5 Best Tattoo Artists in Hamilton🥇

Below is a list of the top and leading Tattoo Artists in Hamilton. To help you find the best Tattoo Artists located near you in Hamilton we put together our own list based on this rating points list.

Hamilton’s Best Tattoo Artists:

The top rated Tattoo Artists in Hamilton are:

  • Jacob Cross – Skinks Tattoo Studio
  • Danny Riday – Skinks Tattoo Studio
  • Igin Maldo – Skinks Tattoo Studio
  • Felipe Rapucci – Good Honest Tattoos
  • Adym Kohi – Good Honest Tattoos

Jacob Cross – Skinks Tattoo Studio

Jacob Cross is a resident tattoo expert of Skinks Tattoo Studio in Hamilton, New Zealand. He brought along with him an extensive tattooing and body modification experience when he joined the Waikato-based tattoo studio. This includes an impressive tattooing career in Australia and New Zealand. Jacob became popular for his bold and attention-grabbing designs that go well with tribal pieces, traditional styles, geometric and black-work tattoos. He welcomes custom tattoo requests but requires a thorough consultation session with the client first.

Products/Services:

Black Work, Traditional, Tribal, Geometric

LOCATION:

Address: 1158 River Road, Flagstaff, Hamilton 3210
Phone: 
(478) 549-616
Website:
www.skinkstattoostudio.com

REVIEWS:

“Great place to get a tattoo. Very friendly staff and they make you feel comfortable. End result was fantastic.” –Kay Matthews

Danny Riday – Skinks Tattoo Studio

Danny Riday has spent most of his life exploring different cultures and places. The backpacking lover drew his artistic styles and designs from his travels. Driven by his passion for body modification and custom inkwork, the Hamilton-based tattooist temporarily settled in Borneo to learn the traditional Iban art focused on hand-tapping. At present, he works at Skinks Tattoo Studio in Hamilton, New Zealand and renders his expertise in Scythian mummy tattoos and ice age petroglyphic style art. Clients can bring their reference materials when they visit for a tattoo job.

Products/Services:

Ice Age Petroglyphic Style Art, Scythian Mummy Tattooing

LOCATION:

Address: 1158 River Road, Flagstaff, Hamilton 3210
Phone:
 (478) 549-616
Website:
www.skinkstattoostudio.com

REVIEWS:

“Amazing artists great service. Love it here.” –Constance Rothery

Igin Maldo – Skinks Tattoo Studio

Igin Maldo started her tattoo career as early as 2010. The Filipina tattoo artist joined her partner Juan in promoting the intricate art of tattoos. For seven years, the duo provided excellent inkwork outputs to Filipinos. In 2017, they migrated to New Zealand and later on joined the elite team at Skinks Tattoo Studio in Hamilton. Igin is well-known for her excellent floral and watercolour creations. She accepts custom tattoo requests granted that the client provides the needed information like the area of placement, size, and design preference.

Products/Services:

Floral, Watercolour

LOCATION:

Address: 1158 River Road, Flagstaff, Hamilton 3210
Phone: 
(478) 549-616
Website:
www.skinkstattoostudio.com

REVIEWS:

“Thanks soooooo much to the amazing Igin for the beautiful piece she did on my arm. I love it and people comment on how pretty it is all the time. ❣” –Allisha Reid

Felipe Rapucci – Good Honest Tattoos

Felipe Rapucci is a Sao Paulo Brazil native that migrated to New Zealand to further his tattoo knowledge and expertise. At the young age of 15, Felipe knew that he had an intense passion for art. He had tried graffiti, sculpture, painting and drawing flash before finally deciding to buy his tattoo kit. Felipe initially practised on pig skin and his friends and in 2002 his professional tattoo career started at Pacific Tattoos. Armed with professional tattooing experience and knowledge he established Eternity Tattoo and later on 511 Tattoo Art. His latest baby is Good Honest Tattoo. The Hamilton-based tattoo artist has a special interest in Maori art.

Products/Services:

Maori Art

LOCATION:

Address: Lovegrove Lane Shop 7/394 Grey Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3204
Website: www.goodhonesttattoos.com

REVIEWS:

“This is the second time I’ve been to these awesome guys for a tattoo they are super talented and love what they do, so happy.” –Christine McCall

Adym Kohi – Good Honest Tattoos

Adym Kohi, a Rotorua native, is currently working for Good Honest Tattoos located in Hamilton, New Zealand. He delved into the body modification industry in 2008 and has worked with Skinks Tattoo Lounge before joining the Good Honest Tattoos family. Adym is a firm believer that tattooists like him would never run out of design ideas and influences. This proves true with the vast pool of design choices available everywhere. The Kiwi body art expert enjoys all New School tattoo projects small or large.

Products/Services:

New School Tattoos

LOCATION:

Address: Lovegrove Lane Shop 7/394 Grey Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3204
Website: www.goodhonesttattoos.com

REVIEWS:

“Adyms work is amazing, very happy with results. Turning my dream tattoo into reality.” –Heather Reti