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TATTOOS BY JOHN SNIDER

Welcome to John Snider's Tattoo. As a versatile tattoo artist, John specializes in a wide array of styles, ensuring that each tattoo is uniquely crafted to suit your vision. Whether you have a clear design in mind or need guidance, John will work with you to choose the ideal placement and style for your tattoo. Unsure where to get tattooed? With his vast experience, John will help you find the perfect spot on your body for your new artwork. While John is skilled in all tattoo styles, he’s particularly known for his expertise in certain techniques, attracting clients from all over.

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Our Portfolio

If you are thinking about a tattoo, we will bring your idea to the surface! Get acquainted with my works.

Why I am different

John Snider’s work speaks for itself, showcasing the high level of skill and artistry he brings to every tattoo.

What sets John Snider apart from other tattoo artists is his unwavering commitment to quality and creating truly unique tattoo designs. Your tattoo is a personal expression, and that's why John approaches every project with the utmost care and treats his work as an art form. Specializing in all tattoo styles, from the simplest designs to highly intricate pieces, John is also known for his expertise in cover-up tattoos, transforming previous work into something clients are proud to wear. John is particularly renowned for his realistic tattoos, dotwork, color realism, and abstract designs, attracting clients who keep coming back for more.

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The tattoo styles we are known for

Realistic Tattoo

Realistic tattoo

A realistic tattoo (realism or photorealism) on your body will look like a photo or a living 3D object. For an artist to reach the level of skill to paint skin with this technique, it takes years of practice and extremely high quality equipment. These tattoos are precise, full of detail, and fairly accurate representations of any motif. They are mainly used to represent faces, animals, mythological motifs, but they are by no means limited to these motifs. Realistic tattoo is mainly reduced to black and gray color in order to achieve a large number of details.

A realistic tattoo (realism or photorealism) on your body will look like a photo or a living 3D object. For an artist to reach the level of skill to paint skin with this technique, it takes years of practice and extremely high quality equipment. These tattoos are precise, full of detail, and fairly accurate representations of any motif. They are mainly used to represent faces, animals, mythological motifs, but they are by no means limited to these motifs. Realistic tattoo is mainly reduced to black and gray color in order to achieve a large number of details.

Realistic color tattoo

Realistic color tattoo style

Tattoos made using the color realism technique require enormous knowledge and talent of the artist. In addition, they require more time and concentration to make the tattoo almost live on your skin. The best examples of tattoos in this technique seem so realistic that others feel the need to touch it, to make sure that they will feel the skin, and not the texture that the tattoo represents. This technique uses all colors, and extremely talented artists are able to evoke qualities that are not strictly visual, such as humidity, cobwebs, hair density, and many others.

Tattoos made using the color realism technique require enormous knowledge and talent of the artist. In addition, they require more time and concentration to make the tattoo almost live on your skin. The best examples of tattoos in this technique seem so realistic that others feel the need to touch it, to make sure that they will feel the skin, and not the texture that the tattoo represents. This technique uses all colors, and extremely talented artists are able to evoke qualities that are not strictly visual, such as humidity, cobwebs, hair density, and many others.

Watercolor tattoo

Watercolor tattoo

The watercolor technique of tattooing is a relatively new technique that is becoming more and more popular over time. What worries people the most is whether this kind of tattoo will fade faster, because lighter colors are used than traditional tattooing techniques, which makes the tattoo look like it was literally done in watercolor. The answer is clear, if the tattoo artist makes sure that the tattoo has a good base, it will be very easy to renew it at any time. Also, if quality colors are used, the tattoo will not fade much faster than a darker, traditional tattoo.

The watercolor technique of tattooing is a relatively new technique that is becoming more and more popular over time. What worries people the most is whether this kind of tattoo will fade faster, because lighter colors are used than traditional tattooing techniques, which makes the tattoo look like it was literally done in watercolor. The answer is clear, if the tattoo artist makes sure that the tattoo has a good base, it will be very easy to renew it at any time. Also, if quality colors are used, the tattoo will not fade much faster than a darker, traditional tattoo.

Neotraditional tattoo

Neotraditional tattoo

As the name implies, the neo-traditional tattoo is an evolution of the traditional tattoo. It retains the basic elements of a traditional tattoo such as a pronounced line and very vibrant colors, but is more illustrative than its predecessor. The main difference is that the neo-traditional tattoo has a much wider palette of colors and a wider range of motifs that are depicted. Decorative and exuberant visuals are the main features of this style, as well as the use of natural, floral and zoological motifs.

