OLGA DOLGANOW
Custom tattoos, Coverups & Art commissions
About me
Welcome to my page! Tattooing is my passion and great love. I am based in London, where I live with my family and our dog. I have been creating art my whole life, and with 10+ years working in the industry, I strive to provide the best tattoo experience possible. I offer custom projects of all sizes, small as well as large pieces. My style is a mix of bonaticals and nature based imagery. It's illustrative yet realistic, fantasy and fairytale inspired, detailed and contrast heavy. You wanting to carry a little piece of my imagination with you forever means a lot to me, and I will never take it for granted. I think that the process of a tattoo has to happen with love and good intention. It can be healing, empowering, or it can simply make us happy for no deeper reason. Which ever of these feelings resonate with you and your tattoo project, my aim is to make it happen. Whether you're feeling very motivated on the day, or maybe anxious and scared; I got you, we'll make it work! I pride myself in the connection and relationship I have with my customers. Most of them are regulars, and have been getting tattooed by me for many years. I love the bond we have, and how despite it being a my job, I always feel like get to spend time with friends. I feel very blessed and lucky to be doing what I do. On this website you can have a little peek into my world. I am the queen of over-explaining things, which is something my customers seem to love because it leaves them confident and always informed. So I've done a bit of my over-explaining for you on this site, on several topics like tattoo healing, coverup technique and more. Have a look around, and look forward to meeting and tattooing you!
Services
Custom tattoos
Here you can learn more about my approach to tattooing, my pricing, and see my gallery.
To see my entire portfolio, please head to my Instagram.
Coverups
I offer coverup services for old unwanted tattoos and different types of scars. Please click this section to see more examples of the projects I've done in the past, learn how I approach a coverup, and whether I am the right person to do yours.
Art
Have a look at a selection of my art prints and commissions, and learn about the different types of artwork you can commission from me.
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Testimonials
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“Olga did my first ever tattoo, which was a scar cover up in 2019, and I’ve been getting tattooed by her ever since. It’s a joy to be tattooed by Olga - she is so meticulous and thoughtful in her work and I’ve never left the studio anything less than delighted with the result and already planning when I’ll book in next. Her kindness and openness makes being tattooed a genuine pleasure. I’m frequently asked by strangers and friends who it is that did my tattoos and I’m always extremely proud to point them in her direction”
Olivia O’Neill
“I cannot recommend Olga highly enough. I consider myself blessed to have received two beautiful tattoos from her. In both cases i knew i wanted Olga but i was not wholly clear with my design ideas. Olga was kind, listening to my inspiration & ideas then interprited them into perfect designs. I get so many lovely compliments about my tattoos - about the intricacy of detail and beauty of design. Olga is simply a genius & im utterly proud to know her & wear her art”
Jude Jones
"I discovered Olga and her wonderful work on instagram after many years of looking at and thinking about scar cover ups. For those who also are looking to cover self-harm scars, this emotional exhale is invaluable. your scars will puff up and look more drastic than they did before. DO NOT FRET!!! As Olga will surely explain to you, the process of tattooing over them will result in them laying flatter than before. If you have read this far and have the opportunity to be tattooed by Olga, you are a very lucky person! You will not only get to have her beautiful art on you, but you will have such a wonderful experience, which makes the tattoo that much more valuable. Olga literally changed my life. I went from so much anxiety about warm weather to being excited to wear short sleeves in public".
Kiki Pitson
“Olga covered up a tattoo I had been trying to avoid looking at for years. It was big and dark and I was convinced no one could cover it but Olga managed in just 3 hours. Whilst they may have been 3 of the most painful hours of my life, they were so worth it and she made me feel so comfortable. I’lll definitely be back for a fresh tattoo and I can only hope that every tattoo I get from here on out is as comfortable and beautiful! Thank you so much <3“
Saskia C.
“Simply the best! Olga is not only an incredible tattoo artist but a wonderful human being and that is why I will always go back to her for more work. I have got 6 tattoos from Olga in the last 5 years, including some challenging cover ups but each one has healed like a dream and I get compliments every day. She’s even tattooed my mum!! I really can’t recommend Olga enough and I look forward to being back in the UK so I can see her again!“
Beth L.
“Where do I even begin?? I had admired Olga’s art/tattoos from afar (California) after my bestie showed me her IG. I was immediately obsessed and knew this woman had to tattoo me one day. After a few years, my mom and I made the trip to London in 2019 and got our FIRST Olga pieces (we came back in 2022 for another one!) Her incredible talent is matched only by her genuine kindness. she’s so funny and also has such a calming presence- qualities that are so important to ensure a client is comfortable while enduring the pain of a tattoo. We became fast friends and I’m so grateful to have her in my life! I cannot say enough good things about her. 10/10 recommend 🥰”
Shannon Taylor
“I can't praise Olga highly enough! She was incredibly welcoming and reassuring in person, so supportive helping shape the design of my tattoo, extremely professional, very kind, and of course, just beyond talented. Her communication is superb. BEST TATTOO EXPERIENCE”.
