Meet the Best Tattoo Artists in New York City
Big Steve
Born and raised in Queens, New York, ‘Big Steve’ Pedone’s roots in the tattoo industry trace back to his apprenticeship with Jonathan Shaw at Fun City NY, where he has been tattooing for over 20 years. Having left his permanent mark on a number of today’s most well-known celebrities, Big Steve has come to be recognized as one of the top, most versatile, tattoo artists in the world.
You can find Steve at the shop Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Diego Prieto
Diego is a multi-faceted tattooer from Colombia, and has been tattooing for over a decade. He specializes in black and grey, fine line, and tribal tattoos.
Diego is appointment only.
Duncan
Hailing from Santa Monica, California, Duncan serves a special flavor of fine line black and grey tattooing any way you order it. With 15 years of experience alongside world-class tattoo artists, he offers unparalleled expertise and artistry, ensuring you're always in the right chair.
You can find Duncan at the shop Wednesdays through Saturday.
Jesus Antonio
Jesus Antonio, originally from Los Angeles, brings over a decade of experience to his craft. The mad scientist of East Village is renowned for his prowess in fine line black and grey designs, his artistry extends beyond this specialty, offering versatility and creativity to suit a variety of styles from portraits and lovable cartoons to the most technical wonders your eyes can imagine.
Jesus is in the shop Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday.
Joel Baca
With roots in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Joel brings a personal touch to each piece, crafting custom designs that resonate deeply with his clients. Tattooing professionally since 2006, his work reflects a dedication to the history and love of tattooing, proficient in both bold traditional tattoos and delicate fine line tattooing. As a multidisciplinary artist, he also creates expressive works in oil paint, showcasing his diverse artistic talents.
Joel is at the shop Monday through Wednesday.
Ryan E
Ryan was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and has been tattooing for over 10 years since he finished his apprenticeship at Midtown Tattoo in Mid-City, LA.
He specializes in black and grey fine line tattoos.
Ryan is in the shop Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Alberto Lelli
Bologna-born Alberto Lelli, who also goes by the artist name @albertinodabologna, 28 years old and 10 in tattooing is as much a student of art history as he is an emerging great in the world of tattooing. A modern-day nostalgic, he is known for his artful tattoos with their colorful avant-garde style that recalls his Italian upbringing and reflects his vast knowledge of classical and modern European art history, especially the works of the Italian Futurists and Bauhaus pioneers. Now based in New York, Lelli infuses these elements with his approach to American Traditional and folk designs, which are salutes, albeit irreverent and daring ones, to the art that has come before his.
You can find him at the shop Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
Noah Drysdale
Noah Drysdale was born and raised in Lower Manhattan. Specializing in fine line tattooing for the past 6 years, drawing inspiration from both his New York City upbringing, and his love for wildlife and the outdoors. Noah is at the shop Sunday through Wednesday.
Simone Sorbi
Originally from Rome, Italy, he started at Fun City in 2015.
Simone has made an impression on NYC. He is proficient in black and grey fine line tattooing but his main focus is traditional Japanese tattooing. Simone's tattoos strike a balance of power and elegance. He is at the shop Tuesday through Saturday.