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Tattoos that tell your story

D A N I E L M E Y E R
Professional Fine Line Realism, Geometric and Dotwork Tattoo artist, based in Sedona, Arizona

Whether it’s your first tattoo or a just a new project, a new chapter in your life, Daniel creates elegant, symbolic designs by translating what's meaningful to you in form of visual art-pieces on your body.

Showcase

Tattoo of an astronaut with an eye and abstract patterns on arm
Man with detailed geometric bird tattoo on chest and arm.
Tattoo of human skeletal anatomy on back
Tattoo on forearm with bird, mountain, geometric shapes, and leaves.
Close-up of a detailed chest tattoo featuring an eye within a black triangle, surrounded by geometric shapes and artistic shading.
Close-up of a person's torso with an intricate, symmetrical tattoo featuring a stylized animal skull and abstract patterns across the chest and abdomen.
Tattoo of a detailed artichoke on forearm with geometric elements and lines.
Tattoo on forearm featuring an eye, geometric shapes, and a hand.
Forearm tattoo featuring a skull, floral elements, butterflies, and a bird, in a detailed black and white design on a person's arm.
Black and white lighthouse tattoo on upper arm with geometric and surreal design elements.
Intricate snake tattoo with geometric elements and flowers on a woman's thigh.
Forearm tattoo featuring a bug and grass design with geometric patterns
Forearm tattoo featuring clock with Roman numerals, flowers, and abstract elements.
Black and gray tattoo on upper arm featuring a detailed skull with an open mouth, floral elements, a butterfly, and anatomical rib cage design.
Tattoo art of a detailed skull with geometric patterns and floral elements on an arm.

Schedule your appointment

To book an appointment, or any other inquiries, please contact my assistant via contact@danielmeyertattoo.com

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About

Daniel Meyer Tattoo Artist from Sedona Arizona

  • Specialized in Dotwork, Geometric, Fine-Line, Realism Tattoos

  • Works with clients nationally and internationally with focus across the Western U.S.—from Arizona, California to Utah, Nevada, and Colorado

  • 15+ years of tattooing experience

Daniel is a German-born artist who began his career as a designer at the age of sixteen. By the age of twenty-five, he had passed his certification exam and in 2004, he started his first company, together with his brother Joel. Since then, he has worked for many renowned companies. By 2010, Daniel decided to pursue a new career path and became a self-taught tattoo artist.

His vision is to create designs for his clients that have symbolic meaning in their lives, add value, and serve as a diary of their life stories. These designs aim to reflect the client’s insights and serve as reminders, representations, and imprints of their life experiences.

Daniel’s work is strictly in black and grey, embodying his unique style through techniques incorporating fine lines and dotwork shading. The main elements of his creations revolve around natural organic textures and the mathematical precision of geometric elements, creating a counterbalance between these opposing forces.

Daniel’s work has been published in various magazines such as Tätowier Magazin, Urban Ink Magazine, TattooFest, SkinDeep, and many others both nationally and internationally. He has also appeared on television and was voted Best Tattoo Artist in Los Angeles by LA Weekly in 2015, shortly after his arrival in the United States.

“Creativity is the fragrance of individual freedom.”

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Tattoo Designs for Kelly
Tattoo Designs for Kelly

This tattoo project unfolded gradually, shaped by trust and personal connection. Each session added meaning—subtle lines representing emotional depth, shared stories, and transformation. It’s a quiet journey marked by presence, reflection, and the evolving expression of something deeply personal.

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Tattoo Design for Christian
Tattoo Design for Christian

Two deeply personal tattoos tell a powerful story of loss, transformation, and spiritual awakening. What do a split tree, two birds, and a meditating figure have in common? Discover the symbolic journey etched in ink—where memory, growth, and geometry collide.

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Tattoo Design for Andrew
Tattoo Design for Andrew

The blog tells the story of how a meaningful tattoo sleeve came together for a client named Andrew. It’s got space imagery, geometric elements, and a personal backstory tied to his move from Siberia to the U.S. The artist walks through the creative process and how the design evolved through conversation and collaboration. It’s a cool look at how a tattoo can become more than just art—it becomes a story on skin.

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Tattoo Design for Daria
Tattoo Design for Daria

Daria's tattoo features a snake shedding its skin, blending life and death, symbolizing rebirth and resilience. It honors lost loved ones through abstract elements representing their virtues, with a mourning cloak butterfly subtly included.

