About Kristian
Hey, my name is Kristian Gutauskas and I've been creating tattoos since 2019.
I work out of Grim studios in Hamilton Ontario.
I was born and raised in the GTA and Ontario's always been home.
I love frogs.
I have two silly kittens and a partner who I love.
I'm an absolute nerd who enjoys playing video games,, Dungeons and Dragons, playing Warhammer and painting miniatures.
I also enjoy watching anime and reading. I basically just enjoy getting absolutely lost in fantasy worlds.
I have a strong love for nature as well. With a strong connection to my pagan roots and being of Lithuanian descent; the natural world holds so many wonderous things to observe, appreciate and respect.
Music is a big interest and I'm always on the look out for new things to listen to that spark inspiration and emotion.
Goth, dark wave, metal, punk, and old school hip hop tend to be where my ears perks up the most.
I'm always down to go see my favourite artists live at shows or go dancing at local goth clubs.
I'm definitely an introverted extrovert and someone who just wants to make sure that the people around me are happy and taken care of.
Ive had an interest and passion for art ever since I can remember: From drawing little comics as a 1st grader, to graduating from Humber college in visual and digital arts in 2012 and of course to this very day, tattooing and painting whenever I can.
Iv'e always enjoyed the process and the meditation that comes from creating anything. The moments where I can create are the times where I feel like I'm truly living. (Or at the very least, feel like I'm doing the right thing.)
I struggle with anxiety and ADHD.
For me, art has always been my safe zone. My place of peace. Helping me through various depressions in life and of course, to celebrate the good times as well.
Art has alway been therapy, a way to productively spill out the darkness inside and reflect what I observe in the world. It's my hope that there are others who can relate to the pain, fear, anger, anxieties and sorrow that life can bring.
I aspire to turn that ugliness into something beautiful, to express the human identity and experience.
So, there it is. I hope this helps you all see me a bit more clearly and understand who I am, and what I'm looking to share with you all.
Thank you for reading this, and welcome to Gutauskas.Ink
-cheers, Kristian G.
Tattoo Portfolio
I love doing Neo- trad designs based on pop culture or nature themes. I have so many interests and Neo-trad is such a versatile style and great way to help share these interests and to bring my clients ideas to life, through art.
Bio-mechanical art and tattoos are another means for me to delve into pure creativity and they hold so much potential to just create something beautiful that is, otherworldly and unique. A microcosm to be lost in.
Client Testimonials
fiona ella
"Went for my first tattoo, and very happy i chose this place. Kristian was super awesome, talented and patient with me. The customer service was great and the atmosphere was fun and welcoming. Would definitely go back if i workup the courage for a 2nd tat."
Tee Barbarino
Great experience! An 8 hour session flew by. I appreciated that Kristian was cool with just letting me listen to my podcasts as he worked. He was able to revive some tatts that were over we 20 years old and combine the newer ones with them. Will definitely be going back for my next piece.