Cleopatra Ink Took the USA by Storm

Cleopatra Ink has become a trailblazer in the tattoo scene, achieving a staggering 32 awards at the Jacksonville Tattoo Convention over three thrilling days. This groundbreaking success marks a pivotal moment for Turkish tattoo art in the international arena. Cleopatra Ink, with its extensive network of 141 studios across 17 countries, employs thousands and made a significant impact at this global event, showcasing its artistry and ambitious growth plans in the tattoo industry.



The Inspirational Journey of Cleopatra Ink


The Jacksonville Convention featured a rich tapestry of diverse tattoo talent from around the globe. Cleopatra Ink captivated audiences through their distinctive art displays. This vibrant event, brimming with live tattoo demonstrations, competitions, and varied entertainment, served as a strategic platform for Cleopatra Ink's growth ambitions, particularly in the vast U.S. market, setting the stage for more expansive endeavors.



Insights from Halil İbrahim Karadere


Cleopatra Ink’s founder, Halil İbrahim Karadere, expressed profound pride in their American accomplishment. He lauded the engagement of both domestic and international talent and viewed the 32 awards at the Jacksonville Tattoo Convention as testimony to their artistry and quality commitment. Karadere emphasized the brand's rising global esteem, asserting that their American expansion initiatives will persist with unwavering enthusiasm and resolve.


🌍 Cleopatra Ink's Strategies for Global Expansion


Cleopatra Ink is charting innovative courses in tattoo artistry through methodical development plans:


Pathways to Achievement


Artistic Vision: The brand is permeated with Halil İbrahim Karadere's passion for tattoo art.

Global Vision: Triumph in America is just the beginning for broader worldwide growth.



🌟 Success Stories of Award-Winning Artists


Cleopatra Ink’s artists made a mark in various competition categories:


Mustafa Çorbacı

Overall Female – 2nd Place

Geometric Tribal – 3rd Place

Large Black and Gray – 3rd Place


Orkun Özlok

Small Black and Gray – 3rd Place


Cihan Deniz

Large Black and Gray – 1st & 2nd Places

Black and Gray Realism – 2nd Place

Tattoo of the Day (Friday) – 3rd Place

Medium Black and Gray – 3rd Place


Yaşar Tokyay

Color Realism – 3rd Place


Samet Tuğlu

Female Large Color – 1st Place

Design Award – 2nd Place


Parviz Bagirov

Tattoo of the Day (Color, Saturday) – 2nd Place

Male XL Color – 2nd Place

Male Large Color – 1st Place

Best Portrait Color – 2nd Place


Nil Şentürk & Ezgi Aşıkoğlu

Overall Female and Small Black and Gray — 1st Place


Gizem Çalışkan

Most Unusual – 3rd Place

Small Color & Medium Color – 1st Place

Anime – 1st Place


Eser Ülkün & Hasan Karabulut

Recognition in Portrait, Best of Show, and other esteemed categories



✨ Cleopatra Ink: An Expanding Enterprise


Founded by Halil İbrahim Karadere, Cleopatra Ink started with a single studio in Alanya and introduced cutting-edge tattoo concepts, quickly gaining global recognition. Since its foundation in 2014, the brand has shown remarkable growth, fueled by Karadere’s vision of artistic integrity and customer satisfaction. With inspiration from Alanya's scenic allure and Cleopatra Beach, Karadere aimed to elevate tattooing as a form of personal expression and professional discipline.


Dedicated to innovation, Cleopatra Ink has secured its position as a leader in the tattoo industry. Committed to high hygiene standards and equipped with advanced tools, the studios offer a range of styles, including minimalist, realistic, portrait, and black-and-gray tattoos. With its dynamic and artistic approach, Cleopatra Ink continues to redefine the global tattoo scene's frontiers.