Tattoo Artist — Malta · Est. 2014
Ink that travels.
Custom tattoo artist in Malta — geometric, traditional, blackwork and Japanese tattooing handcrafted from Birkirkara and carried to studios across the world. Booking guest spots in Tokyo, Berlin, Lisbon & New York.
The Artist
Scotty Massa has been tattooing professionally since 2014, building a body of work rooted in the bold lines and saturated colour of American traditional — and refined through years of guest spots across Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Every piece begins with a conversation. Your story, your placement, your style. The needle comes last.
Follow the journal for field notes from the studio and the road.
Read his storySelected Work
Style
Specialised in bold, lasting work — built to age well on skin. From American traditional to sacred geometric pieces, every tattoo is custom-built for the wearer.
Bold black lines, saturated colour, classic iconography. Built to last a lifetime.
Solid black, negative space, contrast-heavy compositions. Modern and timeless.
Irezumi-inspired bodysuits — dragons, koi, peonies — flowing with the form.
Ornamental, geometric and pattern-led pieces. Mandala, lace, sacred geometry.
Realistic black-and-grey portraiture — family, faces, fine detail.
Reworking old ink into something you'll love. Free consultations welcome.
2026 World Tour
The needle is just the tool. The real work is listening — to the skin, to the story, to what someone will carry for the rest of their life.Scotty Massa — Malta, 2026
Ready when you are
Bookings are open for Malta & the 2026 world tour. Tell me your idea — I'll take it from there.
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