Hieu Nguyen
Black & Grey, Color, Micro Realism
Every piece of art tells a story of renewal and transformation. My portfolio is a reflection of the passion, creativity, and dedication I bring to every tattoo. With years of experience and a deep commitment to the art of tattooing, I strive to create designs that resonate with my clients on a personal level. Whether you're looking for something bold and intricate or subtle and meaningful, my work is a testament to the power of self-expression and the journey of growth. I invite you to explore my portfolio and discover the artistry that defines Recycle Tattoo.
GALLERY
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A man with short black hair and glasses, shirtless, showing a large, detailed black and gray dragon tattoo covering his back.
Tattoo sleeve featuring a sailing ship, a pocket watch, and waves in black and gray ink.
Close-up of a person's arm with tattoos, including a clock, map outline, and various designs, against a plain background.
Black and gray tattoo of Buddha's face, lotus flower, Japanese pagoda, and Japanese kanji characters on person's upper arm.
Tattoo of a Sphynx cat with Egyptian motifs, including hieroglyphics, an eye, and a winged scarab, on a person's arm.
Tattoo of a realistic skull on a person's forearm, with detailed shading and shading of the skull's features.
Black and gray ink tattoo of a lion's head with a mane, a collar with a pendant, and a dagger pierced through the design on a person's upper arm.
Tattoo of a lion's face on a person's shoulder.
Side profile of a man with tattoos on both arms, wearing a black tank top and a black cap, standing against a white wall.
Tattooed upper arm of a man in a camouflage tank top showing a detailed black and gray portrait of an angry Roman soldier wearing a helmet with a crest, with his mouth open in a roar.
Person with black ink tattoo of a fierce, mythical creature and skulls on their upper arm in a modern interior setting.
Close-up of a tattooed arm and hand, featuring a fierce face with a beard and spiked details, and intricate tattoo designs extending up the arm.
Tattoo of a sailing ship, a compass, and a mermaid on a person's upper arm.
Close-up of a colorful tattoo on a person's upper arm, featuring mechanical and organic elements in black, gray, and green hues.
Tattoo of a realistic bird with outstretched wings on a woman's shoulder blade, with the woman wearing a green jacket and a silver necklace.
Tattoo of a pair of detailed, black and gray angel wings with a stylized letter 'H' in the center, on the upper back and shoulders of a woman.
Black and gray tattoo of a woman smiling with long, wavy hair, earrings, and a necklace, covering the forearm.
Tattoo of a smiling cartoon dog with closed eyes, wearing a colorful collar with a tag reading "STUPO," on a person's upper arm.
Tattoo of a copper-colored hammer and a blue balloon shaped like the letter A on a person's arm.
Tattoo of a red balloon dog on person's arm, with a black string hanging from it.
Tattoo sleeve featuring a cartoonish skeleton with a straw hat and sunglasses, with a green landscape inside its head on the left arm, and a Minion from Despicable Me wearing a scuba suit and helmet on the right arm.
Tattoo of a butterfly on a person's upper arm, showing front and side views
Tattoo of a colorful house with a pond, surrounded by trees, on a person's inner forearm, with a penny and a vitamin bottle labeled 'Activator' nearby.
Close-up of a woman with shoulder-length hair and tattoos on her arm, shoulder, and chest, wearing a black strapless top.
Tattoo of wings on a woman's shoulder, shown in three side and back views, with her hair tied up and wearing a black off-the-shoulder top.
Tattooed arm featuring a cartoon of a muscular, angry character with spiky hair and orange pants, along with several smaller black and white cartoon sketches of various animals and faces.
A colorful tattoo of a cute bunny character with a hood and fluffy pink outfit on a person's arm, with a plush toy of the same character being held nearby.
A person's arm with a colorful tattoo of a character with big eyes and rabbit ears, wearing a checkered outfit with floral details. Next to the tattoo, there is a small line drawing of the same character. The person is holding a plush toy of the same character, which has large eyes, a fluffy hood, and a checkered outfit with a teddy bear patch.
Black and gray tattoo of a woman's face with long hair, a collared shirt, and a quilted purse with a chain.
Colorful tattoo on person's upper arm combining cartoon and realistic styles, featuring a character with a blue hoodie and a large, detailed face of a man with an oxygen tube, surrounded by social media icons and vibrant background elements.
Tattoo of a woman's face with clown makeup, black hair, and intense eyes on the person's upper chest.
Tattoo of a cartoon-style husky dog with a big tongue, embroidered to resemble stitched fabric, on a person's skin.
A tattoo of a red sneaker on a person's arm.
Tattoo of a black Air Max sneaker with red Nike swoosh on a person's upper arm.
Colorful stitched tattoo of Stitch from Lilo & Stitch on person's arm.
Tattoo of a tiger inside a circular frame with a sunset background.
Tattoo of a floral lighter with flames on the top, placed on a person's forearm, with a gray cloud tattoo above it.
Colorful tattoo of a smiling clown in a red and orange striped suit, with rainbow hair and blue makeup, dancing or posing dynamically.
Tattoo of a pug dog wearing a blue and green striped bow tie on person's upper arm.
Colorful embroidered tattoo of a cartoon character with green hair wearing headphones, a red jacket, and a green triangle on shirt, waving with one hand. Celestial planets and stars in the background. Vietnamese phrase 'Cáºu Bé Bút Chì' below the character.
Tattoo of a person in a Spider-Man costume hanging upside down in a city skyline with puzzles pieces around it.
Colorful embroidered patch of a purple sheep holding a small yellow flower on person's arm, with additional tattoos partially visible nearby.
HOW DID WE DEFINE RECYCLE +
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2nd place Best Small Piece
2nd place Best Small Piece
2nd place Best Arm Sleeve Color
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1st place Best Black Tattoo
2nd place Best Movie Character
2nd Best Sleeve
2nd Best Small Color
3rd Best Best Small Color
3rd Best Small Black & Grey
3rd Best Large Black & Grey
Best Artist of the Day
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2023
1st place Small Black & Grey Boston
Judge Vietnam International Tattoo Convention
Judge at Viet Nam Ink Festival
2018
2nd Best Small Black & Grey VNTC
2nd Best of the day VNTC
2nd Best Leg/Arm Sleeve Black & Grey
3rd Best in Realism Black & Grey VNTC
2017
1st place Best of the day Singapore
3rd Best of the day Black & Grey VNT
2016
1st place International Tattoo Convention
2nd place Realism color SG International
2014
1st place Small Black & Grey VNTC
3rd place Neo traditional VNTC
2012
2nd best Small Black & Grey SGTC
