10 Queer Tattoo Artists You Should Be Following On Instagram

It’s no secret that us queers love tattoos. They have a significant place in queer culture. They help us express and identify ourselves. They can even be a political act.

There are so many incredibly talented queer tattoo artists out there, decorating other fabulous queers with their beautiful art, while providing them with a space where they know they are safe. If you are thinking about some ~new ink~ and it’s important for you to support a queer artist (it is for me!) here’s a list of 10 amazing queer tattoo artists. Happy inking!

1. Loran Iris, @loraniristattoos

Loran Iris is a blackworker at Hallowed Ground in Portland, Maine. This absolutely gorgeous sword and roses piece is making me jones for a tattoo. Look at that beautiful detail! Email loraniristattoo@gmail.com for booking.

A post shared by Loran Iris (@loraniristattoo) on Oct 9, 2017 at 2:05pm PDT

2. Stephanie Tamez, @stephanietamez

Stephanie Tamez is an artist at the iconic Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn New York. She is wildly talented and has tattooed many well-known queer feminist babes You’ve definitely seen her work before– it is stunning. I am salivating over this:

A post shared by Stephanie Tamez (@stephanietamez) on Sep 12, 2016 at 4:48pm PDT

3. Laura Hammel, @mathgoth

Laura Hammel is an artist at Gypsy Tattoo Parlor in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. They specialize in traditional style tattoos — check out this classic, colorful and dope sun scene! Email aura.gypsytattoo@gmail.com to make an appointment with them.

A post shared by laura hammel (@mathgoth) on Jan 15, 2018 at 4:08pm PST

4. Francisca Silva @framacho

Francisca Silva is a badass traveling queer artist specializing in “ignorant style tattoos.” I am personally obsessed with Francisca’s strangely poetic, simple tattoos. Email framachomagic@gmail.com for booking.

A post shared by Framacho (@framacho) on Nov 24, 2017 at 12:27pm PST

5. Mira Mariah, @girlknewyork

Mira Mariah is a fab queer “professional scribbler” working out of Fleur Noire in Brooklyn. Her work is absolutely gorgeous and I’m v tempted to make an appointment with her right this minute.

A post shared by mira mariah (@girlknewyork) on Oct 15, 2017 at 5:06pm PDT

6. Steph Maree @stephmaree01

Steph Maree is a queer tattooer working in Wellington New Zealand. How f*cking badass is this Tender Queer tattoo? Fully obsessed. kakapoink@gmail.com for appointments and inquiries.

A post shared by 🏳️‍🌈🕸Steph Maree Tattoo🕸🏳️‍🌈 (@stephmaree01) on Nov 21, 2017 at 5:15pm PST

7. Emi, @tattoosbyemi

Emi is a queer tattoo artist/owner and drag performer. How gorgeous is this delicate little rose? V femme. For bookings email emi@jackalopetattoo.com.

A post shared by Emi (@tattoosbyemi) on Dec 7, 2017 at 9:04pm PST

8. Charline Bataille, @charlinebataille

Charline Bataille is an “oversharing queer femme artist” located in Montreal. She does some of the most colorful, creative and interesting tattoos I’ve ever seen! charlinews@gmail for bookings.

A post shared by Charline Bataille (@charlinebataille) on Jan 16, 2018 at 11:10am PST

9. Doc Azra, @doc_azra

Doc Azra is a QPOC contemporary tattooer working in Grand Junction, Colorado. This minimalistic blackwork queer tattoo might be the coolest tat I’ve ever seen. docazrapalotatattoos@gmail for appointments.

A post shared by Doc Arza (@doc_arza) on Jun 12, 2017 at 12:17pm PDT

10. Lee, @rat666tat

Lee is a tattoo artist working in West Toronto. Once you see this ‘lesbian agenda’ tattoo, I’ll bet you can’t resist getting inked. Email rat666tat@gmail.com to make an appointment with them.

A post shared by they/them (@rat666tat) on Nov 15, 2017 at 4:24pm PST

Follow @queertattooers for more amazing LGBTQ artists!