Top London Tattoo Artists and Their Style

Being London is one of the most tattooed cities in the world, holds some of the most notable tattoo artists and studios, it is no surprise that people flock to this city to get some ink. Not just a fashionable addition to your skin, tattoos are a fine art form that require dedication, take time to master, and demands an unwavering enthusiasm for the skill. With so many tattoo artists in London, and so many styles to choose from, when looking for your own tattoo artists where do you begin? With those who are passionate for the industry, have a devotion for the art, committed to their style and in the top of their field…

Andrea Giulimondi – Traditional

Aside from Ancient Tribal techniques, Traditional tattooing is the oldest form of tattoo art that we have. It consists of solid black lines, a limited colour palette and requires impeccable precision.

This style has been mastered by Andrea Giulimondi of The Family Tattoo Business. Starting his career over 6 years ago, he fell in love with very simple, rugged, traditional-style tattoos and continues to develop his technique being inspired by the city of London itself. @andreagiulimondi

 

Rebecca Vincent – Dot Work

Dot work consists of intricate designs that use lots of tiny dots in areas where you might normally shade or use block colour. It requires a very steady hand and flawless line work.

Rebecca Vincent from Parliament Tattoo London expertise is in this area using an illustrative style massively influenced by all things natural history. She is always evolving her technique and working with amazing fellow artists who push her to become the best. @rebecca_vincent_tattoo

 

Edgar Ivanov – Realism

Realism tattoos are exactly what you’d expect them to be, a tattoo that looks exactly like it would in the real world. A fine art skill, realistic tattoos done by the right artist look exactly like a photograph printed onto the skin.

One of London’s artists who is your go-to for this style must be Edgar Ivanov from Old London Road Tattoos. Tattooing for 9 years he has a very developed and distinctive style, specialising in photo realistic black and grey tattooing. @edgarivanov

Nikole Lowe – Japanese/Oriental

Japanese tattooing is one of the most sacred tattoo arts. Dating back to 10,000BCE, its detailed designs cover large areas of the body and follows a very strict set of artistic rules all adhering to the ancient traditions.

Nikole Lowe, owner of Good Times Tattoo London, has and continues to master this technique since 1991 when she began her incredible career. @nikole_lowe

 

 

Deno Jr – Surreal

Surrealism is a style of tattooing in which the real is taken and twisted and manipulated until it does not matter anymore. A tattoo art form that is more dreamlike, and sometimes nightmarish, than realistic it focuses on the use of bright colours, exaggerated dimensions and features.

Deno Jr, one of London’s leading tattoo artists based out of Seven Doors London Tattoo, is known in the tattoo world for his unique, surreal and stunning tattoo designs. @denotattoo

by Natasha MacKenzie

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