Welcome to Duo Verba

Duo Verba, founded in early 2023 by Max Lebrun and Tritoan Ly, is a private tattoo studio nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, De Pijp.

We provide a creative and comfortable environment for artists to express their talent. We host a carefully selected group of artists, each bringing their own distinctive
style and cultural background.

Every element of our space, from the thoughtfully designed interior to the personal stories told through the artists’ work, is carefully crafted to enhance creativity and to facilitate an experience that help artists and clients bring their visions together. 

Meet our Residents

  • Co-Founder

    Maxime Lebrun specializes in custom, story-driven tattoo designs, often created on the spot to reflect personal experiences or unique aesthetics. His work emphasizes artistic interpretation, focusing on individuality and creativity, with a collaborative process between artist and client to ensure each piece is meaningful and one-of-a-kind.

  • Co-Founder

    Tritoan Ly is renowned for his intricate, nature-inspired tattoos, characterized by fine linework and soft shading. His designs often focus on floral and animal elements, blending elegance with artistic precision. Based in his home studio in New Zealand, he regularly visits Amsterdam for tattooing.

  • Resident Artist

    Dragos Calmuc (@dragos_calmuc) blends realism and surrealism to create emotionally charged, conceptual tattoos that tell personal stories. With a background in painting, architecture, and graphic design, his style emphasizes geometry and natural forms. Based on years of experience, Dragos creates unique, meaningful artwork for each client.

  • Resident Artist

    Ezgi, known as @tattoo.sel, is a Turkish tattoo artist based in Amsterdam. She specializes in abstract and fineline tattoos, drawing inspiration from nature, minimalism, and the human body’s unique movements. Her signature style involves freehand linework, ensuring each design flows naturally with her clients’ anatomy. With a background in architecture, Ezgi merges structural precision with creative expression to create harmonious tattoos that are both meaningful and visually stunning.