5 NSFW Tattoo Artists You Should Know
Category: Culture
Let’s face it: tattoos just aren’t that edgy anymore. In a few quick generations, tattooing in Western cultures went from taboo to trivial, and now it seems like everybody’s inked. This is especially true for Millennials – nearly half have at least one tattoo, and of those, 30 percent have multiple. My point is, it takes a lot for someone’s tattoo to really catch my attention these days, but one that’s NSFW will usually do the trick.
Erotic illustrations are abundant on the internet, and I, for one, enjoy each one I encounter. But there’s something extra glorious about seeing some NSFW art on a live canvas when you’re out in the wild. Come to think of it, sex and tattoos go really well together, don’t they? Showing off body art in bed is always hot, and personally, I know my tattoos make me more attractive. Even the process of getting inked is inherently sensual. First you strip down, then someone holds you close and inflicts some sweet, consensual suffering.
I’ve got four tattoos, on my right arm and upper left chest. Some are big, some are small, but none of them would get me kicked out of someone’s bridal party, so clearly I haven’t been brave enough. If you’re feeling similarly inspired to cause chaos and celebrate sex every day of your life, I’ve collected some incredible artists from all over the world who would love to help make that happen. To all the tattooers making permanent porn and otherwise keeping the rebel connotations of the art form alive, we salute you.
- Sad Amish Tattooer - Worldwide
This linework is raunchy, yet dainty. What’s not to love? A French artist who wanders the world, Sad Amish has a gorgeous portfolio of BDSM femmes living out assorted fantasies, bound by ropes, snakes, and lots of leather. In some of the standouts, the characters are decked out in their own tattoos, with an extraordinary degree of detail. Many of these tattoos are rather large, taking up major real estate like the ribs, thighs, and upper back. I totally get it – these lines are sharp, I’d be showing them off too! If your aesthetic is high femme kink with garters galore, dive in.
- Onnie O’Leary - Sydney, Australia
This body of work had my jaw on the floor. Onnie O’Leary’s Instagram is a kaleidoscope of technicolor tattoos that take you to another planet. It’s a place where robot pin-up girls, cock-gobbling zombies, and alien orgies are entirely commonplace. If it sounds a little out there, just wait until you take a look. The imagination is off the charts, and it’s no wonder
O’Leary is in demand all over the world. He elevates a retro comic book aesthetic with sophisticated color fades, with her humor and joy just radiating through the rich shading.
- Den Yakovlev - Moscow, Russia
Over in Russia, tattoo artist Den Yakovlev is best known for his photorealistic black-and-grey portraits – particularly the explicit ones. And explicit is an understatement: they’re downright pornographic. I say this with love! I mean, this depiction of fellatio gives a whole new meaning to getting ‘blown away’. That spot on the dick where the spittle catches the light? Fucking brilliant. And let me give that anal sex orgy some love, too: the way the delicate folds of skin on the genitals were rendered should be taught in schools. I can’t imagine what institution would do such a thing, but whatever. It’s thrilling to see such attention dedicated to debauchery.
- Rita Santana - Pittsburgh, USA
Naughty nuns and big tiddy goth girlfriends? Yes, please! Each of these characters has a powerful gaze, and I’m so very tempted to do their bidding. Isn’t the best sex always a little sacrilegious? The tiny details are to die for, like the acrylic nails, the chain links, and the purple dildo. This artist’s portfolio is mainly on the SFW side, with lots of flora, fauna, and fantastical woodlands, but she clearly has a soft spot for erotic art. Santana also does color tests for clients with more melanin, which involves making a small ink swatch on the skin to determine which hues will look best in a full tattoo. Given that tattoo artists refusing to work on darker skin is so common, I am extremely grateful for artists who offer this service.
- Jaded Moon Child - Las Vegas, USA
“Miss Moon”, if you’re nasty! Now on her 10th Insta account, this Nevada-based artist has a special skill set that makes her art the most NSFW of all. So much so that I’m actually going to send you to her website to show you what I mean. Yep, it’s exactly what it looks like: Miss Moon tattoos on dicks, taints, and assholes, and she loves every minute of it. She’s incredibly versatile; her bold linework, reminiscent of printmaking, also appears in her more traditional tattoos. That is, if you can call acrobatic demon sex ‘traditional’, which is a stretch even if it is on someone’s forearm. But what makes someone want to draw inside of ass cracks, anyway? “Getting a private area tattooed is more common than you think,” Miss Moon wrote on Instagram in 2019. “I [love to] take an awkward situation and make it light and humorous.” Well, I certainly laughed!
