The 16 Best Tattoo Artists On Instagram

Who: @minkasicklinger Why: Sicklinger's eye for detail translates into bold, geometric tattoos depicting spiritual and natural motifs, animals and the human form.

Who: @timorsuper Why: This tattooist's detailed pieces range from the ultra-surreal to hyper-realistic.

Who: @peteraurisch Why: Aurisch works out of Berlin, adorning his customers with colorful, Picasso-inspired works.

Who: @sarahgaugler Why: Gaugler proves her range with an oeuvre that includes tiny, spare line pieces and heavier, detailed works—all rendered with precision and skill.

Who: herzdame Why: Sarah Herzdame works with a spare palette—black, gray and the occasional splash or red, green or blue —and specializes in geometry and shading for a wholly unique look.

Who: @coreydivine Why: Divine's graphic, geometric tattoos are positively mesmerizing.

Who: @suflanda Why: This German tattooist works solely in black ink to create surreal, highly-detailed pieces.

Who: @sashaunisex Why: Sasha specializes in colorful, geometric pieces that she's expanded into temporary tattoos, pins and other merch.

Who: @jonboytattoo Why: Those seeking tiny, delicate works flock to Jon Boy at West 4 Tattoo.

Who: @scampbell333 Why: New York-based Campbell is Marc Jacobs' go-to tattooer and has also inked the likes of Robert Downey Jr. and Courtney Love.

Who: @tealeigh Why: Leigh is an illustrator who specializes in old-fashioned "stick and poke" tattoos, which use a needle to poke ink into the skin. Leigh's nature-inspired designs and hand motifs are beautifully delicate—and in high demand.

Who: @laurenwinzer Why: This Aussie has amassed a massive following thanks to her girly tattoos of colorful cartoon characters and vibrant floral arrangements.

Who: @dr_woo_ Why: Dr. Woo (real name: Brian Woo) is one of the most in-demand tattoo artists in LA. He's inked the likes of Drake (famously, a prayer hand emoji) and Rihanna. According to the New York Times, his signature is a grouping of circles, arrows and dots, which fans have dubbed "Woo arrows."

Who: @bangbangnyc Why: Keith "Bang Bang" McCurdy is a celebrity favorite; he's famously inked Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Kylie Jenner and Cara Delevingne. McCurdy opened his first shop in NYC last year, and his Instagram showcases his work alongside the pieces done by his talented team of artists.

Who: @johnnygloom Why: Gloom's graphic, all-black pieces evoke the mystery and seduction of film noir.

Who: @georgiagreynyc Why: Grey's signature watercolor-inspired pieces look like they belong in a museum.