Kami Mańkowska

Founder & Lead Artist

Founder and lead artist specialising in high-end realism

Kami is the founder and lead artist of Kami Tattoo Arts, with over 20 years of professional tattooing experience and a lifelong passion for art.

Her artistic journey began at an early age and led her to study at the Kossak School of Fine Arts in Łomża, Poland, where she graduated in 2005 with a qualification in Graphic Arts. Her academic training included advanced drawing, painting, and traditional printmaking techniques such as etching and aquatint, alongside art history. This strong classical foundation continues to influence the precision, composition, and depth visible in her tattoo work today.

Kami began her tattoo career in Poland and, after moving to the UK in 2013, quickly established herself within the industry. Within just one year, she opened her own studio, Kami Tattoo Arts, a name inspired by the Japanese word “Kami,” meaning divine or spirit, reflecting her belief in tattooing as a true art form.

Renowned for her exceptional versatility, Kami is capable of working across a wide range of styles. However, she is particularly sought after for her high-end realism, including detailed portraits of people and animals, as well as recreations of classical oil paintings. She also has a deep passion for anime-inspired tattoos, drawing from her love of Japanese culture, manga, and visual storytelling.

Every project created by Kami is fully custom and thoughtfully designed to suit the client’s vision, anatomy, and long-term wear. She offers professional guidance during free consultations, ensuring each client feels confident and fully supported throughout the process, from idea to finished piece.

Beyond her work as an artist, Kami is also a dedicated mentor. She has successfully trained multiple apprentices, who have gone on to build careers in the tattoo industry, working in established studios and even opening their own. She continues to support emerging talent by offering work experience placements for students from local schools, sharing her knowledge and passion for the craft.

If you are looking for a truly bespoke tattoo, created with artistic integrity, technical mastery, and years of experience, Kami is an artist you can trust.

To book a consultation or discuss your idea, simply get in touch via WhatsApp or our social media channels.