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NYC Artists For Whatever Tattoo You Want Next

If you want a tattoo and live in NYC, or are traveling to the Big Apple, congrats - you have tons of awesome artists to choose from. We've done the research, so you don't have to.

 

What do you want for your next tattoo? Check out our lists of tattooers below.

Please note: Tattooers are listed alphabetically on each list. Image credit to individual artists. These lists were created in Sept 2021 (and updated in Apr 2022) – they don't reflect any changes to the NYC tattoo scene since.

Give me...

We've tried to cover a wide breadth of styles, but obviously we haven't hit them all.

One we refuse to do? Tribal tattoos – we're just not fucking with that. In addition to a lot of tattoo artists hating doing these, you're most likely not doing them right. If you're getting a specific culture's traditional tribal tattoo style, you better be getting it in that country, by someone from that culture, with solid reasoning, respect for the culture, & preferably permission.

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ABSTRACT, UNIQUE, COLLAGE, & MASHUP

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Adriana Hallow

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Artem Koro

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Baris Yesilbas

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Ben Fisher

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Bradley Silver

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Brat

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Brightbones

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Caleb Lansett

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Dmitry

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Emma Anderson

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Erika Vendett

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Frances Segismundo

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Jerrra Blues

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Kasia Curious

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Kat Noir

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Koral Ladna

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Lalo Yunda

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Mashkow

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Mikhail Anderson

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Nano Ponto

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Sergio Luis Mesa

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Shirankoro

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Stephen (Wonkycube)

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Zachary Robinson Bailey

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AMERICAN TRADITIONAL

& OLD SCHOOL

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Anthony Papallo

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Becca Genne Bacon

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Bert Krak

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Caz Williamson

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Chris Fernandez

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Christian G. Alvar

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Eli Quinters

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John Lemon

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Rose Hardy

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Sarah Antoinette Martin

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Seagh Mulligan

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Vova Bydin

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ANIMAL PORTRAITURE

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Adam Makharita

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Adrian Bascur

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Ali Dündar

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Charlotte Timmons

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Daniel Marmo

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Erika Vendett

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Eva Krbdk

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Hannah Kang

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Krish Trece

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Lauren Aigner-Westervelt

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Matt Truiano

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Megan Massacre

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Oatmeal Tattoo

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Pony Lawson

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Shirankoro

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ARCHITECTURAL /
INTERIORS

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Alena Zozulenko

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Alexey Trofimov

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Alisa

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Emma Anderson

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Evgenii Andriu

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Fan

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Jack Jerz

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Jackson

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St. Kenia

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BIOMECHANICAL

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Anil Gupta

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Ryan Roi

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BLACK & GREY

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Alfred

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Joey Perez

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Juan Martínez

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Julianna Menna

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Laura Leonello

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Lauren Westervelt

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Mada Martyr

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Marco Vergel

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Nick Matic

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Nyah Blanco

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Oscar Akermo

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Ryan E.

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Tom Kraky

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Zlata Kolomoyskaya

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BOLD COLOR &

ILLUSTRATIVE COLOR WORK

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Adrian Bascur

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Adriana Hallow

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Baris Yesilbas

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Dmitry

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Emma Anderson

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Jack Jerz

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Koral Ladna

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Mikhail Anderson

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Nina Palagonia

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Pilar

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Vanessa Monday

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BOTANICAL & NATURE

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Adria Mercuri

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Alena Zozulenko

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Erika Vendett

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Gee

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Ipek Sen

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Juan Martínez

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Julia Hayes

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Kalatu

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Ligia

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Marek Pawlik (Marzan Tattoo)

