Portrait Tattoo Artist Recommendations
 

Hello,

I know there have been several threads on tattoo artists already but none of them really answer my question..

I was wondering if anyone knew of any tattoo artists that are really good at making realistic looking custom person+animal tattoos...

I've looked at a few portfolios but most of the ones i've looked at have good protraits but their animals tend to have either a 'japanese' style or make the animal look somewhat cartoony

Any recommendations?

^ why don't you do a search, there are many that different ppl recommend.

If you wanna go to the island Jory @ Bully Boy Tattoo is good at portraits. He used to be at Funhouse...too bad he moved.

If you want to get a portrait, make sure to find a portrait artist. Despite what someone said, you shouldn't just "do a search", you need to find the right kind of artist for what you want.

so if you dont do a search, how do you find the right artist?

You ask.

there are ppl who've asked in previous threads

For portrait artists? I must have missed that.

Anyway OP, you might want to try asking in a Tattoo forum like www.tattoodles.com instead. I personally have no idea who the good portrait artists are in Canada (Bob Tyrrell, who is probably one of the best in the world, was just in Calgary and Edmonton last month)

ROB HOPE @ dutchman ,.. hands down.

^^ I concur

any recommendations for someone thats good with architect/buildings/designs/details?

i want a temple piece done on my back but havent seen any good local recommendations

Just look at portfolios and pay special attention to the straight lines they do.

I'm getting mine done from dutchmens, forgot the guys name but I checked out his work, its honestly amazing. I think it was jessie? I'll check my deposit card and let you know