Need some new ink? It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so here's a quick list of some incredible AAPI tattoo artists to support and follow this month (and every month after).
Takashi (@traditionaltool) is in Brooklyn and tattoos using the traditional tebori style, as seen here w/ Anthony Bourdain.
@blaabad is a queer artist in Portland whose style can be recognized from a mile away. Warning: her content is often NSFW.
Kiku (@kikupunk) co-owns a shop in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, where he slings massive tattoos in the traditional Japanese style.
@chobananaclub is an artist in San Francisco who uses alluring color pallets to create magnificent shading and gradients.
Hannah Kang (@hnnhtattoo) is based in Brooklyn and packs a shocking amount of detail and beauty into tiny tattoos.