@bangbangnyc
Whether or not you’re a fan of tattoos, you can’t deny that they’re beautiful. Not only do the designs call on artistic skill, the actual process also demands a tremendous amount of expertise. That’s why we admire these tattoo artists so much – they create utter masterpieces and flawlessly turn them into permanent adornment.
From minimal to elaborate, there’s at least one artist on this list that you will obsess over. Who knows, you might even be tempted to book an appointment yourself!
@leshalauz
Specializing in pixel and glitch tattoos, Alexey travels the world to share his unique designs. We love the unexpected twist within his otherwise realistic sketches.
@jonboytattoo
We’re not sure what kind of microscopic needle he uses, but Jon’s fine lines and delicate pieces definitely call for an expert hand. His minimalist masterpieces are sure to give you major inspo if you find beauty in simplicity.
@pissaro_tattoo
Imagine taking your favorite flower and pressing it so hard on your skin that it somehow transfers over. That’s what Botanical Tattoo Artist Pis’ work looks like — hyper-realistic versions of nature seamlessly copied onto the body.
@lisaorth
Lisa’s mesmerizing, 3D-esque designs seem to jump off the skin. Beware of scrolling endlessly through her feed in a hypnotized daze.
@aleksey_platunov_tattoo
Cute characters? Splashes of watercolor? Geometric framing? Sold. Russia-based Aleksey is a true artist that thinks and inks outside the box.
@bangbangnyc
Keith “Bang Bang” McCurdy is a celebrity tattoo artist (Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Miley’s go-to). His studio’s Insta feed boasts work from his all-star team of artists that have their own specialties including ornamental pattern design, watercolor tattoos, and fine line calligraphy.
@okanuckun
Istanbul-based Okan Uckun creates designs that are so simple but say so much. He takes concepts — like dots, lines, nature — and combines them all into one cohesive, perfect design, unique to each client. He explains the stories behind some of his designs in his blog.
xx, The FabFitFun Team
