Best Orange County Tattoo Artists

Featured Orange County Tattoo Artists

Orange County is known to have some of the most talented and creative tattoo artists in the country. The creative vibes are alive and well in Orange County and it has attracted some of the most interesting and eclectic people in the world. Southern California is a hub for creative tattoo artists and artists that take their craft very seriously.

If you are in the Orange County area and you are looking to work with some talented tattoo artists, check out our list of some of the most talented tattoo artists in the county. All of the artists that we list on this page have been tattooing for years and are capable of tattooing in a variety of styles. You’ll just have to skim through the list and check out some portfolios to see which artist fits your style. This list offers descriptions of the artist and offers links so you can look at their portfolios and contact them.

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Justin Warn

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Justin Warn is a tattoo artist that resides in Orange County and has been hooking up great tattoos in this area for years now. If you go into his portfolio, you’ll see that he is extremely talented and can handle most styles of tattooing. He really enjoys realism tattoos of all kinds including people, characters and animals. He’s also well versed in floral tattoos as well as black & grey work.

You will leave the shop feeling great about what this man can do in terms of tattooing. If you want to get an appointment, the first step is to reach out and set up a consultation. Justin will take it from there.


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Lucky Bastard

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Lucky Bastard is a resident of Orange County and is the tattoo artist to see if you are looking for large scale Japanese tattoos. However, he is also very skilled in American traditional tattooing as he spent the first ten years of his career doing it. While he is known for his traditional tattooing, Lucky is probably best known for his skills in Japanese tattooing and if you look at his portfolio, you will see why. From black & grey to color Japanese, Lucky is able to do it all. Most of the large scale Japanese work is black & grey, but he loves packing in the color so don’t be afraid to ask for color when you sit down with him.


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Charlene Ngo

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Charlene Ngo has been putting art on to peoples’ bodies for years. It started with face painting in high school and evolved into a fascination with tattooing. This was a way to make her art permanent and while many artists know how to make a tattoo fit on a body, not many of them have as much experience as Charlene when it comes to making art on the human body. Her tattooing is primarily packed with color and even though she dabbles with black & grey, these colors are what she loves most. From watercolor to illustrated sleeves, Charlene can handle the task. Her books fill up fast so don’t wait.


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Joel Bones

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Joel Bones is an award winning artist that does his tattooing in the Orange County area. He has been knocking out quality tattoos for over 20 years throughout the southern parts of California. He has appeared in many newspapers, publications and magazines over the years and even with all the accolades, he continues to improve his craft to be one of the best in Southern California. His style primarly focuses on realism in black & grey as well as color. He’s got an eye for highlights, contrast, details and shadows. All of these lead to his tattoos to be striking and bold.


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Seymour Kaniho

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Orange County tattoo artist Seymore Kaniho specializes in super detailed and clean Polynesian tattoos. If you are in Southern California and looking to get at tattoo like this, call Seymore today. From working with the machine to traditional tatau, Seymore can handle it all. In terms of sizing, Seymore does small and large scale Polynesian tattoos that are really detailed and clean. You can’t ask for much more when you are wanting these tribal style tattoos. Bold, clean lines are what defines him and if you think you’re interested in working with him, set up a consultation as soon as you can.


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Mr. Inkwells Classy Tattoos

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Every tattoo artist at Mr. Inkwells is highly trained and experienced. Not only are they world class tattoo artists, our artists are classically trained, art school alumni, and all around amazing artists. A tattoo is a procedure, that is why we keep our tattoo shop as clean as a doctors office. We also know that sometimes tattoo shops can be intimidating, that’s why everyone at Mr. Inkwells makes our shop experience the most informative and pleasurable as possible.


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Mondo

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(714) 683-4291

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Mondo is one of the best tattoo artists in Southern California and all the accolades he has won over time can back that statement up. From realism to American traditional, Color to black & grey or portrait tattoos, Mondo can handle them all. He’s tattooed all over the world and because he is so popular, he is always packed. If you are looking to get a tattoo from Mondo we would suggest that you don’t wait too long because the books are filling up. Set up a consultation and have a sit down to see why so many people rave about the way Mondo handles his business and his tattoos.


