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.