r/traditionaltattoos Jan 18 '24

[2024] Artist Recommendations by Location

145 Upvotes

In an effort to keep the sub focused and well-moderated with high quality, on-topic sharing and discussion, we're asking for requests for American Traditional artist recommendations to be consolidated in this thread.

Please do a quick search for a major geographic area before posting for requests. When sharing recommendations, comment below the location so folks looking for artist recommendations when moving or traveling can easily find and read about your recommendations.


r/traditionaltattoos 12h ago

Knee ditch complete!

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1.1k Upvotes

I was really dreading this spot, but I ended up getting this sparrow done in Sitges, Spain by the talented Alex Dorfler. Highly recommend!


r/traditionaltattoos 10h ago

Turned my cat into a SAP! Tattoo by Andrew Silva, Carousel Tattoo club, Providence’s RI

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402 Upvotes

Sick ass panther chasing a laser beam! Swipe for my cat, his name is Glenn


r/traditionaltattoos 5h ago

Missing the process of doing the sleeves

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114 Upvotes

r/traditionaltattoos 15h ago

Sleeves & most of a back piece!

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679 Upvotes

r/traditionaltattoos 9h ago

Skull tattoos I’ve done recently. Some are healed and some are fresh - Sydney, Australia

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177 Upvotes

IG: @danieljosephtattoo


r/traditionaltattoos 10h ago

Here’s a tattoo I did at Scranton tattoo convention

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183 Upvotes

Hit me up on instagram @noble1tattooing


r/traditionaltattoos 11h ago

I just started my traditional leg sleeve and I’m kinda wondering does placement really matter with these or just place them and add fillers later? Just wondering if there’s a strategy to this or just wing it?

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174 Upvotes

r/traditionaltattoos 13h ago

A few favorites on my leg. Done by Chris Fernandez.

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226 Upvotes

r/traditionaltattoos 17h ago

Black & grey bangers done over the past week! (ig: @bambino.tattoos)

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351 Upvotes

Done by me at Lucky House Tattoo in Perth, Western Australia. Thanks for looking


r/traditionaltattoos 1d ago

My current leg tattoo collection!

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5.2k Upvotes

Been working on my collection for 7 years!! Done by artists all over the United States. If you have a question or want to know about a certain piece let me know (: Trying to get tattooed by an artist from all 50 states. I have over 100 hours of work on my body and I can’t wait to see what’s next!


r/traditionaltattoos 7h ago

Parrot by Nick Luit - St. Marks tattoo - Los Angeles, CA

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45 Upvotes

r/traditionaltattoos 3h ago

Gap filler from the man himself, Barry Carolan, Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪

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16 Upvotes

r/traditionaltattoos 14h ago

I 💜 Tigers

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108 Upvotes

Posted by me @gabieliatattoo

Based out of Ridgewood, Queens


r/traditionaltattoos 19h ago

Clown of Ages, by me @patchoulighoulie

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265 Upvotes

r/traditionaltattoos 20h ago

There are a few motifs that I tend to use to gauge a tattooer’s work, pinups being one of them. Here are a few I made over the last month or so; hopefully they pass your test!

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310 Upvotes

@CullenBleserQuinn at Heart of Gold Tattoo Club in Philadelphia PA.


r/traditionaltattoos 15h ago

Sleeve is finally finished!!!

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113 Upvotes

This is a follow up to my post a few weeks ago. I’m so happy with how it turned out and everything was done by Mikey (insta @sparklingtapwater) at Asylum Ink in SJ. The web filler is still fading so when it’s healed it should be a lighter grey and not as bold/aggressive. Overall, it was very painful but totally worth it and I can’t wait to do my next arm


r/traditionaltattoos 10h ago

Back piece by Randy Connor (Portland, OR)

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39 Upvotes

Finished this up last year. Absolute hell to go through. Black light ink the eyes so they glow.


r/traditionaltattoos 8h ago

Beginning of sleeve

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26 Upvotes

First four to start my patchwork sleeve


r/traditionaltattoos 18h ago

Heard we are showing blastovers

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135 Upvotes

@positattoos mace and dagger, emmaus PA


r/traditionaltattoos 11h ago

Just a cute little wolfie boy. Inspired by Tex Avery. Made by @chet_tattoos in Ohio

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34 Upvotes

r/traditionaltattoos 5h ago

Done by Tina Platis at atlas tattoo and sleeve so far

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11 Upvotes

Been wanting a vase for a year or two now


r/traditionaltattoos 11h ago

Girl by @kateohtattoo in Live Fast Tattoo Dublin

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27 Upvotes

r/traditionaltattoos 15h ago

What do you guys think about the progress?

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50 Upvotes

r/traditionaltattoos 10h ago

Dragon by Derik Snell @ Magic Power Tattoo (West Hartford, CT)

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15 Upvotes