Author: Aria Vega
Let’s face it: tattoos just aren’t that edgy anymore. In a few quick generations, tattooing in Western cultures went from taboo to trivial, and now it seems like everybody’s inked. This is especially true for Millennials – nearly half have at least one tattoo, and of those, 30 percent have multiple. My point is, it takes a lot for someone’s tattoo to really catch my attention these days, but one that’s NSFW will usually do the trick.
Erotic illustrations are abundant on the internet, and I, for one, enjoy each one I encounter. But there’s something extra glorious about seeing some NSFW art on a live canvas when you’re out in the wild. Come to think of it, sex and tattoos go really well together, don’t they? Showing off body art in bed is always hot, and personally, I know my tattoos make me more attractive. Even the process of getting inked is inherently sensual. First you strip down, then someone holds you close and inflicts some sweet, consensual suffering.
I’ve got four tattoos, on my right arm and upper left chest. Some are big, some are small, but none of them would get me kicked out of someone’s bridal party, so clearly I haven’t been brave enough. If you’re feeling similarly inspired to cause chaos and celebrate sex every day of your life, I’ve collected some incredible artists from all over the world who would love to help make that happen. To all the tattooers making permanent porn and otherwise keeping the rebel connotations of the art form alive, we salute you.
- Sad Amish Tattooer - Worldwide
This linework is raunchy, yet dainty. What’s not to love? A French artist who wanders the world, Sad Amish has a gorgeous portfolio of BDSM femmes living out assorted fantasies, bound by ropes, snakes, and lots of leather. In some of the standouts, the characters are decked out in their own tattoos, with an extraordinary degree of detail. Many of these tattoos are rather large, taking up major real estate like the ribs, thighs, and upper back. I totally get it – these lines are sharp , I’d be showing them off too! If your aesthetic is high femme kink with garters galore, dive in.
- Onnie O’Leary - Sydney, Australia
This body of work had my jaw on the floor. Onnie O’Leary’s Instagram is a kaleidoscope of technicolor tattoos that take you to another planet. It’s a place where robot pin-up girls, cock-gobbling zombies, and alien orgies are entirely commonplace. If it sounds a little out there, just wait until you take a look. The imagination is off the charts, and it’s no wonder
O’Leary is in demand all over the world. He elevates a retro comic book aesthetic with sophisticated color fades, with her humor and joy just radiating through the rich shading.
- Den Yakovlev - Moscow, Russia
Over in Russia, tattoo artist Den Yakovlev is best known for his photorealistic black-and-grey portraits – particularly the explicit ones. And explicit is an understatement: they’re downright pornographic. I say this with love! I mean, this depiction of fellatio gives a whole new meaning to getting ‘blown away’. That spot on the dick where the spittle catches the light? Fucking brilliant. And let me give that anal sex orgy some love, too: the way the delicate folds of skin on the genitals were rendered should be taught in schools. I can’t imagine what institution would do such a thing, but whatever. It’s thrilling to see such attention dedicated to debauchery.
- Rita Santana - Pittsburgh, USA
Naughty nuns and big tiddy goth girlfriends? Yes, please! Each of these characters has a powerful gaze, and I’m so very tempted to do their bidding. Isn’t the best sex always a little sacrilegious? The tiny details are to die for, like the acrylic nails, the chain links, and the purple dildo. This artist’s portfolio is mainly on the SFW side, with lots of flora, fauna, and fantastical woodlands, but she clearly has a soft spot for erotic art. Santana also does color tests for clients with more melanin, which involves making a small ink swatch on the skin to determine which hues will look best in a full tattoo. Given that tattoo artists refusing to work on darker skin is so common , I am extremely grateful for artists who offer this service.
- Jaded Moon Child - Las Vegas, USA
“Miss Moon”, if you’re nasty! Now on her 10th Insta account, this Nevada-based artist has a special skill set that makes her art the most NSFW of all. So much so that I’m actually going to send you to her website to show you what I mean. Yep, it’s exactly what it looks like: Miss Moon tattoos on dicks, taints, and assholes, and she loves every minute of it. She’s incredibly versatile; her bold linework, reminiscent of printmaking, also appears in her more traditional tattoos. That is, if you can call acrobatic demon sex ‘traditional’, which is a stretch even if it is on someone’s forearm. But what makes someone want to draw inside of ass cracks, anyway? “Getting a private area tattooed is more common than you think,” Miss Moon wrote on Instagram in 2019. “I [love to] take an awkward situation and make it light and humorous.” Well, I certainly laughed!
