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Admittedly, I’m not a tattoo person, but it’s not because I don’t think they can’t be over-the-top cool – it’s because I can’t stomach committing to something that permanent.
These artists, well-known and respected in the Charlotte tattoo scene, though? They might make a girl think again.
@alextattoosnc
Who: Alex Santaloci
Studio: Canvas Tattoos, 201 West Morehead Street
Followers: 1,700+
Always have a blast when I get to tattoo Faye. #nctattooers
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@christoler
Who: Chris Toler
Studio: Seventh Sin Tattoo Company, 927 Central Avenue
Followers: 33,500+
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Version of the #VitruvianMan I did at the Tattanooga show.
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@jake_thorsell
Who: Jake Thorsell
Studio: Fu’s Custom Tattoo, 3200 North Davidson Street
Followers: 6,100+
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@jasonhanna_mtl
Who: Jason Hanna
Studio: Made To Last Tattoo, 129 North Poplar Street
Followers: 3,400+
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Mountain scene from today. #madetolasttattoo
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North Kackalacky with some script #madetolasttattoo #charlottetattooers
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@jordanstattoos
Who: Jordan Matchin
Studio: Divine Arts Tattoo, 10915 Monroe Road
Followers: 2,290+
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@justinjohnson_tattooer
Who: Justin Johnson
Studio: Fu’s Custom Tattoo, 3200 North Davidson Street
Followers: 2,100+
Knock the skullfly out on my homie dome. Fun one. Thanks for looking!
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Small peace pizza on lower shin. #makepizzanotwar
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@lazers_spikes
Who: Matt Terry
Studio: Fu’s Custom Tattoo, 3200 North Davidson Street
Followers: 870+
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Finally done! @cmered is officially one of my faves… part1.
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@leegreenetattoos
Who: Lee Greene
Studio: Immortal Images Custom Tattoo Studio, 3750 Monroe Road
Followers: 1,760+
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@littlejennsmall
Who: Jenn Small
Studio: Made To Last Tattoo, 129 North Poplar Street
Followers: 27,900+
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One of my favorites on @tree_tops from awhile back!
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@nickfriedrich_amf
Who: Nick Friedrich
Studio: Canvas Tattoos, 201 West Morehead Street
Followers: 14,600+
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@slootattoos
Who: Jeremy Sloo Hamilton
Studio: Made To Last Tattoo, 129 North Poplar Street
Followers: 31,800+
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@tattoome_stacy
Who: Stacy Smith
Studio: Tattoo Me Charlotte, 1440 South Tryon Street
Followers: 9,600+
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@tattoosbyelijah
Who: Elijah Blackwell Hernandez
Studio: Sink or Swim Tattoo, 11100 Matthews Road
Followers: 4,110+
fun one from today thanks for looking
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piece in progress quite a bit more to do smooth out and such
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@uglytom
Who: Tom Michael
Studio: 510 Expert Tattoo, 510 East 35th Street
Followers: 10,200+
Getting close on @corijamestattoo thanks tough girl #510experttattoo
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I got Eric’s pirate ship colored in today, thanks buddy! #510experttattoo
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All the bullshits done, starting the main event next session on @holladat
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@xskinnyx
Who: Matt Bagwell
Studio: Made To Last Tattoo, 129 North Poplar Street
Followers: 17,400+
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Feature photo via Canvas Tattoo webpage
