["Dark Art", "Graphic", "Realism", "Traditional"]

Hello! My name is Katya, and I’d love to introduce you to the world of dark tattoos. Each of my designs is more than just ink—it’s a story that I perfect on paper before bringing it to life on your skin.

If you’re interested in a custom design, feel free to share more details about your idea, the placement on your body, and the approximate size. I’m always open to your ideas, or if one of my existing designs resonates with you, we can work with that. Let’s create your unique story together!


["Dotwork", "Geometric", "Ornamental", "Realism"]

Established in 2009, my journey in the art of tattooing has been a varied and enriching one. Over the years, I have explored a range of styles including traditional, neo-traditional, black and grey, color realism, and traditional Japanese influences. Drawing from this diverse background, I have honed my craft and developed a unique specialization in sacred geometric, ornamental, and blackwork tattooing.

At the core of my approach is a deep connection with my clients. Before creating their tattoo, I take the time to understand their story, allowing me to craft a piece that truly resonates with their individuality. I believe in involving my clients in the creative process, ensuring that the final artwork feels like a natural extension of them, seamlessly integrated into their being.

As the proud owner of Algorithm Tattoo and Fine Arts in East Islip, NY, I have cultivated a private studio space that allows for complete focus and dedication to each intricate piece. With no distractions, I am able to pour my passion and expertise into every tattoo, creating timeless pieces that feel as though they have always belonged to their wearer.

I'm Pamela - a tattooer, mother, nerd, and educator. I've been drawing for as long as I can remember and tattooing has been my passion since the day I started. I love working with bright colors and whimsical, other-worldly elements. 

["Fine Line", "Floral Botanical", "Ornamental", "Traditional"]

I'm tattoo artist, painter and owner of Inkindle Tattoo Studio, based in LA. My work focuses on body flow, blending fine lines with bold contrasts to create designs that are both elegant and striking. I often incorporate cosmic elements to evoke a dreamy, ethereal feel, ensuring each piece harmonizes with the natural shape of the body. My passion is creating exclusive art that resonates deeply with my clients, transforming their ideas into lasting art.

["Blackwork", "Contemporary", "Fine Line", "Geometric", "Traditional"]

My work is dedicated to the sacred  geometric nature of existence. It is my belief that through geometry we can gain a greater awareness of the true meaning of life. From the microcosm to the macrocosm, there are mathematical relationships that underlie the fundamental structure of our universe. The purpose of this work is to illuminate these mysteries.

["Fine Line", "Floral Botanical", "Realism", "Traditional"]

I'm an Italian Vegan Tattoo Artist, located in Denver CO.
I moved to the States in 2017, lived in Miami first, and for the last 3 years in Denver. I now own a high-end sustainable studio called 'Fallink in Love'. I would describe my work as "delicate black work" ;)

My name is Zaratustra. I also go by Z. I’m 28 years old. I specialize in large black work anime tattoos. 
I also love tattooing comic book and cartoon characters. I’ve been tattooing for 2 years, I’ve been drawing anime characters since I was a kid. My favorite anime is Gurren Lagann. 

["Blackwork", "Floral Botanical", "Hand Poke", "Ornamental", "Stippling", "Traditional"]

Hi everyone! I’m Victoria -  a machine-free/hand poke tattoo artist specializing in making you feel more like yourself. I am a cat and dog mom, queer lady, and I absolutely love tattooing large scale botanical, ornamental, and blackwork designs. Anything to push the boundaries of what is thought possible when it comes to tattooing without a machine. I have always worked only by hand as I find the process to be incredibly intentional. Hand poke is much more dainty in the way it feels, and causes a lot less trauma to the skin. Therefore, my tattoos heal really fast which is always nice! I pride myself on creating a safe and peaceful environment in my private studio here in Seattle. But I always love to travel, so don't hesitate to reach out! 
Thank you for taking the time to read this. Feel free to ask any questions and I look forward to creating with you!

