Street pop-art Filipino tattoo artist based in
Knoxville, Tennessee.
John
Eric
Basilio
John
Eric
Basilio
John
Eric
Basilio




BEHIND THE SCENES
MY STORY
BEHIND THE SCENES
MY STORY
BEHIND THE SCENES
MY STORY
How It All Started
My journey as a tattoo artist started in the Philippines and continues today in the United States, shaped by years of dedication, discipline, and love for the craft.
I was trained in Japanese oriental and neo-traditional tattooing, where I learned the importance of strong foundations, respect for tradition, and attention to detail. In 2017, my artistic direction shifted when I fully immersed myself in realism, a turning point that allowed me to discover my own voice as an artist. Over time, this exploration evolved into my signature Street Pop Art Tattoo style, a bold fusion of realism, street influences, and pop culture brought to life through expressive concepts and vibrant color.
As my style grew, so did the opportunities.
Competing at international tattoo conventions pushed me beyond my limits and led to multiple Best of Show awards, judging invitations, and sponsorships from respected global brands. Each milestone reflects years of growth, experimentation, and commitment to my vision.
Today, my work goes beyond tattooing skin. It is about storytelling, creative freedom, and pushing tattooing closer to fine art. My goal is to keep evolving, honor my roots, and inspire the next generation of artists while contributing to the global tattoo culture.
J.E. Basilio
RECOGNITION
CREDENTIALS
RECOGNITION
CREDENTIALS
RECOGNITION
CREDENTIALS
Awards
2015
2015
3rd Place Best in Arm Sleeve
3rd Place Best in Arm Sleeve
Dutdutan Tattoo Convention, Manila, PH
Dutdutan Tattoo Convention, Manila, PH
2016
2nd Place Tattoo of the Day (Saturday)
2nd Place Tattoo of the Day (Saturday)
Dutdutan Tattoo Convention, Manila, PH
Dutdutan Tattoo Convention, Manila, PH
2017
2nd Place Best of Day (Friday), Traditional Asian, Large Color, 4th Place Arm Sleeve, Best of Show (Colored), 5th Place Large Colored
2nd Place Best of Day (Friday), Traditional Asian, Large Color, 4th Place Arm Sleeve, Best of Show (Colored), 5th Place Large Colored
Party in Paradise Tattoo Expo, Cebu, PH
Party in Paradise Tattoo Expo, Cebu, PH
3rd Place Best Female, 4th Place Small Piece, 7th Place Medium Colored, 10th Place Cover-up
3rd Place Best Female, 4th Place Small Piece, 7th Place Medium Colored, 10th Place Cover-up
Dutdutan Tattoo Convention, Manila, PH
Dutdutan Tattoo Convention, Manila, PH
2018
1st Place Back Piece, 4th Place Large Color, Best Female
1st Place Back Piece, 4th Place Large Color, Best Female
Party in Paradise Tattoo Expo, Cebu, PH
Party in Paradise Tattoo Expo, Cebu, PH
1st Place Tattoo of the Day (Sunday), 7th Place Realistic, 9th Place Medium Colored
1st Place Tattoo of the Day (Sunday), 7th Place Realistic, 9th Place Medium Colored
Dutdutan Tattoo Convention, Manila, PH,
Dutdutan Tattoo Convention, Manila, PH,
2019
1st Place Medium Colored, 2nd Place Best of Show, Small Color, Animal Portrait, 3rd Place Animal Portrait
1st Place Medium Colored, 2nd Place Best of Show, Small Color, Animal Portrait, 3rd Place Animal Portrait
Party in Paradise Tattoo Expo, Cebu, PH
Party in Paradise Tattoo Expo, Cebu, PH
Best of Day (Sunday)
Best of Day (Sunday)
Singapore Ink Show, Singapore
Singapore Ink Show, Singapore
6th Place Tattoo of the Day (Saturday), 7th Place Tattoo of the Day (Sunday)
6th Place Tattoo of the Day (Saturday), 7th Place Tattoo of the Day (Sunday)
Dutdutan Tattoo Convention, Manila, PH
Dutdutan Tattoo Convention, Manila, PH
2023
3rd Place Best of Show
3rd Place Best of Show
Thailand Tattoo Expo, Bangkok TH
Thailand Tattoo Expo, Bangkok TH

