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Artists for japanese linework tattoos

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

Japanese Foo Dog Upper ArmCastle and Skull ForearmJapanese Dragon and Fire Thigh

Lewis Stewart

Think Tank Tattoo · Denver

Why this artist

  • 9 matching tattoos of 11 in the portfolio
  • 9 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 5 of the matching tattoos
  • 11 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Japanese Deity Back PieceTraditional Peony ChestHannya Mask Upper Arm

Cole

Cherry Bomb · New York

Why this artist

  • 7 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 7 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 7 of the matching tattoos
  • 10 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Geisha Back PieceKoi and Figure Full SleeveOcean Wave Sleeve

Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer

Mr Lucky's · Cape Town

Why this artist

  • 5 matching tattoos of 17 in the portfolio
  • 5 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 5 of the matching tattoos
  • 17 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: R2,100–3,850 (estimate)
Dragon Leg SleeveOcean Wave SleeveOcean Wave Sleeve

Damon Conklin

Supergenius Tattoo · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 4 matching tattoos of 46 in the portfolio
  • 4 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 46 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Dragon Sleeve ForearmJapanese Chest and Sleeve

Gareth Doye

Kak Lucky · Cape Town

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 98 in the portfolio
  • 2 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 93 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: R1,650–3,050 (estimate)
Oriental Dragon Full SleeveBonsai Tree Back Piece

Julian

Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 23 in the portfolio
  • 2 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 20 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Pagoda Geometric Pattern SleeveCranes Trash Polka Full SleeveJapanese Pagoda Blackwork Sleeve

George Drone

Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 116 in the portfolio
  • 3 Japanese tattoos in total
  • 86 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Abstract Serpent ScalpFoo Dog, Panther and Skulls Back Piece

Noel C

Allied Tattoo · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 10 in the portfolio
  • 5 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 5 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Dragon Sleeve

Shev

Kak Lucky · Cape Town

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 32 in the portfolio
  • 1 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 31 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: R1,650–3,050 (estimate)
Japanese Waves Shoulder

Wendi Ramirez

Dovetail Tattoo · Austin

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 13 in the portfolio
  • 1 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Kool-Aid Man and Hannya Mask Japanese Thigh

Sky James

Think Tank Tattoo · Denver

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
  • 1 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Maneki-neko Lucky Cat Thigh Piece

Henry Powell

Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor · Upland

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
  • 3 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 4 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $350–650 (estimate)
Hannya Mask and Key Forearm Piece

Ryan Blanchard

Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor · Upland

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 7 in the portfolio
  • 1 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 7 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $350–650 (estimate)
Geisha Portrait Forearm

Bee Brown

Pure Ink · Ledgewood

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
  • 1 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Traditional Hannya Mask

Mick O'Herien

Pure Ink · Ledgewood

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
  • 1 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 10 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Foo Dog Head Calf

Sam Silioski

Allied Tattoo · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 9 in the portfolio
  • 1 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Japanese Dragon Back Piece

Xty

Allied Tattoo · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 9 in the portfolio
  • 1 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Snake and Dragon Sleeve

Aimee Hwang

Think Tank Tattoo · Denver

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
  • 1 Japanese tattoos in total
  • 6 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Koi Dragon Wave Color Sleeve

Paul

Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 25 in the portfolio
  • 1 Japanese tattoos in total
  • 20 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Oni Mask Back Piece

Clay

Cherry Bomb · New York

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 9 in the portfolio
  • 1 Japanese tattoos in total
  • 9 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Orange Peony Neck Piece

Neil Wilson

Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor · Upland

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 7 in the portfolio
  • 3 Japanese tattoos in total
  • 5 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $350–650 (estimate)
Geisha Head and Mount Fuji Forearm

Chris Kast

Allied Tattoo · Brooklyn

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 8 in the portfolio
  • 1 Japanese tattoos in total
  • 8 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Geisha with Hibiscus Calf Piece

Leonardo Velasquez

Lost Edge Tattoo · Austin

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
  • 1 Japanese tattoos in total
  • 3 Linework tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)

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