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Artists for realism animals tattoos on the upper arm

Style 🖼️ Realism ×Placement 🦾 Upper Arm ×Subject Animals ×

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

Milo Marcelo

Liquid Amber · Vancouver

Why this artist

• 3 matching tattoos of 15 in the portfolio
• 6 Realism tattoos in total
• Realism is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
• 4 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 12 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: CA$350–600 (estimate)

Lorena Skunkrocker

Three Kings Brooklyn · Brooklyn

Why this artist

• 3 matching tattoos of 16 in the portfolio
• 6 Realism tattoos in total
• Realism is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
• 6 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 9 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)

Nils Enrique Soto Martinez

De La Ink · Denver

Why this artist

• 2 matching tattoos of 16 in the portfolio
• 16 Realism tattoos in total
• Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
• 3 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 7 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)

Anthony Pulitano

Loose Screw Tattoo · Richmond

Why this artist

• 2 matching tattoos of 16 in the portfolio
• 13 Realism tattoos in total
• Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
• 4 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 9 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)

Tito Shadez

Black Atlas · Chicago

Why this artist

• 2 matching tattoos of 8 in the portfolio
• 7 Realism tattoos in total
• Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
• 3 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 3 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)

Nikki Simpson

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
• 8 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 4 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)

Sylvester James

The Gallery Tattoo Studio · Concord

Why this artist

• 2 matching tattoos of 9 in the portfolio
• 9 Realism tattoos in total
• Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
• 2 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 4 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)

Gabriel García

Lost Edge Tattoo · Austin

Why this artist

• 2 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
• 12 Realism tattoos in total
• Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
• 3 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 3 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)

Darl Gnau

Real Gone · Denver

Why this artist

• 2 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
• 11 Realism tattoos in total
• Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
• 3 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 3 Animals tattoos in total
• Medium piece: $500–900 (estimate)

Alex Correa

Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor · Upland

Why this artist

• 2 matching tattoos of 10 in the portfolio
• 10 Realism tattoos in total
• 4 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 2 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: $350–650 (estimate)

Jose Rodriguez III

West Seattle Tattoo · Seattle

Why this artist

• 2 matching tattoos of 11 in the portfolio
• 9 Realism tattoos in total
• Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
• 6 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 5 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)

Sean

Kak Lucky · Cape Town

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
• 1 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 4 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: R1,650–3,050 (estimate)

Maverick

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 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 4 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: R1,650–3,050 (estimate)

Tyler Pennington

Salvation Tattoo Gallery · Richmond

Why this artist

• 1 matching tattoo of 14 in the portfolio
• 11 Realism tattoos in total
• Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
• 2 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 6 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: $250–400 (estimate)

William Chavez

Adrenaline Studios Granville · Vancouver

Why this artist

• 1 matching tattoo of 8 in the portfolio
• 8 Realism tattoos in total
• Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
• 1 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 3 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: CA$300–550 (estimate)

Alli Tuttle

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
• 2 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 1 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: $500–900 (estimate)

Angel Antonio

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 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 4 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)

Julian

Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles

Why this artist

• 1 matching tattoo of 23 in the portfolio
• 11 Realism tattoos in total
• Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
• 4 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 6 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)

Eric Marts

Supergenius Tattoo · Seattle

Why this artist

• 1 matching tattoo of 63 in the portfolio
• 24 Realism tattoos in total
• Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
• 11 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 11 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)

Darwin Enriquez

Inknation Studio · New York

Why this artist

• 1 matching tattoo of 32 in the portfolio
• 30 Realism tattoos in total
• Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
• 8 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 6 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: $700–1,250 (estimate)

Nic

Trade Mark Tattoo · Durban

Why this artist

• 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
• 1 Realism tattoos in total
• Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
• 2 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 3 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos

Angie

As Above So Below · Cape Town

Why this artist

• 1 matching tattoo of 77 in the portfolio
• 4 Realism tattoos in total
• Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
• 14 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 12 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: R1,500–2,750 (estimate)

Kenny

Chi Town Tattoo · Chicago

Why this artist

• 1 matching tattoo of 8 in the portfolio
• 4 Realism tattoos in total
• Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
• 3 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 1 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: $250–400 (estimate)

Thomas Page

Pigment Tattoo · Austin

Why this artist

• 1 matching tattoo of 12 in the portfolio
• 9 Realism tattoos in total
• Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
• 6 Upper Arm tattoos in total
• 6 Animals tattoos in total
• Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
• Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)

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