Tattoo Artist Directory – TattooAddictHQ.com
Explore the best tattoo artists across the country — curated, credible, collector-approved.
Welcome to the TattooAddictHQ Tattoo Artist Directory — a growing, handpicked list of the most respected, innovative, and buzzworthy tattoo artists from across the U.S. and beyond.
Each artist featured here has earned their place through style, consistency, and passion. Whether you’re hunting for black & grey realism, American traditional, or bold color surrealism — this is your go-to vault of trusted names.
Find Your Artist. Find Your Ink.
Whether you’re a first-timer looking for someone trusted, or a seasoned collector hunting down the next master, this is your starting point.
We feature tattoo artists across the U.S. and beyond — handpicked for their style, professionalism, and impact.
Explore artists by:
Style (Black and Gray, Realism, Fine Line, Traditional, etc.)
Region (State, City)
Recognition (Featured Artists, Rising Stars, Convention Pros)
Matt Vaught Tattoo
(Verified)
Location: Orange County, CA
Specialty: Black & Grey Realism, Large-Scale Work
Instagram: @mattvaughttattoo
Website: mattvaughttattoo.com
Cody Austin Montgomery
(Verified)
Location: Ohio
Specialty: Portraits, Smooth Black & Grey
Instagram: @codyaustintattoos
Website: N/A
Seth Holmes Tattoo
(Verified)
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Specialty: High-detail realism, custom black & grey
Instagram: @sethholmes_tattoo
Studio: blacklabelpittsburgh.com
Tattoo Artist Index
Steve Butcher
Auckland, NZ
Megan Massacre
New York, NY
Doctor Woo
Los Angeles, CA
Phil Garcia
Murrieta, CA
Ami James
Miami, FL
Tyler Nolan
Palm Beach, FL
Chase Nolan
Palm Beach, FL
Nikko Hurtado
Hesperia, CA
Brett Herman
Denver, CO
Carson Hill
Los Angeles, CA
Julia Oravets
Uniontown, PA
(Unavailable)
(Unavailable)
Jake Karamol
Cecil County, MD
(Unavailable)
(Unavailable)
Jon Nelson
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
(Unavailable)
(Unavailable)
Jaycham Ortega
Delray Beach, FL
(Unavailable)
(Unavailable)
Deanna James
Texas
(Unavailable)
(Unavailable)
Jacob Gordon
(Location Needed)
(Unavailable)
(Unavailable)
Sam Fiorino
(Location Needed)
(Unavailable)
(Unavailable)
Josh Herman
(Location Needed)
(Unavailable)
(Unavailable)
Kelly Doty
Salem, MA
(Unavailable)
Jess Yen
CA (SoCal)
Chris Blinston
Coral Springs, FL
(Unavailable)
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Ryan Evans
(Location Needed)
(Unavailable)
(Unavailable)
Mike DeVries
Los Angeles, CA
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David Vega
(Likely Texas)
(Unavailable)
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Russ Abbott
Georgia
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Luka Lajoie
Montreal, Canada
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Jon Leighton
Southern California
(Unavailable)
(Unavailable)
Gabe Tucker
(Location Needed)
(Unavailable)
(Unavailable)
Mister Cartoon
Los Angeles, CA
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Paul Booth
New York, NY
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Tim Hendricks
Long Beach, CA
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Timmy B
Massachusetts
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Jeff Gogue
Grants Pass, OR
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Josh Payne
New York
(Unavailable)
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Dave Koenig
(Location Needed)
(Unavailable)
(Unavailable)
Mark Wade
(Location Needed)
(Unavailable)
(Unavailable)
Spencer Caligiuri
Southern CA
(Unavailable)
(Unavailable)
Arron Raw
UK
(Unavailable)
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Josh Woods
Nashville, TN
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Craig Foster
Georgia
(Unavailable)
(Unavailable)
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Robert Pho
Las Vegas, NV
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Roman Abrego
Southern CA
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Tony Ciavarro
Massachusetts
(Unavailable)
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Kat Von D
Los Angeles, CA
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Jose Perez Jr.
Chicago, IL
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Jime Litwalk
Orlando, FL
(Unavailable)
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Frank LaNatra
Florida
(Unavailable)
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Ellen Westholm
Sweden
(Unavailable)
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Dave Paulo
Portugal
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Darwin Enriquez
New Jersey
(Unavailable)
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Liz Cook
Dallas, TX
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Stefano Alcantara
Miami, FL
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Gian Karle
Puerto Rico / NYC
(Unavailable)
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Victor Chil
Spain
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Jake Ross
(Location Needed)
(Unavailable)
(Unavailable)
Lindsay Baker
Massachusetts
(Unavailable)
(Unavailable)
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(We don’t list scratchers, fakes, or unlicensed studios — only real artists who take the craft seriously.)