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Top Artists Specializing in Melanated Skin

Kevin Laroy handpicks Artists who excel at tattooing melanated skin. Industry expertise meets trusted artistry for beautiful results.

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March 26, 2025

About the List

Kevin Laroy, an accomplished artist and trusted expert in the industry, has curated a list of Top Artists Specializing in Melanated Skin. Tattooing black and brown skin requires expertise in contrast, composition, and healing. Explore the top in the industry, handpicked by Kevin Laroy, exclusively for CO:CREATE.


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Kevin Laroy's Curation Criteria:
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Technical Expertise

Artists with a deep understanding of how ink heals on melanated skin, using contrast, saturation, and open skin to create lasting work.

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Artistic Excellence

Whether it’s black and gray, color realism, or illustrative work, their skill is unmatched.

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Design and Composition Portfolios

Creators of bold, balanced designs that highlight and complement melanated skin.

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Commitment to Representation

Advocates celebrating black and brown skin in their work.

The Curated List
Deshay Jones

Los Angeles, California

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Deshay Jones

Pnut No EA

Dallas, Texas

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Pnut No EA

Kilo Grams

Atlanta, Georgia +1

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Kilo Grams

Richard "Made Rich" Parker

New York, New York

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Richard "Made Rich" Parker

Adrian Lee

Los Angeles, California

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Adrian Lee

TJ Brown

Chicago, Illinois

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TJ Brown

Brian Dancy

Wayne, Michigan

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Brian Dancy

Kayo “Kaytovenn” Hall

Hapeville, Georgia

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Kayo “Kaytovenn” Hall

Erick Satchell II

Hyattsville, Maryland

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Erick Satchell II

Draya Penzo

Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Draya Penzo

Kat Tat

Orlando, Florida

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Kat Tat

Adriana Hallow

Brooklyn, New York +1

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Adriana Hallow

Kevin Laroy

Dallas, Texas +1

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Kevin Laroy

Ace Of Zenith

Chicago, Illinois

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Ace Of Zenith

Jonah "Inkbyjub"

Hollywood, Florida

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Jonah "Inkbyjub"

Anwon “Boneface” Johnson

Pensacola, Florida

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Anwon “Boneface” Johnson

J.R Outlaw

Atlanta, Georgia

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J.R Outlaw

Dmytro Kiryakov

Toronto, Canada

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Dmytro Kiryakov

TANA

Los Angeles, California

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TANA

Edward Poch

Scottsdale, Arizona

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Edward Poch

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