THE STORY

Born in 1998 on the outskirts of a post-communist city in Poland, he grew up around communities shaped by their own rules and value systems. He managed to stay out of most trouble thanks to his grandfather — a sailor who became his earliest and strongest influence. Growing up around a tattooed figure naturally led him toward tattooing at a time when it was still far from conventional.

Before committing fully to tattooing, he worked in a lathe shop and saved for his first professional tattoo machine setup. Tattooing from his family home later helped finance his studies in Graphic Communication Design. After graduating, he continued tattooing while largely bypassing the commercial tattoo boom in Poland. Regular travel to the United States to visit his American family also played an important role in shaping his perspective, exposing him to different tattoo scenes and cultural influences.

His work combines design thinking and a mix of raw and harsh reality inspirations with classic tattooing, using modern techniques and digital tools that add a contemporary edge. Sebastian's @onlineipray developed as a platform where tattooing, design, and cultural influences intersect.