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title: "Traditional Tattoo Artists — TattMe"
description: "148 verified traditional tattoo artists with portfolios, pricing, and online booking."
source: https://tattme.app/styles/traditional
site: TattMe
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# Traditional tattoo artists

American Traditional tattoos use thick black outlines, a tight palette of red, green, yellow, and blue, and iconic imagery: eagles, roses, daggers, anchors, pin-ups. The heavy linework and minimal shading are designed to age well; classic traditional pieces from the 1940s still read clearly today.

TattMe lists 148 verified traditional tattoo artists, with published services starting around $20.

Page: https://tattme.app/styles/traditional

## Artists

| Artist | Location | Styles | Price range | Rating | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Carmela_Bella | Hayes, Virginia | Black-work, Color, Neo-Traditional, Traditional | $200–$1600 | 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews | https://tattme.app/artists/Carmela_Bella |
| splattedby_BG | Chandler, Arizona | American Traditional, Anime, Cartoon, Calligraphy | $100–$2000 | 4.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews | https://tattme.app/artists/splattedby_BG |
| inkedbyshyllc | Mayfield Heights, Ohio | American Traditional, Black & Grey, Cartoon, Anime | $25–$1200 | 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews | https://tattme.app/artists/inkedbyshyllc |
| TheMadTatter | Dallas, Texas | 3D, Anime, Black & Grey, Animals | $51–$1800 | 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews | https://tattme.app/artists/TheMadTatter |
| Cakes_Ariana | Mobile, Alabama | Cartoon, Minimalist, New School, Tribal | $20–$300 | 4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews | https://tattme.app/artists/Cakes_Ariana |
| InkByWayne | Lexington Park, Maryland | Black & Grey, Black-work, Floral, Watercolor | $100–$1800 | 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews | https://tattme.app/artists/InkByWayne |
| xRay_The_Artist | St. Louis, Missouri | Realism, Black & Grey, Script, Traditional | $75–$100 | 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews | https://tattme.app/artists/xRay_The_Artist |
| graypaint | Hampton, Virginia | American Traditional, Abstract, Anime, Black & Grey | $100–$500 | 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint |
| inkboiz | Brockton, Massachusetts | Anime, Black & Grey, Calligraphy, Cover-Ups | $50–$5000 | 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review | https://tattme.app/artists/inkboiz |
| dna_arts | Indianapolis, Indiana | American Traditional, Animals, Anime, Biomechanical | $100–$1000 | 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review | https://tattme.app/artists/dna_arts |
| RoxkTouch | — | Calligraphy, Negative Space, Script, Black-work | $150–$1200 | — | https://tattme.app/artists/RoxkTouch |
| messiah_Inkz | — | Black & Grey, American Traditional, Animals, Floral | $40–$1200 | — | https://tattme.app/artists/messiah_Inkz |
| inkymansosa | — | New Traditional, Negative Space, Dot-work, Script | $70–$800 | — | https://tattme.app/artists/inkymansosa |
| Tattz_by_Trav | Mebane, North Carolina | Black & Grey, Traditional, Cartoon, Watercolor | $60–$100 | — | https://tattme.app/artists/Tattz_by_Trav |
| Babygirl_Ink | St. George, Utah | Black & Grey, Black-work, Calligraphy, Cartoon | $50–$1200 | — | https://tattme.app/artists/Babygirl_Ink |
| Damionjonestattoos | Falls Church, Virginia | 3D, Abstract, Anime, American Traditional | $250–$2000 | — | https://tattme.app/artists/Damionjonestattoos |
| Tattoos_By_Dolph | Baltimore, Maryland | Abstract, American Traditional, Anime, Black & Grey | $100–$600 | — | https://tattme.app/artists/Tattoos_By_Dolph |
| OsoInkii | Burlington, North Carolina | Black & Grey, Black-work, Cover-Ups, American Traditional | $100 | — | https://tattme.app/artists/OsoInkii |
| Skriblez | Excelsior Springs, Missouri | Black & Grey, Anime, Calligraphy, Cartoon | $150–$250 | — | https://tattme.app/artists/Skriblez |
| Rashad_Ruffin | Meridian, Mississippi | Black & Grey, Cartoon, Illustrative Realism, Neo-Traditional | $60–$250 | — | https://tattme.app/artists/Rashad_Ruffin |

