Artem Ivanov, known professionally as Artem Forest, is a highly awarded tattoo artist at BananaPeel Tattoo & Art Gallery in Arlington, Virginia. With over 13 years of experience, he is renowned for his signature color tattooing technique, which delivers rich, vibrant results that heal brightly and smoothly. Artem specializes in a wide range of styles, including color and black & grey realism, hyperrealism, micro-realism, Japanese style, as well as intricate floral and animal designs. In the past two years alone, he has garnered 19 awards at U.S. tattoo conventions, predominantly First Place and Best of Show accolades.
