Montreal · Dark tattoo artist

FERLUCY

Every piece begins long before the ink.
In a question.
In a memory.
In a search for meaning.

Let's discover what yours looks like.

Portrait of Nicolás against a deep teal backdrop

I'm Nicolás, the artist behind Ferlucy.

Ferlucy was born from years of exploring movement, art and the search for meaning. Inspired by philosophy, ritual and the beauty hidden within darkness, I create tattoos that feel personal, intentional and alive.

I believe a tattoo should feel like it belongs to you, not just on you.

If you're here, maybe we're already speaking the same language.

Mark / movement

Dark, singular pieces made in dialogue with the body—each one shaped by its movement, tension, and story.

FreehandBlackworkOrnamentalAbstract

Antlers freehand piece across the lower abdomen

Ornamental filigree on the forearm with a dove on the hand

Organic thorns wrapping the hand and wrist

Dark ornamental sleeve design by Ferlucy

Planetary and geometric composition along the forearm

Large mythological composition across the shoulder

Small skeletal figure wrapping the ankle

Delicate floral linework flowing along the arm

Dark horned skull composition on the leg

Playing card and skull composition across the neck

Fine floral composition following the side of the neck

Mexico and 2001 typographic composition across the torso

Rose and clock sleeve with deep tonal shading

Narrative composition of birds in motion along the arm

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Designed on the body

Ferlucy tattooing directly on a client's body

Freehand is my specialty—each piece drawn directly on the skin, shaped by anatomy, movement, and your idea.

It's not the only way I work. If you already have a premeditated design or a clear reference in mind, I bring it to life exactly as you imagine it. And while dark blackwork is my signature, I'm equally capable across any style—fine line, ornamental, lettering, color, or your own concept. Whatever the direction, the craft stays the same.

Consultation

We discuss your idea, placement, scale, and the energy you want the piece to carry.

Design

Drawn freehand on your body, or built from your premeditated concept and references—whichever your project calls for.

Tattoo session

Once the composition feels exact, the design is translated permanently into skin.

Intimate portrait of Nicolás Aravena looking down — Ferlucy — Montreal

The artist behind Ferlucy

Nicolás Aravena is a Chilean tattoo artist and multidisciplinary performer based in Montréal.

His artistic journey began long before tattooing, through years of movement, circus and artistic exploration. Today, he creates dark abstract, ornamental and blackwork tattoos inspired by philosophy, ritual and the beauty hidden in darkness.

Rather than placing designs on the body, his work seeks to create pieces that belong to it—shaped by anatomy, movement and the story each person carries.

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