Trained in animation and originally from South Korea, Woojin Choi has spent over eleven years developing an artistic voice that defies conventional tattoo categories. Now based in Los Angeles, Choi draws on influences ranging from classical and contemporary art to design, pop culture, and traditional Asian aesthetics to create work that delivers powerful visual impact and symbolic depth. Rather than committing to a single defined style, Choi has cultivated a strong visual ide

Nissaco is a Japanese tattoo artist whose unique vision has reshaped the way ornamental and cultural design is understood in contemporary tattooing. With over two decades of dedication, he has forged a style that blends the richness of Japanese aesthetics with modern geometric influences, creating pieces that are both timeless and innovative. His career has been marked not only by perseverance and artistic evolution but also by collaborations with world-renowned brands such a

From Richmond, Virginia, Jesse Smith is a New School tattoo legend and an international reference for his unique style that blends graffiti, illustration, and boundless creativity. With over 25 years of experience, he is the founder of Loose Screw Tattoo and organizer of one of the most important tattoo conventions in the United States. This year, Jesse returns as a judge for the DGN Tattoo Magazine International Competition, standing out for the second time as one of the art