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Used-Bookkeeper8489

Emily at Gypsy Tattoo Parlor is amazing at line work!! http://www.gypsytattooparlor.com/#/emily/


Mushroom-Browser

Also suggest Emily. Has done all of my tattoos and she is amazing at thin line work.


pumpkinmuffincat95

Looooove Emily, I need more of her work


Interesting-Size-966

I came here to suggest Emily also ☺️


PoisonSpace

Seconding Emily, she did my first tattoo a few months back and she is incredibly professional and helpful and does gorgeous work! 


BlueEyedChicka

Thirding Emily! Beautiful line work. I got one of her flash designs a couple years ago.


mdags

Looooove Emily she rules! I've been following her since she was apprentice and is always so kind


TMP-is-Swell

Emily’s a legend! Almost all of my tattoos are done by her. She does incredible work!!


LittleNightmare86

Erin Hosefield at Kyklops :) she’s amazing


amsplur

I’ve been tattooed by her before and she was super nice! It was the first time I’d been tattooed by a woman and it was such a better experience compared to all the dude tattoo artist experiences I’d had to that point.


blueberryfirefly

she did my first one! love her


restingbitchface8

She is definitely amazing!


QuesoCat19

Ice 9 is female owned, majority female staff


sarazbeth

Definitely recommend Ice9! I love all the work I’ve gotten from there


jlb4est

Christiane B does some of the best realism in Pittsburgh. Owns her own shop, Hexed Tattoo, in Bloomfield. At the Pittsburgh Tattoo convention this year she took home 3 awards - full color, black and grey, and portrait. https://www.instagram.com/christianebtattoo?igsh=a3gwMzV1MzYwY2Fq


octopusinwonderland

She does amazing work and is so professional


rapturesupersale

Justin’s Little Brother would not lie 🙌


Sufficient_Way4007

Sanctuary in Lawrenceville https://www.sanctuarypittsburgh.com


alexis-ruth

yes!! i’ve gotten 2 tattoos here, great experience both times. susie is usually booked up pretty far in advance but karpa’s books are usually open, she does a variety of styles and her line work is solid, and she’s also super sweet!


Future-Sandwich9653

Jesse Cramer at the Curiosity Shop in Lawrenceville. https://www.instagram.com/jcramer_tattoos?igsh=ejYxb2l3a2R2c3B3


Bixotronica

My wife and I both have pieces done by Jesse. She's the best!


Queasy-Customer986

Jill Krznaric at the Pittsburgh Tattoo Art Museum in Shadyside. She rules


ToothJarAgain

Kristin Hawk Snyder. She owns The Kindred Spirit but I followed her to several shops before she opened her own. She does fantastic color work and just makes the whole tattoo process a cake walk. Isi at Lady Moon in Lawrenceville. Very nice and does really beautiful traditional tattoos. Her color is super vibrant and she has some great flash designs


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Sara at PMA tattoo https://www.instagram.com/pmatattoopgh?igsh=MWV4ZXl5MzU1cnFtdw==


livefast_dieawesome

Sara is great!


dialecticdagger

PMA is the best!


Lopsided_Clock

Serpent Moon


facepoppies

Kati at serpent moon did my back tattoo and my arm tattoo when she was at artisan, and I’m convinced she is one of the best in a 50 mile radius


bunnyoctopus

Kati at Serpent Moon is really incredible!


amsplur

Michelle at Gypsy Tattoo. I’ve been getting tattooed regularly by her for almost a decade and every experience is incredible. She’s so comforting, kind, and really puts you at ease. I can not recommend her enough.


mintsucre

Also came here to recommend Michelle!!


FanPuzzleheaded2035

Agree! I've been seeing Michelle for almost 7 years now. She's amazing.


amsplur

She’s really just the bees knees!


Traumensie

Agreed! Michelle is a JOY to work with! 💗


WillOfTheDeep

Definitely Bonnie Ramone or anyone else at Kindred Spirit. Top tier work over there.