As the name implies, the neo-traditional tattoo is an evolution of the traditional tattoo. It retains the basic elements of a traditional tattoo such as a pronounced line and very vibrant colors, but is more illustrative than its predecessor. The main difference is that the neo-traditional tattoo has a much wider palette of colors and a wider range of motifs that are depicted. Decorative and exuberant visuals are the main features of this style, as well as the use of natural, floral and zoological motifs.

Dotwork tattoo

Dotwork tattoo style

The dotwork style of tattooing uses hundreds and thousands of dots, which are arranged into a larger whole (flowers, fractals, dream catcher). This style allows you to play with negative space, which means that the part of the skin not covered in ink will be part of the tattoo composition. Within this style, black is mostly used, but gray tones are also used, in order to achieve greater or lesser density of the tattoo, giving it a "heavier" or "lighter" appearance. This style is often used for various natural or geometric shapes, as well as in combination with other dotwork background styles.

The dotwork style of tattooing uses hundreds and thousands of dots, which are arranged into a larger whole (flowers, fractals, dream catcher). This style allows you to play with negative space, which means that the part of the skin not covered in ink will be part of the tattoo composition. Within this style, black is mostly used, but gray tones are also used, in order to achieve greater or lesser density of the tattoo, giving it a "heavier" or "lighter" appearance. This style is often used for various natural or geometric shapes, as well as in combination with other dotwork background styles.

Cover up tattoo

Cover up tattoo

Cover-up is something that hardly anyone dares to do, even tattoo artists with years of experience. The reason is simple, here you need everything you've ever learned about tattooing, as well as creativity and extraordinary skill, to turn an existing tattoo into a brand new one. An existing tattoo is used as the basis for a new one, and when it's done right, you'll have something completely different than before. So, if you want - you can have a different tattoo over the existing one.

Cover-up is something that hardly anyone dares to do, even tattoo artists with years of experience. The reason is simple, here you need everything you've ever learned about tattooing, as well as creativity and extraordinary skill, to turn an existing tattoo into a brand new one. An existing tattoo is used as the basis for a new one, and when it's done right, you'll have something completely different than before. So, if you want - you can have a different tattoo over the existing one.

About Me

John Snider is here to bring your vision to life, creating custom designs that are as unique as you are. We view tattooing as a form of art that gets under your skin, and approach each project with professionalism and dedication. No idea is too big or too complex – there are no impossible projects when you work with John.

Who am I

Hey I’m John, and I am here to make your tattoo dreams come true! I have been tattooing now for 15 years and look forward to tattooing for 100 more. It’s truly what I love to do and I put my heart into it. I always strive to do my best and I want to make sure everyone that gets tattooed by me leaves happy and comes back for more!

ART THAT GETS UNDER THE SKIN

When I began his tattoo journey, he envisioned creating a unique space that would bring together his passion for the art and his dedication to delivering exceptional tattoos. This vision led him to establish a studio that reflects his personal approach and commitment to his craft.

This approach has allowed John Snider to continuously grow creatively, exchange ideas, and engage with clients in a professional yet personal way. When you come to John, you can be sure that you’ll receive the highest quality service and the best possible tattoo. Each design is crafted with input from John’s expertise, ensuring that every tattoo matches both the style and the unique vision of the client.

The experience was amazing start to finish and I can’t wait for my next session!

John Snider has been perfecting his craft long before he established his reputation as a tattoo artist. While his journey has seen changes in location, his commitment to professionalism and the artistry of tattooing has only grown. John keeps up with the latest trends in the body art world, regularly attending tattoo conventions and touring Europe and beyond to continue learning and evolving his craft. His dedication to pushing artistic boundaries allows him to offer clients not just tattoos, but true works of art that reflect both personal meaning and exceptional skill. Whether it's a custom design or a reimagined piece, John ensures every tattoo is an expression of individuality and a testament to his mastery.

Testimonials of My Clients

Thanks to our clients’ regular reviews, testimonials, and comments, we are able to improve our studio.

Unlike other artists, John Snider believes in maintaining a strong connection with his clients, valuing feedback on every tattoo, no matter how big or small. If you’ve already worked with John, don’t hesitate to reach out and share your experience – your testimonial means a lot to him.

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