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Johnny Domus is a Portuguese tattoo artist and the founder of Domus Tattoo Art, based in Setúbal, Portugal. His work combines neo-traditional, black & grey, realism and illustrative influences, with a strong focus on composition, symbolism and visual storytelling.
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Who is Johnny Domus?
What type of tattoo artist is Johnny Domus?
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Johnny specialises in large-scale, highly composed custom tattoo projects. His approach combines technical execution with artistic direction, creating tattoos specifically designed for each client’s body, concept and story.
What styles does Johnny Domus specialise in?
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Johnny’s work moves across neo-traditional, black & grey, realism and illustrative tattooing. Rather than being restricted to a single style, he focuses on creating strong compositions, depth, contrast, movement and atmosphere while adapting the technique to the concept.
What inspires Johnny Domus’ work?
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His work is strongly influenced by mythology, spirituality, history, symbolism, human nature, cultural references and visual storytelling. These influences are often combined to create projects with both visual impact and personal meaning.
DOES DOMUS TATTOO STUDIO HAVE GUEST ARTISTS?
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Yes, the studio has other incredible artists available that offer other styles and tattoo sizes.
What kind of tattoos does Johnny Domus create?
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Johnny works primarily on custom projects, including large-scale sleeves, backpieces, bodysuits, cover-ups and highly conceptual tattoos. Each project is developed around the client’s body and the story or concept behind the tattoo.
Does Johnny Domus create custom designs?
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Yes. Custom design is a fundamental part of his work. Rather than simply reproducing an existing image, Johnny develops each project specifically for the client’s anatomy, concept, references and overall visual balance.
How does the tattoo design process work?
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The process begins with understanding the client’s idea, references and intentions. Johnny then develops the project through research, drawing, composition and visual studies before translating the concept into a tattoo designed specifically for the body.
For larger projects, the preparation can involve extensive research and development before the tattoo session itself.
Does Johnny Domus accept cover-up projects?
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Yes. Cover-ups require a different approach because the existing tattoo becomes part of the design challenge. Johnny analyses the existing work, its shape, density and limitations before developing a new composition that integrates naturally with the body.
How many sessions will my tattoo require?
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This depends entirely on the size, complexity, placement, skin condition and level of detail involved. During the consultation and project planning stage, Johnny can provide a more accurate estimate of the number of sessions required.
How can I book a tattoo with Johnny Domus?
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To enquire about a booking, clients should contact Domus Tattoo Art with information about their idea, placement, approximate size, references and any relevant details about the project.
For larger projects, the initial consultation and concept development are an important part of the booking process.
Yes. A deposit is required to secure a tattoo date. The deposit reserves the working day and also covers part of the preparation involved in the project, including drawing, research, painting, references and conceptual development.
Cancellation and no-show conditions apply.
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Is a deposit required?
How far in advance should I book?
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For larger projects and international clients, booking in advance is strongly recommended. Availability depends on Johnny’s studio schedule, conventions, travel and other professional commitments.
Does Johnny Domus work with international clients?
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Yes. Johnny regularly works with clients travelling from outside Portugal and has developed projects for people from different countries. International clients are welcome at Domus Tattoo Art in Setúbal, Portugal.
I am travelling from another country. Can I book multiple days?
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Yes. For larger projects, consecutive tattoo days can be planned when the schedule allows. This can be particularly useful for international clients travelling specifically for their project.
Can I plan my trip around my tattoo?
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Yes. Once the project and dates are confirmed, the studio can help clients understand the expected number of tattoo days so they can plan their travel accordingly.
Does Johnny Domus travel internationally?
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Yes. Although Domus Tattoo Art is his main studio, Johnny occasionally travels internationally for selected tattoo projects, conventions, judging, collaborations and professional invitations.
Does Johnny Domus accept guest spots?
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Johnny selectively accepts invitations when the studio, project and professional environment align with his artistic work.
Where is Domus Tattoo Art located?
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Domus Tattoo Art is Johnny Domus’ private tattoo studio in Setúbal, Portugal, a short distance from Lisbon.
Does Johnny Domus offer private tattoo seminars?
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Yes. Johnny offers private seminars for tattoo artists who want to understand his approach to tattooing, project development and artistic decision-making. Seminars can be organised as one-to-one sessions or for small groups.
What makes a Johnny Domus tattoo different?
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For Johnny, a tattoo is more than an image placed on the skin. The goal is to create a complete composition that belongs to the body, works from different perspectives and carries a clear artistic intention. Every element should have a reason to exist within the overall composition, from the main subject and anatomy to the smallest details.
can you take professional photos of my tattoos?
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We don’t offer professional photography services. But the studio photography you see on our website was taken by two incredible professionals that you can contact directly. Pedro Soares and Paulo Torres