Kelly Red
What inspires me the most is the idea of keeping alive the traditions of my job, the memory of those who made our job possible.
Mirko Ponti
I'm really happy to be representing the Kuro Sumi team!
Kurtis T
Based in San Diego, CA. Continuing Pacific Art traditions of his ancestors and blending it with contemporary techniques and style.
Adam Lakimii
There is no experience like the Adam Lakimii experience. Witness the owner of Lakimii Tattoo & Piercing Shop (with over 15 locations worldwide) create greatness in this Olympian-inspired creation – featuring the god of lightning himself.
Taiwan Tattoo Convention
Official Convention InstagramAfter over two years, Kuro Sumi returns to the Taiwan Convention with SIX incredible wins from our Pro Team and Young Bloods’ artists, including Best of Back Tattoo Color and Best of Traditional Back Tattoo Color.
Alessio Carradori
The founder of Black Label Tattoo in Pistoia left quite an impression, claiming two awards in Milan, including 3rd for Best of Show!
Alessio used his trademark skills with black and white to create another showstopping realistic tattoo and win bug at the Deauville Tattoo Festival. He took home 1st Place for Realistic Black & Grey. Big congrats, champ!
Stefano Galati
Capping off the New York Tattoo Convention with a bang. Stefano Galati sweeps the competition collaborating with Carolina Caos Avalle, winning 1st Place for Best Large Color and Best of Show.
CJ Tattoo
The convention triple threat. Asian style specialist CJ Tattoo scored three big wins at the New York Tattoo Convention: 1st Place in Japanese, Best of Day and 1st Place in Black and Grey.
Po Zhang
Po Zhang aka “PoPo” was born in China. He grew up in the art industry, creating with his father, then went on to study Fine Art in college. His specialty was oil painting which led him to start tattooing in 2002.
- 1st Place Best Black and Grey Portrait at the Golden State Tattoo Expo
- Tattoo of the Day Black & Grey at the Villain Arts’ Baltimore Tattoo Convention
- Tattoo of the Day at the New York Tattoo Convention
JK
Jeong Hyun Kim aka JK was born and raised in South Korea where he went to college to study visual arts. He loves traditional Asian art and culture which gives him inspiration for his art work. He specializes in traditional Japanese style tattoo that he draws by hand. He also specializes in American traditional work as well.
- 1st Place Best Asian Inspired at the All American Tattoo Convention
Nicole Zunianello
Nicole Zunianello has been tattooing since she was 16 and can’t be stopped. The anime tattoo artists earned first place for Best Medium Color!
Mirko Ponti
Go big or go home. Realism tattoo artist Mirko Ponti nabbed two awards for Black and White realism, including Best Large Black & White!
