As he dedicated himself to tattooing back in 2008, he developed his signature microrealistic tattooing style, become globally well known and performed his tattoo art in many different countries. While he was working as a tattoo artist globally and creating a loyal customer base including exclusive clients, he was also responsible of the management of his base studio in İstanbul, Mama’s Boy Tattoo.
Drawing has always been a passion for İlhan Bilir. Along with his tattooing journey, he also collaborated with reputable brands as a tattoo & illustration artist in time.
In 2016, he collaborated with Noire Skateboards and illustrated the limited edition skateboard design named ‘The Eye’ for their skateboard collection.
İlhan Bilir illustraded a creative card game set named ‘Öykü Fabrikası – Hikaye Üretme Kartları’ for the writing workshop place called ‘ Yaratıcı Yazarlık Atölyesi ‘ in İstanbuş, Türkiye founded by the globally famous and awarded author Luset Cohen Fins. The card game set also has been sold at the most famous bookstore chain in D&R in Türkiye.
In 2018, chosen as the global brand Casio G-Shock’s ambassador in Türkiye in 2018 as a well known Tattoo Artist, he was sponsored by the brand and held a social media campaign and press campaign together for a year.