Charles Huurman

Charles Huurman is a world-renowned, award-winning tattoo artist and the proprietor of CHARLES HUURMAN TATTOO in Austin, Texas. With a career launched in 2008, Charles has accumulated over 53 international prizes and awards, establishing himself as one of Texas’ most celebrated tattoo artists. He is widely recognized for his exceptional skill in hyper-realism, surrealism, and intricate portrait tattoos, adeptly working in both vibrant color and detailed black and gray. Huurman’s artistry is profoundly shaped by his three decades as a fine art oil painter, allowing him to create tattoos with remarkable depth and precision that often appear three-dimensional. His distinguished clientele includes celebrities, professional athletes, and collectors from around the globe. Beyond his studio, Charles has shared his innovative techniques as a keynote speaker at advanced seminars and has guest-tattooed at elite studios worldwide, including Ami James’ Love-Hate in Ireland and Freedom Tattoo in Hong Kong. He is particularly known for his ability to craft seamless large-scale pieces, such as full sleeves and back pieces, that are both original and deeply personal.