With 92,504,102 #tattoo posts on Instagram, you’ll never be short of ink-spiration. Here, we’ve rounded up thirteen of our favourite ink artists so you’ll never be stuck for ideas.
Co-owner of Welcome Home, a New York tattoo studio and safe community space,
Tea Leigh racks up an impressive 121,000 follows on Instagram alone.
Specialising in the old-fashioned ‘stick and poke’ technique, which uses a
needle to poke ink into the skin, Leigh’s simple designs have attracted a huge
fan base.
French tattoo artist Johnny Gloom has a consistent film noir theme to his
designs. Dark, lustful and not always ‘safe for work’, he delivers striking
work to an avid fanbase of nearly 200,000. If a mysterious aesthetic is what
you’re after, head over to his page for some inspiration.
German artist Susanne Konig now operates out of Redwood Tattoo Studio in
Manchester, UK. She’s currently booked up for the next 3 months, providing her
clients with surreal, monochrome and detailed ink. For daily updates straight
from the studio, just hit ‘follow’.
It’s easy to see how Georgia’s watercolour tattoos translate perfectly from
sketchbook to skin. Her subjects vary, but they always brighten up our Insta
feed with a much-appreciated injection of colour. This is an artist of serious
skill.
Jon Boy of Bang Bang Tattoo isn’t short of fans. Coming in at over half a
million followers, he’s a fan of pencil-thin design. Ever-so-small and
delicate, he’s a leader of the tiny tattoo phenomenon.
Hailing from the beautiful Cornish seaside town of Falmouth, Joelle’s feed
gives us a whole lot of variety. From simple, striking line work, to intricate
watercolour pieces and everything in between, she’s one of the most
experimental artists on this list.
Another fan of the traditional ‘stick and poke’ technique, Tati’s designs ooze
mystery, with celestial themes meeting pin-up vibes for a unique design.
Tattooing from the heart of Los Angeles, Scott has a particularly impressive
client base. He’s been known to ink Marc Jacobs, Courtney Love and Robert
Downey Jr. He’s an exceptional artist all round, but his shading, in
particular, makes him stand out.
A true aesthete, Gabby’s feed looks almost like a catalogue from which you can
browse ribcage tatts, forearm art and ankle ink. Everything she touches is
dainty and dreamlike. Balancing her tattoo artistry with a music career, she’s
one artist who’s in high demand. Right now, this London lady’s waiting list is
at least six months.
Coming at us from Barcelona, Franki specialises in monochrome looks. They’re
laden with natural motifs, including flowers, birds, moths and skulls. He
travels, too! So keep an eye out in case he comes to a studio near you. Right
now, Hamburg and Dresden are in the pipeline.
Add Curt to your following list and you’ll see a whole lot of bold line art,
with silouhettes, drama and the occasional splash of red. Head over to his page
to appreciate the power of a limited colour palette. Very striking.
It wouldn’t be an article about Instagram tattoo artists without a special
shout out to Sasha Unisex. Graphic, bold and with an unrestricted colour
palette that often slips into neon, these are tattoos that make a statement.
Arguably saving the best for last, this French artist has to share his work as
videos, not imagery. Why? Because he has such intricate skill that he can make
a tattoo look truly three dimensional. This has to be seen to be believed, so
head over to his page and prepare to be wowed.
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