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Artists for traditional animals tattoos

Style ⚓ Traditional Subject Animals Detail ✏️ Medium

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

Three Horse Heads and Roses Traditional BackFrog Samurai and Skull TraditionalBear Head Traditional Chest

Daniel

Arrow & Sword · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 10 matching tattoos of 30 in the portfolio
  • 16 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 10 of the matching tattoos
  • 16 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 10 of the matching tattoos
  • 23 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Traditional Woman Portrait with Snake Upper ArmTraditional Snake ForearmTraditional Swallow Forearm Color

Nik O'Hara

Icon Tattoo · Portland

Why this artist

  • 7 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 12 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 6 of the matching tattoos
  • 7 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 5 of the matching tattoos
  • 11 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–550 (estimate)
Black Rose and Snake Traditional CalfChameleon on a Skull Traditional CalfMoth and Crescent Moon Traditional Calf

Anna Marin

De La Ink · Denver

Why this artist

  • 5 matching tattoos of 16 in the portfolio
  • 13 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 5 of the matching tattoos
  • 6 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 14 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $350–550 (estimate)
Moth with Skull Markings Traditional ThighDeath’s-Head Moth with Skull Traditional ThighPelican and Red Sun Traditional Calf

Autumn Richmond

Loose Screw Tattoo · Richmond

Why this artist

  • 4 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
  • 5 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 4 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 4 of the matching tattoos
  • 11 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Wolf Head Traditional ForearmTiger Head Traditional ForearmEagle and Sun Traditional Stomach

Chris Greenewald

Arrow & Sword · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 4 matching tattoos of 22 in the portfolio
  • 4 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 4 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 12 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Traditional Snake and Lizard ForearmTraditional Bird Back PieceTraditional Snake and Flowers Hands

Alena Chun

Icon Tattoo · Portland

Why this artist

  • 5 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 12 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 7 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 8 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–550 (estimate)
Roaring Panther Head Traditional Upper ArmTraditional Tiger Head ForearmTraditional Snake and Wings Forearm

Miguel Comin

Icon Tattoo · Portland

Why this artist

  • 5 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 12 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
  • 11 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–550 (estimate)
Traditional Bird Upper ArmTraditional Snake and Bird ForearmTraditional Eagle Forearm

Willis Van Pelt

Icon Tattoo · Portland

Why this artist

  • 4 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 11 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
  • 12 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–550 (estimate)
Traditional Rose and Snake Upper ArmCrocodile and Musical Frogs Upper ArmTraditional Snake and Woman Forearm

Kyler Martz

Icon Tattoo · Portland

Why this artist

  • 5 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 12 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
  • 11 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–550 (estimate)
Traditional Spider ForearmTraditional Panther ForearmTraditional Insect Forearm

Brian Ramirez

Dovetail Tattoo · Austin

Why this artist

  • 4 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
  • 14 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
  • 7 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $350–550 (estimate)
Heron, Star and Ladder ForearmTraditional Snake ForearmCrawling Tiger Stomach

Andy Perez

Allied Tattoo · New York

Why this artist

  • 4 matching tattoos of 9 in the portfolio
  • 9 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
  • 8 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Shark and Waves ForearmShark Traditional CalfPanther Mother Banner Shoulder

Phil

Kak Lucky · Cape Town

Why this artist

  • 4 matching tattoos of 10 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
  • 9 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: R2,200–3,300 (estimate)
Traditional Trout ForearmTraditional Bear Head ForearmTraditional Bear and Dagger Forearm

Jake Bray

Think Tank Tattoo · Denver

Why this artist

  • 4 matching tattoos of 11 in the portfolio
  • 11 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
  • 6 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $350–550 (estimate)
Cat on Skull and CrossbonesButterfly Belly SideBlack Panther Forearm

Danica

Cherry Bomb · New York

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 9 in the portfolio
  • 6 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
  • 9 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Traditional Koi Pair Thigh PieceTraditional Crab Thigh PieceSnake and Lantern Calf Piece

Jessica Noel

White Lotus Tattoo · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 4 matching tattoos of 11 in the portfolio
  • 10 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 6 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 7 Medium tattoos in total
Moth and Flower Traditional ForearmCat Mermaid Traditional ForearmMoth and Spiderweb Traditional Chest

Senem Büyükbalci

Slave to the Needle Ballard · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 18 in the portfolio
  • 16 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 6 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 7 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Snake Upper ArmSnake ForearmSun and Shark Calf

Gareth Doye

Kak Lucky · Cape Town

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 98 in the portfolio
  • 9 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 29 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 70 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: R2,200–3,300 (estimate)
Spotted Dog on a Rug Traditional ThighTraditional Elephant ForearmSpider Woman Traditional Head

Bryce Shearer

Icon Tattoo · Portland

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 12 in the portfolio
  • 12 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 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–550 (estimate)
Traditional Tiger and RoseTraditional Butterfly and DaggerTraditional Bird and Locket

Mick O'Herien

Pure Ink · New York

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 10 in the portfolio
  • 10 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 8 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Traditional Swallow CalfTraditional Panther Forearm

Frank Benavides

Dovetail Tattoo · Austin

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 18 in the portfolio
  • 5 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
  • 6 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $350–550 (estimate)
Dagger and Scorpion Traditional CalfRose Crab Traditional Thigh

Brenn Cox

Three Kings Brooklyn · New York

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 20 in the portfolio
  • 10 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 12 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Snake Coiled around a Dagger ForearmTraditional Eagle BicepTwo Swallows and Flowers Bicep

Chris Kast

Allied Tattoo · New York

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 8 in the portfolio
  • 8 Traditional tattoos in total
  • 3 Animals tattoos in total
  • 4 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Traditional Eagle StomachAmerican Traditional Eagle Thigh

Dillon Wallis

Studio City Tattoo · Los Angeles

Why this artist

  • 2 matching tattoos of 9 in the portfolio
  • 3 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
  • 5 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Swallows and Heart ThighHourglass with Flames ForearmTraditional Pin-up with Cat Thigh

Zoe

Cherry Bomb · New York

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 7 in the portfolio
  • 7 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Animals tattoos in total
  • 7 Medium tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)

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