What are the best tattoo artists in Paris? From Eva Edelstein, Jeykill, to Ouriel Zeboulon and Zombie Tears, our heart swings. Vintage motifs, graphic designs, life scenes, line work, color or black & white... Spotlight on these tattoo gurus that the trendsetters adore.
Fresko at Downtown Paris
For whom? Fans of ultra-fine line tattoos.
Spotlight on : Fresko, the must-see artist in the 6th arrondissement. Originally from Lima, he tattooed in Milan and Madrid before settling in Paris. Today, he is the star of his studio, and for good reason: he brings all kinds of projects to life, from large pieces with abstract lines to small tattoos hidden in the wrist's crease.
His signature : micro tattoos in fine line, extremely thin lines that allow for the maximum detail in true craftsmanship.
Fresko at Downtown Paris, 25 Boulevard du Montparnasse, Paris 6th. Starting from €100 for small projects.
Eva Edelstein - Eva and Kit
For whom? Romantics and lovers of blue flowers.
Spotlight on : Eva Edelstein, who founded the amazing salon Désolé Papa. A true daughter of a botanist, this plant lover creates stunning floral watercolors.
Her signature : vintage plants blending impressionism and realism with pastel tones, and full body parts that unfold across part or all of the body.
And for those who want to learn the art of tattooing, she offers online courses to tattoo in her style.
Bookings via Instagram once a year on August 30th for the entire year: stay alert!
© Instagram / @evatattooist
Ouriel Zeboulon - Sunset Daughter
For whom? Fantastical artists and modern philosophers.
Spotlight on: Ouriel Zéboulon, a multi-talented artist and seasoned globetrotter, dividing his life between his three passions: music, illustration, and... tattooing of course!
His signature: mystical compositions with fine, clear lines where spirituality is at the heart of it all.
Ouriel Zéboulon at Biggg Studio, 64 Rue de Dunkerque, Paris 10th. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30 AM to 7 PM.
© Instagram/ @ourielzeboulon
Flavie Delaporte - La Serre Paris
Flavie Delaporte at La Serre Paris
For whom? The meticulous, detail-oriented, and other perfectionists.
Spotlight on : Flavie Delaporte, a former stylist turned tattoo artist, who followed her passion for expressing art and its symbols closely on the body.
Her signature : micro-realism, a technique mastered to perfection, creating surreal and poetic compositions.
Flavie Delaporte at French Kiss, 9 Rue des Trois Bornes, Paris 11th. Quotes available upon request
© Instagram / @flaviedelaporte.ttt
Davide Pascarella
For whom ? Tattoo addicts in search of bold tattoos, finely done.
Spotlight on : Davide Pascarella, the passionate tattoo artist at the Matière Noire studio. A globetrotter from Rome, internationally known and a tattoo show judge, this maestro of drawing is always on the move between Paris and New York.
His signature : black-and-white with high contrast, realism, and fine lines, drawing total inspiration from Renaissance painters.
Davide Pascarella at Matière Noire, 6-8 Rue Quincampoix, Paris 4th.
Starting from €100.
© Davide Pascarella
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For whom? Fashion addicts and fans of floral arrangements.
Spotlight on : Yama Cazanova, a young tattoo artist and visual artist passionate about fashion, already well-established in the tattoo world!
Her signature : delicate fine lines in her flash tattoos, silhouettes that seem to come straight from the sketchbooks of top fashion designers.
Yama Cazanova. Booking in Paris via email: yamacazanova@gmail.com
© Instagram/ @Yamacazanova
Yves Le Risk - l’Encrerie
For whom? Inspired Art Directors.
Spotlight on : Yves Le Risk, a lover of felines.
His signature : black tattoos, stylized animals, and hyper-graphic designs reminiscent of comic book illustrations.
Yves Le Risk at L’Encrerie, 2 Rue Lacharrière, 97 Boulevard Voltaire, Paris 11th.
© Instagram / @yveslerisk and @lencrerie
Dylan Long Cho - l’Encrerie
For whom? Los Angeles obsessives.
Spotlight on: Dylan Long Cho, the most retro of Parisian tattoo artists.
His signature: Californian life scenes in sunset mode, surfboards, pretty girls, and vintage Cadillacs.
Dylan Long Cho at L’Encrerie, 2 rue Lacharrière, Paris 11th.
Starting at 100 €.
Zombie Tears - Baca
For whom? Romantic dreamers.
Spotlight on : Zombie Tears, the favorite tattoo artist of all of Paris: Louane, Liv Del Estal, and even Barbara Pravi swear by him!
His signature : high-level line work, stylized faces with poetic vibes, and slightly provocative flash tattoos.
Zombie Tears at Baca, 40 rue Servan, Paris 11th.
Starting at 150 €
© Instagram/ @zombietears
Bastien Viandebleue
For whom? Eternal dreamers.
Spotlight on : Bastien Viandebleue, a symbolist tattoo artist who channels emotions through his drawings.
His signature : ultra-romantic flash tattoos and designs brimming with emotion, meant to keep the most important moments of life close to the skin.
Bastien Viande Bleue, appointments via email: contact.viandebleue@gmail.com, Or at the private salon Nuit Feu
© Instagram / Viande Bleue
Carin Silver - Physalis
For whom? Fashion beasts.
Spotlight on : Carin Silver, the founder of Physalis, a pro in floral compositions.
Her signature : delicate work, floral and botanical inspirations, fine black tattoos or with watercolor touches, making Carin Silver the high priestess of herbariums on skin.
Carin Silver chez Physalis, 18 rue Saint Lazare, Paris 9th.
© Instagram / @carinsilver_physalistattoo
Steadyse - The Jungle Tattoo
For whom? Lovers of “innocent tattoos,” the coquettish, and pink lovers.
Spotlight on : Steadyse, the illustrator turned tattoo artist who rocks at Venenum Tattoo, Paris's sexiest tattoo parlor.
Her signature : ever-evolving flash tattoos on her Instagram, fine lines, her unique typography, and above all, the pink touch—because black and pink tattoos are even cuter.
Starting from €120 for black tattoos and €150-€200 for black and pink tattoos. Steadyse at Venenum Tattoo, 134 Rue du Temple, Paris 3rd.
© Instagram/ @steadyse
Max Lesquatt - Rayon Noir
For whom? Symmetry perfectionists.
Spotlight on : Max Lesquatt, a versatile artist trained at the École Boulle, a former resident at L’Encrerie and founder of Rayon Noir, his design and tattoo studio.
His signature : delicate geometric forms inspired by space, science, and astronomy.
Max Lesquatt at Rayon Noir, 12 rue Crozatier, Paris 12th.
Starting at 100 € per hour.
© Instagram/ @maxlesquatt - Suzie bengriba
Sélune - Maison Yoso
For whom? Lovers of fine and delicate tattoos.
Her signature : Known for her black-and-grey techniques, dotwork (point by point), eroticism, feminine curves, and more conventional floral designs.
Sélune, booking via email: selune.art@gmail.com.
© Instagram/ @selune_
Jeykill - Bleu Noir
For whom ? Sharp creatives interested in ornamental art.
Spotlight on : Jeykill, the master of Black/Gray tattooing in Montmartre, who runs Paris’s busiest tattoo studio, Bleu Noir.
His signature : Jeykill offers flash tattoos and designs that always stand out. His ornamental tattoos enhance the body, including jewelry-style tattoos, mandalas, geometric shapes, as well as Polynesian tattoo art.
Jeykill chez Bleu Noir, 25 rue Durantin, Paris 18th.
©Instagram/ @jeykill
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