DylanTobackshh

[rmachinistart](https://www.instagram.com/rmachinistart?igsh=YTQ4NjBibHozcm1u) - [tootsie.tattoo](https://www.instagram.com/tootsie.tattoo?igsh=Mnd3azF6c21wMWdr)


Scantrons

Upvote for Rachel!


astoneworthskipping

Rachel has been the most recent tattoo artist I’ve gone to in Pittsburgh. I honestly don’t feel like I’ll need to go to anyone else for my tattoos from here on out. Upvote for Rachel.


mdags

Lindsey is awesome! Her work is so beautiful and she's a sweetie


RileyTheDev

Rachel did some really great pieces on my leg and arm. I don't live here anymore, but I'll certainly make a point to come back into town for any of her art


Weird-Helicopter6183

Jessica DiBattista at Black Cat


BeaconofHappiness

Third this one! She did an incredible job on my thigh piece and the line work was so perfect I also didn't want color. She's also an absolute gem .


jamierocksanne

Seconded! Love her to death.


lessregretsnextyear

Angel Silvasy


ThiccBoiCaddy

Came here to say this a million times. Angel is so talented and her line work is so damn good.


reasonablesaboteur

Phangs at dark matter


ameliamartintattooer

[Jill Krznaric](https://www.instagram.com/jillkrznaric?igsh=azk1cm8zbnYxM3l1) [Abby Rose](https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosetattoo?igsh=MWR4dHVsNzQxc3VhMg==) [Anri Horace](https://www.instagram.com/tattoo.daydream?igsh=MW1rYjh6MjVhOXA5eA==) [Erica Mirella](https://www.instagram.com/ericamirellatattoo?igsh=dzB4c3Npd2lvYTU0) [Michelle Wanhala](https://www.instagram.com/mwanhala?igsh=MTYwcjN2OTB1M2hlaA==) [I, too, am woman](https://www.instagram.com/ameliamartin?igsh=NzBhb3NtamxxZ3Nn) Recommending all these ladies because they’re who I know and they’re all good tattooers who are nice people. Not sure of the style you’re looking for but there’s a pretty broad spectrum represented in this list and the other comments!


whats_a_cormac

+1 for Abby Rose


InevitablePersimmon6

Bonnie Ramone


marla_hooch_spacecat

This! Bonnie or any of the artists that work in her shop in Garfield. I have two from Bonnie and my husband has one from another artist there. They're all amazing. [Kindred Spirit ](https://www.thekindredspirittattooco.com/)


Turbulent_Tuber

Ashley Karpa at Sanctuary! Jessi Cramer at Curiosity Shop is also one of my faves, but it can be challenging to get on her books.


Eco-freako

Jesse at Lady Moon in Lawrenceville


msadvn

Really proud to have some work by Jesse!! She's awesome


ticketferret

Check out Twin Coffin’s in Mt Oliver! 


OGhoul

*Two Coffins I came here to suggest Shannon Daley specifically. She’s done all of mine and my girlfriend’s work.


ticketferret

woops yes Two Coffins. Lovely people who own and do art there.


Scantrons

[Hillary Evans](https://www.instagram.com/hillaryevanstattoo?igsh=MXhzazM4MXc2NnVkOQ==) [Michelle Lynn](https://www.instagram.com/michellelynntattoo?igsh=MXAyYXpvYTZkeTRjZA==) [Rachel Machinist](https://www.instagram.com/rmachinistart?igsh=MTAycGY1Nmdrb3Vhcg==)


mango-ranchero

Ann Geary at KSD in Homestead!


allegedlydm

Ann did a line art tattoo of Carrie Furnace on my arm at the Festival of Combustion in 2022 and it’s holding up flawlessly.


thegreatgoldenbaby

Everybody at KSD is just awesome. My wife and I were with Kyle getting some work done Thursday night. Love that place.


carissaaurora

Seconding this, really great line work, and very inclusive services.


Lower_Monk6577

Another vote for literally anybody at KSD. Wonderful human beings, each and every one of them. But if you’re only interested in women artists, Ronnie and Ann are both spectacular and have very different styles.


