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Artists for realism tattoos on the ribs & side
Ranked by how much of their real, tagged work matches — not by payment.
Mr Lucky's · Cape Town
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 17 in the portfolio
- 8 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Ribs & Side tattoos in total
- 14 Red tattoos in total
- Medium piece: R2,800–4,200 (estimate)
Liquid Amber · Vancouver
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 15 in the portfolio
- 13 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Ribs & Side tattoos in total
- 14 Red tattoos in total
- Medium piece: CA$450–700 (estimate)
Apollo Tattoo Studio · Los Angeles
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 15 in the portfolio
- 12 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Ribs & Side tattoos in total
- 8 Red tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Real Gone · Denver
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 12 in the portfolio
- 11 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Ribs & Side tattoos in total
- 12 Red tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $650–950 (estimate)
White Lotus Tattoo · Seattle
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
- 1 Realism tattoos in total
- 1 Ribs & Side tattoos in total
- 9 Red tattoos in total
Studio City Tattoo · Los Angeles
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
- 4 Realism tattoos in total
- 2 Ribs & Side tattoos in total
- 6 Red tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
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