Artist Name : Guy Aitchison
Shop Name : Hyperspace Studios
Location : Illinois, USA
Notable Tattoo Styles : Color, Biomechanical

Bio

Guy Aitchison is the originator of the biomechanical tattoo style.  Guy was born in 1968.  After graduating high school in 1985 he spent the next five years apprenticing in an art department and painting record album covers.  In 1991 he began a tattoo apprenticeship under Bob Olsen in Chicago.  After two years he opened his own shop which prospered until he decided to close the doors in 1998.

He has been on numerous TV shows and publications showcasing his unique tattoo style and art.

Guy Aitchison can be found on various tattoo tours and is considered the top in the biomechanical tattoo field.  His use of contrasting colors brings light that seems to radiate from the tattoo.

To see more of Guy Aitchison’s tattoo work or browse his tour schedule, check out his website Hyperspace Studios.

Artist Name : Filip Leu
Shop Name : Leu Family’s Family Iron
Location : Switzerland
Notable Tattoo Styles : Color, Traditional Japanese Body Suits

Bio

A third-generation artist and second-generation tattooer, Filip Leu was born in Paris in 1967.  Felix began tattooing in 1978 in Goa, India and Filip started to learn the art of tattooing from his parents when he was 11.

At 17 Filip undertook a world tour visiting and gathering more knowledge from tattooers in India, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and the U.S.A, completing it with a year’s stay at Ed Hardy’s Realistic Tattoo Studio and a 3-week visit with Paul Rogers in Florida where he learned much about tattoo machine construction.

Filip was always struck by the beauty and power of Japanese body suits. First through photographs in books and then from his first visit to Japan where he was amazed by the tattoos he saw on people he met. This admiration and study of Japanese tattoo art was expanded over time to art from his own imagination. As early as 1994 he did a series of 100 original life-size charcoal drawings of back pieces and body suits.

As can be seen in his work today he continues to explore and further this interest, although he doesn’t limit himself to Japanese-inspired designs only and is known for a variety of artistic innovations.

To see more of Filip Leu’s tattoo work check out his website The Leu Family Iron.

Artist Name : “Bugs” Pascal Jarrion
Shop Name : Tattoo Lounge
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Notable Tattoo Styles : Color, Cubism, Art Deco

Bio

“Bugs” Pascal Jarrion was one of the first tattooist to bring the cubism style into the world of tattoos.  His pieces are uniquely distinguishable by their hard lines and sharp angles.

Bugs was born in Perpignan, France, a region known for its Catalan culture and an area which has influenced many artists before him including Picasso, Van Gogh and Maillol.

After attending fine art school, Bugs decided to take his love of art and tattooing to London where there were chances for a career which were not available in France at the time.

He opened a small tattoo studio and spent the first six years refining his craft, always drawing and working from his own designs to try to give the customer something original and different. Slowly Bugs began to develop a style unusual in the tattoo industry- a mix of cubism, art deco and classical art – which has distinguished him in the field and earned him a worldwide clientele.

As well as tattooing, Bugs satisfies his creative energy by painting which is his real passion.

To see more of Bugs’ tattoo work, artwork or touring schedule check out Bugs Artwork.

Artist Name : Deano Cook
Shop Name : Psycho Tattoo
Location : Marietta, GA
Notable Tattoo Styles : Color, Wildlife Photo Realism, Seascapes

Bio

Deano Cook has made a name for himself blazing new trails in tattooing by creating a whole new category in tattoos. Specializing in underwater seascapes, Deano creates some of the most realistic underwater wildlife tattoos ever seen.

Deano Cook is an artist, an avid scuba diver, an underwater photographer, and a realist. Born landlocked in Atlanta GA, his frequent trips to Florida’s panhandle as a child began his early fascination with the sea.

His artistic talent has helped him slowly gain recognition, and experience invaluable opportunities. One of these amazing opportunities was assisting Wyland, America’s leading marine life artist, in painting two of Wyland’s famed Whaling Walls. This led to Wyland enlisting Deano to tattoo his entire left arm with Wyland’s own incredible artwork. Through these experiences Deano gained a new sense of accomplishment and a renewed passion for the sea.

Through his photography, Deano strives to capture the beauty he encounters in the underwater world. His photos then become reference for his paintings as he realistically recreates his subject matter on canvas or skin.

To see more of Deano Cook’s tattoos or check out his touring schedule at Psycho Tattoos.

