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Artists for traditional animals tattoos

Style ⚓ Traditional Subject Animals Ink 🟢 Green

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

Snake and Rose Traditional ForearmPanther and Dagger Traditional ForearmEagle and Snake Traditional Calf

Nick Colella

Great Lakes Tattoo · Chicago

Why this artist

  • 9 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
  • 14 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 5 of the matching tattoos
  • 11 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 12 Green tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–750 (estimate)
Rose Snake and Skull Traditional Upper ArmSnake Rose and Skull Traditional ForearmSkull and Snake Traditional Forearm

Mario Desa

Great Lakes Tattoo · Chicago

Why this artist

  • 9 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
  • 14 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 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 13 Green tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–750 (estimate)
Snake and Dagger ForearmEagle and Snake ForearmEagle with Text Forearm

Anthony Stewart

Supergenius Tattoo · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 7 matching tattoos of 18 in the portfolio
  • 18 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 8 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 15 Green tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Traditional Spider ForearmTraditional Panther ForearmTraditional Insect Forearm

Brian Ramirez

Dovetail Tattoo · Austin

Why this artist

  • 5 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
  • 14 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 4 of the matching tattoos
  • 5 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 4 of the matching tattoos
  • 13 Green tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $350–550 (estimate)
Eagle Head Traditional ForearmCobra and Rose Traditional CalfEagle Traditional Calf

Nikita Egorov

Three Kings Brooklyn · New York

Why this artist

  • 4 matching tattoos of 8 in the portfolio
  • 8 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 4 of the matching tattoos
  • 4 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 4 of the matching tattoos
  • 6 Green tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Praying Mantis and Yin Yang ForearmManeki-neko Traditional CalfTiger Head with Dagger Forearm

Erik Gillespie

Great Lakes Tattoo · Chicago

Why this artist

  • 5 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
  • 14 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 4 of the matching tattoos
  • 6 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 4 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Green tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–750 (estimate)
Eagle with a Flower Traditional CalfEagle and Snake Traditional Upper ArmRose Crab Traditional Thigh

Brenn Cox

Three Kings Brooklyn · New York

Why this artist

  • 4 matching tattoos of 20 in the portfolio
  • 10 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 4 of the matching tattoos
  • 12 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 4 of the matching tattoos
  • 14 Green 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
  • 9 Green tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–550 (estimate)
Butterfly and Skull Traditional Upper ArmFish Traditional ForearmWolf in Top Hat Traditional Forearm

Nick Osbourn

Great Lakes Tattoo · Chicago

Why this artist

  • 5 matching tattoos of 14 in the portfolio
  • 14 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 9 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 10 Green tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $500–750 (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
  • 10 Green tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–550 (estimate)
Bird Traditional ThighEagle Traditional ThighButterfly and Sun Traditional Forearm

James Cumberland

Salvation Tattoo Gallery · Richmond

Why this artist

  • 5 matching tattoos of 15 in the portfolio
  • 15 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
  • 14 Green tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $300–450 (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
  • 11 Green 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
  • 12 Green tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–550 (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 Green tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Traditional Woman Portrait with Snake Upper ArmTraditional Swallow Forearm ColorTraditional Peacock Forearm

Nik O'Hara

Icon Tattoo · Portland

Why this artist

  • 4 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 2 of the matching tattoos
  • 6 Green tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–550 (estimate)
Rampant Tiger and Flame CalfTraditional Butterfly BicepJeweled Scorpion Ribs

Bee X Good

Allied Tattoo · New York

Why this artist

  • 5 matching tattoos of 10 in the portfolio
  • 9 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
  • 8 Green tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Tiger with Roses Traditional BackSwallow with Pink Flowers Traditional ForearmEagle Pierced by Arrows Traditional Forearm

Rick Dobran

The FALL · Vancouver

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 6 in the portfolio
  • 4 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 4 Green tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: CA$400–600 (estimate)
Fish and Peony RibsBird and Heart Upper ArmBanner Text Ribs

Cory Jordan

Supergenius Tattoo · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 41 in the portfolio
  • 9 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 11 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 11 Green tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Leopard Hand and ForearmTiger Head CalfWolf Head Calf

Zack Taylor

Supergenius Tattoo · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 13 in the portfolio
  • 13 Traditional tattoos in total
  • Traditional is the main style in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 3 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 3 of the matching tattoos
  • 13 Green 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
  • 8 Green tattoos in total
Owl Traditional ForearmCat Mermaid Traditional ForearmButterfly Traditional Forearm

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
  • 12 Green tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)
Traditional Trout ForearmTraditional Bear Head ForearmTraditional Bear and Dagger Forearm

Jake Bray

Think Tank Tattoo · Denver

Why this artist

  • 3 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
  • 8 Green tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $350–550 (estimate)
Mandala Flower ForearmCrab Upper ArmHummingbird and Flowers Forearm

Kate Law

Supergenius Tattoo · Seattle

Why this artist

  • 3 matching tattoos of 13 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
  • 10 Green tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $350–550 (estimate)
Medusa Traditional ForearmBird on Branch Traditional Upper ArmDog Portrait Traditional Forearm

Julie Bolene

Slave to the Needle Ballard · Seattle

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
  • 3 Animals tattoos in total
  • Animals is the main element in 1 of the matching tattoos
  • 12 Green tattoos in total
  • Medium piece: $400–600 (estimate)

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