Color tattoo artists

Color tattoo

Where it comes from

Color tattooing has existed since tattooers had pigments beyond black, but modern inks from the 1980s onward made bright, lasting color possible on skin.

What it looks like

Full color palettes with blending, highlights and saturation. Color can be used in almost any style, from traditional to realism to watercolor.

What it represents

Energy, life and personality. Color work stands out from a distance and lets a design feel vivid and alive.

InkFinder Pro lists 879 Color tattoo artists across the US. The cities with the most Color artists are Tucson, AZ, San Diego, CA, Los Angeles, CA, San Antonio, TX and San Francisco, CA. Search by city or ZIP to find Color artists near you and see their work.

879 artists

Tattoo by ESP
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@esp
Chandler, AZ
Abstract, Black and Grey, Chicano, Color, Cover-Ups, Custom
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"P" Nunez
Mr Inkwells · Los Alamitos, CA
Black and Grey, Illustrative, Color
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Aaron Hodges
Hidden Coast Tattoo · Sebastopol, CA
Black and Grey, Portraits, Color, Watercolor, Flash
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Abraham Moreno
@abraham_arttoo
Burned Hearts Tattoo & Art Co · Columbus, OH
Fine Line, Realism, Color, Cover-Ups
A
Abraham Yepes
Ink Couture Tattoos - Glen Ridge · San Antonio, TX
Black and Grey, Realism, Portraits, Color
A
Adam (A.D.)
@adam_modoink
Modo Ink Tattoo · Torrance, CA
Black and Grey, Realism, Color, Anime
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Adam Hernandez
Champion Tattoo Studio · Olathe, KS
Black and Grey, Color
A
Addie (Pidgie)
@pidgietatts
Arboretum Studios · Vancouver, WA
Color, Cartoon
A
Addy Grace
@addygracetattoos
Opalus Tattoo · Greensboro, NC
Fine Line, Illustrative, Color, Floral, Animals and Pets
A
Adel Faes
@adelfaes
Once in a Blue Moon Tattoo · Johns Creek, GA
Fine Line, Black and Grey, Realism, Neo-Traditional, Color, Watercolor
A
Adriannah Esparza
Family Business Tattoo San Diego · San Diego, CA
Neo-Traditional, Japanese, Illustrative, Color
A
Aida
@aidabtattoo
Altered Skin Tattoos & Body Piercing · Missoula, MT
Black and Grey, Realism, Color, Floral, Animals and Pets
A
Aimee
@aiminky.tt
Supersweet Tattoos and Coffee · Los Angeles, CA
Fine Line, Black and Grey, Realism, Color
A
AJ
@hottplastic.ink
Tattoo 42 · Beaverton, OR
American Traditional, Color
A
AJ
@ajstattooworld
Aerros Ink · San Antonio, TX
Black and Grey, Color, Watercolor, Lettering
A
Ajay
Salvation Tattoo Lounge Coral Springs · Coral Springs, FL
Black and Grey, Realism, Portraits, Color
A
Akemi
Ink Couture Tattoos · San Antonio, TX
Fine Line, Color, Dotwork, Ornamental
A
Alayna Magnan
Rabble Rouser Tattoo · Los Angeles, CA
Fine Line, Color, Floral
A
Albert
Cypher Tattoo · Alhambra, CA
Black and Grey, Color
A
Alejandro Gomez
@alejandrogomezirid
Eden Body Art Studios · Dallas, TX
Realism, Color, Surrealism
A
Alejo
Bad Intentionz Tattoo & Piercings Studio · Newark, NJ
Black and Grey, Realism, Portraits, Color, Cover-Ups
A
Alessandro
Art Collector Tattoo · Culver City, CA
Realism, Neo-Traditional, Color, Anime, Abstract
A
Alex
@fancy_chelini
Pretty In Ink · Alameda, CA
Portraits, Illustrative, Color, Floral
A
Alex Marquez
@alexgetink
Get Ink Tattoo Shop · Norwalk, CT
Color, Cover-Ups

Color tattoo questions

What is Color tattoo style?

Full color palettes with blending, highlights and saturation. Color can be used in almost any style, from traditional to realism to watercolor. Color tattooing has existed since tattooers had pigments beyond black, but modern inks from the 1980s onward made bright, lasting color possible on skin.

What do Color tattoos represent?

Energy, life and personality. Color work stands out from a distance and lets a design feel vivid and alive.

Where can I find Color tattoo artists near me?

Enter your city or ZIP on this page, or tap Near me, to list Color tattoo artists closest to you with their portfolios.

Which cities have the most Color tattoo artists?

Tucson, AZ (26), San Diego, CA (20), Los Angeles, CA (18), San Antonio, TX (16) and San Francisco, CA (16).

Can I see a Color tattoo design before booking?

Yes. Describe your idea in the free Design a Tattoo tool on InkFinder Pro and pick Color as the style to get four designs to bring to an artist.