The world is divided into two people; those who love (and breathe) tattoos and those who absolutely cannot fathom the idea of such a commitment. Either way, there's no denying that tattoos are a work of art and an amazing form of self expression. Check out these tattoo artists and their inspiring work on Instagram.
Snapshot Survey
1. @sashaunisex
Sasha is best known for her geometric watercolor tattoos of animals. So fun!
2. @dasha_sumtattoo
Dasha's tattoos are simple yet intricate and incredibly beautiful.
3. @labottegadellarte
La Bottega dell'Arte is a tattoo studio AND a vegan restaurant. How cool is that?! Priscila and Fernando are the masterminds behind this concept and the tattoo artists. I suppose four hands are better than two.
4. @pissaro_tattoo
Pis Saro's botanical tattoos are so dreamy and stunning!
5. @thedavidcote
David Côté's work is a vivid (and gorgeous) mix of dark and bright colors.
6. @tealeigh
Hand poked tattoos are back in style and Tea Leigh is certainly a master of this ancient tattoo form.
7. @lisaorth
Lisa Orth's mesmerizing black tattoos are like nothing you've ever seen before!
8. @mikeadamstattoo
Most of Mike Adams' tattoos look like they're charcoal paintings and that's what's amazing about them!
9. @evakrbdk
I can't even wrap my head around how Eva manages to fit in so many intricate details into miniature tattoos! Wow!
10. @peteraurisch
If abstract, quirky tattoos are your style, you will love Peter Aurisch.
11. @alex_tabuns
Based out of Saint-Petersburg, Russia, Alex Tabuns is another dotwork tattoo artist who is keeping this art form very much alive!
12. @suflanda
Susanne König is best known for her whimsical pieces that will win your heart.
13. @ira_shmarinova
Love feminine tattoos? Then you will absolutely love Ira's ethereal works of art.
14. @xoxotattoo
Melina Wendlandt is another tattoo artist known for her delicate linework tattoos.
15. @leshalauz
Colorful and eye-catching are the perfect words to describe Alexey's pixel and glitch tattoos.
Amazing, right? Who is your favorite tattoo artist?