Neo-Japanese tattoos amsterdam
Lena de Vos, professionally known as Inked by the Fox, is a Dutch-born tattoo artist based in Amsterdam. She is drawn to tattooing through her lifelong love of drawing and making art, Lena has been dedicated to her craft since her teenage years and now making her imprint on the Amsterdam tattoo scene.
She specialises in Neo-traditional Japanese tattoos, blending bold compositions, expressive line work, and rich symbolism inspired by traditional Japanese art with a modern, creative approach. While her focus is on Japanese-inspired designs, Lena enjoys exploring concepts from a wide range of artistic and cultural influences, creating truly custom tattoos tailored to each client.
Clients seeking a Japanese-inspired tattoo in Amsterdam, a neo-traditional design, or a custom, meaningful tattoo can work with Lena at Antiek, where she transforms stories, ideas, and inspirations into enduring works of art.
For Lena, tattooing is more than art—it’s a connection.
“I love meeting new people and learning about their life journeys, making each tattoo a meaningful collaboration. Every piece carries a part of a part of me, and I love to see that piece continue on that journey with my clients,”.
Neo-Japanese
Neo-Japanese tattoos are heavily influenced by the classic styles of Japanese tattooing, often referred to as Irezumi. This includes familiar motifs such as koi fish, dragons, snakes, cherry blossoms, tigers, geishas, samurai, waves, phoenixes, and hannya masks. These traditional elements carry deep cultural and spiritual significance, and neo-Japanese tattoos continue to explore these symbols but with a modern twist.