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Tattoo Designs for Nick
Tattoo Designs for Nick

Nick's sleeve tattoo by Daniel Meyer intertwines cosmic symbolism and personal transformation. A phoenix rises beside a solar system, with a human eye at the sun's center, representing rebirth, awareness, and our place in the universe. Geometric elements frame this celestial narrative.

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Tattoo Design for Lindsi
Tattoo Design for Lindsi

Daniel Meyer’s tattoo design for Lindsi is a deeply personal tribute to her journey through trauma, healing, and the enduring love of her two dogs. Featuring flowing musical lines, water motifs, a sunflower, and a hidden paw print, it symbolizes resilience, memory, and transformation.

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PRESS

LA Weekly article headline about a tattoo artist moving from Germany to Los Angeles and becoming popular. Includes publication details and social media icons.
Black and white image of a person named Daniel Meyer on a webpage for LA Weekly, recognized as the best tattoo artist. The person is wearing sunglasses and a dark shirt with suspenders, standing in a smoky or misty background. Article by Hillel Aron.
Screenshot of a HuffPost article titled "AI Tattoo Generators Are Coming For Tattoo Artists" by Brittany Wong, published on August 31, 2023. The article discusses how tattoo artist Daniel Meyer receives AI-generated image requests from clients to ill
Text discussing tattoo artist Daniel Meyer, his background, style, and inspiration, with references to his pseudonym LEITBILD and links to his online profiles.
Screenshot of an article from Books & Bao titled "14 Best Tattoo Artists in LA" by Will Heath, updated on October 13, 2022. It describes Daniel Meyer as a distinct tattoo artist known for his surreal, hyper-realistic black and grey tattoos with intri
Tattoo art featuring a geometric design with a human heart containing an eye, surrounded by crystals, a crescent moon above, and a stylized sun below on a person's back. Featured on needlesandsins.com highlighting artist Daniel Meyer. Blackwork style
Screenshot of a German news article headline stating "Daniel Meyer from Kassel is the best tattoo artist in Los Angeles" with a black and white image of a person wearing sunglasses underneath. The page includes social media sharing icons and text say
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A forearm tattoo featuring a tree with branches extending upwards, framed by geometric shapes in a blackwork style, displayed in an online article about dotwork tattoo ideas.
Screenshot of an article on Tattrx website featuring Daniel Meyer, known as LEITBILD, discussing success and perfection in tattoo art. Includes a mandala design and a photo of Meyer tattooing.
German newspaper article about tattoo artist Daniel Meyer
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Black and white newspaper page with photo of a man and tattooed hand, dated December 13, 2015. Text surrounding discusses Daniel Meyer and his recognition in Los Angeles.
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Testimonials

  • My experience getting tattooed by Daniel Meyer, is one of personal growth. His ability to create images that go beyond expectations and truly define the emotions of art and the interconnection the client has with it, is next level. Every time I get the opportunity to work with Daniel, I get to evolve into something more. The way he works with the client to develop something meaningful is a skill that not many possess and I look forward to working with him more. Thank you Daniel, for your work, skill, and talent.

    Ben Strahan

  • From start to finish, Daniel provided an exceptional level of service throughout the tattoo process. Through his unique compositional skillset, he was able to synthesize a wide variety of ideas in order to connect with the broader theme of my tattoo, and added a distinctive “Danielness” that you really have to see in order to understand. The session itself was an experience; Daniel’s warmth and gift for genuine human connection was as valuable as the tattoo itself. If you’re looking for an artist who you can trust to understand the deeper layers of who you are and how you can represent yourself visually, look no further than Daniel.

    Daria Taylor

  • My experience with having Daniel design and tattoo my half sleeve was great. He is very professional and spares no expense when it comes to tattooing and after-care. He was very easy to talk to, understanding, and considerate of what i wanted. I would love to have more work done by him.

    Joseph Jimenez

  • As I did research, I came upon Daniel's work and instantly knew I was going to get my first tattoo from him. He made sure to get to know me on a personal level before he started tattooing which shows he really cares about his clients. Daniel has definitely captured the essence of how I wanted my tattoo! Trust in his design creativity and you will not be disappointed! Thank you again, my friend!

