About Untune – The name originates from the idea of putting things out of tune. Disarranging and discomposing the usual. Otherwise, I am Péter János Novák, an illustrator and tattooer originally from Hungary who resided as a child, grew up in several European countries, and is currently living in Basel, Switzerland. Being brought up in a creative surrounding let me pursue art at a relatively early age. During my Barcelona years, visual street art had a strong impact on my projects, while later on, the heavy underground life of Berlin influenced me.
My work is a wide variety of multiple artistic professions related to both visual arts as well as fine art. The huge difference between a tattooer and an artist is a self-created environment and lifestyle. Personally, I define myself as an illustrator who dives deep into many contrasting projects, including professional graphic designs, custom illustrative arts, freehand tattoos, especially larger pieces, and conceptual body suits.
I am not a digital artist, my art is fully hand-drawn. I believe in drawing freehand on paper, which then shifts either to the skin or any other product surface.
Next to my curiosity about different techniques, different themes, and anything unconventional, my distinctive style could be described as intricately ornamental, dark- and plant-heavy, with highly elaborated textures and contrast-specific compositions. My intention as an artist greatly inspired by graphic novel and sequential illustrations is to present my own work worldwide at fairs and exhibitions in the future. So watch out for upcoming events in your area, but until then, look around on this site and subscribe to any of my social media for more.