Clara Ryu
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
- 2 Blackwork tattoos in total
- Blackwork is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 11 Forearm tattoos in total
- Medium piece: CA$450–700 (estimate)
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Artists for blackwork tattoos on the forearm
Ranked by how much of their real, tagged work matches — not by payment.
Mike Bradshaw
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 11 in the portfolio
- 6 Blackwork tattoos in total
- Blackwork is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 3 Forearm tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $350–550 (estimate)
John Dame
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 9 in the portfolio
- 8 Blackwork tattoos in total
- Blackwork is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Forearm tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Cory Jordan
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 41 in the portfolio
- 3 Blackwork tattoos in total
- Blackwork is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 22 Forearm tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 39 in the portfolio
- 2 Blackwork tattoos in total
- Blackwork is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 15 Forearm tattoos in total
- Medium piece: R2,800–4,200 (estimate)
Ro
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 8 in the portfolio
- 5 Blackwork tattoos in total
- Blackwork is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Forearm tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Ashtyn Ann
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 12 in the portfolio
- 4 Blackwork tattoos in total
- Blackwork is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 3 Forearm tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $350–550 (estimate)
Jason Middelton
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 9 in the portfolio
- 1 Blackwork tattoos in total
- Blackwork is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Forearm tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Lim
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 86 in the portfolio
- 1 Blackwork tattoos in total
- Blackwork is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 39 Forearm tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Soko Hoshimi
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 12 in the portfolio
- 10 Blackwork tattoos in total
- Blackwork is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Forearm tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $400–550 (estimate)
Bryce
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
- 4 Blackwork tattoos in total
- 2 Forearm tattoos in total
How it works
Artists are ranked by how many of their real, tagged tattoos match what you picked — 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.