["Floral Botanical", "Hyper Realism", "Photo Realism", "Realism"]

Dallas native, Kevin Laroy, is an award-winning celebrity tattoo artist, TV Personality and fashion forerunner who is widely-known for his appearance on Season 8 of VH1's Ink Master, seasons 5 & 6 break-out star for Black Ink Crew NYC and MTV's 'Just Tattoo Of Us' (USA).
Notorious for his photo-realistic portraits and pop-culture inspired pieces, Kevin has almost two decades of tattoo experience under his belt. He's rapidly emerging as a prominent personality & figure of the Black and LGBT community. Kevin's latest project includes him as cast of the very first season of ‘Black Ink Los Angeles’ 2023.

["Abstract", "Fine Line", "Floral Botanical", "Micro Realism", "Realism"]

Hi! My name is Julia and I started tattooing 4 years ago in Madrid, Spain; my home country. I have always been very interested in art, fashion and nature, so once I graduated from fashion design school, I decided to move to the US and become a full time tattoo artist. I love traveling and exploring new places, so you will see me around the country during conventions and guest spots!🩵

["3rlonly", "Chicano", "Cultural", "Hyper Realism", "Realism", "Script and Lettering"]

["Avant Garde", "Dark Art", "Neo Traditional", "Realism", "Surrealism"]

Matt is an award-winning, world-traveling artist based in Los Alamitos, California. His focus is large-scale dark surrealism, and realism pieces, with a secondary focus on neotraditional tattoos. 


A story of redemption: Matt’s first experience as a tattoo artist came in the California prison system in 2011. Tattooing saved his life. It gave him a new purpose and direction. And today he strives to give as much back to the tattoo industry. To leave it better than he found it.


Fun fact: Matt was one of the very first tattoo artists to reach over 1 million followers on TikTok in 2021. 

An artist and painter since childhood, now a tattoo artist of 17 years

["Blackwork", "Dotwork", "Geometric", "Ornamental", "Traditional"]

George “Orge” Kalodimas is a tattoo artist based in NY, USA. 

Born in Sparta, Greece and raised in Athens.

He started his apprenticeship in 2005, and got into geometric art and tattooing in 2007. More than 50 awards at international tattoo conventions in Europe, the USA, and Asia. 

In 2023 George opened his own private studio, the As Above Tattoo in Amityville, New York!

He is world-renowned for his spiritual mandalas and sold-out Solstice Mandala book, based on his six-month project, designing one mandala every day for an entire solstice. He has also published five more sketchbooks and many limited-edition screen prints. 

He is currently preparing his second hardcover book, “The Ten Years of Solstice.” 

 George has traveled and worked worldwide for tattooing, from NY and LA to Nepal and Thailand. 

His creativity expanded when he bought his first camera and it has become second nature since then. He has attended multiple seminars and workshops for photography and filmmaking and believes in constant learning. 

With his wife Aleksandra, they travel the world, exploring the planet and seeking adventures. From Zion and Grand Canyon to the Himalayas, every place is a library for inspiration!

Based in New York, Pablo is a Colombian handpoke tattoo artist with a background in architecture and design.
His approach to tattooing is characterized by abstract lines that elegantly flow with the body's natural shape to create stunning, decorative designs. 
Pablo freehands each piece to harmonize with the client's form, resulting in tattoos that are not only visually captivating but also deeply personal.

["Blackwork", "Dark Art", "Realism", "Traditional"]

Jersey-born ink slinger, Jon carved his path through gritty apprenticeships and relentless hustle. No guarantees, just raw passion and a needle. Now he's rewriting skin stories daily.

Black & Grey Realism 



I have been engaged in art for more than 10 years. I work in the style of color tattoo, abstraction & surrealism.


["Abstract", "Blackwork", "Fine Line", "Neo Traditional", "Traditional", "Watercolor"]

Born and raised in Perth, Western Australia, I have always had a passion for art and drawing. After completing high school, I jumped straight into my tattoo apprenticeship. I’m currently an artist at Ascendence Tattoo and Art Studio. 

Since beginning my tattoo journey in 2012, I’ve embraced a variety of styles, including watercolour, dotwork, full colour, and neo-traditional designs. I don’t limit myself to one style, but these are the ones I particularly enjoy. My dedication has been recognised with awards, including second place in the category of abstract and first place in fine line at the West Australian Tattoo Festival 2024. I believe every tattoo tells a story, and I strive to create meaningful pieces that resonate with my clients. Even if that meaning is that you like the design.

Dakota Weik (aka Inked Abroad) explores global tattoo cultures, and documents his experiences with artists around the world.

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