Realism tattoo artists in New York, NY

22 verified realism tattoo studios in New York. Browse portfolios, reviews, and book directly.

Mohan’s Tattoo Inn

5.0(121)

309 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003, USA +1 929-507-6963

TraditionalBlackworkRealism$$

Closed

Cake Is a Lie Tattoo Parlor

5.0(118)

51 E Broadway FL2, New York, NY 10002, USA +1 908-315-7535

Closed

Black & GreyAnimeRealism$$

Dice tattoo

5.0(90)

126 Lexington Ave floored 2, New York, NY 10016, USA +1 917-261-2946

TraditionalNeo-TraditionalJapanese$$

IGLA Tattoo Studio NYC

5.0(809)

36 W 36th St. 6th floor, New York, NY 10018, USA +1 888-707-9138

Fine LineFloralGeometric$$

Closed

TATTOOIST NYC | Tattoo Studio

5.0(193)

307w W 38th St 16th floor #1648, New York, NY 10018, USA +1 347-439-5976

Closed

Fine LineMinimalistBlack & Grey$$

INKNATION STUDIO

4.9(637)

56 W 45th St Floor 18, New York, NY 10036, USA +1 917-261-6936

RealismColorTribal$$

NOBLE ART | Tattoo, Piercing, Academy New York

4.9(857)

8 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018, USA +1 929-645-4371

RealismFine LineFloral$$

Rising Dragon Tattoos

4.9(665)

51 W 14th St # 2r, New York, NY 10011, USA +1 212-255-8288

JapaneseRealismTribal$$

Times Square Tattoo

4.9(1047)

252 W 46th St Top fl, New York, NY 10036, USA +1 646-594-6278

TraditionalNeo-TraditionalColor$$

Red Baron Ink

4.9(867)

238 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011, USA +1 917-675-7608

TraditionalNeo-TraditionalJapanese$$

Picasso Tattoo Studio

4.9(397)

39 W 32nd St 17th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USA +1 347-676-9145

Fine LineRealism$$

The Hidden Rose NYC Tattoo Studio

4.9(62)

218 E 5th St, New York, NY 10003, USA +1 646-370-5028

Cover-upsBlack & GreyJapanese$$

L.O.V.E.machine Tattoo & Piercing

4.9(690)

155 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013, USA +1 347-601-9220

RealismJapaneseFine Line$$

Live By The Sword Tattoo - Union Square

4.8(973)

7 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003, USA +1 212-913-9668

TraditionalNeo-TraditionalJapanese$

Daredevil Tattoo

4.8(165)

141 Division St, New York, NY 10002, USA +1 212-533-8303

TraditionalNeo-TraditionalJapanese$$

Closed

Infero art tattoo studio

4.8(158)

1032 6th Ave 2nd floor room 203, New York, NY 10018, USA +1 347-444-6803

Closed

TraditionalNeo-TraditionalJapanese$$

Inked NYC Tattoos | Piercing | Fine Jewelry

4.8(520)

159 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011, USA +1 585-501-2911

TraditionalRealismWatercolor$$

ART INK TATTOO

4.7(233)

167 W 48th St 3rd floor, New York, NY 10036, USA +1 917-261-5017

RealismWatercolor$$

6 Skulls

4.7(627)

329 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014, USA +1 212-414-4114

RealismFine LineIllustrative$$

Black Fish Tattoo

4.6(197)

39 W 32nd St Room 1205, 12th floor, New York, NY 10001, USA +1 646-473-1059

AnimeRealismIllustrative$$$

NYC INK

4.4(213)

116 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012, USA +1 212-995-9615

TraditionalNeo-TraditionalBlackwork$$

Live By The Sword Tattoo - Soho

4.4(1602)

454 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, USA +1 212-886-2513

TraditionalColorFine Line$

About realism tattoos in New York

New York has a thriving tattoo scene with artists across every style. If you're looking for realism work specifically, expect a consultation to dial in placement, sizing, and reference. Most New York studios book realismsessions 2–6 weeks out, so plan ahead — especially for larger pieces.