PUBLISHED July 8th, 2023 09:00 am | UPDATED August 16th, 2023 02:32 pm
Trendy now, and trendy back then – body art is not going out of fashion anytime soon. Shedding its societal taboo status and being wholeheartedly embraced by young people, this art form has become a form of self-expression and identity these days. Whether you’re a first-timer or a decorated pro, this list features some of the best tattoo artist and parlours worth checking out in Singapore.
Artists
Soupy.soups
Local hand-poke tattoo artist, soupy.soups curates tattoos with a funky style that also share a story behind each piece. If you’re in the market for some whimsical or abstract pieces, the artists offers designs with a lot of character. The artist also has a queer film project called tofu house, as well as prints available for collectors. Look out for their various flash tattoos that range between S$50-S$200.
Jud.tattoos
From ornamental, to lettering and black-grey ink, jud.tattoos does it all and that too at a centrally-located studio space in Buona Vista. No wonder they have gained a loyal following of over 5,000 followers on Instagram. In terms of designs, look out for gorgeous portrayals marine animals, geometrical patterns, and even vintage glasses. The artist is also well-versed with coloured inks.
Poker.phase
Specialising in hand-poked tattoos, Deonna or poker.phase is a relatively fresh face in the tattoo scene(since 2020), but has made quite the name for herself. Whether you find her at a small fair gathering or at her private studio in Marymount, you’ll surely leave impressed with your new ink. Her designs draws inspiration from the likes of celestial, oceanic and anatomical elements including koi fishes, mother of pearl, and classic y2k depictions.
Gwen.tattoos
Whether it’s the detailed fineline designs or the ultra-cool UV tattoos that glow, we’re a big fan of gwen.tattoos. Designs crafted include portraits, chic butterflies, and botanical-inspired pieces. The artists also frequently does flashes and tattoo buffets where you can opt to get unlimited tattoos within the span of 60 minutes at a fixed price. The artist also does piercings ranging from S$20-S$60 for lobe, industrial and more.
Parlours
Inkvasion Tattoo Singapore
Having opened its doors in 2017, Inkvasion Tattoo has definitely made its mark in Singapore’s tattoo industry, evident with their 12k followers on Instagram. The trust-worthy parlour in Far East plaza, is owned by Tattoo Artist Glenn Tan, who has over a decade of tattooing experience tattooing. Accompanying Glen is his equally talented wife, Catt, and their colleague Brandon. The cherry on top? you can find different styles – from fine line, letterings, minimalists, shaded, dark ink and cultural tattoos – all under one roof.
Dahlia Daze Studio
A premier tattoo studio by Rickie Sonjia, Dahlia Daze Studio is our go to for beautiful aesthetic pieces that never fail to impress. In the team, you’ll find Rickie, Sandhya, and Averie who specialise in floral work and delicate designs brought to life by hand-poke or through machines. To support your favourite artist further, you can also shop for stickers, and print designs that you bring home as keepsakes. All bodies, genders and colours are welcome here!
Pink Lemonade Studios
When it comes to whacky designs featuring your favourite cartoons and cutesy characters, Pink Lemonade Studios’ fleet of tattoo apprentices can do no wrong. Expect colourful doodles from moo.inks, adorable adventure time animations by wonky.i and more. Keep a lookout for guest tattoo shifts too!
Funky Lane
Like it’s name suggest, Funky Lane is a tattoo collective that gives way to ambiguous designs and funky art. Here noseypokey, vivpokes, spokensleeps, and peppar__ come together to offer tattoo-lovers concepts derived from Chinese scripts, botanicals, colourful cultural items and lots more. You can also attend their own in-house fairs and events, where you’ll be able to shop for prints, stickers, temporary and flash tattoos, handmade goods, and crystals.
Have we missed any awesome artists or tattoo parlours? Let us know at on our social pages (@citynomads) and we’ll go check them out!
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