1st Place Best of Show
1st Place Best of Show

Savage Ink International Tattoo Convention, Cebu, PH
Savage Ink International Tattoo Convention, Cebu, PH
4th Place Tattoo of the Day (Saturday)
4th Place Tattoo of the Day (Saturday)
Dutdutan Tattoo Convention, Manila, PH
Dutdutan Tattoo Convention, Manila, PH
2nd Place Best of Show
2nd Place Best of Show

Patik sa Panit Tattoo Expo, Davao, PH
Patik sa Panit Tattoo Expo, Davao, PH
2024
Top 8 Best of Show
Top 8 Best of Show
Kapatik World Tattoo Expo, Cebu, PH
Kapatik World Tattoo Expo, Cebu, PH
1st Place Best of Show, Best of the Best
1st Place Best of Show, Best of the Best

Tatak International Tatu Expo, Florida
Tatak International Tatu Expo, Florida
1st Place Best in Color, Best in Composition
1st Place Best in Color, Best in Composition
Global Tattoo Awards, Online
Global Tattoo Awards, Online
2025
1st Place Best of Show, Best of Day (Color), 2nd Place Best Female Medium Color Tattoo, Best Female Large Color Tattoo
1st Place Best of Show, Best of Day (Color), 2nd Place Best Female Medium Color Tattoo, Best Female Large Color Tattoo
Nashville Tattoo Arts Festival by
Villain Arts, Nashville, TN
Nashville Tattoo Arts Festival by
Villain Arts, Nashville, TN

Best of Show, 1st Place Tattoo of the Day Color (Saturday), Cover-up, Best Sleeve, Color Realism, Wildlife Color, 2nd Place Large Color, Medium Color, 3rd Place Cover-up, Color Realism
Best of Show, 1st Place Tattoo of the Day Color (Saturday), Cover-up, Best Sleeve, Color Realism, Wildlife Color, 2nd Place Large Color, Medium Color, 3rd Place Cover-up, Color Realism

Knoxville Tattoo Convention, Knoxville, TN
Knoxville Tattoo Convention, Knoxville, TN
Best of Show, 1st Place Large Color, 1st Place Large Black & Gray
Best of Show, 1st Place Large Color, 1st Place Large Black & Gray

C3 Collectors Convergence Con, Sevierville, TN
C3 Collectors Convergence Con, Sevierville, TN
1st Place Best of Day Color (Friday), Female Large Color, Female Large Black & Gray, Female XL Black & Gray, Large Color, XL Color, 2nd Place Female XL Color, Sleeve, Medium Color, Large Color, 3rd Place Female Medium Black & Gray, Female Medium Color, Realism, Best of Show
1st Place Best of Day Color (Friday), Female Large Color, Female Large Black & Gray, Female XL Black & Gray, Large Color, XL Color, 2nd Place Female XL Color, Sleeve, Medium Color, Large Color, 3rd Place Female Medium Black & Gray, Female Medium Color, Realism, Best of Show

Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival by Villain Arts, Asheville, NC
Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival by Villain Arts, Asheville, NC
1st Place Large Color
1st Place Large Color
Flower City Tattoo Convention, Rochester, NY
Flower City Tattoo Convention, Rochester, NY
Top 10 Most Voted Artist, 1st Place New School, 1st Place Versatile, 2nd Place Anime Comic
Top 10 Most Voted Artist, 1st Place New School, 1st Place Versatile, 2nd Place Anime Comic
DGN Tattoo Magazine International Competition
DGN Tattoo Magazine International Competition
COMPETITIONS
JUDGING
COMPETITIONS
JUDGING
COMPETITIONS
JUDGING
Judging Roles
Judging Roles
2018
2018
Lion Heart Tattoo Competition, Caloocan, PH
Lion Heart Tattoo Competition, Caloocan, PH
Waffle District PH 2nd Anniversary Tattoo Competition, San Juan, PH
Waffle District PH 2nd Anniversary Tattoo Competition, San Juan, PH
Point of Glory Tattoo Competition, Quezon City PH
Point of Glory Tattoo Competition, Quezon City PH
Ink Apocalypse, Rizal, PH
Ink Apocalypse, Rizal, PH
Likha sa Balat, Quezon City, PH
Likha sa Balat, Quezon City, PH
Batak ng Makina 2, Quezon City, PH
Batak ng Makina 2, Quezon City, PH
2019
2019
Malayang Kamay 2, San Juan, PH
Malayang Kamay 2, San Juan, PH
2021
2021
Inkfamous 2, Online Tattoo Competition
Inkfamous 2, Online Tattoo Competition
2022
2022
Tatak Sumi Etivac 2, Cavite, PH
Tatak Sumi Etivac 2, Cavite, PH
Zeus On The Spot Tattoo Competition, Quezon, PH
Zeus On The Spot Tattoo Competition, Quezon, PH
Tinta Natin On The Spot Tattoo Competition, Quezon City, PH
Tinta Natin On The Spot Tattoo Competition, Quezon City, PH
Inkstation Tattoo Competition, Bulacan, PH
Inkstation Tattoo Competition, Bulacan, PH
Bagong Balat 2, Quezon, PH
Bagong Balat 2, Quezon, PH
Tintahan sa Payatas, Quezon City, PH
Tintahan sa Payatas, Quezon City, PH
Ink Hunter, Pampanga, PH
Ink Hunter, Pampanga, PH
Ink of Valor, Bataan, PH
Ink of Valor, Bataan, PH
Kultura ng Sining 2, Rizal, PH
Kultura ng Sining 2, Rizal, PH
2023
2023
Navotas Ink Fest, Navotas, PH
Navotas Ink Fest, Navotas, PH
Juramentados On The Spot Tattoo Competition, Bulacan, PH
Juramentados On The Spot Tattoo Competition, Bulacan, PH
Tudok 1 Bicol Tattoo Expo, Bicol, PH
Tudok 1 Bicol Tattoo Expo, Bicol, PH
Atake Singko, Davao, PH
Atake Singko, Davao, PH
Davao Helloween Tattoofest, Davao, PH
Davao Helloween Tattoofest, Davao, PH
Ligligan International Tattoo Competition, Pampanga
Ligligan International Tattoo Competition, Pampanga
2024
2024
Inkcartel Tattoo Competition 5.0, Pampanga, PH
Inkcartel Tattoo Competition 5.0, Pampanga, PH
Araw ng Dabaw Tattoo Fest, Davao, PH
Araw ng Dabaw Tattoo Fest, Davao, PH
Raging Bull Tattoo Competition, Quezon City, PH
Raging Bull Tattoo Competition, Quezon City, PH
2025
2025
Scarfest Ink, Lexington, KY
Scarfest Ink, Lexington, KY
Middle Tennessee Tattoo Expo, Nashville, TN
Middle Tennessee Tattoo Expo, Nashville, TN
This is Not A Tattoo Competition 3, Pasig, PH
This is Not A Tattoo Competition 3, Pasig, PH
Dream Ink Tattoo Exhibition, Myanmar
Dream Ink Tattoo Exhibition, Myanmar
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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FAQs
01
What tattoo styles do you specialize in?
I specialize in Street Pop Art Tattooing, a signature style that blends realism, street art, and pop art using bold concepts and vibrant color palettes. I also work extensively with color and black & gray realism, as well as large-scale, multi-session pieces.
02
How do I book a consultation or appointment?
03
How much does a tattoo cost?
04
How should I prepare for my tattoo session?
05
How can we invite you to judge a tattoo competition?
01
What tattoo styles do you specialize in?
I specialize in Street Pop Art Tattooing, a signature style that blends realism, street art, and pop art using bold concepts and vibrant color palettes. I also work extensively with color and black & gray realism, as well as large-scale, multi-session pieces.
02
How do I book a consultation or appointment?
03
How much does a tattoo cost?
04
How should I prepare for my tattoo session?
05
How can we invite you to judge a tattoo competition?
What tattoo styles do you specialize in?
I specialize in Street Pop Art Tattooing, a signature style that blends realism, street art, and pop art using bold concepts and vibrant color palettes. I also work extensively with color and black & gray realism, as well as large-scale, multi-session pieces.
How do I book a consultation or appointment?
How much does a tattoo cost?
How should I prepare for my tattoo session?
How can we invite you to judge a tattoo competition?
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