You want colour and movement
You are drawn to watercolour, abstraction or colourful graphic work.
Tattooing since 2016 · Tattoo Bar Brno
Daria Mlečná.
Colour in motion.
Daria works with watercolour, bold colour and freehand drawing. She is most often inspired by flowers, animals, abstraction and Chinese painting.
- 01Watercolour and abstraction
- 02Floral and animal designs
- 03Colour tattoos and cover-ups
The Tattoo Bar team handles consultations and bookings.
An artistic foundation.
Tattooing since 2016.
Alongside tattooing, she continues to return to paper, practise freehand and study Chinese painting.
Tattoo BarShe has worked at Tattoo Bar since autumn 2016.
Artistic foundationShe studied art and painted functional objects, from jewellery boxes to furniture.
2024She completed a course focused on colour tattooing.
2nd placeAt her first tattoo convention, held in Olomouc in 2025, she took second place in the anime category.
Portfolio
Abstraction, colour,
lightness.
The portfolio includes watercolour, graphic work, abstraction, anime, flowers and animal designs. Daria creates both delicate tattoos and larger colour compositions. She also works on cover-ups and reworks older tattoos. Every design is prepared for a specific placement on the body.
The whole comes first.
Then the detail.
Daria builds each design from the whole. First it must sit well on the body; only then does she decide on technique and detail.
- 01Composition is what matters. The placement, proportions and flow of the design must work as a whole.
- 02She chooses the technique to suit the design. Depending on the design, she works with line, colour, watercolour washes or freehand.
- 03She returns to the design. She begins with a rough sketch, leaves it for a few days, then returns to refine it with fresh eyes.
- 04A design is made for a specific placement. She considers size and position in relation to the anatomy. For larger projects, she may sketch the layout directly onto the body with a marker.
For every tattoo, she uses new single-use cartridges, pigments permitted in the Czech Republic and a wireless machine. If you would like to see the equipment or ask about the hygiene procedure, just say so. Daria will be happy to show you everything and talk you through it.
From lines on bananas.
To second place.
Her grandmother helped pay for her first tattoo machine, and she practised her first lines on bananas. After art school and retraining courses, she joined Tattoo Bar in autumn 2016. She remains at the studio today, continues her professional development and still draws on paper.
Over the years, her style has moved from graphic work through watercolour and anime to abstraction and influences from Chinese and Japanese painting. She stayed with tattooing partly thanks to the support of the Tattoo Bar team, who stood by her during a creative crisis. What she still enjoys most is capturing a client's idea and turning it into a design that works on the body.
“It is important to me that a tattoo does not just look good when it is fresh, but that it ages well and retains its aesthetic and character.”
2ndplace in the anime category, Olomouc 2025
She attended her first tattoo convention in Olomouc in 2025, where she took 2nd place in the anime category.
Her own direction.
Not a finished template.
She works best with a client who knows what they like and leaves room for an original design. A few clear points and several references are enough; you do not need a finished drawing.
You take inspiration from nature
You want to work with flowers, animals or organic forms.
Chinese and Japanese painting
You like free-flowing lines, brushwork and washes of ink.
You have a direction, not a final drawing
You can describe what you like, what the design should include and what you want to avoid.
A small design or a larger project
Daria works with small, medium-sized and large designs. A larger piece can be divided into several sessions.
You need a cover-up or reworking
For an older tattoo, she first assesses its colour, shape and placement. Based on that, she suggests options for covering or reworking it.
What Daria does not do. She does not work on Polynesian or purely ornamental designs, complex armbands, portraits or classic greywash scenes with clocks and roses. If you have a similar idea, the studio will recommend another artist from the team.
From your references.
To an original design.
The consultation can take place in Czech or Russian. Tattoo Bar handles all organisation and bookings.
What to send the studio
Send a short description, the placement on your body, an approximate size, your colour ideas and several references. The studio will pass the information on for review and get back to you with the next steps.
Placement and size
Daria will assess how the design will work in the chosen placement and recommend an appropriate size. For larger projects, she may sketch the composition directly onto the body with a marker.
A design revisited with fresh eyes
Depending on the design, she combines a tablet, paper and freehand. She leaves the rough design for a few days, then returns to refine it with fresh eyes.
Appointment and session
The studio will confirm the appointment and booking terms. You will refine the design together at the studio. Daria can reposition the transfer until you are happy with its placement and size.
What to expect while she works
Daria concentrates while she works and usually wears headphones, so the session tends to be quiet. You can still ask her anything.
Breaks and aftercare
She will take a break when needed. After the session, she will explain how to care for the tattoo and give you written instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Before you send your idea.
What is worth knowing.
Is Daria a good choice for a first tattoo?
Yes, if her style is right for you. Before the session, she will go through the design, placement and process with you. While she works, she will ask how you feel, and you can request a break at any time.
Do I need a finished design?
No. Describe the design, mood and your colour ideas, and add several references. Also say what you do not like. Daria will use this information to prepare a design for the specific placement on your body.
Do colour tattoos hurt more?
No. Colour itself does not increase the pain. The placement on the body, technique, length of the session and your sensitivity matter more.
Can the design be changed or the transfer repositioned?
Yes. It is best to send comments in advance, but you can also refine the design at the studio. Daria will reposition the transfer until you are happy with the placement and size.
Can an old tattoo be covered with skin-coloured pigment?
No. Skin-coloured pigment will not conceal an old tattoo. For a cover-up, the original colour, size and placement must first be assessed. In some cases, it may be appropriate to lighten the tattoo with laser treatment beforehand.
Which designs does Daria not work on?
Daria does not work on Polynesian or purely ornamental designs, complex armbands, portraits or classic greywash scenes. If you have a similar idea, the studio will recommend another artist from the team.
How do I get a price estimate?
The price is not determined by size alone. It also depends on the placement on the body, the complexity of the design and whether it is a cover-up. After reviewing the information, the studio will give you a price range before you book.
What happens during the session and aftercare?
Daria will ask how you feel while she works and take a break when needed. When she has finished, she will choose a dressing to suit the type of tattoo, explain the aftercare and give you written instructions. If anything concerns you while it heals, contact the studio.
Consultation through Tattoo Bar
Do you have an idea?
Send it to the studio.
Tell us what design you want, where it should go and its approximate size. Add your colour ideas and several references. The Tattoo Bar team will review the information, confirm whether the project is a good fit for Daria and suggest the next steps.
Send your idea to the studio
All communication and bookings go through Tattoo Bar.
Nezávazná konzultace tetování
Pošlete nám svůj nápad, místo na těle a přibližnou velikost. Ozveme se obvykle do 1–2 pracovních dnů.
Kontaktní údaje použijeme pouze pro vyřízení poptávky a domluvu tetování. Marketingová sdělení posíláme jen po dobrovolném souhlasu. Podrobnosti najdete v Zásadách ochrany osobních údajů.