Season 1 Champions Crowned - Meet the Pro Ink Awards Winners!
After 16 incredible weeks of competition across 4 blocks and 16 unique themes, we’re proud to announce our Season 1 Champions! This season brought together over 150 talented tattoo artists from around the world, each showcasing their unique artistry and creative vision. For artists looking to continue their competitive journey, explore our global competitions directory featuring major international conventions and online contests.
🏆 Season 1 Champions
🥇 1st Place: @wendii_iink
Theme: Musical Melodies
Prize: 1 Year of Tattoo Studio Pro + Exclusive Merch + Trophy
Wendii’s stunning musical-themed tattoo captured the essence of rhythm and melody in ink, earning the top spot with exceptional artistry and creative interpretation of our Musical Melodies theme.
🥈 2nd Place: @jackassica
Theme: Chest Canvases
Prize: 6 Months of Tattoo Studio Pro + Exclusive Merch + Trophy
Jackassica’s impressive chest piece demonstrated masterful use of the chest canvas, showcasing bold design and technical excellence that perfectly embodied our Chest Canvases theme.
🥉 3rd Place: @giannacaranfa_tattoo
Theme: Nature’s Wonders
Prize: 3 Months of Tattoo Studio Pro + Exclusive Merch + Trophy
Gianna’s breathtaking nature-inspired tattoo brought the beauty of the natural world to life with incredible detail and artistic vision, making her a deserving third-place winner.
🎨 Season 1 Contestants by Theme
Block 1: Mythical & Abstract Expressions
Mythical Creatures
- @adrienn.kern
- @dev_tattoo
- @jacobgwynntattoo
- @martapoisontattoo
- @matheussanttattoo
- @msdarkart
- @skowronart
- @tattoosbykaitlin
- @unit__two
Pop Culture Icons
- @bogdan_ink
- @fernando_tatto
- @garyparisi
- @icons_and_prodigies
- @johnnyc_tattoo
- @jordanferristattoo
- @michaeltaguet
- @samanta_tattoo
- @violetta_tattoo
Abstract Expressions
- @ces_paramo
- @deadboyink
- @fountain_nyc
- @marcoencre
- @maslovtattoo
- @moni_lien_pham
- @rjxdots
- @scadytattoo
- @sk__tattooer
Nature’s Wonders
- @betz.art
- @giannacaranfa_tattoo 🥉
- @grxsy
- @liamjeytattoos
- @neotradttts
- @rubenpascualtattoo
- @samanta_tattoo
- @serenayakcicekx
- @solaristattoo
Block 2: Cultural Traditions & Space
Japanese Traditions
- @cappellini_ink
- @davidflorezart
- @majorink_jackson
- @mariaroblestattoo
- @michaeltaguet
- @pyo_ink
- @silvanofiato
- @taesin___
- @woody.ink
Watercolor Works
- @ana666tattoo
- @andrea_kroki
- @audrarose_tattoos
- @baltapaprocki
- @clodin_93
- @ladysaratattoo
- @maria.zinca
- @pablo_ortiz_tattoo
- @veritotattoo
Space Exploration
- @ben_klishevskiy
- @cadgerscustomtattoo
- @dani_ginzburg
- @inkbysaga
- @kristiankimonides
- @noma_tattooer
- @stevebutchertattoos
- @strawberry_jade
- @zaklucastattoos
Sleeve Stories
- @agusto
- @arcstattoo
- @chriscrookstattoo
- @dave.vero.ink
- @handshakesnaketattoos
- @jayden.tattoo
- @lange_tattoo
- @lumina_tattoo_studio
- @magqtattoo & @jktattoony
Block 3: Legacy & Future Visions
Tribal Legacy
- @georgiewilliams
- @vequja
- @blancameret_tattoo
- @francescotoreno
- @mat.dot
- @mauricio_betancourt
- @sadhakaya
- @samrivers_tattoo
- @weschetattoo
Vintage Vibes
- @alexjdoucette
- @georgygeordano
- @haileymblopez & @honeygrovestudio
- @lancenorris616
- @melodycrowtattoos
- @pastori_tattoo
- @perjtattoo
