Neil Reitan was born in Camp Pendleton California. His artistic background began with his father’s oil paintings. His father had him oil painting and drawing a very young age, and continued to expand his knowledge of art through his art classes in school. Neil first entered the tattoo industry in 2004 under the apprenticeship of Winfield Green, when both Winfield and Neil opened Asylum Studios in Spring Lake Park Minnesota. Since then, he has worked 4 conventions and has won 9 awards for his tattoos, and is continuing to expand his tattooing career. Neil enjoys doing Black and Grey, Color, New School, Old School, Bio, and Portraits. 

2009 – Tattoo You – 2nd place - Floral

2009 – Tattoo You – 3rd place – Small women’s color

2009 - Tattoo You – 1st place – Small women’s color

2008 - Tattoo You – Tattoo of the Weekend

2008 – Tattoo You – 1st place - Small colored women’s tattoo

2008 – Tattoo You – 2nd place - Small colored women’s tattoo

2007 – Tattoo You – 3rd place - Small colored women’s tattoo

2007 – Tattoo You – 1st place - Small colored men’s tattoo

2007 – Twin Cities Tattoo Expo – Top 3 - Women’s Medium Black and Grey