5 of my Favorite Black and Grey Tattooers

[@Zyklop223]

My top 5 list would be: Josh Duffy Carlos Torres Tony Mancia Victor Portugal Jak Connolly And many others like Fred W. Thomas, Robert Pho, Ivano Natale, Deran Hall, ...

[@rheeses.p]

It's great to hear other artists promoting other artists. Great video. Please make more like this for different styles (:

[@acemyname]

omg i’m so glad i found your channel, i was looking into the shop you work at near me and found a review raving about your work!!

[@mikaylac2047]

I LOVE the amount of black in Luce Grey’s work

[@wayte7615]

I'd love to see a part 2 to this video

[@butterbruhh]

Nice take! Colors don't show up great on my skin so black/grey is my go too. And the shading looks so sick. To me colors sometimes take away the expressions and depth of some art.

[@friendzoned4990]

I would’ve been shocked if you didn’t mention alexsorsa

[@PaciniFilmInc]

Carl Grace, Robby Latos, David Jorquera , Toxyc, Victor Portugal, Steven Bahruth, Ediablo, Jesse Levitt and Brandon Herrera.

[@anguyen5128]

I feel like La / socal specifically is like the mecca for bng work. All of the worlds best bng flock there because people in socal love that bng look. I agree with most of your picks on artist becuase of their styles being so unique. I think one thing all those artist you chose have in common is they are really good at working the negative space. None of the work looks boring and keeps the eye moving.

[@fastesteddiealive]

Sergio Sanchez is dope too. Good list

[@MizzouRah78]

Anyone else know Adan Sanchez? He's at a newer shop in Albuquerque called "Era". I think he even owns it. I've had a consult with him and plan to get an appointment this month. The only thing that scares me is his price. At $3500 per session (7-8 hrs), he's the most expensive I've come across.

[@wrightsrrt871]

I love Paul booths work and there was local artists named teardrop from where I'm at and my mentor twig from I.E. can hit that black and grey really good

[@garito36]

That's dope I'm actually getting tattooed by Alexis Vaatete next week lol the guy's a beast at owls. And yeah you definitely jacked up his name lmao. Awesome video though

[@JamesWithee]

Damnnn how tf do u pronounce it then?! I thought I nailed that one 😅

[@garito36]

@@JamesWithee haven’t met him yet to confirm but on some KZbin video I’m pretty sure I remember him pronouncing it like Vah-Tuh-Tay

[@ECaparoso]

What did you end up getting? I’m booked with him at the beginning of 2023

[@garito36]

@@ECaparoso Damn he's booked that far out? I got a three-eyed barn owl with a snake on the inside of my upper arm and coming about halfway down my forearm. Basically finishing off the inside portion of my 3/4 sleeve. Came out amazing and healed perfectly. He's a cool guy it was a good experience

[@ECaparoso]

@@garito36 that’s dope man! I think I remember seeing your piece on his IG. I’m definitely excited but I have to wait for so long haha.

[@NicholasTSilveira]

My favorite out of your list here is definitely that Alex guy who does those owls 🦉

[@JamesWithee]

Peep out their instagrams. Honestly I just selected the easiest shit to gather on Google so this ain’t even a good representation of their newest shit

[@thomassantomartino7337]

Could you please make a video about great American Traditional/Old School tattoos? There's a lot of people interested in them and getting them done, including myself. I have a Facebook group with 11K members just for that category. I think it would be well rounded if you could do a video of Old school tattoos for your viewers.

[@AtlasZero13]

a little sad there was no Carl grace or Carlos Torres but definitely a solid list. Btw I wish alex sorsa was in US , he's out of Moscow 😭😭

[@JamesWithee]

Both were gonna be in my next bng vid thx for ruining it lmao. Really tho they’re both awesome. Carl is cool asf too I’ve met him a few times

[@IonasPerry]

Thanks for this!!

[@JamesWithee]

No problem!

[@Andrew-qc8jh]

Sheeeeesh alex sorsa 🫡

[@Tommyboypsp]

Could you provide links? Would love to check them out!

[@joshm9163]

Edgar Marquez, Chuey Quintanar, Paul Booth, Robert Hernandez, Goethe, Jeremiah Barba, David Vega...it's a hard list to make for sure.

[@JamesWithee]

That’s a good list I know some of those foos

[@musahawkins8765]

You planning on doing a illustrative style as well also I think thomas carli jarlier is a great artist he messes with alot of opaque greys tho

[@mlidie]

Ruben Tattooer … Ruben Langsted in Denmark

[@michaelhoilman6897]

One of my new favorites is Helena Zolotykh (bobavhett) from Ukraine I believe.

