Best Tattoo Artists in the World 2019

The art of emblazoning a human body is as old as any other occupation humankind is known to. However, in the last few decades, it has spiraled to such a height of popularity that modern-day population is on the verge of becoming a slave to it. Whether young or old, every person today tames a dream of posing a tattoo. If you too have one and want to get your body inked, here are the best tattoo artists in the world making waves in 2018 with their skills.

Carolyn Blaine (USA)

Her journey to the world of tattoo started during the high-school days when she used to draw tattoos for her friends. Eventually, she turned her hobby into a lucrative profession as she grew up, and works at MayDay Tattoo Co. in Chicago. Today, she has an envious list of esteem clients with Angelina Jolie on the top. Her Instagram and Facebook accounts are flooded with images of tattoos. Many of her tattoo works have earned her several awards. She is one of the exponents of watercolor style that is in vogue today. Her style of tattooing with watercolor is quite famous with the young generation, and that's what has added to her popularity.

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Inal Bersekov (Canada)

He is a Belgium by birth but has settled down in Toronto, Canada. Being a tattoo artist by profession, he travels to other places such as Las Vegas, Korea, and even to his hometown intermittently. He is known for his black-and-gray style of tattooing that requires him using a single needle for body art. He creates realistic tattoos in black and gray. Some of his famous tattoo works are portraits of sports and film personalities like Muhammad Ali, Will Smith, Justin Bieber, and Drake's Sade tattoo.

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Horishow (Japan)

If you are in Japan and are impressed by Japanese mythology, then you must see Horishow. This Japanese tattoo artist is famous for inking traditional Japanese figures in bold colors. You can find him at Amitabha Tattoo located in Fukuoka, Japan. The intricate design of his tattoo with distinct outline has earned him an unfathomable reputation in the world of tattoo art.

Rob Kelly (Hong Kong)

He is a British by birth who moved to Hong Kong with his family in 1994. Rob was inclined towards drawing from his early age. The growing popularity of tattoos had Rob Kelly ventured into the profession of tattooing in 2005. After five years, he opened up a custom tattoo studio - BLACKOUT in 2010 in Hong Kong. He treats every artwork as a teamwork between him and his client. He has mastered different styles of tattooing and takes inspiration for creating unique and custom tattoos from his surroundings.


Lauren Winzer (Australia)

She is one of the tattoo artists whose work is fancied by the Hollywood stars. She has even drawn tattoos on the bodies of celebrities like Miley Cyrus, Hayley Williams, Katy Perry, and Melanie Martinez. Her uniqueness is her tattoo art that is a cartoonist, comical, and whimsical. She is known in the world of tattoo for inking delicate letters on a body. She works with Hunter & Fox Tattoo Studio in Sydney, Australia.

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Valerie Vargas (England)

She started tattooing in 2007 in London, and started her career at Frith Street Tattoo in Soho. After building a loyal clientele, she started her own tattoo studio by the name Modern Classic Tattoo in 2014 with her husband, Steward Robson. Her style of tattooing is western traditional. Her tattoo works are figurative with fine black and grey line and a blend of Japanese style. A documentary on her was filmed by Vice in 2012.

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Daniel DiMattia (Belgium)

If somebody has a deep penchant for blackwork tattoo, then it has to be Daniel DiMattia. His style of tattooing is in plain black ink and is a fine example of body art. Though the blackwork tattoos emphasize shapes and patterns, his works are usually in figurative forms. He is in the tattoo industry for last 20 years and owns a tattoo shop named Calypso Tattoo in Belgium.

Alex Muller (South Africa)

He has been drawing all his life, and is a major in fine arts. He learned the body art from his friends who were tattoo artists, and is known for his hand poking technique. You can find him at The Body Architects in Cape Town, South Africa. Alex uses the traditional style of tattooing.

Pick any one of these tattoo artists according to the tattoo you wish to flaunt and be a part of the amazing body art industry.

Tattoo 3D and Make Tattoo Alive

Tattoo and tattooing are all about passion, emotion and fashion, tattoo that highlight worldwide and look unique among all are of course 3d tattoos i.e.Three-dimensional tattoos.

I have seen many mind freak 3d tattoos that create doubt in mind that whether it is true? Or it is just fiction of mind? However, it’s the fact that tattoo artist improved their art of tattooing to produce such a master piece.

It has been found that many of the young generation crowds preferred 3d tattoos instead of regular or traditional tattoos, or they are going with habitual tattoos with 3d impact on that.

3d tattoo sometimes looks weird because its appearance on the body makes the tattooed thing alive. Many of the guys go with tattoo design of fresh wound ; it’s just blast  the mind when you see first time but when you realize it's 3d tattoo then your mind salutes art of the tattoo artists.

Some of the famous 3d tattoo designs are dragon tattoo, butterfly tattoo, spider tattoo, wolf tattoo, lizard tattoo, tattoo on the arm, etc.

Here I present some of the creative 3d tattoo designs, which are so much famous for the internet that every tattoo lover had to dream to bear it. I have found these tattoos designs on different site and forums of tattoo if you are the original creator or bearer of one of these 3d tattoos, please make comment so that I mention proper information and give you credits.

Tattoo Aftercare Advice

Tattoo aftercare plays an important role in the field of tattooing. Tattoo and tattooing are not just a passion or emotion of individual, but it turns into disaster if you ignore the importance of tattoo aftercare. It is as much important as choosing a right tattoo suitable for your personality. After tattooing as per your expectation the role of a tattoo artist has been finished, now it’s your turn to prevent your tattoo from external infection or any other skin problem.

It is very important to follow some guild lines which I have mention below, at least a week from tattooing.

Never Remove the First Bandage Instantly

It has been found that due to certain excitement of new tattoo, many people remove that bandage which tattoo artist put just after tattooing, I concern you that never do this common mistake. This bandage is for prevention from environment bacteria because a new-made tattoo is like unclosed flesh, and these bacteria attack fast on open wound. I recommend you to keep this bandage at least two hours.

If your tattoo cover-up by saran wrap or some kind of plastic by your tattoo artist, then it is possible for you to remove it after an hour.

Washing a Tattoo

After removal of bandage, you can wash tattoo to remove blood or ink spread around the tattoo, for this use mild warm water or any antibacterial liquid or antimicrobial soap. Do not use rough cloth to wash tattoo, instead of that you can use your fingers, but remind that it should be cleaned by any antibacterial soap.

Products and Lotions 

You can use some well-known products like Tattoo Goo or H2Ocean, but use a single product at one time as per directed until 3-5 days.




About Bathing, Showering, and Swimming after Tattooing

It’s completely OK that you can do bath with new tattoo and get your tattoo wet. Just do not use very hot water to wash tattoo area until 2-3 weeks. Yes, you can swim with new tattoo but keep in mind that only fresh water is allowed, do not swim in salty water at least two weeks.

Protection from the Sun after Tattooing

In the initial days after tattooing try to avoid direct contact with sun rays because ultraviolet rays affects the melanin of skin and results in fading of tattoo colors and cause skin infection as well.