    Steven Kim

  • Daniel has a gifted ability to connect with my visions and turn them into one of a kind pieces of art. At my first appointment with Daniel, he welcomed me as a friend by getting to know me and understanding my interests before our session began. I know that this patience, coupled with his skilled artistic ability are why he consistently produces tattoos that make me feel unique, empowered and beautiful. I'm always looking forward to the next time I get to work with Daniel!

    Chinna Gangadharan

  • Daniel is a master of his craft. I came to Daniel with a rough vision of what I wanted for my tattoos and trusted in his creativity and genius skill to produce amazing work. Through 5 tattoo sessions and and many deep and interesting conversations with Daniel, my half sleeves on both arms were complete, and I was truly amazed with the results. Everywhere I seem to go people are amazed at my tattoos. They are a truly unique and masterful pieces of art. Thank you Daniel, you are a legend!

    Jackson Rowe

  • There's something unnerving about flying literally across the entire country to get tattoo you've never seen from a man you've never met, so needless to say I was somewhat anxious as I went to my appointment. Upon arriving my fears quickly dissipated, however, as Daniel was extremely welcoming and friendly, taking some time to talk before getting into the actual tattooing so we could get to know one another a bit. He's a very cool, laid back person; weird in all the ways you might expect. He has a good sense of humor and a keen mind, which is great since you've inevitably got to spend a good number of hours in his company. I couldn't be happier with my tattoo, and this was one of the best tattooing experiences I've ever had.

    Matt Explosion

  • With each tattoo I'm taking a part of the artist in my body forever. Getting tattoos is a unique experience and having connection with the artist is even more important. Daniel’s talent makes the creation process so easy. I got there with a vague idea and he just made something big. His work is so clean, hygienic and awesome.

    Noemi Peraza

  • Daniel Meyer is an extraordinary tattoo artist with incredible technical skill. What sets him apart in my mind is his uncanny ability to take an individual's highly personal story and turn it into an artistic visual narrative. Daniel took the time to learn about me and what I wanted to say with my body art and has created designs for me that perfectly convey that message. I look forward to the hours we spend together while he works on me and our far ranging conversations. With his razor sharp skills, keen intellect, and perceptive creativity, I could not recommend him more highly.

    John Hatton

FAQ

  • To schedule your appointment, please fill out the contact form or email us at contact@danielmeyertattoo.com with a few details about your concept, preferred placement, and approximate size. Once we receive your message, my assistant will get in touch with you as soon as possible to discuss your idea, provide an estimate for the cost and duration of the project, check availability, and share all necessary information with you to book and confirm your appointment.

  • The price for a tattoo depends on several factors, including the size, level of detail, and placement on the body. For a personalized estimate, please fill out the contact form with a few details about the concept, size, and placement you have in mind.

  • Get plenty of rest and avoid alcohol for at least a week leading up to your appointment. Apply a daily moisturizer to the area for about a month beforehand to keep your skin in optimal condition. For more detailed guidance, feel free to check out my 5 Steps for the Best Tattoo Results.

  • Each session takes place in the intimate setting of a clean, quiet, and private studio designed to support your transformation. All equipment is professional-grade, sterile, and single-use only. You're welcome to dive into deep conversation during the session, or simply relax with music or other entertainment. We'll take breaks as needed and also have lunch together. At the end of your session, you'll receive personalized aftercare instructions to ensure proper healing.

  • Item descriptionAfter your session, I’ll provide clear, personalized aftercare instructions. In most cases, your tattoo will be covered with a DermShield bandage, which protects the area for the first 48 hours. After removing the bandage, you'll gently clean the tattoo as instructed and apply a recommended ointment to support healing. You can also refer to my 5 Steps for the Best Tattoo Results for additional tips.

  • No. My work is focused exclusively on black and grey fine line geometry and dotwork tattoos using various dilutions of black ink.

  • It depends on the project. A half-day session typically lasts around four hours, while a full-day session is eight hours, depending on size, placement, and intricacy of the design.

  • Yes. A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your appointment. Details about the deposit amount and payment methods will be provided during booking.

  • If you need to reschedule your appointment, a minimum of four (4) weeks’ notice is required in order to carry over your deposit. With appropriate notice, appointments may be rescheduled up to two times without forfeiting the deposit. In the event of a verified medical emergency, a 48-hour notice is acceptable.