Cinar

Cinar is the distinguished founder and lead artist of Painted Soul Arts, an upscale contemporary art and tattoo studio located in the vibrant community of Montclair, New Jersey. With over 25 years of professional experience, Cinar is renowned as a pioneering figure in contemporary tattooing, having cultivated an international reputation for his refined artistry.

A graduate of the Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts and Architecture, Cinar seamlessly merges his strong foundation in traditional arts with a visionary modern aesthetic. He is particularly known for his distinctive “Avant-garde” style, which involves unexpectedly mixing various artistic approaches and expertly utilizing the body as a living canvas. His passion lies in creating flowing works of art that complement the body’s muscle and bone structure, transforming classical influences into unique, contemporary compositions.

Cinar’s dedication to his craft is evident in every piece, reflecting a balance of precision, emotion, and individuality. His career highlights include building his own tattoo machines early on and tattooing renowned clients and public figures worldwide. For Cinar, tattoos are not merely accessories but a profound connection between the body and soul, an outer expression of one’s inner self.