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Artists for realism stars tattoos
Ranked by how much of their real, tagged work matches — not by payment.
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 Stars tattoos in total
- 16 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $350–550 (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 Stars tattoos in total
- 10 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: CA$450–700 (estimate)
Real Gone · Denver
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 9 in the portfolio
- 9 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Stars tattoos in total
- 9 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $650–950 (estimate)
Studio City Tattoo · Los Angeles
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
- 4 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Stars tattoos in total
- 7 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
True Love · Seattle
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 7 in the portfolio
- 5 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 1 Stars tattoos in total
- 6 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $350–550 (estimate)
Cary Street Tattoo · Richmond
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 13 in the portfolio
- 3 Realism tattoos in total
- 1 Stars tattoos in total
- 11 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $200–300 (estimate)
Art Collector · Los Angeles
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 11 in the portfolio
- 11 Realism tattoos in total
- 1 Stars tattoos in total
- 11 Complex tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
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