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Artists for fine line animals tattoos on the forearm
Ranked by how much of their real, tagged work matches — not by payment.
Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles
Why this artist
- 10 matching tattoos of 86 in the portfolio
- 74 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
- 39 Forearm tattoos in total
- 24 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
As Above So Below · Cape Town
Why this artist
- 7 matching tattoos of 77 in the portfolio
- 55 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
- 30 Forearm tattoos in total
- 12 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: R1,500–2,750 (estimate)
Trade Mark Tattoo · Durban
Why this artist
- 5 matching tattoos of 10 in the portfolio
- 10 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 4 of the matching tattoos
- 7 Forearm tattoos in total
- 7 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 4 of the matching tattoos
Birdhouse Tattoo · Portland
Why this artist
- 5 matching tattoos of 26 in the portfolio
- 21 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 4 of the matching tattoos
- 8 Forearm tattoos in total
- 13 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $200–350 (estimate)
Studio 28 · New York
Why this artist
- 4 matching tattoos of 25 in the portfolio
- 21 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
- 9 Forearm tattoos in total
- 8 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Kak Lucky · Cape Town
Why this artist
- 4 matching tattoos of 98 in the portfolio
- 37 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
- 28 Forearm tattoos in total
- 29 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: R1,650–3,050 (estimate)
Icon Tattoo · Portland
Why this artist
- 3 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
- 11 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
- 7 Forearm tattoos in total
- 7 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $300–500 (estimate)
Tarot Tattoo · Cape Town
Why this artist
- 3 matching tattoos of 31 in the portfolio
- 31 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
- 14 Forearm tattoos in total
- 4 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: R1,650–3,050 (estimate)
Studio City Tattoo · Los Angeles
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 11 in the portfolio
- 3 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 4 Forearm tattoos in total
- 4 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles
Why this artist
- 3 matching tattoos of 26 in the portfolio
- 25 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 11 Forearm tattoos in total
- 5 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles
Why this artist
- 3 matching tattoos of 63 in the portfolio
- 19 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 15 Forearm tattoos in total
- 8 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Mr Lucky's · Cape Town
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 39 in the portfolio
- 13 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 15 Forearm tattoos in total
- 11 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: R2,100–3,850 (estimate)
Liquid Amber · Vancouver
Why this artist
- 3 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
- 7 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 11 Forearm tattoos in total
- 7 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: CA$350–600 (estimate)
Royal Inked · Centurion
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 40 in the portfolio
- 6 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 9 Forearm tattoos in total
- 13 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: R1,500–2,750 (estimate)
Loose Screw Tattoo · Richmond
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
- 3 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 5 Forearm tattoos in total
- 9 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Dovetail Tattoo · Austin
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
- 8 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 9 Forearm tattoos in total
- 3 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Icon Tattoo · Portland
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
- 12 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 4 Forearm tattoos in total
- 3 Animals tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–500 (estimate)
Silent Earth Studios · Portland
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 10 in the portfolio
- 8 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 4 Forearm tattoos in total
- 5 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $250–450 (estimate)
Kak Lucky · Cape Town
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 15 in the portfolio
- 1 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 5 Forearm tattoos in total
- 8 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: R1,650–3,050 (estimate)
Fine Line · Durban
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 8 in the portfolio
- 6 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 3 Forearm tattoos in total
- 5 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
Fine Line · Durban
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 7 in the portfolio
- 3 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Forearm tattoos in total
- 1 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
Studio City Tattoo · Los Angeles
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
- 4 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Forearm tattoos in total
- 3 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Tarot Tattoo · Cape Town
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 7 in the portfolio
- 1 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 3 Forearm tattoos in total
- 4 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: R1,650–3,050 (estimate)
Lost Edge Tattoo · Austin
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 6 in the portfolio
- 3 Fine Line tattoos in total
- Fine Line is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Forearm tattoos in total
- 3 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
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