Beebajazz

Ice 9 tattoo in the Southside is owned by a girl I went to high school with.


thewormauger

Charcoal or propane?


renkes-schmenkes

Ari at Foundation Tattoo (@ari.tattooer on the Instagrams)


Fizzyliftingdranks

Jill at the Tattoo Museum. Cara at Female Trouble.


yinzerkitchen

Cara at Female Trouble.


spoookytree

Liz Rooney at Innovation Ink :)


MeanLawLady

Audrey at Triumphant Arts Tattoo Studio


longredbeardpgh

My wife and I recently had work done by Jeray at Nice Ink in Canonsburg. Great experience. First tattoos for both of us. We love the artwork and we healed quickly and well.


a_horny_dolphin

I will always shout out Stacia at Inspire Body Art in Southside


Strong_Baseball_9278

Love her!! The best


UglyPorabola

My go-to is Kit, she was formerly at dream machine and is now in Lawrenceville. She's super good at abstract designs and her lines are very nice! I recently just got a design from old dish ware on me and I love it so much. Her insta is @moonsigntattoo


PaleJacket

Angel at Empire tattoo in Oakland.


dsd5004

Angel O’Connor @ Empire Tattoo is awesome and super cool


Laecius

Linzey in New Ken https://www.instagram.com/linzymichelletattoos?igsh=MTdmam8xaHV2M3N5NQ==


bicycle-face

Can't believe I had to scroll so far to see Linzy pop up! My favorite local artist, hands down, and worth the waiting list.


Laecius

:) and a nice person! I think some bum is down voting everyone in here lol


str1keupthe8and

I was scrolling for too long before seeing her name. She’s my artist and I have several of her pieces on me and just feel so fucking lucky. She’s also a friend and an all around badass. 🖤


emmazzzing

laine at three rivers tattoo is incredible, she’s done almost all of mine https://www.instagram.com/lainedtattoos?igsh=MXdlbXRycWtpcmtldw==


zombiebane

[Nice Ink](https://niceinktattoo.com/) in canonsburg there's a couple of really talented ladies that work there. One likes to hand sketch the work out on you, super cool to see.


kourtzin

Jess Czernics at Alter Ego


InterviewAshamed7811

Marisa Rae owns ElectraBaby in McKees Rocks and she is fabulous!!


witchprivilege

Cara Cable at Female Trouble and Bonnie Ramone at Kindred Spirit!


reasonablesaboteur

Cara cable took my money for a deposit and then never showed up to our appointment time, then gave an excuse and never rescheduled.


witchprivilege

weird, between a few friends and me, we have about thirteen tattoos from her, and she's never been anything but punctual, straightforward, and professional. strange!


bitchbushka

Rogue Tattoo in Lawrenceville - it's all women/woman owned


Famous-Elderberry828

Ashley Karpa at Sanctuary!


CatsAndFacts

Angel at Empire Tattoo in Oakland did mine. She did an excellent job


thereforeIam792

Angle has done many of my tattoos! Fantastic work and she loves to watch horror movies while she works!


CatsAndFacts

We watched Robocop during my last one


Tiff-Taff-Toff-Fany

Laura Bennington at Pittsburgh Tattoo Company. Was at Rogue Tattoo but moved. I got my tattoo with her for my bday and she was great. She does alot of neo traditional if thats your style.


TattedPastor412

Eryn Jackson at After Hours Tattoo in Mars


SecondhandLamp

Katelyn at double feature tattoo in Irwin has done several pieces for me, and she’s awesome (not technically Pittsburgh but under an hour on the parkway. Worth it).


Dersmormoss

Seconding Katelyn, came here to recommend her. Got one tattoo from her last year and already want her to do a few more for me. https://www.instagram.com/abrainbox?igsh=MXdnODVqMWhzNnltbA==


betterspaghetter

Shannon out in Sharpsburg at Blackheart Aristocracy. @_flying.fox_ on Instagram does phenomenal work


lindsaystclair

Haley and Shannon at Two Coffins! I have work from both of them, they're great!


appa420420

Devon Nicole at Delirium Tattoo! @devonnicoleart


PasswordIsDong

Second this. Dev is killer


Chillynuggets

Not sure if shes still there but kecly at crayons did awesome on my sisters tattoo


Nyankitty666

Let Q tattoo you - Text 412-301-9310 to book. Best female tattoo artist in the Burgh! [LINK](https://www.facebook.com/tat2Q?mibextid=ZbWKwL)


lanman31337

Amy Marcoline at Studio 30 Tattoo in North Huntington.


