Nikki Simpson

@nikkisimpsontattoos · Tattoo artist

Bold, Elegant Tattooing 📍 NYC 15 Year Artist & Owner @everblacktattoostudio Ink Master Alumni & Host of Ink Master: Angels APPOINTMENT LINK ⬇️

Nikki Simpson is a realism tattoo artist in New York, NY. Of the 302 pieces on Perspectiv, about 61% are realism; ornamental and neo-traditional run through the rest. Roughly 31% of the work is black and grey and the remainder is in colour, most often burgundy, dark red and navy. Woman, rose, jewelry and snake come up again and again. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the shoulder. Portfolio last updated August 2026.

Styles

Realism — 171 pieces (61%)
Ornamental — 67 pieces (24%)
Neo Traditional — 40 pieces (14%)
American Traditional — 31 pieces (11%)

Colour

Mostly colour, black and grey in 31% of pieces, measured across 283 segmented pieces.

Recurring colours: burgundy, dark red, navy and teal.

What they tattoo

Subjects: woman, rose, jewelry, snake, flowers and red rose.

Usually on the forearm, the shoulder and the upper arm.

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Work

Ornate pendant with gem ornamental tattoo by Nikki Simpson

Woman with snake and ornate frame neo-traditional tattoo on the forearm by Nikki Simpson

Woman with ornate headdress realism tattoo on the forearm by Nikki Simpson

Ornate jewelry and flower realism tattoo on the forearm by Nikki Simpson

Woman and frame neo-traditional tattoo on the upper arm by Nikki Simpson

Ornamental filigree with jewels and chains geometric tattoo on the forearm by Nikki Simpson

Ornamental sleeve with flower realism tattoo on the forearm by Nikki Simpson

Woman with ornate jewelry realism tattoo on the forearm by Nikki Simpson

Ornate jewelry and flowers ornamental tattoo on the forearm by Nikki Simpson

Ornate jewelry and flower realism tattoo on the forearm by Nikki Simpson

Gem and ornamental pattern geometric tattoo on the forearm by Nikki Simpson

Gothic portrait with ornate frame neo-traditional tattoo on the thigh by Nikki Simpson

Woman with crown and butterflies neo-traditional tattoo on the thigh by Nikki Simpson

Woman with crown and butterflies neo-traditional tattoo on the thigh by Nikki Simpson

Woman with crown and butterflies neo-traditional tattoo on the shoulder by Nikki Simpson

Jeweled necklace with ornate filigree geometric tattoo on the shoulder by Nikki Simpson

Woman in ornate helmet with foliage realism tattoo on the forearm by Nikki Simpson

Woman's portrait with crown and butterflies neo-traditional tattoo on the thigh by Nikki Simpson

Woman with crown and butterflies neo-traditional tattoo on the thigh by Nikki Simpson

Woman with crown and butterflies neo-traditional tattoo on the forearm by Nikki Simpson

Woman with braided hair realism tattoo by Nikki Simpson

Owl with crystal ball realism tattoo by Nikki Simpson

Woman with rose realism tattoo by Nikki Simpson

Ornate jewel pendant ornamental tattoo on the forearm by Nikki Simpson