When I Was Evans.Ink

That’s how it all began—black ink, skin, stories.
People knew me as Evans Ink before they knew anything else.
This was my first signature, etched not on paper, but on living canvases.

HOW IT BEGAN

I started tattooing at probably the worst time possible—right at the beginning of COVID.

I had just begun, and two months later everything shut down. I remember walking to the studio through empty streets, everything quiet and abandoned. It felt strange, but we kept going, little by little.

I didn’t know much back then, but I jumped straight into big projects—full backs, full sleeves. Looking back, that “all or nothing” approach was kind of crazy, but it actually taught me a lot. I learned through mistakes, and because my clients kept coming back, I got to see how my work healed over time. That gave me the foundation I really needed.

The truth is, I started tattooing when I quit my job and had nothing to fall back on. It was either make it with art or end up starving—literally. So I gave it everything. I was working 12-hour days, doing tattoos for nearly nothing, and saving every bit of cash just to buy needles and supplies. There was no luxury of time, no backup plan.

But it worked. Slowly, things got better. I started meeting people who were into the same things—anime, games, geek culture. That became the heart of it all.

Eventually, I opened my own private studio. It was small, but it felt like home. We had time to just chill, talk, connect. Every person who came in had my full day. No rush. Just good energy and real conversations.

MOOVING

After some time working on my own, I packed up and moved to Florence for a year.

There, I joined what was then called Celebrity Ink—now known as Liberty Ink (and if you’re in town, you should absolutely stop by and say hi from me).

It all started when Patrick, the owner of the studio, reached out to me on Instagram. I’d call that the beginning of a really beautiful friendship. Before I even set foot in the studio, I flooded him with questions:
What kind of lighting do you use? What chairs do you have? How’s your hygiene setup?

I’m a little obsessive when it comes to quality—if I’m going to make something great, everything around me has to work just right. I’m also not one to sugarcoat things… let’s just say I’m very straightforward. Luckily, that didn’t scare him off.

Once I arrived, I knew I was in the right place. The team—especially Aurora (Auri), who is absolutely the soul of the studio (miss you babe)—created something special. Liberty Ink wasn’t just a workplace, it was a safe space, a real collective, built with love and intention.
As a bit of a lone wolf, I rarely feel at home in group settings—but this was different. Besides my own studio, I’ve never experienced anything quite like it.

During my time there, something unexpected happened:

Italian journalist Ascanio De Lorenzo contacted me and asked for an interview. I was honestly surprised and super honored. We ended up doing the whole thing over video call—me in the studio, Patrick translating between us. You can still check out the article on Akiba Gamers here if you’re curious.

For now, tattooing is on pause. Life has shifted.
But I’m not putting a full stop on this story—I’m calling it a comma.
I truly believe I’ll be back.

Ink Beyond Skin

I take commissions for original tattooed artworks on faux human skin — made with real tattoo ink and machine. Frameable, collectible, one-of-a-kind pieces.

Let's turn skin into canvas — no commitment required.

Commission Tattoo Artwork

Veil of Dawn

Fine-line tattoo of a nude female figure inspired by classical sculpture and Renaissance art, created by tattoo artist Yana Evans (Evans Ink). This black and grey graphite-style tattoo features flowing drapery and delicate shading, capturing feminine beauty, movement, and mythological grace. Ideal for lovers of detailed, realistic tattoos with an artistic and timeless aesthetic.

The Fall

Surreal fine-line tattoo of a burning winged figure in mid-fall, created by Yana Evans (Evans Ink). Rendered in black and grey with intricate dotwork and anatomical detail, this tattoo blends mythological symbolism with poetic rebellion. Accompanied by the handwritten quote “There is a certain beauty in setting the world on fire,” it evokes themes of chaos, freedom, and transformation—perfect for lovers of conceptual, narrative-driven tattoos and expressive body art.

The Philosophers Diagram

Micro tattoo of an alchemical diagram inspired by esoteric manuscripts and sacred geometry, created by Yana Evans (Evans Ink). Executed with ultra-fine lines and medieval calligraphy, this blackwork piece features symbols, Latin script, and geometric structure referencing Hermetic philosophy and metaphysical transformation. A precise, scholarly design ideal for collectors of occult, mystical, or historical tattoo art.

Veil of Dawn

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