7 Seas Tattoo Shop open at the Surf Shak
The Story of Maestro Giedrius
Maestro Giedrius– 1990 graduated from Siauliai Art School. He began his needle crusade in Siauliai, in 1996 – he opens the firs tattoo studio in town “Totemas”.
In the summer of 1998, together with “Tomas Tattoo” from Panevezys, he opens the first tattoo studio in Palanga. The same year, in February, in tattoo convention held in Vilnius club “Angaras”, maestro Giedrius won the first place in nomination “The tattoo of the evening”. In the spring of 1999, full of enthusiasm and confidence Giedrius goes to France to look for the genuine gates of tattoo and his guru. After 3 month of research to express himself, Giedrius meets a world famous tattoo foreman Christoff Cheugny aka Neusky tattoo. Neusky agrees to open tattoo secrets to Giedrius and teaches him techniques of this art. Working in Neusky tattoo studio Giedrius quickly got acquainted with the French tattoo masters and got the opportunity to work in other cities. Next, he began working in “Colours tattoo” in Nevers, and in winter of 2000 he began working in tattoo and piercing studio “Abraxas”, in the centre of Paris. Two years of hard work and the use of knowledge acquired from Neusky brought the popularity and success and more connections in the world of tattoo.
In winter of 2001, a tattoo convention was held in Vilnius club “Angaras” Giedrius won the first place in “The tattoo of the day”. In the same year, together with his teacher, he participated in the international tattoo convention in Berlin, and established contacts with “One more tattoo” in Luxembourg.
Giedrius started working in Luxembourg tattoo studio “One more tattoo”. After a year of working in Luxembourg Giedrius steps out outside Europe, to work in South Africa, Reunion, in the study “Abraxas Run”. Half a year of work in paradise passed as one week. After returning to Europe, Giedrius established contacts with famous tattoo masters from all over the world and participated in the 10th tattoo convention in Berlin. Soon after articles and tattoo pictures started appearing the American magazine “Tattoo Magazine” and the French magazine “Tatouage Magazine”.
In 2003, Giedrius decided to go to Scandinavia and started working in Copenhagen, “Tattoos by Larsen” and “Art Factory”.
In 2003 attending Ventspils tattoo convention, Giedrius won the first place in nomination “The best color tattoo”.
In March 2004, in Vilnius “Terminalas” international tattoo convention Giedrius won:
1st place in nomination “The best tattoo composition”
1st place in nomination “The best tattoo made during the show”.
2nd place in nomination “The best black and white tattoo”.
In March 2005, in “Tango Arena” tattoo and piercing festival “Tattoo ir ritmo fiesta” Giedrius won:
1st place: ”The best small black and white tattoo”
1st place: ”The best tattoo made during the show”
2nd place: ”The best big black and white tattoo”
2nd place: ”The best tattoo on the female body”
2nd place: ”The best tribal tattoo“.
2nd place: ”The best tattoo of the evening“.
3rd place: ’’The best crazy tattoo“.
In 2005, having gained experience and tasted needles from masters overseas and acquainted with the world of tattoo art, Giedrius returned to native Lithuania and opened a tattoo studio-shop “Angis TaTToo” in Vilnius Old Town.
In 2006 Giedrius crosses the Atlantic and visited Mexico. He becomes acquainted with the local tattoo masters and starts working in the studio “Nomad Tattoo” in Guadalajara. Half a year working together with the Mexican masters and also ancient Aztec and Maya visual arts inspired Giedrius for further development and researching of the tattoo world.
In 2007 he goes to Asia. During this trip Giedrius worked in Thailand (Kho Pi Pi), Cambodia (Pnom). The same year Giedrius and his friend Kajus opened “Happy Tattoo” studio in 4000 Islands in Laos and successfully tattooed travelers from all over the world.
In 2008 Giedrius moved to Borneo and was interested in traditional tribal style tattoos. He visited local tribes and new ideas swell.
While working in Borneo “Head Hunters Tattoo” in Kuching, Giedrius learned to make tattoos in the traditional way. He acquired valuable knowledge, tools and blessing of local masters. After returning to Vilnius, in the summer of 2008, Giedrius started making tattoos using taping – traditional instruments brought from overseas. In the same year Giedrius went on a trip to South America and started working in “Black Line Tattoo” studio in Cuzco.
After he became familiar with ancient Ink visual and tattoo art, Giedrius decides to visit the tribes living in the jungles of the Amazon. Giedrius visited the Matz Indian tribes where traditional facial tattoos are still practiced. Living with Indian tribes Giedrius with hand made instruments and paint, tattooed the chief of the tribe who decorates the chest of Giedrius with scars from frog poison as the sign of acknowledgement.
In 2009 Giedrius while in Peru he encountered “Miami Style Tattoo” and tests new Moche tattoo style. Then in the same year he travels to the Pacific Coast of Ecuador and Giedrius opens “Blue Tattoo Bar” in Montinita and tattoos surfers and all the willing. Leaving the coast, he moved to the capital of Ecuador, Quito. While there he successfully worked in ”Neo style Tattoo”. In February of 2009 Giedrius traveled to Colombia’s Caribbean coast, town of Taganga, together with friend’s support he temporarily opens cozy “Pirate Tattoo” studio.
Recently Giedrius has moved to our neck of the woods in Canoa Ecuador. He is teaming up with us at the Surf Shak to open another studio. 7 Seas Tattoo is located right next to the Shak and is open for business. With a great atmosphere that can only be improved with this addition, stop by the Surf Shak during your travels and pick up a souvenir that will last a life time.
