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Artists for realism skull tattoos as a full sleeve
Ranked by how much of their real, tagged work matches — not by payment.
The Gallery Tattoo Studio · Concord
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 9 in the portfolio
- 9 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 3 Full Sleeve tattoos in total
- 2 Skull tattoos in total
- Skull is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor · Upland
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
- 10 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Full Sleeve tattoos in total
- 2 Skull tattoos in total
- Skull is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $350–650 (estimate)
Silent Earth Studios · 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
- 4 Full Sleeve tattoos in total
- 1 Skull tattoos in total
- Skull is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $250–450 (estimate)
Monolith Studio · New York City
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 15 in the portfolio
- 15 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 4 Full Sleeve tattoos in total
- 5 Skull tattoos in total
- Skull is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Loose Screw Tattoo · Richmond
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 16 in the portfolio
- 13 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 3 Full Sleeve tattoos in total
- 3 Skull tattoos in total
- Skull is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Loose Screw Tattoo · Richmond
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 16 in the portfolio
- 15 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Full Sleeve tattoos in total
- 1 Skull tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
De La Ink · Denver
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 16 in the portfolio
- 16 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 7 Full Sleeve tattoos in total
- 2 Skull tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
The FALL · Vancouver
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 6 in the portfolio
- 5 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 4 Full Sleeve tattoos in total
- 1 Skull tattoos in total
- Medium piece: CA$300–550 (estimate)
West Seattle Tattoo · Seattle
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 16 in the portfolio
- 11 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 4 Full Sleeve tattoos in total
- 3 Skull tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Pure Ink · Ledgewood
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
- 10 Realism tattoos in total
- 1 Full Sleeve tattoos in total
- 3 Skull tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Lost Edge Tattoo · Austin
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
- 8 Realism tattoos in total
- 2 Full Sleeve tattoos in total
- 1 Skull tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Art Collector · Culver City
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
- 11 Realism tattoos in total
- 6 Full Sleeve tattoos in total
- 2 Skull tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
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