Galina is a vintage non-electric (hand poke) tattoo artist based out of Moscow (though she does guest spots world wide when she’s able to).
Inspired by vintage photosBeautiful geometric and vintage Russian woman and Church
Her work is largely inspired by old school tattoos done in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, which includes lady heads, portraits, weapons, animals, etc.
Large hand poked tea partyClown featuring rare hand poked colour
Galina’s work is primarily inspired by both Russian and French prison tattoos, again mainly from the 18-1900’s.
Well placed tower on the back of the headA classic dagger and heart
Along with more old school work, Galina also does great geometric work, particularly on fingers for full hand pieces. Because the work is hand poked it allows her to do more detailed work then a machine could do, particularly in such a small space as a hand.
Lute player Traditional Russian woman
Most of her work is done without colour, but if you’re wanting some red thrown into the mix she can do that for you. Many people think hand poked tattoos have to be small, with very little detail, but Galina is proof that hand poked pieces can still be big and bold. If you’re visiting Russia Galina is a must visit artist! And pay attention to her Instagram to find out her guest spot dates.
The perfect combo, wine and cheese, with geometric fingersInspired by vintage French art
Roblake is an artist specializing in black work designs with mainly old school motifs. Working out of Dead Slow in Brighton, Roblake also sells merchandise such as prints and clothing here.
Sweet filler head piece.Matching hands
Roblake has a very distinctive style, taking inspiration from old school flash while adding his own flare that includes detailed line work and sometimes soft and delicate shading inside of tough looking pieces.
Beautiful nesting dollBig one shot chest dragon
He is particularly well known for his knife designs, whether they be a sharp singular switchblade, a row of daggers, or a knife through a skull.
Healed row of knives Devil and lady
Along with tattooing, Roblake has an extensive tattoo collection, and also does some clothing modelling.
Burning cop car and getaway carHealed forearm pieces
If you’re in Brighton or passing through, Roblake is a must see artist, or, if you can’t visit, check out his online store.
Jacob Doney is the owner of Envision Tattoo Studio in Grand Terrace, California.
bold dagger and rose with popping reds and yellow against a strong black painful scorpion on the noggin
Jacob tattoos in American traditional style with popping colours and lines that are bold as hell.
pin-up girl two way burning candle
Though his main style is American traditional, he will make tattoos with a more Neo-traditional look as well. That being said, his themes are strongly American traditional, taking inspiration from old school motifs and keeping the true spirit of a traditional tattoo alive.
brilliant back piece featuring Jesus Christ
Jacob does both large and small pieces; everything from gap fillers to massive back pieces.
classic American eagle
His line work is crisp and clean and his colours are mainly classic traditional, black, red, green, and yellow.
mean looking snake head
If you want to reach Jacob you can find his instagram @jacobdoneytattoo
black and grey nautical chest piece
Make sure to reach out well in advance if you’re going to be in California and get yourself something cool!
Rob Kelly is the owner of BLACKOUT Tattoo in Hong Kong. Rob has been tattooing since 2005, and has lived in Hong Kong since 1994. BLACKOUT Tattoo was founded in 2010 and features brilliant permanent artists as well as travelling guest artists.
Realistic black and grey tiger.Realistic black and grey lion head.American traditional lady head butterfly.Black and grey Japanese Kitsune.
Rob tattoos in many styles including American traditional, Neo traditional, black work, Japanese, Chinese, black and grey, line work, realism, tribal, and more.
American traditional butterfly.Water colour dragon.Tribal chest panel.
Rob has a book of flash you can choose from, or you can book a consultation with him and collaborate on something completely original for yourself.
Blackwork half goat, half mermaid.Classic mom tattoo with a heart and dagger.Japanese lucky cat, Neko!
The shop abides by all health regulations, including using new ink and needles, so no need to worry about infections.
Blackwork chrysanthemum.Chinese dragon in American traditional style.Bright red chrysanthemum.
Rob has incredible attention to detail and will make sure you leave the shop happy and with a badass tattoo! Check out his website and set up a consultation http://www.blackout-tattoo.com
American traditional cherub and skull.Black and grey Harry Potter piece. Expecto patronum!Legend of Zelda sword.
