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Artists for realism people tattoos on the thigh
Ranked by how much of their real, tagged work matches — not by payment.
Dovetail Tattoo · Austin
Why this artist
- 4 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
- 12 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
- 7 Thigh tattoos in total
- 5 People tattoos in total
- People is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Three Kings Brooklyn · Brooklyn
Why this artist
- 4 matching tattoos of 21 in the portfolio
- 14 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
- 9 Thigh tattoos in total
- 6 People tattoos in total
- People is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
EverBlack · New York
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 24 in the portfolio
- 23 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Thigh tattoos in total
- 11 People tattoos in total
- People is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Real Gone · Denver
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 8 in the portfolio
- 8 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Thigh tattoos in total
- 8 People tattoos in total
- People is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $500–900 (estimate)
Arrow & Sword · Seattle
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 14 in the portfolio
- 9 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Thigh tattoos in total
- 6 People tattoos in total
- People is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 116 in the portfolio
- 29 Realism tattoos in total
- 10 Thigh tattoos in total
- 55 People tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Real Gone · Denver
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 5 in the portfolio
- 5 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Thigh tattoos in total
- 2 People tattoos in total
- People is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $500–900 (estimate)
Pure Ink · Ledgewood
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
- 8 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Thigh tattoos in total
- 2 People tattoos in total
- People is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $350–600 (estimate)
Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor · Upland
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
- 3 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 4 Thigh tattoos in total
- 3 People tattoos in total
- People is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $350–650 (estimate)
Tarot Tattoo · Cape Town
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 7 in the portfolio
- 4 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Thigh tattoos in total
- 1 People tattoos in total
- People is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: R1,650–3,050 (estimate)
Trade Mark Tattoo · Durban
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
- 7 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Thigh tattoos in total
- 8 People tattoos in total
- People is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
Black Atlas · Chicago
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
- 2 Thigh tattoos in total
- 3 People tattoos in total
- People is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)
Four Flames · Redmond
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 6 in the portfolio
- 2 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Thigh tattoos in total
- 4 People tattoos in total
- People is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
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 Thigh tattoos in total
- 7 People tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $500–900 (estimate)
Black Atlas · Chicago
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 9 in the portfolio
- 3 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Thigh tattoos in total
- 3 People tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)
Fine Line · Durban
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 8 in the portfolio
- 2 Realism tattoos in total
- 1 Thigh tattoos in total
- 4 People tattoos in total
Lost Edge Tattoo · Austin
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 8 in the portfolio
- 8 Realism tattoos in total
- 1 Thigh tattoos in total
- 6 People tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
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