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Artists for traditional tattoos on the upper arm

Ranked by how much of their real, tagged work matches β€” not by payment.

Traditional Figure Geometric ArmTraditional Pinup Color Upper ArmTraditional Dagger and Portrait Upper Arm

Zoe

Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles

Why this artist

  • 6 matching tattoos of 63 in the portfolio
  • 10 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 23 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 19 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Scorpion Traditional Upper ArmFruit and Knife Traditional Upper ArmEagle and Snake Traditional Upper Arm

Brenn Cox

Three Kings Brooklyn · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 20 in the portfolio
  • 10 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 5 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 17 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Sad Clown Girl Traditional Upper ArmPanther and Flowers Traditional Upper ArmClipper Ship in a Rope Frame Traditional Upper Arm

Simon Velez

Three Kings Brooklyn · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 11 in the portfolio
  • 9 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 4 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 9 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Kermit the Frog Traditional Upper ArmBoba Fett Traditional Upper Arm

Julie Bolene

Slave to the Needle Ballard · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 12 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 3 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Winged Demon Traditional Upper ArmWolf-Bat Demon Traditional Upper Arm

Senem BΓΌyΓΌkbalci

Slave to the Needle Ballard · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 18 in the portfolio
  • 16 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 10 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Dragon Head BicepLady Head in a Wide-Brim Hat Bicep

Claudia Cutter

Allied Tattoo · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 10 in the portfolio
  • 10 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 4 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Hand with a Flaming Dragon BicepDagger through a Snake and Heart Bicep

Bee X Good

Allied Tattoo · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 10 in the portfolio
  • 9 Traditional tattoos in total
  • 3 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 6 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Cowboy Skull Traditional Upper Arm

Thom Wayne

Three Kings Brooklyn · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 12 in the portfolio
  • 7 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 11 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Roaring Panther Traditional Upper Arm

Grant Sawyer

Salvation Tattoo Gallery · Richmond

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 15 in the portfolio
  • 4 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 11 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $250–400 (estimate)
Anatomical Heart with Flowers Traditional Upper Arm

Rick Dobran

The FALL · Vancouver

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 6 in the portfolio
  • 4 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 1 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 4 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: CA$300–550 (estimate)
Woman in Tiger Headdress Traditional Upper Arm

Crystal Thorns

Black Atlas · Chicago

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 7 in the portfolio
  • 1 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 1 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 6 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)
Pin-up Mechanic with Flowers Traditional Upper Arm

Lorena Skunkrocker

Three Kings Brooklyn · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 16 in the portfolio
  • 5 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 6 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 15 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Cowboy Skull Upper Arm

Ali

Birdhouse Tattoo · Portland

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 5 in the portfolio
  • 5 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 1 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 2 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $200–350 (estimate)
Skull and Roses Traditional Upper Arm

Bruce Rivera

Slave to the Needle Ballard · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 6 in the portfolio
  • 1 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 1 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 5 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Biomech Screaming Skull Sleeve

Noel C

Allied Tattoo · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
  • 1 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 1 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 7 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Pirate Pin-Up Upper Arm

Brian Ramirez

Dovetail Tattoo · Austin

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 14 in the portfolio
  • 14 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 1 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 3 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Snake and Flowers Upper Arm

Shev

Kak Lucky · Cape Town

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 32 in the portfolio
  • 6 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 10 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 4 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: R1,650–3,050 (estimate)
Eagle Globe and Anchor Emblem Traditional Upper Arm

Dan Huber

De La Ink · Denver

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 16 in the portfolio
  • 5 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 1 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 8 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Woman with a Flower Crown Upper Arm

Anthony Romero

Studio City Tattoo · Los Angeles

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
  • 5 Traditional tattoos in total
  • 5 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 4 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Parrot and Flowers Traditional Upper Arm

James Cumberland

Salvation Tattoo Gallery · Richmond

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 15 in the portfolio
  • 15 Traditional tattoos in total
  • 1 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 9 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $250–400 (estimate)
Hand with a Rose and Butterfly Bicep

Sam Silioski

Allied Tattoo · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 9 in the portfolio
  • 8 Traditional tattoos in total
  • 2 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 3 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Eagle and Memorial Shield Inner Arm

Toby Linwood

Tattoo 34 · Portland

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 13 in the portfolio
  • 2 Traditional tattoos in total
  • 4 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 10 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Woman with Cigarette Upper Arm

Lewis Stewart

Think Tank Tattoo · Denver

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
  • 3 Traditional tattoos in total
  • 3 Upper Arm tattoos in total
  • 10 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)

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Artists are ranked by how many of their real, tagged tattoos match what you picked β€” never by payment. Each one shows why: how many matching pieces, how much of their whole portfolio is in that style, subject or placement, healed pieces, and their published medium-piece estimate.

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