ACHIEVEMENTS

We are always thrilled when our artists receive recognition for their incredible work. This page is dedicated to celebrating their achievements, featuring special mentions, standout projects, and awards that highlight the talent and creativity of our artists.

Books

"Tattoo Elite:
The best tattoo artists and studios in Germany"
Kruhm Verlag, 2023 & 2024
Germany
Tato (@tato_irezumi), Bora (@boratattoo), KYT (@kyt.tattoo), Lee (@nomadleetattooing)

In 2023, our artists Tato and Lee already graced the pages of the 3rd Edition of "Tattoo Elite: The Best Tattoo Artists and Studios in Germany".

In 2024, all of our artists had the honor of joining Tattoo Elite's 4th Edition, representing Crybaby Tattoo Studio as a full team.

Awards

"Best Asia Tattoo"
Tattoo Convention Berlin 2024
Berlin, Germany
Tato (@tato_irezumi)

Artist and owner, Tato, won 3rd Place in the Best Asia Tattoo competition at the Tattoo Convention Berlin in 2024. A stunning healed full leg Japanese Irezumi Sleeve with Namakubi and Chrysanthemums was able to snag the award in a lineup of great body suits.

This Namakubi and Chrysanthemum leg sleeve, for Nicklas, was started in 2023 and took over 10 sessions to complete.

"Best Fineline Tattoo"
Ink & Iron Tattoo Convention 2024
Mainz, Germany
KYT (@kyt.tattoo)

While attending his first tattoo convention, Ink & Iron Tattoo Convention in Mainz in 2024, blackwork & floral artist KYT received 1st Place in the "Best Fineline Tattoo" competition with a dark and beautiful floral sleeve.

This peony sleeve was custom designed to fit the shape of the customer's arm. The dark leaves and light petals create a sense of depth and a strong contrast. They started the project at Crybaby Tattoo Studio in Frankfurt and completed at the Ink & Iron Tattoo Convention in Mainz.

"Best Oriental"
Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival 2017
Melbourne, Australia
Tato (@tato_irezumi)

The talent of artist and owner of Crybaby Tattoo Studio, Tato, was recognized at the 2017 Melbourne Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival where he received the prestigious "Best Oriental" award.