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Artists for dark realism symbols & objects tattoos
Ranked by how much of their real, tagged work matches — not by payment.
EverBlack · New York
Why this artist
- 4 matching tattoos of 24 in the portfolio
- 23 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 4 of the matching tattoos
- 12 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 5 Dark tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
EverBlack · New York
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 11 in the portfolio
- 11 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 9 Dark tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Apollo Tattoo Studio · Los Angeles
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 15 in the portfolio
- 12 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 4 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Dark tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 25 in the portfolio
- 14 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 5 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Dark tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Loose Screw Tattoo · Richmond
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 16 in the portfolio
- 3 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- 1 Dark tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
EverBlack · New York
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 8 in the portfolio
- 6 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 3 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- 2 Dark tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Fine Line · Durban
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 8 in the portfolio
- 1 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- 1 Dark tattoos in total
Salvation Tattoo Gallery · Richmond
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 14 in the portfolio
- 11 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 11 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- 2 Dark tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $250–400 (estimate)
Arrow & Sword · Seattle
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 22 in the portfolio
- 2 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- 4 Dark tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
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