Luiza Fortes

WHAT MAKES LUIZA SPECIAL

20 YEARS OF ART

Luiza has been tattooing for 20 years, but her experience is so much more than that. Before she ever picked up a machine, she was a comic book artist, trained in graphic design, and shaped by her grandmother, the renowned Brazilian visual artist Lygia Pape. She’s curated exhibitions in galleries and museums around the world. That background lives in every piece she makes: thoughtful composition, deliberate color, and a sense of visual storytelling that goes well beyond tattooing.

A STYLE BUILT AROUND THE BODY

Luiza’s work is contemporary neo traditional, consisting of bold lines, rich color gradients, and painterly depth. What sets her apart is how intentionally she designs around the body. She thinks about flow, placement, and anatomy before a needle touches skin. The result is work that doesn’t just look good in a photo. It looks like it was always supposed to be there. From large-scale back pieces to detailed work, her compositions feel complete.

PRECISION THAT LASTS

Luiza builds for longevity. She plans color balance, contrast, and negative space specifically so the tattoo stays readable and vibrant as it ages, not just on day one. Her design process is collaborative and efficient. Clients who give her creative trust walk away with her best work.