The Star-Telegram started with 38 reader-nominated tattoo shops, then narrowed down the list with rounds of voting. Here is the full list of the shops, along with some comments from readers who nominated them.

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Scott Prather is a badass illustrator and artist who happens to lay down some of the most mesmerizing tattoo work in the 817. Looking for a flaming panda head that’s tricked out in samurai gear or a photorealistic lion head adorning your back? …

"Deified" is a series of palindromic paintings, with its bright colors and garish mouths coupled with the strong look of the female image create a unique composition, giving equally to both subjects presented in the work.

I’ve always tried to be a pretty well rounded artist, at least as far as “style” goes. I try not to pigeon hole myself into one type of art or style of tattooing. I do enjoy doing neo-traditonal and portrait/realism tattoos the most, however. Anything with a bold line and a fun design I usually jump at.

During his nine years in the tattoo business, Prather has developed a large clientele list, which allows him to work by himself and operate on his own schedule. He relies mostly on word-of-mouth referrals and said he has developed a strong, local community.

Readers Choice 2023: Best Tattoo Artist Top 5 : Scott Prather