Chetan Salhotra
Realism · Blackwork · Minimal
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Every tattoo is approached as a collaborative process where design, placement, flow, and personal meaning are carefully considered. Under his direction, Inkspace has evolved into more than just a studio — becoming a creative ecosystem focused on art, culture, education, and innovation within the tattoo industry. Chetan is also actively exploring the future of tattoos through AI systems, digital experiences, educational platforms, and advanced client consultation workflows. Known for maintaining high hygiene standards, strong artistic discipline, and a detail-oriented approach, Chetan continues to push the boundaries of modern tattoo culture while helping clients wear their stories with confidence and authenticity.
"With years of experience in the tattoo industry, Chetan has built a reputation for creating tattoos that go beyond aesthetics, focusing on meaning, identity, and long-term visual impact."
VERIFIED RECOGNITION
- Best Black & Grey Artist — India International Tattoo Convention (2012)
- Heartwork Tattoo Festival — media & content team lead
- International Nepal Tattoo Convention — media & content team lead
- Pune Tattoo Festival — media & content team lead
ABOUT WORKING WITH CHETAN SALHOTRA
Who is Chetan Salhotra?
Chetan Salhotra is the founder and lead tattoo artist at Inkspace Tattoo Studio in Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi. He specialises in fine line, realism, blackwork, and cover-up tattoos and leads the resident artist team.
What styles does Chetan specialise in?
Fine line, realism, blackwork, cover-up, geometric, lettering, colour, and anime. His signature work blends storytelling with clean linework and considered placement.
How does a consultation with Chetan work?
A 30–45 minute conversation covering references, story, placement, skin tone, and longevity. There is no deposit to talk it through. Book via WhatsApp or the booking page.
Does Chetan take cover-up work?
Yes — cover-ups are one of his focus areas. He assesses each case on saturation, colour, and feasibility, and will recommend laser fading first when it gives the strongest long-term result.
How do I book a session with Chetan?
Use the booking page or WhatsApp the studio. Most pieces start with a free consultation before scheduling the tattoo session itself.
CHETAN BUILT INKSPACE — HE STILL TATTOOS HERE EVERY WEEK.
Chetan Salhotra has been tattooing professionally since 2006, building close to two decades of full-time experience behind the machine across nearly every major tattoo style. In 2012 he won Best Black & Grey Artist at the India International Tattoo Convention — his first major industry recognition. He went on to lead m…
JOURNEY · PHILOSOPHY
Chetan Salhotra has been tattooing professionally since 2006, building close to two decades of full-time experience behind the machine across nearly every major tattoo style. In 2012 he won Best Black & Grey Artist at the India International Tattoo Convention — his first major industry recognition. He went on to lead media and content coverage for several of India and Nepal's most important tattoo events, including the Heartwork Tattoo Festival, the International Nepal Tattoo Convention, and the Pune Tattoo Festival. In 2017 he founded Inkspace Tattoo Studio in Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi to build the kind of studio he wanted to work in — one where the conversation matters as much as the tattoo. Today he leads the resident artist team at Inkspace and continues to mentor the next generation of Indian tattoo artists through the studio's training programme.
Every tattoo at Inkspace begins with a conversation, not a stencil. Chetan's work focuses on tattoos that hold up across decades — clean linework, considered placement, and meaning the wearer can stand behind in twenty years. He treats each piece as a collaboration, not a transaction.
STYLES CHETAN WORKS IN
CONSULT · CUSTOM · HYGIENE · AFTERCARE
A 30–45 minute conversation — references, story, placement, skin tone, and longevity. No deposit required to talk it through.
Designs are drawn from scratch for the wearer's body — never copy-pasted. Reviewed together before any needle touches skin.
Single-use, fully disposable setup per client. Medical-grade sterilisation across all tooling, in line with Inkspace's studio-wide protocol.
Second-skin where appropriate; clear day-by-day protocol; complimentary touch-up within the first three months for most pieces.
Direct WhatsApp access to the studio during the healing month — send a photo any time, day or night.
SELECTED WORK
A series of multi-session cover-ups documented in the studio journal, including the Shiva Tandav cover-up and the Roaring Tiger.
READ MORE →Founder-trained the resident artist team at Inkspace; mentors the Inkspace tattoo training programme in Hauz Khas.
- "Restraint reads as confidence — the best tattoo is rarely the busiest one."
- "Placement decides whether a tattoo ages well; design alone can't save bad placement."
- "Cover-ups are won in the consultation, not at the machine."