Best Realism Tattoo Artists in Austin, TX
Top realism tattoo artists in Austin, TX ranked by review evidence.
1. Cory ✓ verified
at Lost Edge Tattoo | Best Tattoo Shop in Austin, TX
HIGH
10 mentions
"it unique to me.
If you're considering a tattoo, I highly recommend Cory. His artistry and dedication will leave you not only satisfied but also excited to show off your new ink. "
2. Thyris
at Lost Edge Tattoo | Best Tattoo Shop in Austin, TX
HIGH
9 mentions
"d it and couldn’t be happier with my new piece. 10/10 would recommend Thyris if you’re into high quality B/W realism."
3. Lost Edge ✓ verified
at Lost Edge Tattoo | Best Tattoo Shop in Austin, TX
HIGH
7 mentions
@lostedgetattoo
"s spot on. The shop is clean and pristine. I would highly recommend Lost Edge for any work you have in mind."
4. Andres
at Lost Edge Tattoo | Best Tattoo Shop in Austin, TX
HIGH
7 mentions
"ion to detail really shows in the finished piece.
I highly recommend Andres to anyone looking for high-quality work. He's not just talented but also took pride in creating a safe,"
5. Gabriel ✓ verified
at Lost Edge Tattoo | Best Tattoo Shop in Austin, TX
HIGH
5 mentions
"Huge thank you to my artist Gabriel 🙌🔥
Absolutely love my new tattoo—it came out better than I imagined. The detail, the shading, everything is on point. Yo"
6. Jesse ✓ verified
at Ink Couture Tattoos
HIGH
1 mention
"end enough that you listen to your artists recommendations. Jesse did an insane amount of work in an impressively short amount of time while maintaining an extremely high quality o"
7. Andrew ✓ verified
at Art Realm Tattoo
HIGH
4 mentions
"Andrew is incredible! He did my first big custom tattoo and the experience was amazing. He really lets the design process be a collaboration"
8. Justin Vickers
at Art Realm Tattoo
HIGH
4 mentions
"ntastic place, all artists are extremely talented. I highly recommend Justin Vickers. Very professional, humble, overall a great guy!"
9. Aaron Linaje
at Art Realm Tattoo
MED
1 mention
"Recently got tattooed by Aaron Linaje at this shop. I've been getting tattooed since 1990 and this was one of the best (if not the best) experiences"
10. Aaron
at Art Realm Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"to see my idea and his vision come to life! I would highly recommend Aaron to anyone looking to get a piece completed (ESPECIALLY if it would be your first time! He’s not heavy han"
12. Jasmine
at SPIRIT OF THE MYSTIC TATTOO
MED
2 mentions
"I had an amazing experience at Spirit of the Mystic! Jasmine did my tattoo back in June and I couldn’t be happier with the results. She was incredibly professional, made me feel co"
13. Mara
at SPIRIT OF THE MYSTIC TATTOO
LOW
1 mention
"and that helps a lot. Everything looks clean and organized. Mara did my tattoo and killed it ✨ Definitely will be going back to her."
14. Justin ✓ verified
at Vice and Virtue Tattoo (Best Tattoo Shop in Austin TX)
HIGH
2 mentions
"I got my fine line tattoos done by Justin and they turned out even better than I could have imagined! He made the whole process so easy and comfortable. I highly recom"
15. Hjalmar ✓ verified
at Vice and Virtue Tattoo (Best Tattoo Shop in Austin TX)
HIGH
2 mentions
"Hjalmar did an amazing job on my tattoo. He even added some additional runes which made it much better. He was very knowledgeable and his li"
16. Hi ✓ verified
at Vice and Virtue Tattoo (Best Tattoo Shop in Austin TX)
HIGH
1 mention
"Nathan makes the magic happen! His work is absolutely phenomenal and I am so excited to have a piece done by him. I searched all over the Austin area for an artist who cou"
17. Julio ✓ verified
at Beyond The Lines Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
"y giving his professional opinion. I would not only highly recommend Julio but if I ever decide to get another I would definitely only choose him."
18. Beyond ✓ verified
at Beyond The Lines Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
@beyondthelinestattoo
"and he always gives you more than what you ask for. Highly recommend Beyond the Lines don’t forget to mention David Cantu recommended you 🤣"
19. Bougie Bougie ✓ verified
at Bougie Bougie Tattoo Studio
HIGH
1 mention
@bougiebougietattoo
"l match the feel and meaning of the moment, this is it. I’d recommend Bougie Bougie a hundred times over!"
20. Tara ✓ verified
at Pride and Joy Tattoo
HIGH
6 mentions
"Tara is amazing and the sweetest! Go book with her!!"
