The history of tattoos is pretty rich in the city of Chicago, In the 30s, the navy men flocked in Chicago to get themselves inked at one of the few shops that were present there at that time. Chicago was also the reason to rocket careers of some of the most talented artists of all time like Normal Collins or Sailor Jerry and Cliff Raven whose Chicago Tattooing and Piercing Company has been one of the most iconic studios in the history of tattooing.

A tattoo is forever and so we must focus not only just on the design but also on the way it has been designed too. One must pay attention to all the details of the tattoo and notice how a perfect tattoo should be. It includes the fine lines, the curves, the presentation of colors, and scabbing or scar tissues which can represent an untrained hand. Make sure that you are not choosing someone because of the design but their skills and art proficiency and the quality of the work that they render.

Only if finding a good tattoo artist was as easy as finding your favorite chocolate at your local drug store! There is no second chance when it comes to your ink and so it is a matter of commitment and research from the very beginning. Chicago is a hub of great tattoo artists and if the windy city has been your inspiration for your first (or tenth) ink, then here are all the Chicago tattoo shops that you must try!

1. Patrick Cornolo- Speakeasy Tattoos

Speakeasy Tattoos is one of the largest tattoo studios in Chicago in the Eicker Park area which brings together a set of different and varied artists from all over the globe into one spot. The found and owner of the tattoo studio, Patrick Cornolo’s more than 2 decades of experience in Japanese line art to other styles is the reason for Speakeasy Tattoos’ success.

Tine Defiore is another tattoo artist at Speakeasy Tattoos which has an incredible command over geometric styles and strong skills in pointillism. There are other artists at Speakeasy Tattoos who can help you achieve your dream.