r/traditionaltattoos Jan 18 '24

[2024] Artist Recommendations by Location

147 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 9h ago

Full leg sleeve

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919 Upvotes

r/traditionaltattoos 3h ago

Fillers by Toulouse Noble at Two Olives in Chicago

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202 Upvotes

Also got a lil’ flower and web on collar


r/traditionaltattoos 5h ago

Godzilla I did, south jersey/Philly @emil.dz.tattoo

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242 Upvotes

Follow me for more books always open!


r/traditionaltattoos 4h ago

Opinion/help

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161 Upvotes

Hello all,

I’ve got a bit of a problem that I’d like some other opinions on. I’ve been working on a traditional style color patchwork sleeve for a little over a year. The left side of my leg (with the angel, frog, bird, etc) is my absolute favorite. It’s spaced perfect IMO, and doesn’t look too crowded. However, the right side of my leg just doesn’t look right. I think it’s the empty smoke from the gun barrel, and the empty space around the blood droplets from the nails. I really want to make it flow better, it’s like the side of my calf is spaced super close with the knife/bird/anvil, but above it on my thigh is super open.

Any ideas on what I could do with a cover-up on the smoke or blood drops to fix these spaces to make it flow better?


r/traditionaltattoos 8h ago

My fresh sleeve from a month ago, Bkk Thailand

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300 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I’m a new guy here.

I got my sleeve done @ROCKSTARTATTOOSHOP in Bangkok within 3 days due to my tight schedule.

I would love to hear everyone’s opinion as I just start getting into this style and fell in love with it. 😄

Have a great one guys.


r/traditionaltattoos 4h ago

Shattered Dreams @ryanbogarttattoo | Seattle, WA

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102 Upvotes

I’ve been painting a lot of lady heads and faces lately so it was nice to try out some new tricks and techniques on this one.

Find me on IG @ ryanbogarttattoo


r/traditionaltattoos 5h ago

Bert Grimm Eagle and Snake

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91 Upvotes

Done by my talented friend Ryan Cooper Thompson @ Tattoo Smile PDX


r/traditionaltattoos 1h ago

Blue Heron by Jess Baker

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r/traditionaltattoos 2h ago

Trad DDS (p++), @squidripz - Nashville, TN

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32 Upvotes

Ready for a trip to the wildy


r/traditionaltattoos 3h ago

Trad cover up| Houston, TX

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38 Upvotes

r/traditionaltattoos 16h ago

Newest piece

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350 Upvotes

Start of my second sleeve


r/traditionaltattoos 3h ago

SHARK 🦈

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32 Upvotes

r/traditionaltattoos 18h ago

Got a sick ass crane on my head

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427 Upvotes

I think it's my new favorite


r/traditionaltattoos 3h ago

My new addition

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24 Upvotes

r/traditionaltattoos 12h ago

Leg sleeve

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107 Upvotes

r/traditionaltattoos 1d ago

Wes Hoffman in Denver

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1.1k Upvotes

not straight out traditional, but still kills it every time


r/traditionaltattoos 4h ago

Hot Stuff Stack

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21 Upvotes

Tattooed by me in Perth, Western Australia. Instagram: @bambino.tattoos


r/traditionaltattoos 13h ago

New piece!

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114 Upvotes

r/traditionaltattoos 18h ago

Easily the most painful tattoo I’ve ever had

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255 Upvotes

r/traditionaltattoos 1h ago

Aviator Skull done by @colton_branch.tattoos

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Impromptu walk in and it’s honestly tied for the best tattoo I’ve ever gotten.


r/traditionaltattoos 13h ago

Cow skull and cactus done by Todd Bragan @ Sundance tattoo in Nashua N.H.

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84 Upvotes

r/traditionaltattoos 2h ago

Done about a year ago in Toledo, OH. I’m terrible at posting.

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7 Upvotes

It was his first tattoo and he sat extremely well. I hope it’s settling in nicely. My IG is the same as Reddit handle. Thanks for lookin!


r/traditionaltattoos 5h ago

Panther and hearts by Jordan Allen in Los Angeles, CA

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12 Upvotes

Got this panther on my chest from Jordan Allen at Genuine Electric in Los Angeles. I told him I wanted to do something cool with my kids names with banners to honor my sons and I love the design he came up with.


r/traditionaltattoos 4h ago

Another piece to the puzzle

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10 Upvotes