Jess
“Olga is a wonderful artist and an even better person. I am so glad that I met her almost 4 years ago and have been able to have many incredible tattoos from her. She is very collaborative and can take even the vaguest of ideas and draw directly on to your skin something even better than you could have imagined. I have always felt extremely comfortable with her and she has always made it very clear that her clients feelings of safety and security are paramount. Olga is very inclusive and is very vocal in her beliefs that tattoos are for everyone, whatever your size, colour, ethnicity, gender or sexuality.I have always found Olga very easy to talk to and I know that she truly loves her job and all of the interesting people she gets to meet and work with. I am looking forward to the many other projects we have planned”
Liz Rowbury
“I have been getting tattooed by Olga for over 6 years now and I hope to continue to do so for many years more! After feeling anxious about not only the potential pain but the sometimes intimidating atmosphere of a tattoo studio, from the first session with Olga I felt immediately comfortable and felt that I could trust her. Her ability to create such beautiful pieces of art and calming nature will make you feel like you’ve known her for years. You can really tell the amount of care and attention for detail that has gone into her work and her clients comfort. The whole process has always been 100% professional and always with my best interest in mind. I even come to our appointments now with just a few ideas in mind and she has never disappointed (she’s a freehand genius). I’m lucky enough to not only have her artwork on my body forever but also to have gained a friend!”
Lena
“Olga did my first ever tattoo, which was a scar cover up in 2019, and I’ve been getting tattooed by her ever since. It’s a joy to be tattooed by Olga - she is so meticulous and thoughtful in her work and I’ve never left the studio anything less than delighted with the result and already planning when I’ll book in next. Her kindness and openness makes being tattooed a genuine pleasure. I’m frequently asked by strangers and friends who it is that did my tattoos and I’m always extremely proud to point them in her direction”
Olivia O’Neill
“I cannot recommend Olga highly enough. I consider myself blessed to have received two beautiful tattoos from her. In both cases i knew i wanted Olga but i was not wholly clear with my design ideas. Olga was kind, listening to my inspiration & ideas then interprited them into perfect designs. I get so many lovely compliments about my tattoos - about the intricacy of detail and beauty of design. Olga is simply a genius & im utterly proud to know her & wear her art”
Jude Jones
"I discovered Olga and her wonderful work on instagram after many years of looking at and thinking about scar cover ups. For those who also are looking to cover self-harm scars, this emotional exhale is invaluable. your scars will puff up and look more drastic than they did before. DO NOT FRET!!! As Olga will surely explain to you, the process of tattooing over them will result in them laying flatter than before. If you have read this far and have the opportunity to be tattooed by Olga, you are a very lucky person! You will not only get to have her beautiful art on you, but you will have such a wonderful experience, which makes the tattoo that much more valuable. Olga literally changed my life. I went from so much anxiety about warm weather to being excited to wear short sleeves in public".
Kiki Pitson
“Olga covered up a tattoo I had been trying to avoid looking at for years. It was big and dark and I was convinced no one could cover it but Olga managed in just 3 hours. Whilst they may have been 3 of the most painful hours of my life, they were so worth it and she made me feel so comfortable. I’lll definitely be back for a fresh tattoo and I can only hope that every tattoo I get from here on out is as comfortable and beautiful! Thank you so much <3“
Saskia C.
“Simply the best! Olga is not only an incredible tattoo artist but a wonderful human being and that is why I will always go back to her for more work. I have got 6 tattoos from Olga in the last 5 years, including some challenging cover ups but each one has healed like a dream and I get compliments every day. She’s even tattooed my mum!! I really can’t recommend Olga enough and I look forward to being back in the UK so I can see her again!“
Beth L.
“Where do I even begin?? I had admired Olga’s art/tattoos from afar (California) after my bestie showed me her IG. I was immediately obsessed and knew this woman had to tattoo me one day. After a few years, my mom and I made the trip to London in 2019 and got our FIRST Olga pieces (we came back in 2022 for another one!) Her incredible talent is matched only by her genuine kindness. she’s so funny and also has such a calming presence- qualities that are so important to ensure a client is comfortable while enduring the pain of a tattoo. We became fast friends and I’m so grateful to have her in my life! I cannot say enough good things about her. 10/10 recommend 🥰”
Shannon Taylor
“I can't praise Olga highly enough! She was incredibly welcoming and reassuring in person, so supportive helping shape the design of my tattoo, extremely professional, very kind, and of course, just beyond talented. Her communication is superb. BEST TATTOO EXPERIENCE”.
Jess
“Olga is a wonderful artist and an even better person. I am so glad that I met her almost 4 years ago and have been able to have many incredible tattoos from her. She is very collaborative and can take even the vaguest of ideas and draw directly on to your skin something even better than you could have imagined. I have always felt extremely comfortable with her and she has always made it very clear that her clients feelings of safety and security are paramount. Olga is very inclusive and is very vocal in her beliefs that tattoos are for everyone, whatever your size, colour, ethnicity, gender or sexuality.I have always found Olga very easy to talk to and I know that she truly loves her job and all of the interesting people she gets to meet and work with. I am looking forward to the many other projects we have planned”
Liz Rowbury
“I have been getting tattooed by Olga for over 6 years now and I hope to continue to do so for many years more! After feeling anxious about not only the potential pain but the sometimes intimidating atmosphere of a tattoo studio, from the first session with Olga I felt immediately comfortable and felt that I could trust her. Her ability to create such beautiful pieces of art and calming nature will make you feel like you’ve known her for years. You can really tell the amount of care and attention for detail that has gone into her work and her clients comfort. The whole process has always been 100% professional and always with my best interest in mind. I even come to our appointments now with just a few ideas in mind and she has never disappointed (she’s a freehand genius). I’m lucky enough to not only have her artwork on my body forever but also to have gained a friend!”