[@laurenevans-white3868]

1. Nikko hurtado 2. Josh Duffy 3. James withee. 4. Paul booth 5. Megan mascre. 6. Arlo ( I forget his last name). 7. Poche. 8. Ryan Ashley. 9. Victor Portugal. 10. Alex vatette

[@MegaSkinnybuddha]

Can you do Japanese next 👀

[@1Kellapitter]

Alex Sorsa is from Russia and works in Moscow

[@cindybarton8562]

Wow🖤🤍🖤 Awesome choices on artist, love their work!!~* James, I appreciate, and have been learning from your videos, Thank you for sharing🤙🏼 My favorite B&W Artist here in Pennsylvania is, 🖤Julia Oravits🖤🤍🖤

[@mikepeifer6502]

Also being local to AZ I think AJ (BLK JAX) and Tommy Lee are some of the best locally. AJ is the free hand king, and Tommy Lee has some crazy detailed pieces.

[@signaturesneakers267]

Fernie Andrade 🙌🏻t

[@gcham1209]

Ever consider extending onto any part of your hands bro? Or at least knuckles? Your wrists and hands look super bare

[@JamesWithee]

Ya I totally will but saving them until I finish my arms

[@noelleirina5628]

i feel like they only look bare if you consider that everyone is getting hand tattoos nowadays. it's out of control

[@connorkeane961]

What are your thoughts on Jun Cha? I feel like he doesn’t get mentioned enough.

[@merckwildstyle92]

overrated, overpriced

[@survivingzgamer]

Alex Oberov from Poland is my absolute top artist to collect from if I ever end up in the same country as him, I think his black and grey work is absolute top notch

[@jells31]

Check out Mark Wosgerau from Denmark as well :)

[@i2ic3bp]

have multiple pieces from jose lopez, alex sorsa, daniil naraev. in talks for back collaboration with another artist...

[@TahitiFelixsMasterTattoo]

Solid list.

[@SupaPouueeh]

my favorit artist his name is James Withee

[@heatherbaker3903]

I won't name my artist, but I know he's known. Based on the portfolio of his work, I asked him to do my sleeve. He started with a scull to anchor the piece. I've seen so many of his sculls that I was very keen, but I'm very unhappy with the scull he did on me. I feel almost like it is sub-par compared to what I know he is capable of. Is there a way you would recommend me talking to him about it? I know he's very skilled in black and grey, but this scull is flat looking and almost all grey with no skin at all for high lights or light source.

[@DanMcNamaraa]

learn how to spell, it might help

[@heatherbaker3903]

@@DanMcNamaraa I was about to tell you off, but I'm reading my comment and realize I was absolutely horrific. In my defense, I had the flu. But, you're right, that's not even half English!

[@vernoneasingwood4389]

Anton Tonik's off the chain.

[@JamesWithee]

I’ll have to check him out

[@skoruno1]

Alex sorsa is from Moscow or russia at least I’m pretty sure. He uses 3rl

[@djpolonos]

Hi I would like to take your advice plz about what yo add with half sleeve from the shoulder till the elbow I inked a realistic lion in front biceps and 2 flying swallows at triceps the swallows took the back of the shoulder till the elbow only left now the upper front shoulder and half side shoulder still left as the other side half and the back of shoulder covered by the birds I am thinking of adding even a crown for the lion or leaves branches or may be any other idea.i will be grateful and honoured if u give me a piece of advice

[@luvmytreez]

Darwin Enriquez

[@anthonyr587]

What do you think of Dylan Jonze?

[@alexortega5995]

Chuey quintanar

[@JamesWithee]

Good addition I’ve met chuey a couple of times he’s a fucking legend

[@07chavonne11]

What do you think of Ami James

[@kyleprevost3964]

Check out Chiwon An he tattoos out of Calgary Alberta Canada 🇨🇦

[@sebastianpoveda8863]

Hello do you now a tattoo artist that you can recommend for trash pokal style tattoo artist

[@HGQjazz]

Nissaco? Gakkinx? I'd totally take a Nissaco owl tattoo over anyone else in the world. No Paul Booth? Bob Tyrrell?

[@JamesWithee]

I know bob and am familiar with Paul’s work. With all due respect I stick by my choices. Don’t know who those other tattooers are tho I’ll have to check em out

[@ASBCommunication]

I’ve gotten work from Austin Rinaldi from Graveyard Tattoo from NYC. Let me know what you think about his stuff.

[@kareemhammoud3375]

Where is the best place to do tattoo in your body

[@supakid628]

Weird name ? No one’s name is weird , just ask the pronunciation and understand everyone is different !

[@Obsidian1022]

Cough cough...Sam Hicks aka samtat2

[@JamesWithee]

For single needle he’d be on there lol

[@koatzingo361]

A BLACK AND GREY TATTOOER LIST WITH NO XICANOS ON IT SHOULD BE TATTOO BLASMEPHY 😊

[@MakingCloudsWithMudflap]

Don't know if you get to see much stuff from Eastern Canada, but Mike Austin @longwoodstrailtattoo is absolutely amazing ! Check out his work as he's been doing it for at least 3 decades !!

[@killcxli6461]

What’s the josh dude insta, it ain’t pop up searching

[@xslabcabxhearsex]

I have a full body suit of black and gray all done by one artist,Harry Aron,out of Virginia.we did all in a three year period.he kinda has his style.