Nikki Simpson

Nikki Simpson is a distinguished tattoo artist, celebrated for her illustrative realism, and co-owner of EverBlack Tattoo Studio in New York City. After establishing herself in the tattooing industry in 2011, Nikki Simpson gained national recognition through her participation in Season 8 of the acclaimed tattoo reality competition, ‘Ink Master.’ Airing from August to December 2016, Simpson, representing Team Nuñez, competed against 17 other skilled artists, ultimately securing an impressive fifth-place finish. This breakthrough showcased her exceptional proficiency across a diverse range of tattooing styles and techniques, profoundly solidifying her reputation as a formidable and innovative artist within the historically male-dominated tattoo world and marking her undeniable emergence onto a national platform. Following her notable success on ‘Ink Master,’ Simpson significantly expanded her media presence by co-hosting the spin-off series, ‘Ink Master Angels.’ For two seasons, she joined a distinguished group of fellow female tattoo artists including Ryan Ashley, Kelly Doty, and Gia Rose.

She remains an active and respected figure in the industry, celebrated for her consistently high-quality artistic output and her unwavering commitment to promoting and fostering the next generation of female artists worldwide.