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Artists for neo-traditional tattoos on the forearm
Ranked by how much of their real, tagged work matches — not by payment.
Loose Screw Tattoo · Richmond
Why this artist
- 7 matching tattoos of 16 in the portfolio
- 14 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- Neo-Traditional is the main style in 7 of the matching tattoos
- 10 Forearm tattoos in total
- 9 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Icon Tattoo · Portland
Why this artist
- 4 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
- 8 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- Neo-Traditional is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
- 6 Forearm tattoos in total
- 10 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–500 (estimate)
Loose Screw Tattoo · Richmond
Why this artist
- 3 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
- 5 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- Neo-Traditional is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
- 5 Forearm tattoos in total
- 11 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
De La Ink · Denver
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 15 in the portfolio
- 2 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- Neo-Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 6 Forearm tattoos in total
- 6 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
De La Ink · Denver
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 16 in the portfolio
- 3 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- Neo-Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 9 Forearm tattoos in total
- 8 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Think Tank Tattoo · Denver
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 11 in the portfolio
- 2 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- Neo-Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 3 Forearm tattoos in total
- 3 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Kak Lucky · Cape Town
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 98 in the portfolio
- 11 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- Neo-Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 28 Forearm tattoos in total
- 70 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: R1,650–3,050 (estimate)
Slave to the Needle Wallingford · Seattle
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 6 in the portfolio
- 6 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- Neo-Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Forearm tattoos in total
- 2 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Cary Street Tattoo · Richmond
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 13 in the portfolio
- 10 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- Neo-Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 6 Forearm tattoos in total
- 2 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $150–300 (estimate)
Lost Edge Tattoo · Austin
Why this artist
- 3 matching tattoos of 10 in the portfolio
- 8 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- 4 Forearm tattoos in total
- 3 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Adrenaline Studios Granville · Vancouver
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
- 2 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- Neo-Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 3 Forearm tattoos in total
- 5 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: CA$300–550 (estimate)
Slave to the Needle Ballard · Seattle
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 6 in the portfolio
- 5 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- Neo-Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 5 Forearm tattoos in total
- 1 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Loose Screw Tattoo · Richmond
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 12 in the portfolio
- 4 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- Neo-Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Forearm tattoos in total
- 7 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Dovetail Tattoo · Austin
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 14 in the portfolio
- 2 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- Neo-Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 9 Forearm tattoos in total
- 9 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Loose Screw Tattoo · Richmond
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 16 in the portfolio
- 3 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- Neo-Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Forearm tattoos in total
- 3 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Adrenaline Studios Granville · Vancouver
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 8 in the portfolio
- 1 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- Neo-Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 4 Forearm tattoos in total
- 7 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: CA$300–550 (estimate)
Liquid Amber · Vancouver
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 15 in the portfolio
- 5 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- Neo-Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 8 Forearm tattoos in total
- 5 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: CA$350–600 (estimate)
Tattoo 34 · Portland
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 13 in the portfolio
- 3 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- Neo-Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 5 Forearm tattoos in total
- 3 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Think Tank Tattoo · Denver
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
- 1 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- Neo-Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 6 Forearm tattoos in total
- 2 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
West Seattle Tattoo · Seattle
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 16 in the portfolio
- 2 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- 1 Forearm tattoos in total
- 4 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor · Upland
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
- 4 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- 4 Forearm tattoos in total
- 5 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $350–650 (estimate)
Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 18 in the portfolio
- 8 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- 6 Forearm tattoos in total
- 7 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Pure Ink · Ledgewood
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
- 2 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- 4 Forearm tattoos in total
- 4 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Supergenius Tattoo · Seattle
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 63 in the portfolio
- 2 Neo-Traditional tattoos in total
- 21 Forearm tattoos in total
- 1 Medium tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
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