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Artists for linework tattoos on the back

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

Skull and Snake BackWave and Flower in a Diamond BackSkull and Death’s-Head Moth Back

Gareth Doye

Kak Lucky · Cape Town

Why this artist

  • 6 matching tattoos of 98 in the portfolio
  • 6 Back tattoos in total
  • 93 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: R1,650–3,050 (estimate)
Skull Splatter Blackwork Back PieceTrash Polka Abstract Back PieceRealistic Woman Face with Ornaments Back Piece

George Drone

Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles

Why this artist

  • 6 matching tattoos of 116 in the portfolio
  • 7 Back tattoos in total
  • 86 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Norse Ornamental Back PieceBonsai Tree Back PieceFloral Back Piece with Butterfly

Julian

Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles

Why this artist

  • 4 matching tattoos of 23 in the portfolio
  • 4 Back tattoos in total
  • 20 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Abstract Stars Lower BackClassical Illustrative Two Women Back PieceBow and Star Lower Back

Emma

Cherry Bomb · New York

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 3 Back tattoos in total
  • 12 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Japanese Deity Back PieceBalinese Mask Back PieceJapanese Tiger Back Piece

Cole

Cherry Bomb · New York

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 4 Back tattoos in total
  • 10 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Luna Moth on a Bottle Upper BackPeacock and Eagle Back Piece

Jose Menendez

Studio City Tattoo · Los Angeles

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 10 in the portfolio
  • 2 Back tattoos in total
  • 8 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Devotion Script Lower BackOni Mask Back Piece

Clay

Cherry Bomb · New York

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 9 in the portfolio
  • 2 Back tattoos in total
  • 9 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Disco Ball BackLet Me Be Frank Hot Dog

Audrey

Cherry Bomb · New York

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 2 Back tattoos in total
  • 12 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Ornamental Cross BackHamsa Back Piece

Helena

Dovetail Tattoo · Austin

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 2 Back tattoos in total
  • 8 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Blackwork Eagle Upper Back

Joshua Gray

Studio City Tattoo · Los Angeles

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
  • 1 Back tattoos in total
  • 5 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Werewolf and Red Moon Back Piece

Harrison Bergin

Allied Tattoo · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 5 in the portfolio
  • 1 Back tattoos in total
  • 5 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Symmetric Ornamental Blackwork Back

Zoe

Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 63 in the portfolio
  • 12 Back tattoos in total
  • 35 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Foo Dog, Panther and Skulls Back Piece

Noel C

Allied Tattoo · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
  • 3 Back tattoos in total
  • 5 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Colour Floral Back Piece

Daniel Rosini

Pure Ink · Ledgewood

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
  • 1 Back tattoos in total
  • 10 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $350–600 (estimate)
Japanese Dragon Back Piece

Xty

Allied Tattoo · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 9 in the portfolio
  • 1 Back tattoos in total
  • 9 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Hamsa Eye Ornamental Back

Sean McLoughlin

Black Crown Tattoo · Cape Town

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
  • 1 Back tattoos in total
  • 2 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: R1,650–3,050 (estimate)
Rose in a Geometric Frame

John Kosco

Pure Ink · Ledgewood

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 9 in the portfolio
  • 1 Back tattoos in total
  • 8 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Screaming Dragon Black and Grey Back Piece

Ian Shafer

Pure Ink · Ledgewood

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
  • 1 Back tattoos in total
  • 10 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Geometric Animal Upper Back

Arianna Juliette

Silent Earth Studios · Portland

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
  • 1 Back tattoos in total
  • 10 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $250–450 (estimate)
FTM Lettering

Jenny

Studio 28 · New York

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 25 in the portfolio
  • 1 Back tattoos in total
  • 21 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Traditional Seascape Back Piece

Jake Bray

Think Tank Tattoo · Denver

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
  • 1 Back tattoos in total
  • 11 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Sun and Moon

Gloria

Studio 28 · New York

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 13 in the portfolio
  • 1 Back tattoos in total
  • 12 Linework 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
  • 1 Back tattoos in total
  • 17 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: R2,100–3,850 (estimate)

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Artists are ranked by how many of their real, tagged tattoos match what you picked β€” never by payment. Each one shows why: how many matching pieces, how much of their whole portfolio is in that style, subject or placement, healed pieces, and their published medium-piece estimate.

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