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Artists for realism symbols & objects tattoos in chicago
Ranked by how much of their real, tagged work matches — not by payment.
Black Atlas · Chicago
Why this artist
- 3 matching tattoos of 8 in the portfolio
- 7 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
- 3 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- Symbols & Objects is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)
Black Atlas · Chicago
Why this artist
- 3 matching tattoos of 9 in the portfolio
- 5 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
- 3 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)
Black Atlas · Chicago
Why this artist
- 3 matching tattoos of 9 in the portfolio
- 7 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
- 3 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)
Black Atlas · Chicago
Why this artist
- 3 matching tattoos of 9 in the portfolio
- 9 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 3 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)
Chi Town Tattoo · Chicago
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 8 in the portfolio
- 4 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
- 4 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $250–400 (estimate)
Chi Town Tattoo · Chicago
Why this artist
- 2 matching tattoos of 4 in the portfolio
- 3 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 3 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- Symbols & Objects is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
- Medium piece: $250–400 (estimate)
Black Atlas · Chicago
Why this artist
- 1 matching tattoo of 7 in the portfolio
- 4 Realism tattoos in total
- Realism is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
- 2 Symbols & Objects tattoos in total
- Medium piece: $400–700 (estimate)
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