Votes open for South Australia’s best tattoo artist for 2023

From eye-catching botanical designs to a portrait of a loved one, SA is home to many talented tattoo artists. With less than 24 hours, see who is leading the race.

Whether you love fine lines, traditional art, no matter the style, tattoos are forever.

It’s paramount you choose the best artist for your ink – because after all, it’s personal. You have to look at it every day.

Making the right choice about artist is important too. You need someone who understands your needs and your style.

We received hundred of nominations for South Australia’s best tattoo artist across a whole range of styles, from traditional and realism through to floral and geometric.

Now the race is on to crown SA’s best, vote for you favourite now.

TOP FIVE LEADING THE RACE

Colin Woolford, Art n Soul Tattoo Studio

Kat Clarke, The Tattoo Gallery

James, Day One Tattoo

Luke Schubert, Rise and Shine Tattoos

Amy Gellard, Black Diamond Tattoo Port Adelaide

*Note: You must be a digital subscriber to vote in our ‘Best of’ poll. One only vote per subscriber will be recorded. Voting will close Thursday, April 13 and the winner will be announced at a later date.

Our 60 finalists

Teleah Howell, The Grand Talon Tattoo Parlour

Raven Grain, Definitive Ink

Gus Barlow, Black Valentine

Dylan Glacken, Inkinskin Tattoostudio

Makayla Walker, The Grand Talon Tattoo Parlour

Paige, Cult Artspace

Lampin Stalman, Lampin Ink

Luke Schubert, Rise and Shine Tattoos

Beck Thomas, Epic Art Tattoo Studios

Claudia, Vintage Scarecrow

Colin Woolford, Art n Soul Tattoo Studio

Jessica Holmes, Heart Breakers Tattoo Studio

Arian Ophof, Victor Harbor Tattoo Shop

Peter Elers, Semaphore Ink

Dan Crawford, The Grand Talon Tattoo Parlour

Emma, The Golden Needle Tattoo and Piercing Parlour

Jamie, Roxy’s Tattoo

Aaron, Scripted Souls Tattoo

Jade Baxter, Meiji Tattoo

Jai Omsby, Southern Skin Illustrations

Jade Cameron, Owl & Anchor

Mike Knot, The Grand Talon Tattoo Parlour

Crystal Anear, Scripted Souls

Aaron Clarke, Tattoos by Fuzz

Logan Coy, Tattoo Presinkt

James, Day One Tattoo

Justin, Murray Bridge Tattoo and Body Piercing

Lou Shaw, Black Valentine

Troy Slack, Fallen Muse

Nathan Paul Wilde, Ink Obsession Tattoo & Piercing

Chelsea, Semaphore Ink

Tapu Fanguna, Tapu’s Tatatau Ink

Bronson Black, Masterminds Tattoo

Jason Radley, Xanchies

Troy Slack, Fallen Muse Tattoo

Lucille Brawl, Ink Obsession Tattoo & Piercing

Mary-ellen Delbridge, Xanchies

Sarah, Heart Breakers Tattoo Club

Elle, Scripted Souls

Paul Brice, Tattoos by Pauly B

Kat Clarke, The Tattoo Gallery

Raven, Definitive Ink

Kacey Meg, Kacey Meg Tattoo

David Spencer, Mantra Tattoo

Kris, Salty Fox Studio

Taylor, The Gilded Goblin Tattoo

Dylan Sheridan, Dark Art Tattoo

Darcie Gray, Darcie Gray Tattoo

Brett Bates, Animalistic Body Art

Rick Poulis, Inkinskin Tattoostudio

Brandon Sumner, Inkinskin Tattoostudio

Aaron, Glasshouse Tattoo

Pete Tattooist Cox, Xpressions Tattoo Emporium

Leigh Barrett, Leigh Barrett Tattoo

Jack, Gettinkked Tattoo Studio

Seth Man, Tattoo Presinkt

Mick Wallace Tattoos, Ink Supremacy

Kraig, TaylorMade Tattoos by Kraig

Amy Gellard, Black Diamond Tattoo Port Adelaide

Jaid Ink, Sacred Siren Tattoo Studio