Your portal for creative tattoo arts. Engraving ink since 2016.
A powerful tattoo begins with a feeling. I’m Luke Mercieca, a tattoo artist based in Malta. Since 2016, I’ve been transforming ideas and emotions into art on skin. My style blends realism with abstract expression, shaping lifelike detail and colour around what matters to you. Tell me the story you want to carry.
A selection of recent tattoos and custom designs
Follow these steps alongside the personalised instructions provided at your appointment.
Leave your dressing on for the time advised at your appointment. Standard bandages and second-skin films require different care. If your second-skin film leaks, exposes the tattoo or causes irritation, gently remove it, clean the area and contact me for guidance.
Always wash your hands before touching your tattoo. Once the dressing is removed, gently clean the area twice daily with room temperature water and mild, fragrance-free soap. Use clean fingertips, avoid scrubbing, and pat dry with a clean paper towel.
When caring for your tattoo without a dressing, apply a thin layer of the recommended fragrance free moisturiser to clean, dry skin, usually twice daily. Avoid thick layers, and leave an intact second skin dressing in place until its scheduled removal.
Mild itching and flaking are common during healing. Allow loose skin and scabs to come away naturally never pick, scratch or exfoliate the tattoo. Wear clean, loose clothing to minimise rubbing and irritation.
Keep your healing tattoo out of direct sunlight, using shade and loose clothing for protection. Once fully healed, apply broad-spectrum, water resistant SPF 30 or higher whenever exposed to the sun, and reapply at least every two hours outdoors.
Avoid swimming pools, the sea, baths and hot tubs until the tattoo has healed. Showers are fine, but keep them brief and avoid soaking the area. Healing time varies, so follow your skin’s progress rather than a fixed number of days.
Have a question about a tattoo? Send me a message and I'll get back to you.
Source of Pleasure, Triq il-Qadi, Zejtun, Malta
+35677335063