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XACT™ PRO Team

Working artists who run XACT and help us make it better.

Our PRO Team partners showcase precision, creativity, and professionalism—built on 25 years in needles.

PRO Team

Portrait of Ian Bell
DirectorPiercing

Ian Bell

Everywhere, USA
PRO 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.

Dave Tevenal — tattoo artist
Tattoo

Dave Tevenal

Houston, Texas
Tattoo Artist
Illustrative · Graffiti Influence

David Tevenal is a tattoo artist known for bold, highly original designs that blend graffiti energy, comic-book intensity, and street-influenced illustration. His work often features striking linework, expressive characters, and imaginative concepts that stand apart from typical flash tattoos. Tevenal is recognized for creating custom pieces built specifically for each client, ensuring that every tattoo is one-of-a-kind. With a style that pulls from pop culture, urban art, and classic tattoo traditions, he brings a distinctive creative voice to every project he takes on.

Ben Oz — tattoo artist
Tattoo

Ben Oz

Lake Worth, Florida
Tattoo Artist · Owner, Twisted Tuna Tattoo
Dark Neo-Trad · Neo-Japanese

Ben Oz (Ben Osrowitz) is a tattoo artist and the owner of Twisted Tuna Tattoo in Lake Worth, Florida. His work sits at the intersection of dark neo-traditional, neo-Japanese, and illustrative tattooing — bold, narrative-driven pieces built around custom designs and original flash. Originally from New Jersey, Ben brought his craft south to Florida, where he's spent years building both a devoted client base and a shop rooted in custom work and real craftsmanship. He is a Sullen Art Collective artist, and his work has earned him a following of over 120,000 on Instagram. When he's not behind the machine, Ben is drawing, painting, and spending time with his family.

Randy Burnham — tattoo artist
Tattoo

Randy Burnham

Lake Worth Beach, Florida
Tattoo Artist · Co-owner, Twisted Tuna Tattoo
Neo-Traditional

Randy Burnham, also known as “RB,” is a tattoo artist originally from Concord, New Hampshire. He has been tattooing for 15 years, focusing on the Neo-Traditional style. He has won multiple awards, traveled the country countless times, and conquered countless tattoo conventions. Now residing in Lake Worth Beach, Florida, he is the co-owner of Twisted Tuna Tattoo and continues tattooing non-stop in the Sunshine State.

Zakk Ross tattooing
Tattoo

Zakk Ross

Florida, USA
Tattoo Artist · Owner, Studio Thirteen
Fine Line · Geometric

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
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Josh Payne

New York, USA
Tattoo Artist
Color Realism · Illustrative

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.

Tiffer Wright — tattoo artist
Tattoo

Tiffer Wright

Lubbock, TX
Tattoo Artist
Neo-traditional · Color

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!

Anthony Bennett — tattoo artist
Tattoo

Anthony Bennett

Tattoo Artist
Traditional · Modern

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.

Alexandra Fische — tattoo artist
Tattoo

Alexandra Fische

Philadelphia, PA
Tattoo Artist
New School · Color Realism

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
Tattoo

AaronIS

On the Road
Tattoo Artist
Distressed Geometry · Dotwork

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
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Amber Kuhn (Amber Joy)

San Jose, California
Tattoo · Color Realism
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
Piercing

Paige Rian

Omaha, Nebraska
Traveling Professional Body Piercer
Freehand · Disposable

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
Tattoo

Dillon Giarraffa

Orange County, California
Tattoo Artist
Dark Realism · Surrealism

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
Tattoo

Matt Stolzenburg

Milwaukee, USA
Tattoo Artist
Macabre Style

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.

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David Leon — tattoo artist
Tattoo

David Leon

Lake Worth, Florida
Tattoo Artist
Neo Traditional · Illustrative · Black & Grey

David Leon is a South Florida tattoo artist with more than a decade behind the machine, working with shops from California to New York City. He tattoos a mix of neo-traditional, illustrative and black and grey realism, and has the most fun with bold color work and pieces that mix styles.

Ian Day — tattoo artist
Tattoo

Ian Day

Phoenix, Arizona
Tattoo Artist
Custom · Versatile

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

Peter De Leon

Colorado Springs
Piercer
Ear Curation

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

Akio Sagawa

Roanoke, Virginia
Piercer
Freehand

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

JoeSnake

New York City, New York
Piercer
Body Mods · Suspension

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.

Bridget Hall — professional piercer
Piercing

Bridget Hall

Ohio
Piercer · Suspension Facilitator
Suspension

Her home base is in Ohio, but Bridget spends over a third of her time traveling for guest spots and suspension events. With over five years of experience, she brings genuine care, compassion, and safety to the piercings she performs and the suspensions she facilitates.

Dave Robinowitz — tattoo artist
Tattoo

Dave Robinowitz

West Palm Beach, Florida
Tattoo Artist
Japanese · Traditional · Horror

Dave Robinowitz is a professional tattoo artist based in West Palm Beach, Florida, tattooing since 2004. Known for his versatility and strong custom work, he specializes in styles including Japanese, traditional, illustrative, horror, and cover-ups. Dave gained national recognition after appearing on Season 8 of the reality competition series Ink Master and continues to tattoo and create custom designs at Altered State Tattoo, where he focuses on turning clients’ ideas into bold, one-of-a-kind tattoos.

Kirsten Cameron — tattoo artist
Tattoo

Kirsten Cameron

Savannah, Georgia
Tattoo Artist · Owner, Tramp Art Studios
Nature-Inspired · Custom Flow

Kirsten Cameron is a Savannah-based tattoo artist and owner of Tramp Art Studios. She specializes in hand-drawn, nature-inspired designs that flow with the body, creating one-of-a-kind pieces for each client. With a background in the medical field, she brings a thoughtful, client-focused approach to every session, ensuring a safe, comfortable experience.

Elizabeth Mattson — tattoo artist
Tattoo

Elizabeth Mattson

Waxahachie, Texas
Tattoo Artist
Realism

Elizabeth Mattson is a realism tattoo artist based in Waxahachie, Texas. A traveling artist and convention competitor, she works guest spots across the country and is at her best when a client gives her the freedom to create a one-of-a-kind piece.

Dave Oz — tattoo artist
Tattoo

Dave Oz

Atlantic City, New Jersey
Tattoo Artist
Neo-Trad · Traditional

Dave Oz (Dave Osrowitz) is a tattoo artist working in neo-traditional and American traditional, with bold linework and bright, solid color built to hold for years. He draws every piece to fit the body, from freehand skulls and gap fillers to full custom designs and flash. Dave is the brother of fellow PRO Team artist Ben Oz.

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