Black and grey realism
Portraits, warriors, animals and statues built with black ink and its diluted tones.
Tattoo artist · Orlando, FL
Old SirkoBlack & Grey Realism · Custom Design · Orlando, FL
Valerii, known as Old Sirko, is a tattoo artist originally from Ukraine and based in Orlando, Florida. Black and grey realism, custom design, cover-ups and large sleeves planned across sessions.
Old Sirko at work in Orlando- JudgeOrlando Tattoo Show
- Convention artistOrlando Tattoo Show · The All Stars Tattoo Convention
- Guest artistMiami convention · November 2026
Portfolio
His own work, photos and videos from @old_sirko_tattoo. Tap a piece to see more of it. Filter by what you are planning.
Photos and videos by @old_sirko_tattoo, shown here with the owner's permission for this demo only. Every piece belongs to Old Sirko.
About Old Sirko
Valerii is a tattoo artist from Ukraine, now based in Orlando, Florida. His focus is black and grey realism and custom design, with a lot of large-scale work: sleeves and pieces built over two, three, four and five sessions.
He works at Orlando Kings Tattoo. This page is for him as an artist, not for the studio.
- Judge at the Orlando Tattoo Show
- Tattooed at conventions: Orlando Tattoo Show and The All Stars Tattoo Convention
- Guest artist at a convention in Miami, November 2026
- Black and grey realism, blackwork, graphic and dark ornamental
- Healed work shown next to fresh work
Styles and services
What he tattoos, in plain words.
Blackwork and graphic
Bold solid black, clean shapes and strong contrast.
Dark ornamental
Ornament and filigree that frame the body.
Custom design
A drawing made from your idea and references, never a copy of another tattoo.
Cover-ups
A new design planned to rework an old tattoo.
Large-scale and multi-session
Sleeves and big pieces planned as one design across several sessions.
How a piece happens
Consultation
Talk through the idea, placement and size, and look at your references.
Custom design
The design is drawn for your body and the space you have.
Session or sessions
Small pieces can fit in one session; sleeves and large work are split into several.
Healed result
Healed photos matter: the work is judged after the skin settles.
Quote & Booking
Tell Sirko your idea and your budget, add reference images, and pick a time. He gets a clear summary before he replies.
- Four short steps: your idea, budget and timing, a time, your details
- Reference images stay on your device in this demo
- Final pricing is quoted by Sirko after he reviews your idea
Questions
What should I bring to a tattoo consultation?
Bring a few reference images, the placement you have in mind and a rough size. They help the artist understand the idea and draw a custom design that fits your body.
What is black and grey realism?
Black and grey realism is a tattoo style that uses black ink and diluted tones of it to build light, depth and texture. It suits portraits, warriors, animals and statues.
How is a full sleeve planned?
A sleeve is planned as one design that wraps the arm, then split into several sessions. The consultation sets the theme, the flow and the order of the sessions.
Can an old tattoo be covered up?
Many old tattoos can be reworked with black and grey, depending on how dark and large the original is. The artist looks at the old tattoo before planning anything.
How do I prepare for a long session?
Sleep well, eat a full meal before you arrive and drink water. Wear clothes that leave the placement easy to reach.
How do I book a session?
Today, send a direct message on Instagram. This demo shows how an online quote request could work: share your idea, budget and reference images, pick a day and a time, and Sirko gets a clear summary before he replies.
Book via Instagram DM
For now, the way to book is a direct message on Instagram. Send your idea, the placement and a reference photo.
@old_sirko_tattoo- Orlando, FL
- Works at Orlando Kings Tattoo
- Black and grey realism and custom design