Top Anime Tattoo Artists for Melanated Skin
CURATED BY INK BY PNUT
About the List
Ink by Pnut, the “Anime Godfather”, known for his vibrant work on melanated skin, has curated a list of Top Anime Tattoo Artists for Melanated Skin through their art form. Each artist was handpicked for their dedication to creating bold, lively color and detailed black-and-gray anime tattoos that compliment black and brown skin. Explore the full list, exclusively on CO:CREATE.
About Ink by Pnut
“I've been tattooing almost two decades, and I'm highly known as being the “Anime Godfather”- doing all these beautiful, highly-colored and black and gray tattoos on melanated skin.” -Ink by Pnut
"When I was putting together this list, bro, I made sure that I went and found the artists that I follow, that I recommend, thats going to be able to tattoo on skin just like mines and just like yours." -Ink by Pnut
"A lot of these are my colleagues, a lot of these are my friends, and a lot of these are my “nerd family” that’s going to be able to bring y'all the high-quality tattoos that y'all looking for." -Ink by Pnut
Ink by Pnut’s selections were based on the following criteria:
- Technical Expertise – Artists who understand how ink heals on melanated skin—ensuring vibrant color, rich contrast, and lasting clarity.
- Artistic Excellence – Whether it's rich color, smooth black and gray, or detailed anime designs, their work speaks for itself.
- High-Quality Portfolios – High-level work backed by strong portfolios that speak for themselves.
- Community and Trust – Trusted peers, collaborators, and advocates committed to celebrating black and brown skin through their artistry.
Top Anime Artists for Melanated Skin
Curated by Ink by Pnut
Los Angeles
Book NowT Sutton
Dallas
Book NowPnut No EA
Wayne
Book NowBrian Dancy
Charlotte
Book NowDK
Bronx
Book NowFlip
Orlando
Book NowGio
Los Angeles
Book NowVickii Tatts
Dallas
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