Lena
“Olga did my first ever tattoo, which was a scar cover up in 2019, and I’ve been getting tattooed by her ever since. It’s a joy to be tattooed by Olga - she is so meticulous and thoughtful in her work and I’ve never left the studio anything less than delighted with the result and already planning when I’ll book in next. Her kindness and openness makes being tattooed a genuine pleasure. I’m frequently asked by strangers and friends who it is that did my tattoos and I’m always extremely proud to point them in her direction”
Olivia O’Neill
“I cannot recommend Olga highly enough. I consider myself blessed to have received two beautiful tattoos from her. In both cases i knew i wanted Olga but i was not wholly clear with my design ideas. Olga was kind, listening to my inspiration & ideas then interprited them into perfect designs. I get so many lovely compliments about my tattoos - about the intricacy of detail and beauty of design. Olga is simply a genius & im utterly proud to know her & wear her art”
Jude Jones
"I discovered Olga and her wonderful work on instagram after many years of looking at and thinking about scar cover ups. For those who also are looking to cover self-harm scars, this emotional exhale is invaluable. your scars will puff up and look more drastic than they did before. DO NOT FRET!!! As Olga will surely explain to you, the process of tattooing over them will result in them laying flatter than before. If you have read this far and have the opportunity to be tattooed by Olga, you are a very lucky person! You will not only get to have her beautiful art on you, but you will have such a wonderful experience, which makes the tattoo that much more valuable. Olga literally changed my life. I went from so much anxiety about warm weather to being excited to wear short sleeves in public".
Kiki Pitson
“Olga covered up a tattoo I had been trying to avoid looking at for years. It was big and dark and I was convinced no one could cover it but Olga managed in just 3 hours. Whilst they may have been 3 of the most painful hours of my life, they were so worth it and she made me feel so comfortable. I’lll definitely be back for a fresh tattoo and I can only hope that every tattoo I get from here on out is as comfortable and beautiful! Thank you so much <3“
Saskia C.
“Simply the best! Olga is not only an incredible tattoo artist but a wonderful human being and that is why I will always go back to her for more work. I have got 6 tattoos from Olga in the last 5 years, including some challenging cover ups but each one has healed like a dream and I get compliments every day. She’s even tattooed my mum!! I really can’t recommend Olga enough and I look forward to being back in the UK so I can see her again!“
Beth L.
“Where do I even begin?? I had admired Olga’s art/tattoos from afar (California) after my bestie showed me her IG. I was immediately obsessed and knew this woman had to tattoo me one day. After a few years, my mom and I made the trip to London in 2019 and got our FIRST Olga pieces (we came back in 2022 for another one!) Her incredible talent is matched only by her genuine kindness. she’s so funny and also has such a calming presence- qualities that are so important to ensure a client is comfortable while enduring the pain of a tattoo. We became fast friends and I’m so grateful to have her in my life! I cannot say enough good things about her. 10/10 recommend 🥰”
Shannon Taylor
“I can't praise Olga highly enough! She was incredibly welcoming and reassuring in person, so supportive helping shape the design of my tattoo, extremely professional, very kind, and of course, just beyond talented. Her communication is superb. BEST TATTOO EXPERIENCE”.
Jess
“Olga is a wonderful artist and an even better person. I am so glad that I met her almost 4 years ago and have been able to have many incredible tattoos from her. She is very collaborative and can take even the vaguest of ideas and draw directly on to your skin something even better than you could have imagined. I have always felt extremely comfortable with her and she has always made it very clear that her clients feelings of safety and security are paramount. Olga is very inclusive and is very vocal in her beliefs that tattoos are for everyone, whatever your size, colour, ethnicity, gender or sexuality.I have always found Olga very easy to talk to and I know that she truly loves her job and all of the interesting people she gets to meet and work with. I am looking forward to the many other projects we have planned”
Liz Rowbury
“I have been getting tattooed by Olga for over 6 years now and I hope to continue to do so for many years more! After feeling anxious about not only the potential pain but the sometimes intimidating atmosphere of a tattoo studio, from the first session with Olga I felt immediately comfortable and felt that I could trust her. Her ability to create such beautiful pieces of art and calming nature will make you feel like you’ve known her for years. You can really tell the amount of care and attention for detail that has gone into her work and her clients comfort. The whole process has always been 100% professional and always with my best interest in mind. I even come to our appointments now with just a few ideas in mind and she has never disappointed (she’s a freehand genius). I’m lucky enough to not only have her artwork on my body forever but also to have gained a friend!”
Lena