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Portraits Tattoos

Portraitstattoo work from artists across the TattooNOW network. Each image links to the artist’s portfolio.

About Portraits Tattoos

Portrait tattoos capture the human face in ink — a parent, partner, hero or icon, rendered accurately enough to be unmistakably them. One of the most personal pieces, and one of the most technically demanding.

  • Usually black & grey, where greywash sculpts the planes of a face
  • A portrait specialist is a specific expert — look for a portfolio full of convincing faces
  • Prioritize healed photos above all; over-worked skin muddies as it settles
  • A high-resolution, well-lit reference is essential
  • Needs room for detail — forearm, bicep, chest, thigh, back

Last updated June 2026

Popular Portraits artists

New Spider-Man movie = new Spider-Man tattoo ❗️
New Spider-Man movie = new Spider-Man tattoo ❗️
BabyGirl · Fort Worth, TX
There is a hidden beauty in Seattle, one that reveals…Tattoo of the Day
There is a hidden beauty in Seattle, one that reveals…
LITOS · Trinity, FL
Miyamoto Musashi in progress
Miyamoto Musashi in progress
Boston Rogoz · Phoenix, AZ
Algo de ayer Guerrero
Algo de ayer Guerrero
Maniako_perez · Baltimore, MD
🔥SAVE THE DATE 14-15 NOVEMBER 2026🔥Partner
🔥SAVE THE DATE 14-15 NOVEMBER 2026🔥
icons_and_prodigies
🔥SAVE THE DATE 14-15 NOVEMBER 2026🔥Partner
🔥SAVE THE DATE 14-15 NOVEMBER 2026🔥
icons_and_prodigies
🔥SAVE THE DATE 14-15 NOVEMBER 2026🔥Partner
🔥SAVE THE DATE 14-15 NOVEMBER 2026🔥
icons_and_prodigies
Ojo realista siempre improvisando
Ojo realista siempre improvisando
Maniako_perez · Baltimore, MD
Finished and Healed, Abraham Lincoln from Bill and Ted's…
Finished and Healed, Abraham Lincoln from Bill and Ted's…
nuclearinktattoo · Omaha, NE
Hand tattoos are always a challengeTattoo of the Day
Hand tattoos are always a challenge
Jose Baena · Astoria, NY
had such a fun time being able to complete an entire chest…
had such a fun time being able to complete an entire chest…
Mari · Fort Worth, TX
Chipping away at this one
Chipping away at this one
Black Mandala Tattoo Studio · Manor, PA
🔥SAVE THE DATE 14-15 NOVEMBER 2026🔥Partner
🔥SAVE THE DATE 14-15 NOVEMBER 2026🔥
icons_and_prodigies
Asi quedo esta pieza del dia
Asi quedo esta pieza del dia
Maniako_perez · Baltimore, MD
Super fun project on my boy the singer of if you haven't…
Super fun project on my boy the singer of if you haven't…
Nick Trammel · East Haven, CT
3 years healed on a super active babe who spends a ton of…
3 years healed on a super active babe who spends a ton of…
🔬🏎Selina Medina 🖤🧪 · Charlotte, NC
Black Stallion
Black Stallion
George Scharfenberg · Belfast, Northern Ireland
First ever color portrait ✅Tattoo of the Day
First ever color portrait ✅
Alexis Bozza · Astoria, NY
Now booking August and September folksTattoo of the Day
Now booking August and September folks
Bob Tyrrell · Detroit, MI
Primera seccion de esta pieza
Primera seccion de esta pieza
Maniako_perez · Baltimore, MD
Usopp from One Piece for my friend Jillian
Usopp from One Piece for my friend Jillian
Bella Taverney · East Haven, CT
One year ago today, Ozzy departed into the cosmosTattoo of the Day
One year ago today, Ozzy departed into the cosmos
Bob Tyrrell · Detroit, MI
Angel sculpture
Angel sculpture
⚜️ Alfredo Caso ⚜️
A classic design tattooed on a sailor
A classic design tattooed on a sailor
Noah Nixon · Astoria, NY
Block-in stage completed on Shannon’s sleeve
Block-in stage completed on Shannon’s sleeve
Colt Brown
Block-in stage completed on Shannon’s sleeve
Block-in stage completed on Shannon’s sleeve
Colt Brown
Mom and Dad memorial tattoo
Mom and Dad memorial tattoo
Angela Torresi · Staten Island, NY
Got all the the greys completed in this Geisha/Hannya with…Tattoo of the Day
Got all the the greys completed in this Geisha/Hannya with…
Boston Rogoz · Phoenix, AZ
Not every warrior carries a shield
Not every warrior carries a shield
LITOS · Trinity, FL
This bio cover up is coming along beautifully
This bio cover up is coming along beautifully
Justin (iam3) Leifeste · Killeen, TX
4-5 years healed on This took 2 sessions for about 10 hours…Tattoo of the Day
4-5 years healed on This took 2 sessions for about 10 hours…
Oak Adams · Orem, UT
I’m so late to posting this absolute beauty 🫡
I’m so late to posting this absolute beauty 🫡
BuddyBoy · Fort Worth, TX
A great family portrait
A great family portrait
BuddyBoy · Fort Worth, TX
I’ve been wanting to do this piece for years
I’ve been wanting to do this piece for years
Cecil Porter · Portland, OR
Been super busy busy but I wanted to post some of my recent…Tattoo of the Day
Been super busy busy but I wanted to post some of my recent…
Cecil Porter · Portland, OR
Some tattoos are about more than art—they’re about…
Some tattoos are about more than art—they’re about…
Cesar Perez · Keene, NH
!!Healed!! This sleeve is looking awesome
!!Healed!! This sleeve is looking awesome
Justin (iam3) Leifeste · Killeen, TX
Anime Black & Grey
Anime Black & Grey
James Wisdom · IN
Some projects take time to come to life
Some projects take time to come to life
Jose Baena · Astoria, NY
What do you think
What do you think
Amber | Fantasy Realism Tattooing | Artistic Self Expression
FREEHAND
FREEHAND
ADR TATTOO LETTERS / Pierre Parmentier
VampireTattoo of the Day
Vampire
Jose Baena · Astoria, NY
Do you believe in Wizards
Do you believe in Wizards
Justin (iam3) Leifeste · Killeen, TX
DM to book
DM to book
James Wisdom · IN
É stato un weekend bollente (in tutti i sensi) alla
É stato un weekend bollente (in tutti i sensi) alla
Alessandro Corrias
Sukuna 👹
Sukuna 👹
Alessandro Corrias
Virgin Mary cover-up tattoo, forearm
Virgin Mary cover-up tattoo, forearm
Angel · Fort Worth, TX
A warrior’s gaze is never forgotten
A warrior’s gaze is never forgotten
⚜️ Alfredo Caso ⚜️
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