Tattoo Styles and Specialists

Tattooing is a powerful and profound art form that resonates with people from all around the world. It’s an industry where talent meets discipline; made up of expressive individuals with the ability to interpret concepts and ideas under the styles they specialize in. Here, we list some of the most sought-after tattoo styles and artists from near and far who continue to push the boundaries within their specialty.

1. Black and grey

CHINO (Black Widow Tattoo - Toronto, Ontario)

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NICK IMMS (The Church Tattoo Studio - Redditch, UK)

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2. Sacred Geometry

MASON JAMES (Private Studio - Toronto, Ontario)

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CORY FERGUSON (Good Point Tattoo - Oakville, Ontario)

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3. Single Needle

VINCE KOGUT (Black Widow Tattoo - Toronto, Ontario)

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BIG STEVE (Fun City Tattoo - Manhattan, New York)

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4. American Traditional

CHRIS FERNANDEZ (Kings Avenue Tattoo - Long Island/ Manhattan, New York)

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CORBEN MATSELL-SAVAGE (Midway Tattoo Shop - Toronto, Ontario)

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5. Japanese Traditional

HORIYOSHI III (Private Studio - Yokohama, Japan)

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MIKE RUBENDALL (Kings Avenue Tattoo - Long Island/Manhattan, New York)

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6. Lettering

B.J. BETTS (State Street Tattoo - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania)

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SAM TAYLOR (Private Studio - Melbourne, Australia

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These are just a fraction of the different styles that make up tattooing’s rich and innovative landscape. Whether it’s your first tattoo or your next, do yourself a favour and explore all the different styles that contribute to tattooing’s diverse and versatile culture. You’d be surprised how your vision can be interpreted.

Black WidowMay 15, 2021