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Artists for realism weapons tattoos on the forearm
Ranked by how much of their real, tagged work matches — not by payment.
Birdhouse Tattoo · Portland
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 13 in the portfolio
- 3 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 6 Forearm tattoos in total
- 3 Weapons tattoos in total
- Weapons is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $200–350 (estimate)
Fine Line · Durban
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 8 in the portfolio
- 1 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 3 Forearm tattoos in total
- 1 Weapons tattoos in total
- Weapons is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
Disciples Ink · Cape Town
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 7 in the portfolio
- 6 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 5 Forearm tattoos in total
- 1 Weapons tattoos in total
- Medium piece: R1,500–2,750 (estimate)
Real Gone · Denver
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 7 in the portfolio
- 7 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 4 Forearm tattoos in total
- 1 Weapons tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $500–900 (estimate)
Pigment Tattoo · Austin
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 15 in the portfolio
- 6 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 3 Forearm tattoos in total
- 1 Weapons tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Lost Edge Tattoo · Austin
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
- 1 Realism tattoos in total
- 4 Forearm tattoos in total
- 4 Weapons tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
West Seattle Tattoo · Seattle
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 16 in the portfolio
- 11 Realism tattoos in total
- 3 Forearm tattoos in total
- 2 Weapons tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Monolith Studio · New York City
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 15 in the portfolio
- 15 Realism tattoos in total
- 7 Forearm tattoos in total
- 2 Weapons tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Salvation Tattoo Gallery · Richmond
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 15 in the portfolio
- 3 Realism tattoos in total
- 10 Forearm tattoos in total
- 1 Weapons tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $250–400 (estimate)
Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 25 in the portfolio
- 14 Realism tattoos in total
- 13 Forearm tattoos in total
- 1 Weapons tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Pigment Tattoo · Austin
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 14 in the portfolio
- 4 Realism tattoos in total
- 4 Forearm tattoos in total
- 2 Weapons tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
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