Tattoos and tattoo artists have evolved incredibly significantly in the last few decades. Tattoos used to be considered a form of rebellion and were mainly associated with criminals. But thanks to the many reality shows such as “Ink Master”, “LA Ink” or even “Tattoo Fixers”, the reputation of tattoo art has completely changed. Tattoo artists from all over the world decorate their customers' bodiesreal works of artand have become fashion influencers. However, finding the right tattoo artist can sometimes be a real challenge. We did a little research for you and show you some of the best tattoo artists in the world.
Super small rooms with a wall full of drawings - that's what most tattoo studios looked like until a few years ago. Fortunately, things are very different these days and top-notch stores have to meet a whole range of criteria. They must be clean, offer a friendly atmosphere and of course – good tattoo artists and professional, high-quality equipment and inks are also a must.
The best tattoo artists in the world – Alex de Pase, Italy
Alex de Pase is a tattoo artist from Grado, Italy and has been working in the field for almost 20 years. He discovered his love for tattoos at the age of 14 when an ex-convict taught him the basics of tattooing using a Bic pen and homemade needles. He can tattoo in almost any style, but his main focus is portraits and realistic style tattoos. The Italian tattoo artist has received several awards for his artwork and in 2011 he was voted one of the 25 best tattoo artists in the world by the newspaper “Rebel Ink”. He himself takes part in organizing the “World Wide Tattoo Conference” – one of the most important trade fairs in the tattoo world.
Marco Manzo tattoo artist, Italy
Marco Manzo is another Italian known worldwide for his tattoos. His work can be recognized by the very precise and precise executionOrnament Tattoos. The lines are so clean and precise that the tattoo almost looks as if the wearer is wearing a lace garment. Marco Manzo has already won more than 60 awards for his works and has even made it into museums such as the “Gagosian Gallery” in New York. Last year, the tattoo artist made his debut during Fashion Week at the “MAXXI” museum in Rome with an exhibition called “Tattoo d'Haute Couture”.
Rich Pineda, Yucca Valley USA
Rich Pineda is an American tattoo artist who has established himself as a true legend for realistic style tattoos. Art in all possible forms is undoubtedly in his blood. The tattoo artist also makes music, has experience with photography, enjoys working with wood and metal and building custom vehicles. Although he got his first tattoo at the age of 15, he only opened his tattoo studio in 2010 and since then he has expressed his passion through extremely detailed, dynamic and incredibly vibrant tattoos. Rich Pineda definitely has a skilled eye and that's what makes him one of the best tattoo artists in the world.
Famous Tattoo Artists – Regino Gonzales, New York
The American tattoo artist Regino Gonzalez specializes in Japanese-style tattoos. His full-body masterpieces speak for themselves. Some people would describe his work as typical and nothing special - snakes, dragons, skulls, etc. But they are so realistic and detailed that you shudder just to look at them. But Regino Gonzalez can offer much more - tattoos with Aztec or Buddha motifs or portraits that look almost alive are also among his focuses.
Rob Kelly, Hong Kong
Flying to Hong Kong just to get a tattoo? If the appointment is with Rob Kelly - then yes, it's worth it! Many stars have already done this, including David Beckham. The tattoo artist believes that every tattoo should be a collaboration between artist and client and creates an individual and unique design for each person. He has been obsessed with tattooing as an art since childhood and usually spends his free time in his tattoo studio “Blackout”. Rob Kelly specializes in many different styles, including American Traditional, Neo Traditional, Black-Grey, Japanese, Realistic Style,Tribal Tattoosand much more.
Matias Noble – Valencia, Spain
The Spaniard Matias Noble is one of the best tattoo artists in the world when it comes to realistic tattoos in the black and gray style. His works are characterized by delicate precision and a composition of light and shadow. It is precisely his attention to detail that makes his drawings so unique and incredibly realistic. The tattoo artist not only works in his own tattoo salon “Noble Art Gallery” in Valencia, but also actively travels to decorate the bodies of people from all over the world with his tattoos.
Lewisink – Paris, France
Although the French tattoo artist almost never takes part in tattoo fairs and works exclusively in his tattoo studio in Paris, there is no mistaking his works. He studied graphic design for 7 years, but never actually wanted to become a graphic designer. However, his mathematical and graphical knowledge from his studies can be seen in each of his tattoos. Subtle geometric shapes and patterns, incredible symmetry and illusion are often implemented in his designs. The tattoo artist only works in the well-known dotwork style. This is partly because he believes that dots age better than fine lines, for example, and partly because the tattoos last longer due to the strong contrast.
Rit Kit – Kiew, Ukraine
Rita, also known as Rit Kit, is a young tattoo artist from Kiev, Ukraine. Due to the unique and unusual tattoo technique, she has become incredibly famous in the last year. To create the stencil for your tattoos, the talented Rit Kit actually uses the leaves of real plants and flowers. By dipping the delicate leaves into the ink and then pressing them directly onto the skin, she creates her beautiful designs without a single drawing. The process sounds pretty simple, but it is completely impossible to predict what the end result will be. In an industry where everyone works the same way, Rit Kit stands out. She has tattooed almost everything - from irises to violets to roses. The result always looks incredibly realistic - as if you could peel the plant directly from the wearer's skin.
Julien Siebert – Munich, Germany
Anyone who has any interest in tattoos should know the name Julian Siebert. The German is undoubtedly one of the best and most famous tattoo artists in the world. From biomechanical to neo-traditional, he specializes in many styles and tattoos in both color and black and gray. The depth and attention to detail that the tattoo artist brings to all of his masterpieces is simply breathtaking. Two years ago, Julian Siebert collaborated with the “HR Giger Museum” in Switzerland to create an original “Baphomet” design in honor of the late Swiss painter.
Alex. D. Pancho – Katowice, Poland
Alex Pancho comes from Moldova, but has been working in his own tattoo studio “Rock'n Roll” in Katowice, Poland for many years. Although there are many tattoo artists who do amazing black and gray tattoos, fantastic Japanese tattoos or stunning works of artWatercolors Stilcreate, it is very difficult to find someone who can do all of this and more beautifully. His tattoos are real works of art, engraved with great attention to detail.
Kenji Alucky – Berlin, Germany
Kenji Alucky is one of the best tattoo artists in the world for point stitch tattoos, also known as stippling. The Japanese only uses a single color for his works – black. But that's enough to create excellent and complex tattoos. His style was primarily influenced by the well-known “Dot Work”. The motifs consist of many small dots that ultimately become a real masterpiece. Kenjy Alucki became famous for his mandalas and geometric shapes and is often a guest tattoo artist in tattoo studios around the world.
Kat von D – Hollywood
There is hardly anyone who hasn't heard of Kat von D. She dropped out of school at the age of 14 to follow her dream and become a tattoo artist. She became so famous after working as a tattoo artist on the reality show “LA Ink”. Your customers also include many stars such as Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga. In 2008, she even set a new world record by getting 400 tattoos in 24 hours.
Jesper Jorgensen – Copenhagen, Denmark
Jesper, still known as Copenhagen's King of Tattooing, is an absolute legend in the tattoo world. The famous tattoo artist specializes in old school or neotraditional style tattoos. Many, but by no means all, of his drawings consist of demons, skulls, bats, witches and more. But despite the darkness that reigns in his tattoos, the motifs appear incredibly sophisticated and captivating.
Michael Taguet – Saint-Chamond, France
When it comes to incredibly realistic and lively portraits and tattoos in the realistic style, the Frenchman Michael Taguet is undoubtedly one of the best tattoo artists in the world. Even though he has only been working in the tattoo industry for 8 years, he has already received several awards for his masterpieces.
