Anil Gupta
Anil Gupta is the preferred tattoo artist for exact, photographic reproduction. His East Village shop is stocked with art and photo books that he uses to create his tattoos. He has tattooed many celebrities, including Christian Slater, John McEnroe, and Rosie O'Donnell. The wait list to get inked by Gupta is about six months, and rates start at $450.
Inkline Studio
62 Rivington St.
Store # 1-B
New York, NY 10002
[Photo via @anil_gupta]