Artist Spotlight: Remy Lasty
From the start, Remy Lasty (@lastytattooer) has always been drawn to creating. Long before tattooing, it was about putting ideas onto paper—taking something that only existed in the mind and giving it a physical form. That process still drives his work today.
Tattooing just made it permanent.
For Remy, it’s not just about the image—it’s about how that image lives on the body. Every design is built to move with the skin, following its natural lines to create flow and balance. The result is something that feels less like it was placed there, and more like it belongs there.
And just as important as the final piece is the process behind it. Each tattoo starts as a conversation—an exchange of ideas that gets shaped into something lasting. The goal is simple: create something meaningful and make the experience one worth remembering.
Neo-Traditional, Reimagined
Remy’s work leans heavily into neo-traditional, but with his own direction.
Female figures often take the lead—transformed into goddesses, witches, warriors, and knights. There’s a calm strength in them, often paired with elements pulled from nature like animals, flowers, and flowing vegetation.
It’s a mix of structure and softness, detail and movement.
What keeps him locked into neo-traditional is the freedom. It’s a style that allows almost anything to exist within it, while still holding onto strong fundamentals.
Influences That Shape the Work
Inspiration comes from everywhere, but it often starts with nature.
From there, it expands into the flowing lines of Art Nouveau, the structure of Art Deco, and more modern influences like comic books, video games, and dark fantasy. All of it blends into a style that feels rooted but still evolving.
Trust in the Bigger Pieces
While individual tattoos matter, the projects that stay with Remy the most are the larger ones.
Full sleeves, back pieces, full leg work—these aren’t just designs, they’re long-term collaborations. They require trust, time, and a shared vision. Being given that kind of canvas is what makes the work hit differently.
From Briey to Sullen
Based out of Liquid Sun Studio in Briey, France, Remy was already familiar with Sullen before the collaboration ever happened.
When the opportunity came, it made sense.
Sullen’s connection to neo-traditional work and its wide range of themes lined up naturally with Remy’s style. There’s a shared appreciation for storytelling through imagery—and honestly, concepts like knights and dark fantasy fit right into that world.
The Process Behind the Piece
Remy keeps his process straightforward.
It starts with sketching—throwing out multiple ideas until one stands out. From there, it’s about refining that direction until it fully comes together.
For his Sullen Artist Series design, the focus was something more introspective. A knight-like female figure, calm and composed, even with a sword through her chest. There’s no panic in her expression—just acceptance. A quiet moment that carries weight without needing to over-explain it.
Creating an Escape
There isn’t a forced message behind Remy’s work.
If anything, it’s about escape.
The same way he gets lost in creating, he hopes others can step into that same space—whether through tattoos, art, or any kind of craft. It’s about disconnecting for a moment and getting pulled into something else.
And through it all, continuing to push neo-traditional forward—keeping it alive, evolving, and worth paying attention to.
