Portrait picture of Ola Getka, tattoo artist and choreographer based in Iceland, wearing a dark beanie and a nose ring, smiling and looking down, against a dark background.
Black and white photo of a person with partial view of back and shoulder, showcasing a freehand tattoo done by Ola Getka in Aura Tattoo Reykjavik, wearing a black garment.

tattooing with care

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my tattooing philosophy

Portrait picture of Ola Getka, tattoo artist and choreographer based in Iceland wearing a gray beanie, black t-shirt, and layered necklaces, sitting against a dark background.

Tattooing, to me, is a meaningful and deeply personal art form, one that lives not only on the skin, but in memory and experience.

I know how it is to get tattooed and feel the mixture of excitement and stress beforehand. That is the base of entire experience I have prepared for my clients. From start to finish your wellbeing is very important. You will be welcomed in cozy studio, followed by precise consultation and mindful, professional tattoo session with attention to the smallest details.

My background in movement, dance, and art education has shaped the way I understand the body: as something living, expressive, and constantly in motion. This perspective guides how each piece is designed and placed, allowing the tattoo to flow naturally with the body rather than sit on top of it.

I believe that your well-being and safety throughout the tattoo session is just as important as the final result. The way you feel during the process becomes part of the tattoo itself, which is why every session is approached with

patience, presence, and care.

  • Each design is created individually and never copied. When art is made to live on the body, it deserves to be original, thoughtful, and one of a kind.

    We discuss the details of your custom piece prior to the session. I create a moodboard of inspirations and depending if we are going to freehand it or pre-design - entire drawing process happens in the studio.

  • Nature has always been the main one. Textures, shapes and way it keeps surprising us yet still feeling cohesive and rich.

    I like everything flowy and put a lot of attention into making design play well with your individual body shape.

  • You are always welcomed into a calm, cozy studio, Aura Reykjavik, where we take the time needed to explore placement, scale, and details of your future tattoo, creating something unique, intentional, and true to you.

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On their elopement day, Josh & Mare invited me to be part of something deeply personal. I brought my studio to their celebration and created tattoos as a lasting symbol of love, commitment, and shared memory.

Portfolio
Close-up of a person's arm with x-ray custom tattoos done by Ola Getka, including a large flower, a skeleton, and abstract designs, in black and white.
Close-up of a person's arm with fineline tattoo sleeve done delicately by Ola Getka in Reykjavik, in black and white.
Close-up of a tattoo done by Ola Getka in geometric, precise style with the word 'BALANCE' visible.
Close-up of a person's arm with a floral tattoo customized and done by Ola Getka in Aura Tattoo Reykjavik, presenting realistic hibiskus flower and geometric additions, in black and white.
Close-up of a person's arm with an x-ray style, very delicate butterfly fineline tattoo and a small moon and geometric design tattoo above it, black and white photo.
Close-up of a person's arm with a Vivaldis rolled-up sheet of music wrapped around it done by Ola Getka in Reykjavik, showing very precise notes and perfect tattoo flow in black and white.
Picture of a person holding a small bouquet of light-colored flowers done by Ola Getka in Azores, with a blurred tree or shrub in the background.
Photography of a rain-covered window with droplets of water on the glass surface done by Ola Getka in Iceland.

Photography is a medium that allows me to capture the way I perceive the surroundings.

Feel invited to browse through my most favorite shots!

Photography