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Artists for realism symbols & objects tattoos on the upper arm

Style 🖼️ Realism Placement 🦾 Upper Arm Subject Symbols & Objects

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

Horned Woman with Ribcage Realism Upper ArmSkull with Flowers and Berries Realism Upper ArmRed Rose and Baroque Filigree Realism Upper Arm

Nikki Simpson

EverBlack · New York

Why this artist

  • 6 matching tattoos of 24 in the portfolio
  • 23 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 6 of the matching tattoos
  • 8 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 12 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Ghoul Pirate Videogame Character Upper ArmGame Skull with Controller and Poke Ball Upper Arm

Zhimpa Moreno

Inknation Studio · New York

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 33 in the portfolio
  • 29 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 12 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 4 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $700–1,250 (estimate)
Samurai Oni Mask with Dragon Crest Realism Upper ArmSplit Skull with Wildflowers Realism Upper Arm

Rodrigo Valenzuela

The FALL · Vancouver

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 6 in the portfolio
  • 5 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 4 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 3 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: CA$300–550 (estimate)
Raccoon and Hourglass Realism Upper ArmShip of Fools Realism Upper Arm

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
  • 8 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Color Realism Animal Abstract ArmSamurai with Compass Geometric Upper ArmBoxer Dog Portrait with Crown

George Drone

Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 116 in the portfolio
  • 29 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 15 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 34 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Grim Reaper Realism Upper ArmSkull with Viking Helmet Realism Upper Arm

Tomek Glinski

Liquid Amber · Vancouver

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 15 in the portfolio
  • 10 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 4 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: CA$350–600 (estimate)
Ford Mustang Upper Arm

Wendi Ramirez

Dovetail Tattoo · Austin

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 13 in the portfolio
  • 8 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 4 Upper Arm 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)
Ladybug and Hexagon Pattern Realism Upper ArmOBEY Lettering, Eye and Skull Collage Trash Polka Upper Arm

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 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 5 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–900 (estimate)
Chicago Skyline and L Train Realism Upper Arm

Tito Shadez

Black Atlas · Chicago

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 8 in the portfolio
  • 7 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Upper Arm 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)
Memento Mori Skull Upper Arm

Kevin Waltz

Think Tank Tattoo · Denver

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 11 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
  • 2 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Hooded Figure Upper Arm

Will

Birdhouse Tattoo · Portland

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 6 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
  • 2 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $200–350 (estimate)
Skull Realism Upper Arm

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
  • 11 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $250–400 (estimate)
Skull and Tentacles Black and Grey

Ian Shafer

Pure Ink · Ledgewood

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
  • 1 Upper Arm 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)
Skull Realism Upper Arm

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
  • 2 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)
Skull Portrait Upper Arm

Stevo

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
  • 3 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 7 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Ring with Cross Upper Arm

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
  • 4 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $250–400 (estimate)
Lighthouse Ocean Scene Upper Arm

Paul

Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 25 in the portfolio
  • 14 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 6 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 5 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Skull with Aztec Sun Stone Crown Realism Upper Arm

Nelson Aviles

Black Atlas · Chicago

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 9 in the portfolio
  • 7 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Upper Arm 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)
Clock and Praying Hands Realism Upper Arm

Christian Rodriguez

EverBlack · New York

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 8 in the portfolio
  • 6 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Upper Arm 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)
Spartan Helmet and Skull Realism Upper Arm

Damion De La Fuente

De La Ink · Denver

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 15 in the portfolio
  • 10 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 5 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Skull with a Small Chain Realism Upper Arm

Alex Suarez

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 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • Medium piece: $500–900 (estimate)
Cruzeiro Crest and Fox Realism Upper Arm

Tye Youmans

Four Flames · Redmond

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 8 in the portfolio
  • 6 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 4 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
Sugar Skull Woman Holding a Candle Realism Upper Arm

Sage Raul

Real Gone · Denver

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
  • 1 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 7 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–900 (estimate)
Eye of Sauron and Wizard Portrait Realism Upper Arm

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
  • 3 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)

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