## Traditional artists by city

- [Traditional tattoo artists in Hayes](https://tattme.app/tattoo-shops/virginia/hayes/traditional) — 1 artists
- [Traditional tattoo artists in Chandler](https://tattme.app/tattoo-shops/arizona/chandler/traditional) — 1 artists
- [Traditional tattoo artists in Mayfield Heights](https://tattme.app/tattoo-shops/ohio/mayfield-heights/traditional) — 1 artists
- [Traditional tattoo artists in Dallas](https://tattme.app/tattoo-shops/texas/dallas/traditional) — 1 artists
- [Traditional tattoo artists in Mobile](https://tattme.app/tattoo-shops/alabama/mobile/traditional) — 1 artists
- [Traditional tattoo artists in Lexington Park](https://tattme.app/tattoo-shops/maryland/lexington-park/traditional) — 1 artists
- [Traditional tattoo artists in St. Louis](https://tattme.app/tattoo-shops/missouri/st-louis/traditional) — 1 artists
- [Traditional tattoo artists in Hampton](https://tattme.app/tattoo-shops/virginia/hampton/traditional) — 1 artists
- [Traditional tattoo artists in Brockton](https://tattme.app/tattoo-shops/massachusetts/brockton/traditional) — 1 artists
- [Traditional tattoo artists in Indianapolis](https://tattme.app/tattoo-shops/indiana/indianapolis/traditional) — 1 artists
- [Traditional tattoo artists in St. George](https://tattme.app/tattoo-shops/utah/st-george/traditional) — 1 artists

## Client reviews

**5/5** — Maia Bartee about TheMadTatter (2026-07-23)

> The Mad Tatter is AMAZING. She is extremely professional and her attention to detail is unbelievable. I’m extremely grateful for her dedication to her craft. my tattoo reflects excellence and is also unique. Worth every penny!

**5/5** — Richard Donohue about Carmela_Bella (2026-05-27)

> Carmella is a great artist. with getting tattooed and sitting around comes boredom. not with Bella.The music is my choice and she keeps me engaged with a broad range of conversational topics. the only tatooist I will go to.

**5/5** — Kimberly Fullum about Carmela_Bella (2026-04-26)

> Could not recommend Carmela any higher, she’s super personable, very easy to talk to, and made me feel immediately comfortable. The tattoo is stunning, so so happy with it, it came out even better than I expected! Don’t hesitate, book that appointment and prepare to walk out of the shop a total badass 🙌🏽

**5/5** — jojo kyle about dna_arts (2026-04-22)

> Spazz’s booking site was super easy to use and made scheduling quick. The Afterpay option really helped me out too—definitely made everything more convenient. Highly recommend!

**5/5** — Paola oneill about inkedbyshyllc (2026-03-06)

> Shy was my first ever tattoo artist and to this day I still come to her. She was still somewhat starting out and her work was very impressive. throughout the years I've brought her unique projects and she's always been thrilled to put her all in to them. She's always been very hygienic and clean when it comes to new needles, gloves, and the environment she works in. I always get compliments on her art and her clean line work. If you want impeccable and good quality work Shy is your girl for all your tattoos.

**5/5** — Richard Donohue about Carmela_Bella (2026-01-24)

> A great tatooist with an amazing artistic ability. very happy to of gotten her on my tattoo and already planning my next with her.

**5/5** — Taylor Stafford about TheMadTatter (2025-12-28)

> Experience: 10/10! I absolutely love the quality of my tattoos. She truly brings my ideas to life and often creates a vision even better than what I imagined. The experience is always worth the price, and the environment is warm and welcoming. I won’t get another tattoo unless it’s with The Mad Tatter.

**5/5** — Shanyla Johnson about inkedbyshyllc (2025-12-12)

> Great communication, easy to book, great prices. I've gotten 3 other tattoos by her and they've healed perfectly, never letting anybody else do my tats

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does a traditional tattoo cost?

Verified artists in this category start at around $20, with the final price depending on size, detail, placement, and the artist's experience level.

### How do I find the best traditional tattoo artist for me?

Browse the 148 verified traditional artists on TattMe, compare portfolios, and read client reviews. Look specifically for artists whose existing work matches the size, color palette, and level of detail you want — a great realism artist isn't automatically a great traditional artist, even within the same studio.

### Where on the body does traditional work best?

Traditional can work almost anywhere, but the right placement depends on the design's complexity. Highly detailed pieces need enough surface area to read clearly — back, thigh, and full sleeves typically work best for intricate work, while simpler designs translate well to forearm, calf, or rib placements. Ask your artist for placement advice before you commit.

### Does traditional age well over time?

Traditional ages best when the underlying technique is sound — clean lines, appropriate ink density, and placement away from high-friction or sun-exposed areas all matter more than the style itself. Verified TattMe artists publish their portfolios with healed work where available, so you can see how their pieces look months or years out.

### Where can I find traditional tattoo artists near me?

TattMe lists traditional artists across multiple cities — top markets right now include Hayes, Virginia, Chandler, Arizona, Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Use the city filter on individual style pages, or browse the full directory by city to see what's available in your area.

## Related

- [All tattoo styles](https://tattme.app/styles)
- [Tattoo artists by city](https://tattme.app/tattoo-shops)

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