No suggestions, but I’m sure Peter Poose will have some, or Pox, or someone from Europe.

Your idea is very cool and original.

He’s not from Europe, but Deano Cook does some amazing undersea tattoos. Maybe you could catch him at a convention over there.

http://www.psychotats.com/newweb/pages/DeanoCook/DeanoCook.htm

Howdy,

I’m going into an undersea thing soon culminating with a lobster on my right shoulder. Lots of color. It will tie into my right leg with an aquarium theme.

Well, the ones you posted are in pretty different styles, so I’d recommend different artist.
But there is a number of great artists in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, etc!
Niki and Johan are wonderful, I personally know several artists up here in Trondheim, Norway who could do beautiful work in a theme like that, there are a bunch in Oslo, Copenhagen, etc. Quite a few!
But it all depends; If you want to go hyper-realistic, it’s different, because those pieces don’t always heal too well after a few years, so it requires someone who specializes in the style. If you’re looking for something more bold, less realistic looking, I can def recommend some artists for you.

And it’s not just local artists – a lot of AMAZING artists guest spot frequently in Norway especially, and there is a ton of popular conventions not too far away from home.
Domantas parvainis frequents Trondheim, and Milan and London conventions are popular with some of the really big names. You also have some great ones in Sweden, Göteborg somehow seems to have become a mecca for great art… Check out Mr Dist. and I can’t avoid the shop I myself work in these days; Purple Pain Tattoo.

If there is one style you’re looking at more than another – let me know and I’ll check out my list 🙂

(and lookie guys, kept it all in english, no gibberish! ;D So proud.)

Alright. Well, sort of, yes.

Jacob Pedersen at Krooked Moon Tattoo, Niki Norberg, Johan Finne and Mr dist at Big Slick tattoo are who first comes to mind for me in Sweden. Oh and Johan Warodell. He does beautiful realistic color work!
Or Ola Petersson in Kalmar.

Sweden has quite a few good artists 🙂 And if you’re looking for really intense color.. Sorry man, it’s not gonna be that intense in a couple years anyways.
If you’re a typical swede though, you’re pale and never see much sun, so it’ll hold up better than for most people :p

There is a TON! Haha. Sorry, but there is just so many. Any special countries you’re looking into?
Easter Europe and Russia have a lot of awesome artists, who frequently travel to Scandinavia to work. Check out the studios, see who’s coming around 🙂
Look at the websites of conventions, a lot artists come back frequently or also do guest spots around Europe when they’re first here.
And well, for a sleeve you’re looking for someone you can see somewhat frequently, so that should be a good thing ;p

Figured. Where you in Sweden are you located? I love the sun, but seeing as I’ve seen it maybe 3 weeks in total this year, it doesn’t do much damage :p

If you’re looking for a realistic full sleeve, you’re most likely looking at a lot more than 4 session. Sure it’s cheap, but add hotel, food, other expenses, and suddenly it’s not. Plus waiting lists. Many artists will have cancellations etc despite waiting lists, and the closer you are, the more likely you are to get it, and suddenly the wait isn’t as long 🙂

Hygiene depends. Different countries, different regulations. But most EU countries have fairly strict rules about it. With Scandinavia, uk, and germany, as long as you stick to good studios, you should be fine. And I get that it’s more fun to travel around, but you honestly have so many amazing artists nearby, I’d still suggest checking them out first for such a big piece 🙂 If you find someone perfect elsewhere, go for it.