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Mary Black

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Noelle Adrienne

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Phia Walla

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Pickett

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Pony Reinhardt

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Tasha Rubinow

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Theo Golden

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Vanessa Monday

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EROTICA & BDSM

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Galen Bryce

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Gombas

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Jasmine Wright

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Kati Vaughn

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Mars Hobrecker

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FINE LINE

DETAILED

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Adria Mercuri

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Bicem Sinik

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Emra Hozhan

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Eva Krbdk

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Evgenii Andriu

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Jack Poohvis

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Juan Martínez

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Okanuckun

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Oscar Akermo

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Simone

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Tom Kraky

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FLORAL

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Adrian Bascur

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Barry

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Dani

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Daniel Marmo

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Diego Romay

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Emma Anderson

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Erica Marie

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Evan Paul English

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Hira Lupe

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Ipek Sen

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Jack Poohvis

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Janice Danger

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Jennifer

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Joseph Kang

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Karen Glass

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Kat Ackerman

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Kristi Walls

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Laura Bochet

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Lily Blu

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Megan Massacre

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Michelle Marie

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Nadia Andriu

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Noelle Adrienne

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Nyah Blanco

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Phia Walla

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Pickett

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Zozulenko

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FOLKSY / TEXTILE -

INFLUENCED

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Cierson

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Evan Paul English

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Gombas

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Maggie Stockman

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Reba Slate

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Tasha Rubinow

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Virginia Elwood

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GEOMETRIC & ORNAMENTAL

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Adriana Nightmare

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Alexey Trofimov

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Alisha Gory

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Brian Steffey

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Chris Montes

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Diego Romay

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Genesis

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Jack Poohvis

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Joey Perez

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Kristi Walls

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Masha

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Okanuckun

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Reba Slate

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Ryan Roi

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Sergio Luis Mesa

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HAND POKE & HAND-DRAWN MINIMALISM

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August

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Celeste Lai

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Chris Montes

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Cierson

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Jonah Weintraub

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Kelli Kikcio

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Ki

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Maggie Stockman

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Oatmeal Tattoo

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Tea Leigh

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Veronica Chen

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Vicky

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HUMAN PORTRAITURE

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Adam Makharita

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Alisha Gory

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Marco Vergel

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Nick Matic

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Pony Lawson

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Ruben Barahona

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Sergio B.

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Zlata Kolomoyskaya

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HUMOR

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Alisa

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Casey Day

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Cierson

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Gombas

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Stephen (Wonkycube)

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Sara Antoinette Martin

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Veronica Chen

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ILLUSTRATIVE / STYLIZED BLACKWORK & WOODCUT

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Alena Zozulenko

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Alisa

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Brian Steffey

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Casey Day

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Dani Ebro

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Emma Blue

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Erica Marie

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Gee

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Juan Martínez

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Julianna Menna

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Kalatu

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Kat Ackerman

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Kristi Walls

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Ligia

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Mary Black

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Minka Sicklinger

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Natia

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Nyah Blanco

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Ruth Callaway

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Ryan Roi

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Sara Gaugler (Snow Tattoo)

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Sasha Woland

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Shirankoro

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Sweet Sue

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Thomas Wayne

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Vova Bydin

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JAPANESE (IREZUMI, TEBORI)

Yo, straight up, we hesitated here...Japanese tattoos are a huge part of tattoo history & tattoo culture, but honestly, Americans getting Japanese tattoos from white men kind of screams appropriation, no? Sure, they look badass & all, but consider your reasoning for wanting a Japanese tattoo and how you respect the culture it's coming from. Do your homework on understanding all the aspects of Japanese tattoos, and if your heart is in the right place, go for it. In particular, consider Takashi Matsuba: he is actually from Japan and follows traditional Tebori (ancient hand-tattooing) methods.

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Learn more about the evolution of Japanese tattooing here.

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Chris Garver

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Chris O'Donnell

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Craig Rodriguez

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George Bardadim

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Kiku

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Lina

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Mike Rubendall

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RG

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Takashi Matsuba

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MACABRE / DARK / HORROR

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Aaron Unser

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Brightbones

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David English

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Drew

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Gee

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Jack Jerz

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Jackson

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Janda Farley

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Juan

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Julianna Menna

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Lina

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Mada Martyr

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Melody

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Natia

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Paul Booth

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Undying Art

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MINIMALISM & MICRO

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Ada Luna

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Alexey Trofimov

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Anya

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Chang

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Chris Montes

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Christopher Vasquez

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Daniel Marmo

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Eva Krbdk

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Evgenii Andriu

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Hannah Kang

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Jack Poohvis

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Jennifer

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JK Kim (Tiny Tat Hoe)

