5 Instagram Accounts to Give You Tattoo Inspiration

(01/09/2017)

When looking for your next tattoo inspiration, it can be difficult to decide on what designs to get to drawing up next. Especially when you know this piece of work is going to be on your client’s skin for the rest of your life, you know that your work should be of your highest standards.

 Luckily in this social media mad world, there are hundreds of thousands of fantastic artists who have accounts, giving us sheer inspiration and motivation for our next tattoo venture. So, who are the top dogs in the Instagram tattoo world we should be following right now?

Nikki Hurtado 

Location: Los Angeles, Black Anchor LA
@nikkohurtado

This tattoo king has been featured on the likes of LA Ink and Tattoo Wars, having inked some of the most famous faces in the media. He has tattooed celebs such as Drake, Wale and The Game, and is well known for his colour-popping portraits and eye catching fictional character tats – from Daenerys Targaryen to Yoda! Be sure to check out his account, follow him, and get some inspiration to add to your lookbook.

These last two weeks have been nothing short of amazing. Some super highs and some lows. But all in all a balance of life. Opportunity comes and opportunity goes. New people come into your life and others go. I am so grateful for the life I get to lead. The path I get to make on my own terms and my own way. Tattooing @therock has been one of favourite things I've been able to do to date. It was less of a meeting of a celebrity but a meeting of minds. It was cool to be able to chill, vibe, and tattoo. Making art has always been my passion. This experience has changed me in very positive way. Today is 2 of my children's first day back to school and tomorrow my youngest very first day school. I feel more motivated and inspired to make some major life changes. I am ready to put my head back down and continue to work, and, work smarter. Thank you All of instagram for your support my followers who keep growing and continue to like and comment I see them all. All love all respect. Now enjoy this amazing photo I had the opportunity to take with the one and only Dwayne Johnson. So sick!!! " Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room." #therock #dwaynejohnson #itstimetogetmoreserious @blackanchorworldwide

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Followers: 1.3m
Posts: 2,600

Valerie Vargas 

Location: London, Modern Classic Tattoo
@valeriemodernclassic

Since 2007, Vargas has been the co-owner of a stunning shop in the heart of London, going by the name of Modern Classic Tattoo. Alongside her partner in ink, husband Stewart, the couple seek out larger scale tattoo projects, working on full body pieces with a preferred western traditional emphasis on figurative work, as well as a mixture of Japanese stylings. By following these guys, you’ll know what your next design will be in no time!

Details from recently finished Athena sleeve @modernclassictattoo

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Followers: 73.4k
Posts: 1,501

Michael Taguet 

Location: France, Yama Tattoo
@michaeltaguet

You only have to take one look at this man’s Instagram account to realise the amount of skill he possesses. Specialising in hyper realistic art and portraits, both in colour and black and white, you can barely differentiate from a photograph and Michael’s tattoos. Anything from Alien to Harley Quinn, you name it, this guy can conjure it up! Be sure to check out his profile for some new inspiration!

Followers: 102k
Posts: 174

Abbie Williams 

Location: Leeds, Abbie Williams Tattoo
@abbiewillamstattoo

Previously on the road, inking on her travels, this creative mind will be permanent from October onwards in Leeds, giving the northerners a taste of her cartoon, animation style tatts. With bright vibrant colours, a hint of Japanese, neo-traditional and a constant creative backbone, this girl is definitely one to keep an eye on for future tattoo inspiration. Make sure you follow her and get designing!

Merbabe for the lovely Steph! Inner arm sucks but she did awesome, so happy to finally do this one!

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Followers: 48.3K
Posts: 1,810

Dominique Holmes 

Location: London, Dominique Holmes
@domholmestattoo

Sometimes an intricate pattern and a minimalistic approach can give the wow you are looking for, and this is what Dominique certainly does. Through the use of black and white, geometry, traditional mehndi patterns, Islamic designs, Tibetan paintings and a vibe of Art Noveau, these tattoo designs give you an ultimate urban spirit. This lady knows what she’s doing, through her career and experience with mixed media, sculpting and much more, meaning her passion is truly behind her craft. Make sure you take a good look at her work. Her designs could be the gateway to a new tattoo vision.

As a tattoo artist, keeping on top of new and upcoming artists and trends is important to keeping fresh in the industry and making sure you are keeping clients happy. If you are feeling inspired from any of these insta-accounts, and are eager to get designing and inking, here at Body Shock, we have the perfect tools of the trade to turn the inspiration into reality.