Anil Gupta is a US-based Indian tattoo artist and graphic designer known for his unique miniature portrait and postage-stamp-size tattoos of famous works by artists like da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Van Gogh. |
Anil specializes in spiritual, nature, portrait tattoos, and biomechanical tattoos. |
He learned tattooing skills from Dr. Jahangir Kohiyar in the early 1980s and started his tattooing career in Mumbai before establishing the "Inkline Studio" tattoo parlour in New York in 1991. |
Anil faced initial struggles as an artist in the US due to a lack of job opportunities before turning to tattooing. |
He has tattooed many celebrities and is renowned for his intricate miniature renditions of famous paintings like the ‘Mona Lisa’. |
Anil Gupta is considered one of the most expensive tattoo artists globally, charging $450 per hour for his exceptional craftsmanship. |
His consultations cost $200, where clients collaborate with him to create masterpieces. |
Anil Gupta is known for his unique style that combines biomechanical, fantasy, and horror elements in tattoos. |
He admires visual artists Lee Jong-gu and Derek Hess. |
One of his remarkable works includes a Grateful Dead album cover from 1974, surpassing the original in authenticity. |
In his seminars, Anil Gupta shares his knowledge of 2-dimensional biomechanical patterns. |