Pop punk is a genre that, like the title suggests, mixes pop and punk into one sound. Typically combining a fast tempo, often with a punk theme, along with pop-influenced melodies.
Neck Deep Look on the bright side piece. Done by Won Jun at Colorfast Studios in Coral Springs, Florida.Blink 182 based off their newest album California. Done by Alex Rowntree at Northern Glory Tattoo in Newcastle ,UK.American Football piece done by Harriet Heath.The wonder years bird and lyrics done by Marah at Luxury Tattoo in Baku.Paramore piece done by Nat G at Good Luck Tattoo in Melbourne.
Some of the first big name pop punk bands include Green Day, Blink-182, and Sum 41.
Fall Out Boy piece based on the song Chicago is so two years ago. Done by Andy Sharik at Boundless Tattoo Co, Plainfield, IL.What’s more pop punk than pizza? Modern Baseball tattoo. Done by Jenna Hayes at Hand and Dagger in Belfast, N.Ireland.You are the blood in my veins Brand New piece. Done by Mario at Lady Luck Tattoo in Tempe, AZ.The Front Bottoms. This is for the snakes and the people they bite. Done by Nate Stephens at Marion St. Tattoo and Gallery in Denver.
Newer pop punk (2015 onwards) also include some emo into the mix, particularly in the lyrics. Bands like this include Neck Deep, Modern Baseball, and The Wonder Years.
Neck Deep piece inspired by their album life’s Not Out to Get You. Done by Bob McCarty at AC Ink. Atlantic City.Brand New inspired tattoo with lyrics and scythe. Done by Jon at Traditional Tattoo Brisbane.Green Day piece, taken off their album Nimrod. Done by Max Amos in the UKNew Found Glory script piece done by Shannon Taber at Lucky Bird Tattoo in Annapolis, MD.
Older pop punk tends to be more political, taking more influence from punk than pop, while newer pop punk tends to be a bit more on the poppy side, singing about relationships, broken hearts, and hanging out with your buddies.
Knuckle Puck pine tree piece done by Davey at A Stroke of Genius Tattoos in Boca Raton.Miserable Moose Blood tattoo. Done by Karl Cooper.I miss you… Blink 182 piece. Done by Miles Foxworthy.All Time Low thigh piece done by Tyler at Black Lotus Tattoo AZ.
Pop punk tattoos tend to be mainly in American and neo traditional styles, along with blackwork.
The Story So Far piece. Don’t paint me black when I used to be golden! Done by David at Glass Door Tattoos.Here lies, he ran out of luck. Another Modern Baseball piece. Done by Kay Allday Studio 13 in Fort Wayne Indiana.Tigers Jaw piece done by Myrah Oh.Another ran out of luck Modern Baseball banger. Done by Tyson at 1st Amendment Tattoo in Temecula, CA.
Some great tattoos for all the great mothers out there! Happy Mothers Day!
The classic “mom” tattoo is an American traditional heart with the word “mom”. Nowadays there are many more versions of this, done in colour, black and grey, and many different styles including American traditional, neo traditional, dotwork, blackwork, cross stitch, and realism. Now there is also more than just the heart as a design. There can be flowers, birds, landscapes, and more meaningful pieces that really relate to a specific mom.
Sacred heart black and grey mom piece by Big Meas at Sacred Heart Tattoo Society in Ohio.Knee rose for mom by Brooke Englehart in Chicago.Anatomical heart with some colour by Carlos Fuentes at Mystic Owl Tattoo in GA.Blackwork anatomical heart by Jake Pierson at Old Soul Tattoo Club.Classic American traditional mom heart and flowers by Dana at Lucky 13 Tattoo and Piercing.Neo traditional heart and flowers with some great script by Koty Nyman at Heart and Soul Tattoo.Tropical landscape mom tattoo by Mike Santa Fe.Needle and thread mom tattoo by David Klingenfuss at PMA Tattoo Studio in CA.American traditional butterfly mamma piece by Ivan Castro at True Heart Tattoo in California.American traditional heart, flowers and swallow for mom by Jennifer Lynn at Trilogy Tattoo Gallery in Florida.Neat mom tattoo with crossed wrenches by Lexy Parsons at Tempest Tattoo Studio in TN.Beautiful American traditional heart and dagger for mom by Rick Ilcken at Heart Land Tattoo.Neo traditional squirrel for momma by Ryan Campbell at Memento Tattoo & Gallery in Ohio.Matching colourful mother daughter tattoos by Nat G at Good Luck Tattoo in Melbourne.Classic mom heart tattoo by Taylor Estrella at Empyre Tattoo in NY.
