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Artists for realism skull tattoos

Style 🖼️ Realism Subject 💀 Skull Detail ✏️ Complex

Ranked by how much of their real, tagged work matches — not by payment.

Skull Realism Upper ArmSkull and Spiderweb Realism BackSnake and Skull Blackwork Thigh

Tyler Pennington

Salvation Tattoo Gallery · Richmond

Why this artist

  • 6 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
  • 11 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 4 of the matching tattoos
  • 10 Skull tattoos in total
  • Skull is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 13 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $250–400 (estimate)
Samurai Skull with Oni Mask ThighKurt Cobain Portrait ForearmGhoul Pirate Videogame Character Upper Arm

Zhimpa Moreno

Inknation Studio · New York

Why this artist

  • 4 matching tattoos of 33 in the portfolio
  • 29 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 4 Skull tattoos in total
  • Skull is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 33 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $700–1,250 (estimate)
Skull on Fire with Glowing Mushrooms Realism ForearmSugar Skull Woman Holding a Candle Realism Upper ArmSkull with Dripping Green Slime Realism Forearm

Sage Raul

Real Gone · Denver

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 9 in the portfolio
  • 9 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Skull tattoos in total
  • Skull is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–900 (estimate)
Skull and Biomechanical Black and GreySkull and Tentacles Black and GreyScreaming Figure and Skulls Black and Grey Sleeve

Ian Shafer

Pure Ink · Ledgewood

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 10 in the portfolio
  • 10 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Skull tattoos in total
  • Skull is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 10 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Hooded Many-Eyed Skull Realism ChestMarilyn Monroe as a Skeleton Realism Full Sleeve

Anthony Pulitano

Loose Screw Tattoo · Richmond

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 16 in the portfolio
  • 13 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Skull tattoos in total
  • Skull is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 13 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Skulls Full SleevePirate Skull with Hat Forearm Piece

Alex Correa

Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor · Upland

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 10 in the portfolio
  • 10 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Skull tattoos in total
  • Skull is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 10 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $350–650 (estimate)
Skull and Moth Realism StomachJester Figure Realism Forearm

Tony Fentress

Slave to the Needle Wallingford · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 6 in the portfolio
  • 6 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Skull tattoos in total
  • Skull is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 6 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Sugar Skull Woman with Rose Realism ForearmSkull and Madonna Realism Chest

Jcee Capila

The FALL · Vancouver

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 6 in the portfolio
  • 5 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Skull tattoos in total
  • 6 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: CA$300–550 (estimate)
Eagle and Skulls Realism ChestSkulls, Clock and Geometric Panels Realism Full Sleeve

Nils Enrique Soto Martinez

De La Ink · Denver

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 16 in the portfolio
  • 16 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Skull tattoos in total
  • 16 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Angels and Skull Calf PieceBlack and Grey Collage Sleeve

Sylvester James

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 Skull tattoos in total
  • Skull is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Grim Reaper Realism Upper ArmSkull with Viking Helmet Realism Upper Arm

Tomek Glinski

Liquid Amber · Vancouver

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 15 in the portfolio
  • 10 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Skull tattoos in total
  • Skull is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 15 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: CA$350–600 (estimate)
Eye, Clock and Skull Forearm SleeveSkull Forearm

Marco Inkman

Art Collector · Culver City

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 11 in the portfolio
  • 11 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Skull tattoos in total
  • Skull is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 11 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Woman with Glowing Pattern Face and Skull Realism CalfSkull and Flowers Realism Head

Angel Antonio

Black Atlas · Chicago

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 Skull tattoos in total
  • 8 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)
Half-skull Woman and Ribcage Collage Realism CalfHooded Sugar Skull Woman with Rose Realism Calf

Brian Ulibarri

Real Gone · Denver

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 Skull tattoos in total
  • 8 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–900 (estimate)
Rabbit Skull with Flowers ForearmSnake and Skull Forearm Realism

Paul

Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 25 in the portfolio
  • 14 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Skull tattoos in total
  • 20 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Harry Potter and Voldemort Collage Realism CalfRed Oni Mask and Woman Face Collage Realism Chest

Gage Turner

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 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Skull tattoos in total
  • 10 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–900 (estimate)
Color Realism Animal Abstract ArmSkeleton and Woman Portrait Leg Sleeve

George Drone

Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 116 in the portfolio
  • 29 Realism tattoos in total
  • 16 Skull tattoos in total
  • Skull is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 102 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Skull and Fern Leaves Collage Trash Polka BackOBEY Lettering, Eye and Skull Collage Trash Polka Upper Arm

Darl Gnau

Real Gone · Denver

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 11 Realism tattoos in total
  • 2 Skull tattoos in total
  • 12 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–900 (estimate)
Octopus Realism Upper ArmGrim Reaper Skull Chest Piece

Julian

Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 23 in the portfolio
  • 11 Realism tattoos in total
  • 3 Skull tattoos in total
  • 19 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Skull in Flames Realism Forearm

Alex Atenco

De La Ink · Denver

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 10 in the portfolio
  • 8 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Skull tattoos in total
  • Skull is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 8 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)
Split Skull with Wildflowers Realism Upper Arm

Rodrigo Valenzuela

The FALL · Vancouver

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 6 in the portfolio
  • 5 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 1 Skull tattoos in total
  • Skull is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 6 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: CA$300–550 (estimate)
Skull Realism Forearm

Raa

Apollo Tattoo Studio · Los Angeles

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 15 in the portfolio
  • 12 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Skull tattoos in total
  • Skull is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 1 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–550 (estimate)
Black and Grey Skull Sleeve

DJ Auld

Silent Earth Studios · Portland

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 13 in the portfolio
  • 3 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 1 Skull tattoos in total
  • Skull is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 11 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $250–450 (estimate)
Memento Mori Skull Upper Arm

Kevin Waltz

Think Tank Tattoo · Denver

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
  • 3 Realism tattoos in total
  • Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 1 Skull tattoos in total
  • Skull is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 8 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $250–500 (estimate)

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