and the third one belongs to Niko. The studio has run with two artists since it was founded, so this is a big day for us.
Who is Niko?
Niko Huopainen has been tattooing since 2022 and works outline-free in black & grey realism, letting the contrast of light and shadow build the image: portraits, animals, landscapes and pop culture subjects, from small pieces to full backs. The work is the reason he was wanted in this house. We are not filling a third chair for the sake of filling it.
The full introduction and portfolio picks are on Niko's artist page, and his latest work is on Instagram at @nhuopain. You might also run into him at the studio: the door is open weekdays 10 to 18, and you are welcome to drop in and say hi, no agenda needed.
What does this mean for you as a client?
Three things in practice, all of them good.
More available times. At a two-artist studio, the queues for the most requested artists have stretched to weeks. A third chair means more capacity for bookings and for the separately announced walk-in days.
A wider range of styles. Jykä's black and grey realism and Ansku's fine line already cover a lot of ground, and Niko's outline-free contrast work brings a third clearly distinct hand to the house.
Nothing you rely on changes. Bookings work the usual way via Instagram DM, Jykä's and Ansku's queues and prices stay as they are, and the address is still Hämeenpuisto 14.
When can you book with Niko?
Booking is open. Niko is best reached by email or through the contact form on his own site, nh-tattoo.fi, and you can also book via Instagram DM to the studio account @tatuointistudionero or directly to @nhuopain. Contact details are on his artist page.
Frequently asked questions: the new artist
Who is Nero Tattoo's new artist? Niko Huopainen, the studio's third resident artist. He has been tattooing since 2022 and does outline-free black & grey realism.
Do Jykä's or Ansku's queues or prices change? No. Both artists' works-in-progress, booked appointments and pricing continue exactly as before.
How do I book a session with Niko? Primarily by email or through the contact form at nh-tattoo.fi. You can also book via Instagram DM to @tatuointistudionero or @nhuopain.
Will Niko take walk-ins? Sessions are booked in advance. The exception is Nero's walk-in days, announced ahead of time on Instagram.
Where can I see Niko's work? On his artist page, on Instagram at @nhuopain, and on his own site nh-tattoo.fi.
Nero Tattoo is located at Hämeenpuisto 14, Tampere. Bookings and details via Instagram @tatuointistudionero.