Clemens is an artist working out of Electric Circus Classic Tattooing in Mannheim, Germany. Clemens specializes in neo traditional, traditional, and blackwork, with some Japanese thrown into the mix. Clemens does fantastic work using timeless designs mixed with new techniques and styles. He doesn’t shy away from tough designs or locations including full sleeves, bellies, ribs, back pieces, and even hands and faces for those whose lifestyles can afford them.
Hardcore full frontal blackwork traditional panther head and webbing with matching black and grey sleeves.Matching chest heads, dagger through a heart, and angry bear head in rad neo trad.Elephant head inspired by deities.American traditional classic of an eagle fighting a snake, sun and moon not by Clemens.Japanese backpiece with oni and namakubi in a neo Japanese style.Full blackwork backpiece inspired by the beauty of death with crow and matching coffins.Half backpiece in Japanese black and grey featuring a tiger, peony, and cloud background. with a matching sleeve.Whole bunch of job stoppers! Beautiful hand and neck pieces including traditional and blackwork.Crazy throat peony.Neo Japanese tiger head neck tattoo.American traditional eagle on the back of the neck/head.Crazy elephant inspired piece.Brilliant neo traditional fox and bear in a tender spot.Tasteful face piece. Blackwork nails in a bleeding heart.Blackwork traditional Native American lady head.Matching back of the knees traditional mandalas.Neo traditional Little Red Riding Hood and the big bad wolf.
If you’re in Germany Clemens Hahn is a must see artist!
Alexander Perry works at The Gentlemen Tattoos in Ohio. He specializes in bold, clean American traditional tattoos. His work features a lot of skulls, a lot of roses, and a lot of lady heads.
His work is classic with a bit of a modern touch, with easily recognizable designs, making them visible at a distance.
Tiny lady head in profile.Bigger lady head. Lots of red for this one!Classic lady head with a snake and dagger.Blackwork lady head and skully.Spider lady head right on the chrome dome.Don’t fear the reaper!Skull with crown of flowers.Classic Sailor Jerry skull and snake piece.Skull and crossbones.Hear no evil, speak no evil, see no evil skullies.Classy smoking blackwork skull.Bold rose on the hand.Classic peony.Fun cartoon eyeball.Getting tropical with a parrot, greenery, and a butterfly.
Alex is a must see artist for your traditional needs in Ohio.
Reuben is a tattoo artist working out of Kapala Tattoo in Winnipeg. His main styles are American traditional and Japanese. Along with tattooing, Reuben also paints; mainly Japanese inspired images.
Reuben has years of experience under his belt and is a pleasure to be tattooed by. Even while tattooing my stomach which is quite a tender area, he was able to take my mind off the pain with conversation.
My own blackwork American traditional stomach piece.Blackwork American traditional clasped hands and dagger with flowers.Peter Pan inspired piece with pan flute and script.Blue traditional rose.Matching knee ditch Halloween pieces. A witch and Casper the friendly ghost.
Reuben has been doing larger pieces recently including half and full sleeves. His American traditional pieces are reminiscent of the old days, but have a twist of newer style, particularly while tattooing lady heads.
Ladyhead with apple and different coloured eyes based on his clients photo.Large healed ladyhead with new traditional wolf below.
His Japanese work is bold, often featuring waves or flowers, which really make the main center piece of the tattoo pop. His Japanese work is generally done large in a arm or leg sleeve.
Japanese dragon 3/4 sleeve with fire.Full Japanese leg sleeve with koi, waves, and leaves.Japanese snake sleeve with waves.
Reuben is a must see artist for your traditional or Japanese tattoo needs.
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