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XACT™ PRO Team

Independent artists elevating tattoo & piercing performance.

Our PRO Team partners showcase precision, creativity, and professionalism—built on 25 years of medical-device needle expertise.

Portrait of Ian Bell
DirectorPiercing

Ian Bell

Everywhere, USAPRO Team Director

Ian, widely known in the body art community, is renowned for his precise, complex, and safe body piercing services. Piercing since 2008, he has traveled the world offering the highest quality body piercing and modification services everywhere from New Zealand to Denmark, and continues to travel the United States full time providing his craft and professionalism as accessibly as possible.

Zakk Ross tattooing
TattooFine Line · Geometric

Zakk Ross

Florida, USATattoo Artist · Owner, Studio Thirteen

With nearly 20 years of experience, Zakk blends precision and bold design in fine line and geometric work. Based in Florida, he owns Studio Thirteen—trusted by celebrities for custom artistry.

Josh Payne — award-winning tattoo artist
TattooColor Realism · Illustrative

Josh Payne

New York, USATattoo Artist

Josh Payne is an award-winning tattoo artist and New York resident. With over two decades of experience, Josh is known for his mastery of bold color realism and large-scale illustrative designs. He gained national recognition as the winner of Ink Master Season 10, where his technical precision and creative vision set him apart as one of the industry’s top artists. Dedicated to pushing the boundaries of tattoo art, Josh continues to mentor upcoming artists and showcase his work at conventions around the world.

Anthony Bennett — tattoo artist
TattooTraditional - Modern

Anthony Bennett

Cape Coral, FLTattoo Artist

Anthony Bennett is a second-generation tattoo artist who’s been tattooing since 2013, following in the footsteps of his father, a 30-year veteran of the craft. Known for his exceptional cover-ups and innovative work tattooing over blackout sleeves, Anthony blends tradition with modern technique to create transformative art. His mission is simple — to take care of everyone who walks through the door and help them feel confident in the skin they’re in.

Tiffer Wright — tattoo artist
TattooNeo-traditional · Color

Tiffer Wright

Lubbock, TXTattoo Artist

From racing pro supercross and motocross to wielding a tattoo machine, I’ve always had a thing for high-stakes precision. I started tattooing in Lubbock, TX back in 2005, eventually owning shops there and later in Dallas for a combined 17 years. With two decades in the industry and a spot as an Ink Master Season 11 finalist, I’ve had a front-row seat to the evolution of tattooing. My specialty? Bold, neo-traditional color work—especially when it involves animals. Bring me your pets!

Alexandra Fische — tattoo artist
Tattoo New School · Color Realism

Alexandra Fische

Philadelphia, PATattoo Artist

Alexandra Fische is a Philadelphia-born tattoo artist known for vibrant new school/neotraditional pieces, color realism, and ornamental design. Introduced to the tattoo world through H2Ocean and early convention work, she began formal art-fusion training after meeting mentor Xu Long Qi (“Little Dragon”) at Paul Booth’s Last Rites on Halloween 2008. She later completed a private apprenticeship with him in New York City. While color is her signature, Alexandra also works extensively in illustrative and portrait black & grey.

AaronIS tattoo artist
TattooDistressed Geometry · Dotwork

AaronIS

On the RoadTattoo Artist

Aaron has been tattooing for many years, traveling across the United States, Europe, and beyond. His recent focus lies in distressed geometry and dotwork—often described as “abstract chaos.” Catch him at shows for unique and powerful work.

Amber Joy (Amber Kuhn) — tattoo & color realism artist
TattooColor Realism

Amber Kuhn (Amber Joy)

San Jose, CaliforniaTattoo · Color Realism

Amber Joy is an internationally recognized tattoo artist with over 12 years of experience specializing in color realism. Her award-winning work has been featured in multiple magazine publications and on global stages. As a world traveler, she draws inspiration from art and culture across the globe as well as her hometown of San Jose, California—shaping a unique street-art-meets-realism style. Amber loves to collaborate with her clients to create custom works of art and a personalized, positive experience.

Paige Rian professional body piercer
PiercingFreehand · Disposable

Paige Rian

Omaha, NebraskaTraveling Professional Body Piercer

With 9 years of experience, Paige is a nationally traveling professional body piercer known for precision, style, and an unwavering commitment to safety. She uses a fully disposable, freehand technique—prioritizing comfort and the highest standards of hygiene.

Dillon Giarraffa tattooing — dark realism & surrealism artist
TattooDark Realism · Surrealism

Dillon Giarraffa

Orange County, CaliforniaTattoo Artist

Born and raised in the coastal towns of Orange County, California, Dillon began his tattoo journey in 2016. Specializing in dark realism and surrealism, he creates intricate, thought-provoking designs that resonate on a personal level.

Matt Stolzenburg tattoo artist at convention
TattooMacabre Style

Matt Stolzenburg

Milwaukee, USATattoo Artist

Tattooing since 2008, Matt—aka @Mattydarkside—blends macabre imagery with sharp precision and a dark sense of humor. Known for his convention presence and bold artistry, he delivers tattoos that are as safe as they are striking.


David Leon — tattoo artist
Tattoo Neo Traditional · Illustrative · Black & Grey

David Leon

Lake Worth, FloridaTattoo Artist

What up guys! Coming from South Florida my decade of tattooing has brought me to work with some great shops from California to New York City. I enjoy tattooing a mix of styles that range from Neo traditional, illustrative, including black and grey realism. I have the most fun with work that involves lots of color or mixing up styles! Check out my instagram for my most recent projects.

Ian Day — tattoo artist
Tattoo Custom · Versatile

Ian Day

Phoenix, ArizonaTattoo Artist

Ian Day is the owner and lead tattoo artist as Everlasting Ink, a Phoenix-based studio built on creativity, authenticity, and connection. With years of experience in the tattoo industry, Ian has developed a reputation for his versatile artistry, steady hand, and ability to bring his clients' stories to life through custom designs that last a lifetime.

Peter De Leon (PJ) — professional piercer
Piercing Ear Curation

Peter De Leon

Colorado SpringsPiercer

PJ started his professional body Piercing journey in 2012 in Tampa, Florida and has since then traveled all over the country working various expos and doing guest spots. He has an impeccable talent for ear creations and loves making people’s piercing dreams come true.

Akio Sagawa — professional piercer
Piercing Freehand

Akio Sagawa

Roanoke, VirginiaPiercer

Akio grew up in the Minneapolis suburbs in Minnesota. He is a freehand piercer with over 8 years of experience and enjoys traveling for work, yard work, house plants, and spending time with his three huskies outside of work.

JoeSnake — professional piercer
Piercing Body Mods · Suspension

JoeSnake

New York City, New YorkPiercer

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and raised in NYC, Joe has been piercing for 29 years (1997–2026) all over the world, beginning his career in New York City. Body piercing, body modification, and body suspensions have been a part of his life from the start. He prefers working freehand with minimal tools. His tattoos are tribal designs from the Xavante tribe of Brazil, where his grandfather served as a shaman. Joe works at Love Machine in SoHo NYC, is affiliated with Bang Bang NYC, and runs a suspension team called Disgraceland Hook Squad.

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