Famous Old Tattoo Artists

Say Teven of Cambodia

Say Teven of Cambodia is dedicated to preserving the ancient art of Khmer tattooing, which is endangered. He uses traditional bamboo needles and recites spells while creating geometric tattoos.

Maud Wagner

Maud Wagner was the first known female tattooist in the US. She started tattooing in 1904 after meeting Gus Wagner, the Tattooed Globetrotter. They used a technique called stick and poke and gained fame for their tattoo art while traveling with the circus.

Huck Spaulding

Huck Spaulding was a highly influential tattoo artist who helped establish the American tattoo supply industry through his company Spaulding