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Artists for traditional symbols & objects tattoos on the forearm

Style ⚓ Traditional Placement 💪 Forearm Subject Symbols & Objects

Ranked by how much of their real, tagged work matches — not by payment.

Skull and Sheet Music ForearmWoman and Heart Traditional ForearmGrim Reaper Traditional Forearm

Mike Dalton

Great Lakes Tattoo · Chicago

Why this artist

  • 5 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
  • 14 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 13 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 5 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)
Snake Rose and Skull Traditional ForearmSkull and Snake Traditional ForearmHeart and Dagger Traditional Forearm

Mario Desa

Great Lakes Tattoo · Chicago

Why this artist

  • 6 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
  • 14 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 9 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)
Spiderweb ElbowSkull with Spiderweb ForearmRose Thorns Heart Forearm

Elliot Liedgren

Supergenius Tattoo · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 11 in the portfolio
  • 11 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 6 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 6 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Skull with Banner ForearmTime-Turner Traditional ForearmSnakes Forearm

Andy Davis

Supergenius Tattoo · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 4 matching tattoos of 61 in the portfolio
  • 17 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 27 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 17 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Spiderweb ForearmPlague Doctor Coffin Traditional Forearm

Jade

Kak Lucky · Cape Town

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 16 in the portfolio
  • 9 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 6 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 3 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: R1,650–3,050 (estimate)
Woman Mask Traditional ForearmDevil Face Traditional ForearmSpiked Star and Chain Traditional Forearm

Senem Büyükbalci

Slave to the Needle Ballard · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 18 in the portfolio
  • 16 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 13 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 5 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Beer Bottle ForearmPlaying Cards Hand Forearm

Kate Law

Supergenius Tattoo · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 13 in the portfolio
  • 12 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 8 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 2 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Woman Holding a Mask Traditional ForearmCrying Heart Head Traditional Forearm

Anthony Papallo

Three Kings Brooklyn · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 9 in the portfolio
  • 8 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 4 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 3 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Balinese Barong Mask Traditional ForearmTraditional Heart with Banner Forearm

Willis Van Pelt

Icon Tattoo · Portland

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 11 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 7 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 2 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $300–500 (estimate)
Chain and Lock Traditional ForearmLovestruck Wolf Traditional Forearm

Matt "Beatdown" Ziolko

Great Lakes Tattoo · Chicago

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
  • 14 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 5 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 4 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)
Aurora Name Banner Traditional ForearmShip Traditional Forearm

Julie Bolene

Slave to the Needle Ballard · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 12 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 8 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 2 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Spiked Skull Traditional ForearmSkull and Yin Yang Traditional Forearm

Danni Nievera

Great Lakes Tattoo · Chicago

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
  • 14 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 12 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 3 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)
Praying Mantis and Yin Yang ForearmStacked Dice Traditional Forearm

Erik Gillespie

Great Lakes Tattoo · Chicago

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
  • 14 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 10 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 4 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)
Heart Perfume Bottle ForearmCamera with Flames Forearm

Darling Tom

Supergenius Tattoo · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 17 in the portfolio
  • 17 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 7 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 4 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Skull and Roses Lettering ForearmSacred Heart with Roses Forearm

Brian Ramirez

Dovetail Tattoo · Austin

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
  • 14 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 2 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Flaming Skull Candle ForearmButterfly with an Eye Forearm

Harrison Bergin

Allied Tattoo · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 5 in the portfolio
  • 5 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 3 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Heart and Roses ForearmWoman Portrait Forearm

Anthony Stewart

Supergenius Tattoo · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 18 in the portfolio
  • 18 Traditional tattoos in total
  • 13 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 2 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Grim Reaper ForearmSkull with Fan Forearm

Cammeron Donnelly

Supergenius Tattoo · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 20 in the portfolio
  • 5 Traditional tattoos in total
  • 11 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 6 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Dripping Candle Traditional Forearm

Anna Marin

De La Ink · Denver

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 16 in the portfolio
  • 13 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 8 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Sailing Ship Traditional Forearm

Thom Wayne

Three Kings Brooklyn · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 12 in the portfolio
  • 7 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 6 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Boston Red Sox Logo Traditional Forearm

Damion De La Fuente

De La Ink · Denver

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 15 in the portfolio
  • 1 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 6 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 5 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Traditional Dagger and AnchorTraditional Cosmonaut Skull Forearm

Mick O'Herien

Pure Ink · Ledgewood

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 10 in the portfolio
  • 10 Traditional tattoos in total
  • 3 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 3 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Traditional Cross and Dagger ForearmTraditional Bird and Crown Forearm

Alena Chun

Icon Tattoo · Portland

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 12 Traditional tattoos in total
  • 4 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 3 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–500 (estimate)
Lady Head and Racing Skull ForearmSnake, Dagger and Skull Forearm

Xty

Allied Tattoo · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 9 in the portfolio
  • 9 Traditional tattoos in total
  • 3 Forearm tattoos in total
  • 2 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)

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