Armandean is an award-winning tattoo artist based in New York and the founder of Shelter Studio NYC. With more than 15 years of experience, his work blends realism, surrealism, and contemporary art through large-scale custom tattoos in both color and black and grey.

Throughout his career, Armandean has participated in some of the world’s most recognized tattoo conventions, including Gods of Ink Frankfurt, Milano Tattoo Convention, London Tattoo Convention, China Tattoo Convention, and major events across the United States. His work has received multiple awards and international recognition, and he is currently part of the professional artist teams of World Famous Tattoo Ink, Cheyenne, and Hustle Butter Deluxe.