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Artists for realism bird tattoos
Ranked by how much of their real, tagged work matches — not by payment.
Loose Screw Tattoo · Richmond
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 16 in the portfolio
- 15 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Bird tattoos in total
- Bird is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 16 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Black Atlas · Chicago
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 7 in the portfolio
- 4 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Bird tattoos in total
- Bird is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 6 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)
Lost Edge Tattoo · Austin
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 8 in the portfolio
- 8 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Bird tattoos in total
- Bird is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 8 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
The Gallery Tattoo Studio · Concord
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 9 in the portfolio
- 9 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Bird tattoos in total
- Bird is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 9 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Real Gone · Denver
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 10 in the portfolio
- 5 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Bird tattoos in total
- 10 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $500–900 (estimate)
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 2 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Bird tattoos in total
- 12 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $500–900 (estimate)
Black Atlas · Chicago
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 9 in the portfolio
- 3 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Bird tattoos in total
- Bird is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 9 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)
Art Collector · Culver City
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 11 in the portfolio
- 11 Realism tattoos in total
- 2 Bird tattoos in total
- 11 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Liquid Amber · Vancouver
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 15 in the portfolio
- 6 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 4 Bird tattoos in total
- Bird is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 15 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: CA$350–600 (estimate)
Pigment Tattoo · Austin
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 14 in the portfolio
- 4 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Bird tattoos in total
- Bird is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Mr Lucky's · Cape Town
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 17 in the portfolio
- 8 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Bird tattoos in total
- Bird is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 13 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: R2,100–3,850 (estimate)
Liquid Amber · Vancouver
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 15 in the portfolio
- 4 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 5 Bird tattoos in total
- Bird is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 14 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: CA$350–600 (estimate)
Loose Screw Tattoo · Richmond
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 16 in the portfolio
- 13 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Bird tattoos in total
- Bird is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 13 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Liquid Amber · Vancouver
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
- 1 Bird tattoos in total
- Bird is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 15 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: CA$350–600 (estimate)
Real Gone · Denver
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 8 in the portfolio
- 8 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Bird tattoos in total
- 8 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $500–900 (estimate)
De La Ink · Denver
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 16 in the portfolio
- 16 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Bird tattoos in total
- 16 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
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 Bird tattoos in total
- 9 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
EverBlack · New York
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 24 in the portfolio
- 23 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Bird tattoos in total
- Bird is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 24 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Pure Ink · Ledgewood
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
- 8 Realism tattoos in total
- 1 Bird tattoos in total
- 8 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $350–600 (estimate)
Mr Lucky's · Cape Town
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 39 in the portfolio
- 5 Realism tattoos in total
- 3 Bird tattoos in total
- 17 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: R2,100–3,850 (estimate)
Dovetail Tattoo · Austin
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 14 in the portfolio
- 12 Realism tattoos in total
- 1 Bird tattoos in total
- 13 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Think Tank Tattoo · Denver
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
- 4 Realism tattoos in total
- 1 Bird tattoos in total
- 8 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
White Lotus Tattoo · Seattle
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
- 1 Realism tattoos in total
- 2 Bird tattoos in total
- 7 Complex tattoos in total
Arrow & Sword · Seattle
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 14 in the portfolio
- 9 Realism tattoos in total
- 2 Bird tattoos in total
- 12 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
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