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Artists for realism symbols & objects tattoos on the back
Ranked by how much of their real, tagged work matches — not by payment.
Salvation Tattoo Gallery · Richmond
Why this artist
- 3 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
- 11 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 3 Back tattoos in total
- 11 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $300–450 (estimate)
True Love · Seattle
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 7 in the portfolio
- 5 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 3 Back tattoos in total
- 4 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $350–550 (estimate)
True Love · Seattle
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 9 in the portfolio
- 2 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Back tattoos in total
- 1 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $350–500 (estimate)
Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 116 in the portfolio
- 29 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 7 Back tattoos in total
- 34 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Liquid Amber · Vancouver
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 15 in the portfolio
- 10 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Back tattoos in total
- 4 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- Medium piece: CA$450–700 (estimate)
Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor · Upland
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
- 3 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Back tattoos in total
- 2 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $450–700 (estimate)
Mr Lucky's · Cape Town
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 39 in the portfolio
- 5 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Back tattoos in total
- 11 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- Medium piece: R2,800–4,200 (estimate)
Real Gone · Denver
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 12 in the portfolio
- 11 Realism tattoos in total
- 1 Back tattoos in total
- 5 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $650–950 (estimate)
Pigment Tattoo · Austin
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 15 in the portfolio
- 6 Realism tattoos in total
- 1 Back tattoos in total
- 3 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
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