Inked Mag Staff
July 21st, 2026
The Artists Behind Today’s Boldest Blackwork
If you're thinking about going bold, start with these artists.
Blackwork tattoos continue to be one of tattooing’s most recognizable styles. While some approaches, like blackout tattoos, continue to spark debate, there’s no denying the impact of artists pushing blackwork in new directions. These are the artists creating some of the most striking blackwork tattoos today.
@roxx_____
@hoode215
@hiromi.tattoo
@blackout.cray
@hanumantra
@bintt
@marc.tattooer
@blackironmonk
@blackmarco_tattooer
@medvedev_tattoo
@lesacrelinee
@oddtattooer
@dhen_dh
@eugenezhakulin
@kevinligabue
@roas_one
@denny.blck
@laurahochmondtattoo
@juanma.tattooer
@orden.dot
@melyjelly_tattoo
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