TATTOO ARTIST. CREATOR. OWNER OF TATTOO ZOU.
MEET NIKO
With 14 years of professional tattooing experience and nearly 30 years devoted to art, Niko has built a career around creating meaningful, one-of-a-kind pieces.
Based in Missoula, Montana, Niko is an award-winning tattoo artist specializing in custom realism while working across a wide range of styles.
From intricate black-and-grey portraits to bold custom compositions, every tattoo is approached as an original work of art.
For Niko, tattooing is more than a profession. It’s a lifelong dedication to creativity, craftsmanship, and human connection.
01 / A LIFE IN ART
A LIFE IN ART
Art has been part of Niko’s life since childhood. Growing up between California and Montana, with roots in the Salish community, his creative perspective was shaped by culture, personal experience, and a passion for making things with his hands.
What began with drawing and painting eventually evolved into tattooing, fashion, and other forms of artistic expression.
Today, that creative journey continues through Tattoo Zou and his independent fashion label, Break Pony.
02 / CRAFT WITH INTENTION
EVERY TATTOO DESERVES THE SAME ATTENTION AS A MASTERPIECE.
Niko believes great tattooing begins with listening. Understanding the client’s vision, studying placement, and designing artwork that complements the body are all essential parts of the process.
Whether creating a custom sleeve, transforming an existing tattoo, or designing something small and meaningful, the goal remains the same: exceptional artwork and an experience clients can feel confident about.
Every piece is created with intention, precision, and respect for the person wearing it.
03 / EXPERIENCE IN EVERY PIECE
14 YEARS OF TATTOOING. A LIFETIME OF ART.
Tattoo Zou was created to offer something different from the traditional tattoo shop experience.
Located in downtown Missoula, Montana, the private studio provides a clean, comfortable, and relaxed environment where clients receive personalized attention from consultation to completion.
With a commitment to craftsmanship, professionalism, and continued artistic growth, Niko approaches each appointment with one purpose:
THE STORY CONTINUES IN THE WORK.