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Artists for japanese tattoos

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

Rose and Dragon Japanese Full SleeveSkull and Flowers Japanese CalfDragon Japanese Back

Aaron Bell

Slave to the Needle Wallingford · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 20 matching tattoos of 20 in the portfolio
  • 20 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 19 of the matching tattoos
  • 20 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Japanese Floral Back PieceChrysanthemum Japanese Full SleeveHannya Mask Japanese Shoulder

Levi Polzin

Slave to the Needle Ballard · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 12 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 12 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 11 of the matching tattoos
  • 12 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Toad Sage Forearm PieceKitsune with Flames Calf PairFudo Myoo Chest Piece

Josh Wright

White Lotus Tattoo · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 11 matching tattoos of 11 in the portfolio
  • 11 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 8 of the matching tattoos
  • 11 Complex tattoos in total
Hannya Mask Japanese Leg SleeveSnake and Dragon Japanese Full SleeveFoo Dogs and Peony Japanese Full Sleeve

Daniel

Arrow & Sword · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 7 matching tattoos of 30 in the portfolio
  • 14 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 7 of the matching tattoos
  • 7 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Japanese Foo Dog Upper ArmCastle and Skull ForearmJapanese Dragon and Fire Thigh

Lewis Stewart

Think Tank Tattoo · Denver

Why this artist

  • 8 matching tattoos of 11 in the portfolio
  • 9 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 4 of the matching tattoos
  • 10 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $350–550 (estimate)
Mask and Woman Japanese BackJapanese Full Sleeve DetailJapanese Bodysuit Full Leg

Jaco Abarca

Slave to the Needle Wallingford · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 6 matching tattoos of 6 in the portfolio
  • 6 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 6 of the matching tattoos
  • 6 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Peony Japanese Full SleeveDragon and Peony Japanese ThighTiger and Dragon Japanese Back

Tim Bradley

Slave to the Needle Wallingford · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 5 matching tattoos of 6 in the portfolio
  • 5 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 5 of the matching tattoos
  • 6 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Japanese Full Sleeve and ChestDragon Japanese Full SleeveDragon and Roses Japanese Back

Elijah Cole

Slave to the Needle Wallingford · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 5 matching tattoos of 6 in the portfolio
  • 6 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 5 of the matching tattoos
  • 5 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (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
  • 13 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: R2,800–4,200 (estimate)
Samurai Skull Dragon Japanese Full SleevePeony Japanese ThighKoi Japanese Full Sleeve

Bruce Rivera

Slave to the Needle Ballard · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 4 matching tattoos of 6 in the portfolio
  • 4 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 4 of the matching tattoos
  • 5 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Abstract Serpent ScalpFoo Dog, Panther and Skulls Back PieceKoi and Maple Leaves Back Piece

Noel C

Allied Tattoo · New York

Why this artist

  • 5 matching tattoos of 10 in the portfolio
  • 5 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 7 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Hannya Mask Japanese ForearmDragon Japanese Full SleeveDragon and Koi Japanese Full Sleeve

Tomek Glinski

Liquid Amber · Vancouver

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 15 in the portfolio
  • 3 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 15 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: CA$450–700 (estimate)
Hannya Mask and Peonies Japanese ThighKoi and Waves Japanese Upper Arm

Ginny McCormick

Loose Screw Tattoo · Richmond

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 2 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 5 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Green Dragon Japanese ThighTiger in Flames Japanese Thigh

Frida Sedgwick

Three Kings Brooklyn · New York

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 8 in the portfolio
  • 2 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 7 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Dragon Mask Japanese ChestJapanese Ornamental Back and Hip

Danny 'One-Shot' Chan

Slave to the Needle Ballard · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 6 in the portfolio
  • 2 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 4 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Green Dragon Chest and SleeveManeki-neko Lucky Cat Thigh PieceColour Scene Full Back Piece

Henry Powell

Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor · Upland

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 10 in the portfolio
  • 3 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $450–700 (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
  • 19 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Dragon Japanese ForearmHannya Mask Japanese Back

Justin Pino

Slave to the Needle Ballard · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 6 in the portfolio
  • 2 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 5 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (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
  • 102 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Dragon and Fire Full SleeveKoi and Waves Half Sleeve

Neil Wilson

Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor · Upland

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 7 in the portfolio
  • 3 Japanese tattoos in total
  • 3 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $450–700 (estimate)
Koi and Lotus ForearmDragon Hip Piece

Ellie Chase

Silent Earth Studios · Portland

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 23 in the portfolio
  • 2 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 22 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $350–500 (estimate)
Hannya Mask and Woman Japanese Calf

Anthony Papallo

Three Kings Brooklyn · New York

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
  • 8 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Severed Head with Katana Japanese Calf

Eric Marts

Supergenius Tattoo · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 63 in the portfolio
  • 4 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 1 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Hannya Mask with Blossoms Japanese Upper Arm

Damion De La Fuente

De La Ink · Denver

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 15 in the portfolio
  • 1 Japanese tattoos in total
  • Japanese is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $350–550 (estimate)

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