TATTOO KONFERENCJA KWADRON 2.0 - KRAKÓW 25.10.2025

Two different approaches, one common goal: to take your black & gray tattoos to the next level. Emil, who went from anime to realism out of sheer determination, and Ilya, who discovered his talent for black & gray by accident, join forces to show that graywash is more than just ink and gray scale. 

At their panel, you can expect specific technical tips, original approaches, humor, fisticuffs and motivation for their work. They'll talk about how they developed their own styles, why soft shadows and strong contrasts make a difference, and why it's worth investing time in precision craftsmanship today.

How to get more clients without wasting budget on ineffective ads? How to understand algorithms and turn social media into a viable sales tool? You will learn all this from Sergey Smithy - a marketing specialist who has been working exclusively with the tattoo industry for five years. 

His story began by accident - by helping a tattoo friend in Kyiv. It quickly turned out to be not only a job, but also a passion. Since then he has worked with top artists like @levgenknysh, @butenko_serik, @lukasmyku and @lukovnikovtattoo.

Sergey Butenko is an artist who proves that color is not just aesthetics - it is the language of emotion, depth and character. Although he started with black and grey works, it was color that gave him full artistic freedom and became a key element of his style. 

He creates in the trend of illustrative realism, relying on contrast, improvisation and intuition. His approach to color is a balance between boldness and harmony - and this is what he will teach you during his talk. 

During his talk, Sergey will share his experience and approach to color, showing you how to avoid common mistakes and work with color in a way that makes the tattooing process easier, not more complicated.

What would you do if your Instagram account disappeared overnight - along with your entire portfolio, reach and customers? Kamil Porembinski will show you how to effectively protect yourself against this. 

For more than 20 years, he has been helping companies - from startups to public institutions - improve business through technology. He specializes in cyber security, marketing automation, cloud migration and IT cost optimization. He has worked with IMKER, Wroclaw City Hall and WSB Merito University, among others. 

He is co-author of the book “WydAIniej”, in which he addresses the topic of network security in the context of artificial intelligence. Privately, he is a diver and creator of the podcast “From under the water”. 

At his lecture you will learn specific solutions to secure your account, data and digital image. This is a must-attend panel for anyone building their brand online.

Michal Wurszt is one of the most recognizable surrealist tattoo artists in Poland. Since 2017, he has been combining hyperrealistic detail with bold colors, creating work that has won recognition not only at home, but also abroad. His portfolio includes dozens of awards from major conventions, including Best of Show in Brussels and Rotterdam. 

But what is most impressive? Michal has session sign-ups up to 1.5 years ahead, tattoos well-known people and is the only one in Poland who has worked with top brands that have used tattooing as a theme in their advertising campaigns. 

He will give a talk at the conference, in which he will show how to photograph his work with his phone in a way that attracts attention and builds reach.

Angelina is an artist who shows that micro-realism is not a fad, but a full-fledged, growing artistic direction in the tattoo world. Her story started early - she got her first tattoo at the age of 16. Today she tattoos with great precision, combining portraits, human anatomy, Greek sculptures and abstract elements. 

In her work she focuses on details and textures, creating compositions that draw the eye for a long time. Her approach is based on patience, layered work and a sense of form - it's micro-realism that tells a story. 

During her lecture at the Kwadron 2.0 Tattoo Conference, Angelina will talk about everything that is most important in micro-realistic tattooing - from planning the design, to choosing techniques, to precise execution. She will also reveal what challenges a tattoo artist faces in this style and how to build compositions that stay in the memory.

Emil Babaev has been active in the tattoo world since 2012. His artistic path began with the need for rebellion and evolved into a conscious, mature work based on dialogue with the viewer. Today Emil creates in an authorial style that not only stands out visually, but carries a deeper idea - building an artist's identity in a world where tattooing is increasingly becoming an art form. 

In his talk, he will touch on a key topic for many tattoo artists: how to create authorial designs and convince the client of them. He will tell how to move from a service-oriented approach to his own visual language, and how to develop confidence - both in himself and in the eyes of the client. 

It's a lecture about building a style, making artistic decisions and having the courage to stand up for your vision - even if that sometimes means saying “no” to unnecessary additions and compromises.