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Artists for whip shading animals tattoos on the upper arm
Ranked by how much of their real, tagged work matches — not by payment.
West Seattle Tattoo · Seattle
Why this artist
- 4 matching tattoos of 11 in the portfolio
- 6 Upper Arm tattoos in total
- 9 Whip Shading tattoos in total
- 5 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
The Gallery Tattoo Studio · Concord
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 9 in the portfolio
- 2 Upper Arm tattoos in total
- 9 Whip Shading tattoos in total
- 4 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor · Upland
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 10 in the portfolio
- 4 Upper Arm tattoos in total
- 10 Whip Shading tattoos in total
- 2 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $450–700 (estimate)
Lost Edge Tattoo · Austin
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
- 3 Upper Arm tattoos in total
- 12 Whip Shading tattoos in total
- 3 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $350–550 (estimate)
Dovetail Tattoo · Austin
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 14 in the portfolio
- 4 Upper Arm tattoos in total
- 4 Whip Shading tattoos in total
- 3 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $350–550 (estimate)
Studio City Tattoo · Los Angeles
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
- 2 Upper Arm tattoos in total
- 4 Whip Shading tattoos in total
- 1 Animals tattoos in total
- Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Tattoo 34 · Portland
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 13 in the portfolio
- 4 Upper Arm tattoos in total
- 5 Whip Shading tattoos in total
- 4 Animals tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Studio City Tattoo · Los Angeles
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
- 4 Upper Arm tattoos in total
- 10 Whip Shading tattoos in total
- 4 Animals tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Studio City Tattoo · Los Angeles
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
- 1 Upper Arm tattoos in total
- 2 Whip Shading tattoos in total
- 4 Animals tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Art Collector · Los Angeles
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
- 4 Upper Arm tattoos in total
- 11 Whip Shading tattoos in total
- 3 Animals tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Lost Edge Tattoo · Austin
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 11 in the portfolio
- 4 Upper Arm tattoos in total
- 7 Whip Shading tattoos in total
- 3 Animals tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $350–550 (estimate)
Think Tank Tattoo · Denver
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
- 1 Upper Arm tattoos in total
- 4 Whip Shading tattoos in total
- 8 Animals tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $350–550 (estimate)
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