Best Traditional Tattoo Artists in New York, NY
Top traditional tattoo artists in New York, NY ranked by review evidence.
1. Isaac
at Daredevil Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"ible, which makes the whole experience even better. I can’t recommend Isaac, or Daredevil, enough. I also highly recommend the walking tour of the city that they offer!"
2. Rhiannon
at Daredevil Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"Rhiannon did a phenomenal job!! tremendous skill and attention to detail. the vibe at the shop is impeccable, all the staff (and even the ow"
3. Fabian
at Inked NYC Tattoos | Piercing | Fine Jewelry
MED
2 mentions
"I can’t recommend Fabian at InkedNYC enough. I’ve worked with him several times now, and every single experience has been outstanding.
From the fir"
4. Rusty
at NYC Tattoo Shop
MED
1 mention
"you're in NYC and looking for a tattoo, go to this shop and ask for Rusty!
He did amazing tattoos for us, helped us with the placement and size of the tattoos. His work is super c"
5. Hi ✓ verified
at NYC Tattoo Shop
HIGH
1 mention
"r us, helped us with the placement and size of the tattoos. His work is super clean and hygienic and his linework is a-ma-zing! Keep up the great work, you're gonna be one of the b"
6. Hazel
at NO IDOLS TATTOO & PIERCING
MED
1 mention
"Recently got tattooed by Hazel. This was my 4th tattoo by her, and every tattoo she has given me has been AMAZING! (Obviously). Shes super friendly,"
7. Cody
at Kings Avenue Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"ce, amazing customer service from the front desk and tattoo artist Cody. We traveled from Alabama to NYC to get tattoos. Great atmosphere. I would highly recommend. Cody went above"
8. Rising Dragon ✓ verified
at Rising Dragon Tattoos
HIGH
1 mention
@risingdragontattoos
"le all around! Darren was amazing to work with and couldn't recommend Rising Dragon enough! (p.s. them u asked MS Copilot For the best artist for a Dragon tattoo on NY, Ko responde"
9. Sasha
at First Class Tattoo
HIGH
10 mentions
"the staff was very kind and helpful. More than any of that, my artist Sasha was top notch. Very down to earth and committed to as many iterations of the design needed until I was f"
10. Mikhail ✓ verified
at First Class Tattoo
HIGH
6 mentions
"Mikhail is amazing, and the place is super clean and professional. I am more than thrilled with my tattoo; I will definitely spread the word"
11. Nina
at First Class Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
"Got a half arm piece done by Nina and it’s phenomenal! The shop is super clean with beautiful art everywhere. The artists are all super nice and collaborate with"
12. Jess ✓ verified
at First Class Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
"xpensive but at least I knew it was done professionally and Jess did a great job. Also the Artist Jess was not against my God and Creator so that made it a lot better. I plan to ge"
13. Soeen
at CJ Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
"enuinely invested in bringing your vision to life, I highly recommend Soeen. I loved working with her and can’t wait to get tattooed by her again in the future! 💛"
14. Thi ✓ verified
at CJ Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"y, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience! This tattoo has been percolating in my heart for over five years, since my father passed in 2020, so it was incredibly m"
15. Alejo
at RAYADO INK TATTOO STUDIO NYC
LOW
1 mention
"beautiful and comfortable. I’ve gotten my last six tattoos done by Alejo, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else, I’ll definitely be coming back for more. Also, they have the BEST prices"
16. Andrew
at RAYADO INK TATTOO STUDIO NYC
LOW
1 mention
"ooking forward to continuing future pieces with him. Highly recommend Andrew if you want quality work and an artist who really listens."
17. Milan
at New York Hardcore Tattoos
LOW
1 mention
"Milan did my wrist coverup! She is amazing! She took her time and made sure the stencil was placed perfectly. I got my appointment with her"
18. Brik ✓ verified
at Manhattan Tattoos NYC
HIGH
1 mention
"hours ‘researching’ but that short chat with the wonderful artist Brik about band tattoos, colors, and New Jersey… and that’s it, it’s NOW or NEVER! Turned out to be exactly how I "
19. Shakira ✓ verified
at Manhattan Tattoos NYC
HIGH
1 mention
"on to detail and kind attitude really set her apart.I can’t recommend Shakira enough!"
20. Nick ✓ verified
at Manhattan Tattoos NYC
HIGH
1 mention
"e. I’ve been getting a lot of compliments as well.
I highly recommend Nick and the other artists in the shop. A little bonus, they have a really cozy patio for when you need some f"
21. Mariana Zanina
at L.O.V.E.machine Tattoo & Piercing
LOW
1 mention
"ound this place. They treated me and my wife very well. Our artist Mariana Zanina was soooo nice! She is an incredible artist!! Soft hands, no rush, positive energy, and great vibe"
22. Marianna
at L.O.V.E.machine Tattoo & Piercing
LOW
1 mention
"attoos here. The shop is clean, comfortable, and welcoming. Marianna did a GORGEOUS arm piece for me. She was friendly, informative, gentle, and super attentive to detail. Her artw"
23. Skye ✓ verified
at New York Tattoo Collective
HIGH
1 mention
"I got tattooed by Skye here back in March and they did an absolutely gorgeous job. This was first time getting a large piece and they were ver"
24. Gia
at INKNATION STUDIO
HIGH
4 mentions
"The studio is clean and spacious and they play great music. Gia was my artist and she was amazing to work with. She’s a creative, her work is gentle, detailed and meticulous. She t"
25. Denisse ✓ verified
at INKNATION STUDIO
HIGH
5 mentions
"Best tattoo shop around!!! Denisse did an amazing job with my tattoo! 10/10!!!"
26. Cesar ✓ verified
at INKNATION STUDIO
HIGH
2 mentions
"Cesar is amazing from our first consolt to the 5 day back to back appointments I had to work on my full leg tattoo he is doing. Highly recom"
27. Gia Rosero
at INKNATION STUDIO
HIGH
2 mentions
"me feel very comfortable. But the best part I must say was my tattoo artist Gia Rosero, she is a gem of an artist. It was my first tattoo so I was extremely confused and very fussy"
28. Dez ✓ verified
at Village Tattoo NYC
HIGH
1 mention
"k-you to him for creating such a positive first impression. Dez was my artist, and he was gentle, professional, and made the process quick and comfortable. I’m very happy with my n"
29. Yosh
at The Hidden Rose N.Y.C. Tattoo Studio
LOW
1 mention
"ble. I immediately knew I was in good hands with my rework. Yosh did an amazing job cleaning up the blow out and now my wrist tattoos look even better then when they first done nea"