Summer is in full swing, which means 90 degree days and 100 degree subway stations. With this comes bare arms, shoulders and legs, begging for some relief from the heat.
While walking the streets on a hot, Brooklyn afternoon or riding the F train from Manhattan, you’re bound to notice more art on the streets, but not on the sides of buildings. Instead, it’s on the arms of your barista, the collarbone of the fashionable girl on the subway, the toned calf of a biker on his fixie, or spread across the back of the mom taking her kids to the park.
Everyone’s ink tells a story, and if you’re thinking about getting inked this summer, here are some of the best storytellers in Brooklyn:
Kelli Kikcio @kellikikcio
Delicate and hand-poked, book her if you can – Kelli is in high demand.
3,389 Likes, 17 Comments - Kelli Kikcio (@kellikikcio) on Instagram: "roses and peonies for naresh 🖤"
Drew Linden @drewlinden
Drew is nothing short of a BOSS when it comes to her tattoos.
488 Likes, 9 Comments - ✨Drew Linden✨ (@drewlinden) on Instagram: "The cutest of hearts made of shells for Jessica made with ♥️ @thenewmoonstudio #drewlinden"
Hillary Blair @hillary_blair
THESE FLOWERS ARE TO DIE FOR.
184 Likes, 2 Comments - Hillary (@hillary_blair) on Instagram: "Always ready to throw down on a few o these bad boys! Thanks so much Danna! . . . . #tattoo..."
Rita Salt @ritasalt
This Pratt Institute grad is killing it with her flash only tattoos with books upon books to choose from to find your lifelong freaky companion.
2,910 Likes, 14 Comments - Rita Salt (@ritasalt) on Instagram: "big long arms for hugging w kiss u forever flowers for everyone"
Evan Paul English @evanpaulenglish
I'm dying to be blessed by this man’s hand.
313 Likes, 11 Comments - Evan Paul English (@evanpaulenglish) on Instagram: "California poppies, clover, blackberries, and coffee plant for Josh! Thanks so much :)"
Zach Bonim @zach_bonime
Zach’s skills with shading and color are ones to envy.
72 Likes, 2 Comments - Zach Bonime (@zach_bonime) on Instagram: "Crawler for my buddy Adrian, great catching up. Also happy Mother's Day to all, y'all enjoy the day..."
Zoe Bea @zoebeantattoo
If this tat doesn’t represent us all waiting for the train in 95 degree weather… Zoe is crazy talented for sure.
329 Likes, 10 Comments - Zoe Bean (@zoebeantattoo) on Instagram: "Lawn chair don't care for the lovely Shae. Thanks for making the trip!"
By Summer Snyder, Blog + Content Curator