One of the best tattooists in Sheffield

Sheffield is a city of good ale, shopping, incredible architecture, and culture. But it is also a home of some great tattooists. Differing in cultural backgrounds, inspirations, styles, and aesthetics, Sheffield tattoo artists can challenge the nation’s top tattooists with their artistry. We have no doubt that you can find an artist fit for your style.

Szilard Ritzl, a.k.a. T-art

If you are looking for shading perfection, look no further, Szilard Ritzl, a tattoo artist in Sheffield, can provide that. His tattoos often follow a black and grey realistic style, as it is the artist’s favourite. However, some other styles can be seen in his portfolio as well, such as traditional Japanese, floral, a more cartoonish style, and mandala. T-art’s pieces are often highly detailed, the shading immaculate, and, if there is colouring, it is impeccable. On top of having excellent tattoo execution, from May 2017, this Sheffield tattooist is one of the few tattooists that is sponsored by Tattooland Supplies UK. He has also attended various tattoo conventions, such as The Manchester International Tattoo Show, and The Great British Tattoo Show.

If you’re keen on getting a tattoo from this artist, you can find them inking in AmazInk Tattoo Studio in Sheffield.

Joshua Kent, a.k.a. SHITJESUS

Joshua Kent can be seen as one of the best tattoo artists in Sheffield due to their unique style. Resembling your traditional tattoos, Kent delivers a personal twist to tattooing. It could be because, during his undergraduate years studying a bachelor in printmaking, Joshua focused on the similarities between printmaking and tattooing. Most of his tattoos follow a somewhat simple design that conventional tattoos would, but he extends the scope of traditionality by incorporating unusual tattoo subjects or scenarios. Withholding the same aesthetic, SHITJESUS pushes the boundaries between traditional and neo-traditional tattooing.

So, if you are looking for bold lines, beautifully coloured work, and an aesthetic that resembles traditional tattoos, check this artist out at Crooked Claw Tattoo based in Ecclesall Road, Sheffield.

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Richard S Smith

With over a decade of tattooing experience under his belt, this artist will definitely not let you down with their stunning traditional tattoos. Richard creates interestingly composed pieces by mixing classical designs with some of the objects that you wouldn’t usually find within the traditional design. Some of the examples can be how he transformed an Indian woman’s portrait to fit within the style and accompanied it with your conventional roses. These types of deviations are not uncommon with this artist. In some of his works, you can see some Hindu influences - some designs integrate Hindu symbolism and mandalas. Although in some older designs, you can see some of the cartoon and American styles coming out.

If you’re keen on getting inked from who might be one of the best Sheffield tattooists, check him out at Follow Your Dreams tattoo parlour.

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Tom Ruki

With his tattoo parlour and a group of talented artists, this tattooer stands tall in the Sheffield tattooing scene. Tom Ruki, the owner of Tenacious tattoos, has a style that you cannot forget. Colourful, usually large, and decorative or pictorial designs describe the style perfectly. A lot of the works are inspired by anime or cartoons, they are generally very colourful, without any bold contrasting lines. Though this artist, like most, deviates from his most typical work. Some of these deviations include magnificent pink floral tattoos or black and grey designs. In some of his older works, one can find realistic portraits, some designs resembling traditional tattoos, and some resemble watercolour. With a decade’s experience, we are confident that this tattooist has something unique to offer.

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