Ryan Smith is an award-winning artist at Society 9 Tattoo in Bakersfield, California. With two decades of experience in the industry, he has a deep-rooted history in the Bakersfield tattoo scene, having owned multiple shops and apprenticed under Reverend Jimmi, one of the city’s pioneering tattoo artists. Ryan is renowned for his versatility, specializing in a wide spectrum of styles, including Black and Grey realism, Color realism, Biomechanical, Sacred geometry, and portraits. His dedication to his craft is evident in his extensive travels across the U.S. over the past decade, entering numerous competitions and consistently earning accolades for his exceptional work.
