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Artists for japanese tattoos on the back

Ranked by how much of their real, tagged work matches β€” not by payment.

Dragon Japanese BackJapanese Bodysuit Back and LegsDragon Japanese Back

Aaron Bell

Slave to the Needle Wallingford · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 9 matching tattoos of 20 in the portfolio
  • 20 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 8 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Back tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Suikoden Hero and Serpent Back PieceRaijin and Torii Back PieceHannya and Snake Back Piece

Josh Wright

White Lotus Tattoo · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 6 matching tattoos of 11 in the portfolio
  • 11 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 4 of the matching tattoos
  • 6 Back tattoos in total
Japanese Full Back BodysuitHannya Mask Japanese Full BackSnake and Rose Japanese Back

Chip Douglas

Great Lakes Tattoo · Chicago

Why this artist

  • 5 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
  • 12 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 5 Back tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)
Mask and Woman Japanese BackJapanese Bodysuit Full LegJapanese Bodysuit Back

Jaco Abarca

Slave to the Needle Wallingford · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 4 matching tattoos of 6 in the portfolio
  • 6 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 4 of the matching tattoos
  • 4 Back tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Foo Dog, Panther and Skulls Back PieceKoi and Maple Leaves Back PieceJapanese Dragon Back Piece

Noel C

Allied Tattoo · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 10 in the portfolio
  • 5 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Back tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
White Tiger and Peonies Japanese Back PieceTiger and Lightning Japanese Back Piece

Daniel

Arrow & Sword · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 30 in the portfolio
  • 14 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 5 Back tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Tiger and Dragon Japanese BackGrim Reaper and Flames Japanese Back

Tim Bradley

Slave to the Needle Wallingford · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 6 in the portfolio
  • 5 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Back tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Dragon and Roses Japanese BackKoi Japanese Back

Elijah Cole

Slave to the Needle Wallingford · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 6 in the portfolio
  • 6 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Back tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Japanese Deity Back PieceJapanese Tiger Back Piece

Cole

Cherry Bomb · New York

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 7 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 4 Back tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Japanese Floral Back PieceCrane Bodysuit Back and Legs

Levi Polzin

Slave to the Needle Ballard · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 12 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Back tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Japanese Ornamental Back and Hip

Danny 'One-Shot' Chan

Slave to the Needle Ballard · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 6 in the portfolio
  • 2 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 1 Back tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Hannya Mask Japanese Back

Jcee Capila

The FALL · Vancouver

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 6 in the portfolio
  • 1 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 1 Back tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: CA$300–550 (estimate)
Hannya Mask Back

Andy Davis

Supergenius Tattoo · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 61 in the portfolio
  • 4 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Back tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Bonsai Tree Back Piece

Julian

Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 23 in the portfolio
  • 2 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 4 Back tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Bonsai tree back piece

Sam Coetzee

Fine Line · Durban

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 7 in the portfolio
  • 2 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 1 Back tattoos in total
Hannya Mask Japanese Back

Justin Pino

Slave to the Needle Ballard · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 6 in the portfolio
  • 2 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 1 Back tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Geisha Back Piece

Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer

Mr Lucky's · Cape Town

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 17 in the portfolio
  • 5 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 1 Back tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: R2,100–3,850 (estimate)
Japanese Dragon Back Piece

Xty

Allied Tattoo · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 9 in the portfolio
  • 1 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 1 Back tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Oni Mask Back Piece

Clay

Cherry Bomb · New York

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 9 in the portfolio
  • 1 Japanese tattoos in total
  • 2 Back tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Lighthouse New School Back

Kevin Leary

Great Lakes Tattoo · Chicago

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 14 in the portfolio
  • 1 Japanese tattoos in total
  • 3 Back tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)
Peacock and Eagle Back Piece

Jose Menendez

Studio City Tattoo · Los Angeles

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
  • 1 Japanese tattoos in total
  • 2 Back tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Geometric Snake BackGeometric Snake and Mandala Back

Corey Gonzales

Monolith Studio · New York City

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 15 in the portfolio
  • 13 Japanese tattoos in total
  • 2 Back tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Geisha with Hannya Mask Neo-Traditional Back

Tye Youmans

Four Flames · Redmond

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 8 in the portfolio
  • 1 Japanese tattoos in total
  • 1 Back tattoos in total

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