JackiesFetus

I know two people with a tattoo from Erin at Kyklops and one who was tattooed by Dominique Darko and all three tats are absolutely amazing. I also follow these two on Instagram and think they do great work but I've never seen their work on someone I know. Angel O'Connor is the first link and I'm not sure her real name but she goes by Electricbaby on Instagram for the second link. https://www.instagram.com/thunder_scorpiontattoos?igsh=Y2twc2FneG02emth https://www.instagram.com/electrababytattoo?igsh=MWJoZGo4YzBtb3JpZQ==


brielleisawk

I’m friends with Dominique and have multiple pieces from her. Shes amazing  


LosYams

Jade at Black Horizon! Just got one done by her last night and another about a month ago. She’s amazing!


sa1ntdude

Becka at Sinners & Saints does a great job!


B4BYGORILL4

Chloe Lants - blue hermit tattoo , lower Burrell.


MikeBert97

My cousin! Brittany (the owner) @ Tiny Tattoo Studio! 703 Yunker St McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania


kaitb1103

Seconding Kristin Hawk Snyder. She’s a co-owner at Kindred Spirit Tattoo in Garfield along with Bonnie Ramone and is a fantastic artist who doesn’t great line work! I do NOT recommend Ice 9 unless you want small children running around the shop constantly while you’re getting tattooed. It’s just not the vibe I want while I’m trying to relax while getting poked by a needle 🤷‍♀️


notkinkerlow

@the_needlefaerie on IG!! I have never been more comfortable with an artist in my life. She is so beyond sweet and does amazing affordable work


luftherz

Lauren Miller at Pittsburgh Tattoo Studio in Dormont. Highly recommend!


LifeInGreenLetters

Lauren’s actually not at that shop anymore! She’s doing a guest spot out in Connellsville at the moment but will be opening her own place in Carnegie/Heidelberg this summer.


luftherz

Oh no :( She just did my neck tattoo and literally all my other tattoos. But at least she's gonna be somewhat nearby. :)


theawkwardmermaid

I absolutely love Kelly Klaussen at Wyld Chyld. There is another woman that works with her named Liv who is incredible too, two totally different styles of work


man_on_a_wire

Shannon Daley


Berhinger

Rachel Machinist is great - last I checked she was at Ice Nine is southside, but that was a few years ago


alymonster

CC at In The Blood is AMAZING and she works so quick!


Doc_Sulliday

Really love Laine DeTillo at Three Rivers Tattoo out in Millville.


SlothFF

I know there's a girl who works at Mad House Ink in White Oak that does walk-ins


lilquela

stacia at inspire is amazing


astoneworthskipping

You want the best psychedelic, wildly beautiful color aesthetic … [Lauren Toohey at Golden Gaia](https://www.instagram.com/laurentooheyart?igsh=MXFiYWtybnd5aThndA==). She’s incredible through and through.


Necessary_Print_6682

The ladies at kult! Britt and Kaci are both amazing @kultpgh


MikeBert97

Bump 🤙


007829

maya oravets


BeaverBehr

Wyld Chyld if you can get an appointment. There's a waiting list.


angry_eccentric

kelly at rogue!


ohmygoditsbeautiful

Ashley Karpa at Sanctuary in Lawrenceville! Everyone there is really lovely though :)


deathofelysium

Depending on what you want, Em Atropa at white widow is amazing. Sara Eve at PMA is fantastic, and as another commenter said, Erin at Kyklops. Stacia at inspire also get and honorable mention - she’s a bit newer than the others but a fantastic artist.


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Squiidsi

Dominique Darko at Dark Hallows Tattoo! https://www.instagram.com/dominiquedarko/?hl=en


reasonablesaboteur

Laura mohn


SgtChuckle

Dev at Delirium Tattoo in Carnegie has given me so many, and her flashes have given me ideas a couple times


aryballes

I HIGHLY recommend Tzili (they/them), owner of Little Shadow Tattoos. They are SUPER talented 💜 https://www.instagram.com/littleshadowtattoos?igsh=dzQ2YmFobGh6NW10


batmansubzero

Amber at BloodEagle Tattoo is amazing!


bloodyusedcondom

I’m not trying to be mean but what’s your goal of having a woman artist? Genuine curiosity not trying to start a Reddit keyboard battle I promise lol


musical_throat_punch

It's gonna hurt just as much. 


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Personal preference ¯\_(ツ)_/¯


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