Tattoo Age

A master of all tattoo styles, Chris Garver's career has mirrored tattoo's evolution from fringe to mainstream. Chris has maintained the soul of an artist and respect of his peers.

Taki and Horitomo are the dynamic duo of Japanese style tattooing in the United States. In addition to tattooing, they also document the art form through museum shows and books.

Bert Krak is leading the renaissance of New York style traditional tattooing. This uncomprimising straight shooter is also an avid collector and devoted family man.

Dr. Woo has his turned his single needle uber detailed fine line tattoos into the must have fashion statement for millions of online fans, but only worn by select few.

Fusing American Traditional and Hare Krishna icons, Robert Ryan’s tattoos are simply powerful. His spirituality informs his life as a tattooer, painter and musician.

Annette LaRue grabbed the tattoo world by the balls as an in your face street shop tattooer and boss who never took no for an answer.

Chris Trevino is the hardest working tattooers, some times working for 30 hours straight. Chris pioneered the look of Texas tattooing, but his true love is the Japanese style.

Over the past 40 years, Mike Perfetto's basement in Brooklyn has seen countless eccentric characters. He's the last link to a bygone era when tattoos were illegal in New York City.

Ed Hardy is the godfather of tattooing. He has increased its popularity, and elevated it to a fine art. He no longer tattoos, but is dedicated to preserving it's rich history.