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Griffen Gurzi

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Griffen Gurzi is an Orange County Tattoo artist that is will gladly sit down with you and talk about your wants and needs when it comes to getting a tattoo. The styles that works with the most are American traditional and neotraditional. However, don’t think that his skill set stops there. Griffen is also well versed in animal tattooing as well as floral, geometric, black & grey and color. If you look at his portfolio, you will notice the color popping off the page and that is because Griffen uses those colors and bold lines to create something that you’ll love forever. That being said, if you are interested in getting a tattoo from him, contact him today.


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Kyle Crowell

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Kyle Crowell is another artist in the Orange County area that kills when it comes to traditional tattooing. His steady hand and wonderful shading make for tattoos that will not only make you a happy camper, but it might also get you some fans. From quarter sized tattoos to large scale pieces, Kyle is able to handle them all. If you don’t believe us, take a look at his profile and look for yourself. Not only is he talented but he is also the consummate professional.

Sit down with Kyle for a consultation to see if it’s the right fit. We have a feeling that it will be.


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Yesenia Concepcion

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Yesi is a female tattooer that works out in Orange County. She’s been tattooing since 2011 and specializes in script, floral, dotwork, traditional, Mandala and neotraditional. That being said, you can see she can handle most styles of tattooing with ease. She has a high skill set and will make you feel comfortable with a clean and professional environment to work in.

If you want to set up an appointment with Yesi, you should reach out soon because her books fill fast and the longer you wait to reach out, the longer you’ll wait for the tattoo. Be descriptive in your email and you’ll be getting a great tattoo in no time.


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Beto Pineda

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Beto Pineda is an Orange County tattoo artist that can handle almost anything. This includes realism, mandalas, script, black & grey and color. We think you will get the point when you scroll through his portfolio. Beto has a steady hand and can knock out the boldest tattoos to the most intricate and fine tattoos that you can think of. Don’t wait too long to set up a consultation with this man because the spots will fill up fast. Enjoy an experience with a tattoo artist that will keep in completely professional in an environment that is safe and clean.


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Robert Portuguez

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Robert has been tattooing in Southern California for many years now and has been making clients happy since the start. He tattoos in a safe and professional environment so the client feels comfortable. Robert has a few favorite things outside of tattooing and they include the color green, pizza, Star Wars and Spider Man. Now that the important stuff is out of the way, let’s talk about what he does with the tattoo machine.

Robert’s work ranges from color to black & grey as well as floral, traditional, portraits and slew of other styles that he can knock out of the park. If you’re interested in getting a tattoo from Robert, reach out via the link above to set up a consultation.


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Colin Dowling

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Colin Dowling is an artist that is pursing his passion in art. He began tattooing in Newport Beach back in 1998 and over the years he worked all throughout the area until he settled down where he is now. His strengths and foundation in tattooing revolve around American traditional tattooing roots and then on to his black & grey style. Whether it is a small tattoo or a full back piece, each tattoo that Colin inks is handcrafted with integrity and knowledge. His favorite style these days come from Japanese tattooing. The contrast, background, placement and longevity are some of the characteristics that show up in this style of tattooing. Don’t wait any longer to reach out and contact Colin Dowling if you want a great piece.


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Matt Cannon

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Matt has a gift for creating a tattoo that have to make you put on your sunglasses. We say this because the color that he uses and the bold lines that hold that color stand out like not many tattoos do. His traditional tattooing is right up there with some of the best in the business and if that is your style and what you like, go talk to Matt when you get the chance. He tattoos in a clean and safe environment. You’ll love your tattoo so much that you will that you’ll be scheduling you next appointment before you leave. We love the work he does and we think you will too.

To get a hold of Matt, follow the link above to reach out to him via email and wait for a reply.


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There are over 40 miles of beaches just minutes from Orange County. The tourism in this area offers a plethora of options when it comes to sights, events and destinations. You can find all sorts of fun to get involved in including visiting the original Disneyland Resort or Knott’s Berry Farm. There are also plenty of performing arts centers or well-known art festivals to check out. You can also see sprawling nature and wilderness parks in the O.C. which give you many options of places to visit if you’re looking for a picnic area for you and your family.

If you are looking for some things to do that offer the “finer” things in life, you can pamper yourself and your family and many of the ocean front beach resorts that are in Orange County. Orange County has created a new generation of accomplished chefs that take advantage of all the local seafood and produce. If you are into shopping, you can browse the extensive collection of high end stores that make the shopping scene in Orange County second to none. If you are a fan of golf, you need to visit one of the many courses that make this one of the most beautiful places to play.

Orange County is one of those counties that is known all over the world. Visit Orange County if you want to experience the California lifestyle.

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