- @sunghart_
- @vander_stocraft_tattoo_mx
Futuristic Visions
- @arlen.bellotti.art
- @carolinacaosavalle
- @dariastahp
- @lennoxtattoo
- @pham.minh.phuc
- @sammcaleese_tattoos
- @stevebutchertattoos
- @zacksingerink
- @zhencangtattoo
Chest Canvases
- @best.tattoo.styles
- @ebone.capone
- @hardstudio_
- @jackassica 🥈
- @luxuryinkcanggu
- @mi_li3_art
- @oscar.moralessss
- @rysaatattoo
- @umzii__tattoo
Block 4: Coastal & Musical Melodies
Coastal Creations
- @deanocook
- @dm3.tattoo
- @domdurrelltattoo
- @jhonaldo
- @martinkellytattoo
- @marv_black_bear_tattoo
- @oliver_klemm_feinkunst
- @spooky.pookie
- @xrobxtattoox
Musical Melodies
- @arranv.tattoos
- @gogorosas
- @ivanpanayotovtattoo
- @major_ink_studios & @wendii_iink 🥇
- @ofek.o.tattoo
- @robinagytattoo
- @sonwaa_tattoo
- @whitebuffalo.studio
- @wisekidtattoo
Timeless Classics
- @a_youngg_____
- @aramayotattoos
- @audie_tattoos
- @charleeink_
- @inkdeology
- @joaogrctattoo
- @sf_tattooartist
- @szymonwrozyna
- @thomasetattoos
Leg Legends
- @andresmarin_tattoo
- @audie_tattoos
- @deanna_art
- @drkturcotte
- @giankarle
- @lorenaliaink
- @pham.minh.phuc
- @troytucktattoo
- @westcoastinkbali
🎯 Season 1 Statistics
- Total Contestants: 150+ talented artists
- Competition Blocks: 4 unique blocks
- Themes: 16 diverse categories
- Global Reach: Artists from 6 continents
- Community Votes: Thousands of votes cast
- Prize Value: Over $3,000 in total prizes
🏅 Prize Breakdown
Our Season 1 champions will receive:
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🥇 1st Place (@wendii_iink):
- 1 Year of Tattoo Studio Pro ($1,800 value)
- Exclusive Pro Ink Awards merchandise
- Personalized championship trophy
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🥈 2nd Place (@jackassica):
- 6 Months of Tattoo Studio Pro ($900 value)
- Exclusive Pro Ink Awards merchandise
- Personalized runner-up trophy
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🥉 3rd Place (@giannacaranfa_tattoo):
- 3 Months of Tattoo Studio Pro ($450 value)
- Exclusive Pro Ink Awards merchandise
- Personalized third-place trophy
📸 Explore the Complete Gallery
Visit our Season 1 Gallery to see all the incredible winning artwork and discover the amazing talent that made this season unforgettable. Each piece represents the dedication, creativity, and skill of our global tattoo community.
🔮 What’s Next?
We’re already planning Season 2 with exciting new themes and even bigger prizes! Stay tuned for:
- New Competition Themes: Fresh challenges for artists
- Enhanced Prize Packages: Even more valuable rewards
- Special Guest Judges: Industry experts joining our panel
- Artist Spotlights: Deep dives into winning techniques
- Global Expansion: Reaching even more talented artists worldwide
🙏 Thank You to Our Amazing Community
A heartfelt thank you to:
- All 150+ participating artists who shared their incredible work
- Our amazing community of voters who made this competition possible
- Tattoo Studio Pro for sponsoring the awards and supporting artists
- Everyone who followed along and made Season 1 a success
Follow us on Instagram @tattoostudiopro to stay updated on Season 2 announcements and see more amazing tattoo art daily!
Congratulations to all our Season 1 participants and champions! The Pro Ink Awards Team