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Lauren Westervelt

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Nini

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Oatmeal Tattoo

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Pilar

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Pobi

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Priscilla Fuentes

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Sara Gaugler (Snow Tattoo)

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Simone

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Tivas

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Uno

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Wicky Nicky

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NEO TRADITIONAL

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Becca Genne Bacon

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Charlotte Timmons

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Krish Trece

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Matt Adamson

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Matt Truiano

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Nikki Simpson

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Nina Palagonia

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Rose Hardy

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Tasha Rubinow

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Virginia Elwood

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NEW SCHOOL,

CARTOON, & ANIME

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Abigail D.

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Chris McCoy

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Deanna Cipollone

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Fan

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Galen Bryce

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Ivan Valladores Ramos

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Mago

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Michela Bottin Ackerman

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Nasa Tsuchiya Deutchman

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Niiru Dominguez

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Raphael Ortiz

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Yadi

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NON-JAPANESE ASIAN INFLUENCES

Traditional Japanese style is arguably the most widespread Asian tattoo style, especially in the west; however, many eastern cultures have influenced tattoo styles over the years. While traditional Japanese tattoos should follow specific rules (& cover very specific symbolism), this category includes artists who work with various Chinese, Indian, or other eastern cultures' symbolism & subject matter. 

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Gabrielle Widjaja

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Hotbirdbath

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Frida Sedgwick

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Ipek Sen

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Jesso Wang

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Monica Motta

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PEOPLE: CHARACTERS, ILLUSTRATIVE FACES, & FIGURAL

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Anya

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August

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Becca Genne Bacon

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Ben Fisher

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Brat

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Brian Steffey

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Casey Day

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Dani

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Krish Trece

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Lalo Yunda

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Lina

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Mars Hobrecker

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Minka Sicklinger

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Nikki Simpson

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Nyah Blanco

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Rose Hardy

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Sara Antoinette Martin

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Sweet Sue

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REALISM &

PHOTOREALISM

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Adam Makharita

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Dani

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Drew

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Hannah Kang

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Marek Pawlik (Marzan Tattoo)

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Megan Massacre

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Nick Matic

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Nyah Blanco

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Ruben Barahona

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Sergio B.

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Sobreeno

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Tom Kraky

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Undying Art

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Yomico

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Zlata Kolomoyskaya

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VIVID BLACK (& WHITE)

Super rich black, some with white highlights; basically black & grey, but some black & grey artists have a softer touch, whereas here, we're looking at a strong black style (can be with some, or without any, shading)

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Alena Zozulenko

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Alisha Gory

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Artem Koro

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Lina

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Mada Martyr

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Nikki Simpson

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Nyah Blanco

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Raphael Ortiz

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Vova Bydin

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WATERCOLOR

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Ada Luna

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Adrian Bascur

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Ali

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Baris Yesilbas

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Diego Romay

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Laura Bochet

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Nina Palagonia

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Vanessa Monday

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WITCHY, MYSTICAL, MYTHOLOGY, OCCULT, & SPIRITUAL 

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Alisha Gory

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Charlotte Timmons

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Desiree

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Frida Sedgwick

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Gee

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Genesis

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Julianna Menna

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Kalatu

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Kristi Walls

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Ligia

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Nikki Simpson

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Phia Walla

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Ryan Roi

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Sara Antoinette Martin

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Sasha Woland

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Tea Leigh

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Theo Golden

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Tom Kraky

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UNSURE?

If you're still unsure of what direction you want to go for your next tattoo, these NYC artists do a little bit of everything.

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Brightbones

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Burak Moreno

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Carmen Figueroa

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Emma Blue

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Frida Sedgwick

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Jack

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Jamie Forbes

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Jaz Paulino

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Joey Perez

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Ligia

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Nini

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Rob Green

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Sam Roldos

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Sasha

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Sophie Bee

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Theo Golden

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Yang S Lee

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Zay

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Did you get a tattoo from an artist on this list? We'd love to see it!

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