Best Neo Traditional Tattoo Artists in Chicago, IL
Top neo traditional tattoo artists in Chicago, IL ranked by review evidence.
1. Jess
at Crispy Aura Fine Line Tattoos
HIGH
9 mentions
"Jess did an amazing job on my tattoo! She took feedback really well on the design and nailed it! She was super helpful in helping me decide"
2. Lexi
at Crispy Aura Fine Line Tattoos
HIGH
9 mentions
"ispy Aura and it was a great experience, as always!! I have worked with Lexi, Linh, and Kirstie and they have always been kind, prompt, communicative, and overall very easy to work"
3. Cate
at Crispy Aura Fine Line Tattoos
HIGH
8 mentions
"AMAZING TALENT!! I cannot recommend Cate/crispy aura enough — she puts her heart and soul into her work and her lines are absolute perfection. I love how detail-orie"
4. Linh
at Crispy Aura Fine Line Tattoos
HIGH
9 mentions
"I worked with Linh (@petitetats) and she is LOVELY and a very skilled artist! She took time with creating my design and it turned out even be"
5. Ash ✓ verified
at Crispy Aura Fine Line Tattoos
HIGH
6 mentions
"xperiences with Crispy Aura for both of my tattoos! I can’t recommend Ash and Jess enough. 🩵
I got my first tattoo from Jess and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! I a"
6. Vik ✓ verified
at Chicago Realism Tattoos
HIGH
12 mentions
"Great experience! 12/10 Vik did a memorial tattoo of my dad and the result was incredible. He guided me through the design, made suggestions to enhance the outcome"
7. Naz ✓ verified
at Chicago Realism Tattoos
HIGH
6 mentions
"Naz did an amazing job on my tattoo. Had a tattoo done a year ago and started to look bad and he made it look 100 times better."
8. Viktor
at Chicago Realism Tattoos
HIGH
4 mentions
"I recently had a portrait done by Viktor, it looks amazing and I couldn’t be happier. The shop is clean . The artist also took the time to explain in detail the after"
9. Ivan ✓ verified
at Chicago Realism Tattoos
HIGH
3 mentions
"tter than I expected — couldn’t be happier with it!
Highly recommend Ivan! Super talented and great at his work."
10. Andres ✓ verified
at Chicago Realism Tattoos
HIGH
1 mention
"Andres is incredible and this shop is awesome. My Tank passed away recently and seeing the previous work Andres had done I knew he was my gu"
11. Cash ✓ verified
at Ophidian Tattoo Gallery
HIGH
13 mentions
"I can confidently say I am obsessed with my new ink! Cash did an outstanding job and I couldn't be happier! It didn't hurt at all, in fact I was so relaxed the whole time I was alm"
12. Patrick ✓ verified
at Ophidian Tattoo Gallery
HIGH
5 mentions
"are! This was my first tattoo I’ve had done in Chicago and Patrick did an amazing job. The level of detail he was able to achieve and the design he created fit perfectly with what "
13. Ophidian ✓ verified
at Ophidian Tattoo Gallery
HIGH
4 mentions
@ophidiantattoogallery
"is did this little wish bone for me and I love it! I highly recommend Ophidian tattoo if you’re looking for a cool and queer tattoo shop!"
14. Hi ✓ verified
at Ophidian Tattoo Gallery
HIGH
2 mentions
@ophidiantattoogallery
"looking for a sign to book a tattoo with him, here it is. His work (pictured, 8/15/2025) was done with very clear communication in a clean workspace with a gentle but steady hand."
15. Hoku
at Ophidian Tattoo Gallery
MED
2 mentions
"re super friendly and welcoming, and the decor is lovely. I worked with Hoku, who was recommended to me by a friend and I'm already thinking about my next piece from them. I really"
16. Mike ✓ verified
at Noble Coyote Tattoo
HIGH
9 mentions
"Very pleased with Mike's work! He has a great eye for design and worked with me to get my tattoo exactly how I envisioned. The space and artists were all plea"
17. Josh ✓ verified
at Noble Coyote Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
"Incredible piece done by Josh - the space is beautiful, the people are lovely, and the vibes are perfect. A really comfortable and safe experience, the best"
18. Jay ✓ verified
at Noble Coyote Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"tattoo and having Jay lay it down is very special. I cannot recommend Jay enough. Go check out Jay and this great business. You won’t be disappointed."
19. Ramsies
at Noble Coyote Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"Ramsies is the best ever that ever was."
20. Pablo
at Logan Square Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"eally polite and also gave me compliments on my new tattoo. Pablo did his thing and I am very happy with the work he put in."
21. Cori ✓ verified
at Logan Square Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"Got a black and grey done by Cori! They made me feel so comfortable for my first tattoo and walked me through the whole process. The work came out beautiful and"
22. Gifford
at Logan Square Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"I had several large cover-up projects done by Gifford at Logan Square Tattoo, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. His ink-wash technique is refined and precise — shading"
23. Shred ✓ verified
at Shred's Inferno Custom Tattoos
HIGH
2 mentions
@shredsinferno
"Highly recommend Shred’s Inferno, Shred is an amazing artist. I’ve been a returning customer since 2021, he has done 3 tattoos on me, 2 cover ups o"
24. Klaus ✓ verified
at Code of Conduct Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"Klaus is the best. I have done at least 15 hours with him on new chest and cover up tattoos. He’s so skilled."
25. Brenton
at Mind Crusher Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"Brenton did a great job! It was my first time getting a tattoo, and he made me feel at ease and took time to make sure it was the design tha"
26. Erin ✓ verified
at Brown Brothers Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"rom Erin, who has a really cool and fun selection of flash. Erin did my tattoo and Max did my partner’s. They both came out phenomenal. Erin is incredibly quick and steady-handed. "
27. Max ✓ verified
at Brown Brothers Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"lly cool and fun selection of flash. Erin did my tattoo and Max did my partner’s. They both came out phenomenal. Erin is incredibly quick and steady-handed. She was done with my pi"
28. Sergio
at Metamorph Tattoo Studios
LOW
1 mention
"I got a spiderman tattoo done by Sergio also known as Raventattoo he made my dream tattoo come to life he is not only amazing at what he does but he was patient and"
29. Peter
at Metamorph Tattoo Studios
LOW
1 mention
"ey were so kind and made sure i was comfortable. My artist, Peter did a phenomenal job. he listened to me and put up with my first time jitters and let my friend stay to support me"
30. Felipe
at Speakeasy Custom Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"Felipe did an amazing job and made us feel so comfortable throughout the process. We got a couple’s tattoo in our own handwriting and a port"
31. Tim ✓ verified
at Goodkind Tattoo - Chicago
HIGH
1 mention
"Tim did my tattoo and absolutely killed it! Would definitely recommend!"
32. Helen ✓ verified
at Tattoo Union
HIGH
1 mention
"I was recommended by a friend to get my helix and flat done by Helen at tattoo union in 2024. And they did not disappoint!!! The environment was cool yet comfortable. I have gotta "
33. Ivy ✓ verified
at Old Town Tatu
HIGH
1 mention
"I can’t recommend Ivy enough! From the very first consultation, her communication was excellent, making me feel confident every step of the way. She"
34. Nick ✓ verified
at Timeless Tattoos Chicago
HIGH
1 mention
"peaks volumes about his skill and professionalism. I highly recommend Nick to anyone looking for quality, precision, and a true artist who respects the meaning behind the ink."