Flash Your Tattoo

It almost seems like Tom Renshaw has made a pact with the devil. How else can a tattoo artist create such realism? I don’t think anyone can touch Renshaw when it comes to the photo realism category of tattoos. His ability holds true whether his subject is an animal or human. They say many of his clients are fellow tattoo artists. That’s probably because they can appreciate his talent even more than an average ink collector. (continue reading…)

Damien Rodriguez is a young tattoo artist hailing from Philly but currently working in New York City at Superstition Tattoo. Most of Damien’s earlier artwork was related to graffiti but he says tattoos were always in the background.  He attended multiple shows even before he was old enough to get a tattoo.  Even then the art was calling out to him.By the time he was only 17 he had decided being a tattoo artist was for him.  (continue reading…)

he immortal Willie Nelson portrayed on a “pot” smokers calf. Willie is the coolest and what a great tribute to Willie. The tattoo is done by the great Bob Tyrrell. He’s one of my top 3 favorite tattoo artists. The realism is uncanny and his portraits are unbelievable realistic.

I’m not sure what rodent type this is but it looks like a gerbil – holding a chewed finger. This is not the best representation of the work that Bez is capable of but I couldn’t resist choosing it for the subject matter. You can find Bez at Triple Six Tattoo in Sunderland, UK. He is a tattoo artist that has mastered portrait work as well as tattoos of color such as this one. (continue reading…)

Alexis Vaatete is a talented artist when it comes to black and gray but is also well known for his color work. His interest began when he was still in high school and started picking up tattoo magazines available at the time. He now has 5 years of tattooing under his belt so by some standards his tattoo career is still in it’s early stages.  (continue reading…)

I can almost guarantee that you have never heard of Matt before.  The reason being is he’s fairly young at the tattoo game and his not one to self promote.  He is a full time tattoo artist and part time teacher at a well known tattoo school in New York.  He is already getting a reputation as as portrait artist as well as other types of body art.  The quality of his work his beyond what you’d expect from a 24 year old that has only been on the tattoo scene for 3 years or so.  (continue reading…)