California offers an incredible variety of talented tattoo artists. This state boasts some of the world’s greatest ink artists from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
Kobay
Kobay is an esteemed tattooist with international recognition who works across different styles. His intricate, delicate works of art are highly sought-after by clients as he also excels at tattooing small concept pieces.
Kobay is a globally-recognized tattooist from Istanbul who has won multiple awards at tattoo conventions. With a deep passion for tattooing and an immense knowledge base in design and anatomy, he crafts masterpieces that stand the test of time; from floral tattoos to portrait designs – everything that Kobay creates can last a lifetime!
He excels at everything from trash polka and color realism to black-and-grey realism, having become one of California’s premier tattoo artists thanks to 10 years of experience. His mesmerizing work speaks for itself – you can understand why many celebrities, including Amber Rose and Slash, have trusted their skin to him for tattooing work!
Salvator
California offers some of the finest tattoo artists available regardless of your tattoo needs – from small trendy pieces to major back pieces. Their parlors specialize in providing top-quality art and memorable experiences regarding tattooing.
The Khaotic Zen
The Khaotic Zen is an intimate Venice shop with classic charm. Their tattoo team brings talent and unmatched female energy to the Westside ink scene. Gloria Zhang creates softly intricate Tattoos without bold lines or garish aesthetics and larger portrait-style pieces that leave clients speechless. Their work is simply jaw-dropping!
Laura Taylor
Laura Taylor is best known for her delicate blackwork tattoos but is adept at illustrative and dot work. With an eye for movement and detail in nature, Laura draws inspiration from the flora and fauna of her home state of Alabama.
Los Angeles-born Laura, known for her mastery of all tattoo styles and classic charm, has quickly made herself known in Venice by establishing a cozy shop.
Doctor Woo
Doctor Woo of Hideaway at Studio X in Hollywood is known for his photorealism tattoos. He’s done dragons for Emilia Clarke of Game of Thrones fame, palm trees for Zoe Kravitz, and creating cityscapes for NBA star Blake Griffin.
Nate Anderson
Daniel Meyer stands out among tattooers with his distinctively hyper-realistic black and grey art, filled with minute details that give each piece an illusionary quality, making each feel like a photograph of something unreal and impossible.
Gloria Zhang
Gloria Zhang’s Tattoos are captivating, characterized by delicate lines and meticulous attention to detail. Ranging from small thin pieces to larger portrait-style pieces that leave jaws wide open.
Neotrad may be popular, but traditional old-school tattooing is enjoying an enormous revival – no LA artist does it better than Derek Sayeg, who can do anything from classic wolves, skulls, roses, and eagles to sailboats, ala Sailor Jerry!
Kim
If the gothic aesthetic surrounding Frankenstein and Wuthering Heights speaks to you, visit Thomas E. His specialty is black-and-grey gothic Tattoos showcasing skeletal structures, barren trees, graveyards, tombstones, and more.
Gloria Zhang’s work is nothing short of astonishing, from delicate stick-and-pokes on necks to adding subtle palm trees on shoulders – her thin lines avoid bold or garish aesthetics for stunningly beautiful body art. Gloria has produced iconic Tattoos of Rihanna, LeBron James, Cara Delevingne, and many other celebrities. She is considered an expert at color realism and fine-line illustrative tattooing that appears to leap off their skin!
Kevin
Kevin is an artist specializing in black
