Best Realism Tattoo Artists in Chicago, IL
Top realism tattoo artists in Chicago, IL ranked by review evidence.
1. 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"
2. 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."
3. 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"
4. 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."
5. 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"
6. Anthony ✓ verified
at West Loop Tattoo Collective
HIGH
1 mention
"hospitable through the whole process; along with his fellow artist Anthony. Definitely the best tattoo experience I've ever had."
7. Josh ✓ verified
at West Loop Tattoo Collective
HIGH
1 mention
"Josh did an incredible job on my memorial tattoo of my chocolate lab! The details he worked in were amazing and I couldn't be happier.
The s"
8. 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."
9. 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"
10. 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"
11. Hi ✓ verified
at Tattoo Art Chicago
HIGH
2 mentions
@tattooartchicago
"his shop. He is punctual, professional, clean, and so kind.
His work is absolutely gorgeous. Can't wait for my next appointment!
The shop is clean and cozy. They have snacks and dr"
12. 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"
13. 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."
14. Mike
at Code of Conduct Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"Super nice shop! Mike is the best! He is so nice and personable, makes you feel comfortable. He does amazing work, even though I got a small tattoo, his atte"
15. Molly ✓ verified
at Black Atlas Studios
HIGH
3 mentions
"getting a Memorial piece for my son. It was last minute but my artist Molly made it happen. Scheduling and communication with Molly before hand was a breeze! I arrived at the studi"
16. Black Atlas ✓ verified
at Black Atlas Studios
HIGH
1 mention
"absolutely be back for more tattoos in the future. I highly recommend Black Atlas to anyone and everyone looking for a top-tier tattooing experience!"
17. Sammy
at Animal Farm Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"My first tattoo, Sammy did a great job the whole way from explaining things during the consultation and getting the work done tattoo day. Dude is a great art"
18. Hunter ✓ verified
at Animal Farm Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"tattoo and it turned out amazing, exactly what I asked for. Hunter did my fiancé and it turned out perfectly. They were quick without sacrificing the quality. They didn't over char"
19. Pava
at PAVASART tattoo collective
MED
2 mentions
"dge and light snacks really made me feel at home.
I can’t recommend Pava enough!"
20. Askhat
at PAVASART tattoo collective
LOW
1 mention
"ly. It is powerful and of high quality.
I would definitely recommend Askhat and this place to everybody who seeks not just a good job but a professional approach."
21. Aiden ✓ verified
at Evergreen Studios
HIGH
2 mentions
"Aiden did an incredible job making me feel comfortable and welcome for my first ever tattoo! She was able to fit me into her schedule on ve"
22. Emily ✓ verified
at Evergreen Studios
HIGH
1 mention
"Emily is the best floral tattoo artist in Chicago and you cannot convince me otherwise. If you're looking for gorgeous work in a comfortable"
23. Anna
at Pioneer Tattoo Studio
LOW
1 mention
"I just got a second tattoo done by Anna and it was a great experience! She’s great at tattooing as well as being professional and kind. She’s accommodating if you need"
24. Dawn
at Metamorph Tattoo Studios
HIGH
4 mentions
"Awesome shop! I had my first tattoo done here, and my artist Dawn made me feel very comfortable with the whole process. She was cool with me having my best friend and boyfriend tag"
25. Peter
at Metamorph Tattoo Studios
HIGH
2 mentions
"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"
26. Sergio
at Metamorph Tattoo Studios
MED
2 mentions
"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"
27. Yuliya
at Metamorph Tattoo Studios
MED
2 mentions
"Tattoo artist Yuliya did a great job on my sleeve. Amazing attention to small details, fine lines, and shading. Ended up being a much longer job than expe"
28. 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"
29. 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"
30. 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"
31. 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"
32. 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"
33. Troy
at Deluxe Tattoo
MED
2 mentions
"nd I love each piece I’ve had done. My husband has had work done by Troy as well and other artist I don’t know the names of at Deluxe and they all look fantastic. The consistency o"
34. David
at Deluxe Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"I’ve had work done by David, Troy, and Jason and I love each piece I’ve had done. My husband has had work done by Troy as well and other artist I don’t kn"
35. Deluxe
at Deluxe Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"e and they all look fantastic. The consistency of talent at Deluxe is the best part. Everyone in there is exceptionally talented. This is no amateur tattoo shop!"
36. Angelina
at Lucky Kat Tat Chicago
LOW
1 mention
"Pretty much all of my tattoos have been done by Angelina! She is a wonderful artist and has done amazing work! Her attention to detail and ability to bring out the idea is outstand"
37. Mackenzie
at Hidden Light Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"ere is so cool and everyone was very kind and professional! Mackenzie did a great job with both of my tattoos and made sure I was comfortable from start to finish. She was very pat"
38. Omar ✓ verified
at Revolution Tattoo
HIGH
5 mentions
"Omar & Irene are my favorite tattoo artists in the world. Omar tattooed me and gave me an incredible price for the magical work he did. Seriously one of the best experiences I’ve e"
39. Ben
at Revolution Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
"This shop is rad. Ben is my tattoo artist there. He crushes it every time I’m there. Always understands and gets what I’m asking for. A true tattoo wizard. Th"
40. Robert
at Revolution Tattoo
MED
2 mentions
"d with my tattoo, I definitely recommend to get your tattoo done by Robert!"
41. Jordin ✓ verified
at Revolution Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"Jordin was our tattoo artist and she was beyond friendly, professional, and extremely talented!"
42. Nole
at Revolution Tattoo
MED
1 mention
"Nole was my artist. Real pleasant experience.very happy about my ink from him.
If you get ink done from him, be sure to tip well to show app"