21. Pepe ✓ verified
at Pride and Joy Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
"irst tattoo in a while a couple months ago as a walk in and Pepe did a fantastic job with my idea. I went back this weekend to get one of the Friday 13th flashes and ended up’s wit"
22. Dylan ✓ verified
at Pride and Joy Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
"Absolutely fantastic vibe and lovely people. Dylan did a wonderful little Korok for me and gave me a couple different size options. Everyone there was warm and friendly while still"
23. George
at Pride and Joy Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
"George is awesome!!! He did a great job for me AND my son!! I can't wait to go back 😁😁"
24. Pride ✓ verified
at Pride and Joy Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
@prideandjoytattoo
"completely ecstatic with the work she did for me. I highly recommend Pride and Joy, they are welcoming and friendly and it couldn’t have been a better experience. Tara, THANK YOU!!"
25. Wendi
at Dovetail Tattoo East
MED
1 mention
"y tattoo a couple of months ago, and I couldn't be happier. Wendi was my artist and I will be happy to get all of my following tattoos from her and recommend her to others. She was"
26. Racso
at Don't Tell Mama Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"appointment. We are glad we did! Both of us had our tattoo done by Racso. My wife did hers first and loved it. I did my on another day because I knew my was going to take a little "
27. Ms Aracely
at Blessed Ink Tattoos
LOW
1 mention
"nviting when you walk in and I appreciate the good service! Ms Aracely did an amazing job on my tattoo, i love it so much😍"
28. Dan ✓ verified
at Lost Art Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"Amazing quality of work and attention to detail. Highly recommend Dan for your tattoo work!"
29. Amanda ✓ verified
at Copperhead Tattoo & Piercing
HIGH
1 mention
"I had a really great experience at this shop. Amanda was the artist who greeted me and my friend and she immediately made us feel welcome and comfortable. She was friendly, profess"
30. Josiah ✓ verified
at Aura IV Tattoo Gallery
HIGH
1 mention
"Josiah did my lion tattoo on my arm. He absolutely crushed it. We split the tattoo between 4 sessions. By him doing this he made sure that I"
31. Riah ✓ verified
at Aura IV Tattoo Gallery
HIGH
1 mention
"Riah did an amazing job on past one of my dragon reclamation tattoo over my mastectomy scars. She was kind, understanding, and great with"
32. Patrick ✓ verified
at Earthen Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"It was a wonderful ink therapy session. Patrick did a bang up job outlining my crows. He has always taken into consideration that since I'm older my skin has thinned and doesn't ov"
33. Tracy
at Ink Empire
MED
1 mention
"h welcoming & friendly staff. Also yall don’t forget too go ask for Tracy, he gonna get you right. I literally love my tattoo🥰🥰‼️"
34. Alfredo
at Ink Empire
LOW
1 mention
"Alfredo did a great job! Very nice staff overall. 10/10 recommend"
35. Vic ✓ verified
at Ink Empire
HIGH
1 mention
"Vic did an awesome job on my tattoo I’ll be back"
36. Staff ✓ verified
at Ink Empire
HIGH
1 mention
"Always have the best time at mini Mondays ! Staff is amazing !"
37. Vick
at Ink Empire
LOW
1 mention
"Vick did my tattoo and he is the best! Super funny and superrrrrr neat! Tracey is the owner and the life of the party lol! Best tattoo parlo"
38. Hatch
at Black Dagger Tattoo
MED
2 mentions
"too artist will give you better than what you asked for. TC Hatch did an amazing job finishing an older tattoo of mine with some roses that were a perfect cross between modern and "
39. Royce ✓ verified
at Black Dagger Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
"We followed our artist Royce to this location and are NEVER disappointed. He’s done 6 pieces of art on myself and my husband as well. The establishment is e"
40. Zack
at Black Dagger Tattoo
MED
2 mentions
"aditional style cowgirl tattoo out of the book at the shop. Zack did the tat on my arm and agreed to throw some color in at my request, and I usually kinda let artists do their thi"
41. Joe ✓ verified
at Rock of Ages Tattooing
HIGH
5 mentions
"My friends & I ended up at Rock of Ages by chance. Joe did an amazing job creating my tattoo. He was very attentive to the details & really friendly. All 4 of my friends that got t"
42. Rock ✓ verified
at Rock of Ages Tattooing
HIGH
3 mentions
@rockofagestattoo
"My husband and I were recommend Rock of Ages so we walked in for some fun, permanent souvenirs and were so happy we did. The shop was clean and bright and the peo"
43. Kristen Paige ✓ verified
at Rock of Ages Tattooing
HIGH
3 mentions
"ile in town. I found that Rock of Ages and specifically the artist Kristen Paige were being highly recommended for who I was looking for in an establishment and an artist from the "
44. Steve ✓ verified
at Rock of Ages Tattooing
HIGH
3 mentions
"I've been a customer of Rock of Ages for many years . Steve did my back and then many smaller tattoos since and every time the entire experience is comfortable and I walk out with "
45. Tony ✓ verified
at Rock of Ages Tattooing
HIGH
3 mentions
"Tony is awesome and goes quick! I fly to texas just to get tattoos and tony is a legend"