Artist Name : Nikko Hurtado
Shop Name : Ignition Tattoo
Location : Apple Valley, CA
Notable Tattoo Styles : Color, Realism, Portrait

Bio

Nikko Hurtado sums up his myspace bio… “Hello my name is Nikko Hurtado I currently live in the High Desert. I work at a great shop with some of the greatest guys I know. I am very lucky to be surrounded with great people in my life that stand by me and push me. If you haven’t figured it out yet this is my work on this myspace thing so as you can see I am a tattoo artist and I love it. With the work you see here some of it is up to 4 years old and it is something I have been working very hard; blood, sweat, and tears. Since I started in 2002 I can’t get enough of it and I plan to keep on going. My goals in my career as an artist are to push my own limits and boundaries and hopefully I can influence 1 or 2 people along the way as I have been influence by many others. I found myself being more critical of myself the longer I am in this profession. It is the greatest feeling to be passionate about what I do.”

Nikko has distinguished himself as one of the best tattoo artist in the world with his dramatic use of color and shading that brings his pieces to life.

To see more of Nikko Hurado’s tattoos check out his webiste Nikko Hurtado Art & Tattoos.

Artist Name : Tim Kern
Shop Name : Tribulation Tattoo
Location : East Village, New York City
Notable Tattoo Styles : New School, Color, Comic Book

Bio

Tim Kern describes himself as, “A rotten carny bastard. A seventh-generation twin, he was born in a state of Misery, half-cooked and with a lazy eye. Over the years he has developed a passion for human oddities, prestidigitation, and serial killers. Tim has been a tattoo artist since 1995, and works at Tribulation Tattoo in NYC. If seen, do not approach…”

All kidding aside, Tim Kern is an accomplished tattoo artist at the forefront of his field.  His brilliant use of color and a new school flavor give his tattoos a uniqueness that can not be matched.  He loves to match styles and integrate them in with new school ideas.

To see more of Tim Kern’s tattoos or see where he’s on tour, check out Tribulation Tattoo.

Artist Name : Robert Hernandez
Shop Name : Vittamin Tattoo
Location : Madrid, Spain
Notable Tattoo Styles : Black And Gray, Portrait, Photo-Realism, Fantasy

Bio

Robert Hernandez has risen to the ranks of the top tattooists in the world.  After years of honing his skill advancing through various art schools, Robert has continually been climbing the ladder of success.  Known for Black And Gray works, which he occasionally accents with a splash of color, Robert creates tattoos that are realistic looking enough to almost come alive and jump off the skin.

Mr. Hernandez has a unique style that is easily identified.  If you talk to any skilled tattooist and they will undoubtedly tell you Robert Hernandez is one of the best in the world.

To see Robert Hernandez’ tour schedule and more of his impressive portfolio, check him out at Robert Hernandez Tattoos.

Artist Name : Bob Tyrrell
Shop Name : Night Gallery
Location : Detroit, MI, USA
Notable Tattoo Styles : Black And Gray, Portrait, Photo-Realism

Bio

Bob Tyrrell started tattooing at the ripe old age of 34, already an accomplished student of art, Tyrrell has risen to the top of the tattooing field with his photo realistic black and gray portraits.  If you are in the market for a wickedly realistic black and gray tattoo then you should look no further then Bob Tyrrell.

Bob Tyrrell can be found touring the tattoo convention circuits, tattooing abroad, and at his own studio in Detroit Michigan.

To see where Bob Tyrrell is tattooing or preview more of his outstanding work check out his website Bob Tyrrell’s Night Gallery.

Artist Name : Tim “Victim” Pangburn
Shop Name : Art Machine Productions
Location : Philadelphia, PA, USA
Notable Tattoo Styles : New School, Cover Ups

Bio

Tim Pangburn is a top tattoo artist in the new school style.  Formerly known as “Tim Victim”, he has since realized hew was really Tim Pangburn all along.

Not only does Tim do great work on stand alone piece, he has a special love for cover up tattoos.  Tim’s use of vibrant colors and unique designs puts him at the top of the new school tattoo field.

Tim can be found tattooing at his studio in Philadelphia or on the tattoo tour circuit.  To see more works from Tim “Victim” Pangburn check out his site TimPangburn.com

Artist Name : Stefano Alacantara
Shop Name : Last Rites Tattoo
Location : New York, USA
Notable Tattoo Styles : Photo-Realism, Portraits, Color

Bio

Stefano Alcantara was born in Peru in 1976.  Stefano learned the art of tattooing through a slow process of apprenticeship while juggling a parallel career as a mainstream graphic artist.

Stefano owns and operates two tattoo shops in Lima, Peru as well as traveling across the United States showing off his superior tattoo skills.  As of late he can be found at Paul Booth’s Last Rites Tattoo Shop in New York.

The intense shading and vivid use of color makes Stefano’s pieces stand out.

To see where Stefano is tattooing, check out his Myspace.