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Artists for traditional animals tattoos

Style ⚓ Traditional Subject Animals Detail ✏️ Complex

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

Eagle with a Flower Traditional CalfFlying Fish Traditional ForearmScorpion Traditional Upper Arm

Brenn Cox

Three Kings Brooklyn · New York

Why this artist

  • 5 matching tattoos of 20 in the portfolio
  • 10 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 5 of the matching tattoos
  • 12 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 5 of the matching tattoos
  • 17 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Scorpion Traditional ForearmPanther and Flowers Traditional Upper ArmTiger Head Traditional Stomach

Simon Velez

Three Kings Brooklyn · New York

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 11 in the portfolio
  • 9 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 5 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Eagle Head Traditional ForearmCobra and Rose Traditional CalfEagle Traditional Calf

Nikita Egorov

Three Kings Brooklyn · New York

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 8 in the portfolio
  • 8 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 4 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 6 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Bird Traditional ThighEagle Traditional ThighParrot and Flowers Traditional Upper Arm

James Cumberland

Salvation Tattoo Gallery · Richmond

Why this artist

  • 4 matching tattoos of 15 in the portfolio
  • 15 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 5 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–450 (estimate)
Coat of Arms with Knight Helmet Traditional CalfShark and Anchor Traditional ForearmEagle and Snake Traditional Forearm

Dan Huber

De La Ink · Denver

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 16 in the portfolio
  • 5 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 10 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 8 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $350–550 (estimate)
Pigeon with a Scarf Traditional CalfPanther Traditional Calf

Thom Wayne

Three Kings Brooklyn · New York

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 7 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 4 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 11 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Tiger with Roses Traditional BackEagle Pierced by Arrows Traditional Forearm

Rick Dobran

The FALL · Vancouver

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 6 in the portfolio
  • 4 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 4 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: CA$400–600 (estimate)
Colour Elephant Traditional CalfCrow on Branch Forearm

Sean

Kak Lucky · Cape Town

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 10 in the portfolio
  • 7 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 4 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: R2,200–3,300 (estimate)
Bat and Sacred Heart Traditional StomachSwallows and Stave Sigil Traditional Back

Christos Tejada

Three Kings Brooklyn · New York

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
  • 2 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 5 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Tiger Head Traditional ForearmDragon and Swallow Traditional Forearm

Frank Phoenix

Slave to the Needle Wallingford · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 6 in the portfolio
  • 6 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 4 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Werewolf and Red Moon Back PieceButterfly with an Eye ForearmEagle versus Snake Thigh

Harrison Bergin

Allied Tattoo · New York

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 5 in the portfolio
  • 5 Traditional tattoos in total
  • 3 Animals tattoos in total
  • 3 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Winged Panther Traditional ThighBlack Panther Traditional Calf

Harmony Furman

Salvation Tattoo Gallery · Richmond

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 15 in the portfolio
  • 3 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–450 (estimate)
Traditional Full Back PieceTraditional Bird and Floral Back Piece

Bryce Shearer

Icon Tattoo · Portland

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 12 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 5 Animals tattoos in total
  • 3 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–550 (estimate)
Three Women in Japanese Interior Back PieceTraditional Owl Full Back

Alena Chun

Icon Tattoo · Portland

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 12 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 7 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 4 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–550 (estimate)
Traditional Colorful Full SleeveTraditional Bird and Jar Upper Arm

Zoe

Malaka Tattoo · Los Angeles

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 63 in the portfolio
  • 10 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 8 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 19 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–1,000 (estimate)
Traditional Wolf Thigh PiecePeacock and Florals Calf Piece

Sara Purr

White Lotus Tattoo · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 11 in the portfolio
  • 11 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 4 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 4 Complex tattoos in total
Roaring Panther Traditional Upper Arm

Grant Sawyer

Salvation Tattoo Gallery · Richmond

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 15 in the portfolio
  • 4 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 10 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 11 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–450 (estimate)
Alligator Traditional Calf

Ali

Birdhouse Tattoo · Portland

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 5 in the portfolio
  • 5 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 2 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $250–400 (estimate)
Punk Wolf in a Studded Vest Traditional Thigh

Lorena Skunkrocker

Three Kings Brooklyn · New York

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 16 in the portfolio
  • 5 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 15 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Dagger through a Snake and Heart BicepSacred Heart, Cross and Snake Forearm

Bee X Good

Allied Tattoo · New York

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 10 in the portfolio
  • 9 Traditional tattoos in total
  • 5 Animals tattoos in total
  • 6 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Eagle and Memorial Shield Inner ArmTraditional Thunderbird Shoulder Piece

Toby Linwood

Tattoo 34 · Portland

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 13 in the portfolio
  • 2 Traditional tattoos in total
  • 4 Animals tattoos in total
  • 10 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Owl Traditional Forearm

Senem Büyükbalci

Slave to the Needle Ballard · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 18 in the portfolio
  • 16 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 6 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 10 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Traditional Tiger Chest

Brian Ramirez

Dovetail Tattoo · Austin

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 14 in the portfolio
  • 14 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 5 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $350–550 (estimate)
Swallows Forearm

Gareth Doye

Kak Lucky · Cape Town

Why this artist

  • 1 matching tattoo of 98 in the portfolio
  • 9 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 29 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 22 Complex tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: R2,200–3,300 (estimate)

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