Aaron McKinney

@aaronmckinneytattoo · Tattoo artist

Husband, Dad, Tattoo artist @vanshighcalibertattoo Books open on my website

Aaron McKinney is a realism tattoo artist in Kennewick, Washington. Realism accounts for about 82% of the 198 pieces on Perspectiv. Roughly 42% of the work is black and grey and the remainder is in colour, most often coral, teal and burgundy. Woman, rose, skull and leaves come up again and again. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the thigh. 173 of the pieces are shown healed rather than fresh. Portfolio last updated August 2026.

Styles

Colour

Mostly colour, black and grey in 42% of pieces, measured across 194 segmented pieces.

Recurring colours: coral, teal, burgundy and dark red.

What they tattoo

Subjects: woman, rose, skull, leaves, flower and man.

Usually on the forearm, the thigh and the upper arm.

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Work

Woman's portrait with architectural elements realism tattoo by Aaron McKinneyRose and lettering neo-traditional tattoo on the forearm by Aaron McKinneyDog, forest, books, and flowers realism tattoo on the upper arm by Aaron McKinneyDinosaur realism tattoo on the upper arm by Aaron McKinneyGolden retriever with pansies realism tattoo by Aaron McKinneyBeetlejuice character portrait realism tattoo by Aaron McKinneyChrysanthemum and daffodil sleeve japanese irezumi tattoo by Aaron McKinneyHummingbird and hibiscus flower realism tattoo by Aaron McKinneyWoman with horns realism tattoo by Aaron McKinneyMan with gun realism tattoo on the forearm by Aaron McKinneySkull with mushrooms and flowers realism tattoo by Aaron McKinneyFloral sleeve neo-traditional tattoo on the upper arm by Aaron McKinneyRed panda face realism tattoo on the calf by Aaron McKinneyDoorway and books watercolor tattoo on the forearm by Aaron McKinneyAnatomical heart with roses neo-traditional tattoo on the forearm by Aaron McKinneyBird and candle realism tattoo on the forearm by Aaron McKinneyClown face realism tattoo on the forearm by Aaron McKinneyBlue rose realism tattoo on the upper arm by Aaron McKinneyGerbera daisy realism tattoo on the forearm by Aaron McKinneyWoman's face realism tattoo on the forearm by Aaron McKinneyPraying woman realism tattoo on the forearm by Aaron McKinneyViking warrior and raven realism tattoo on the shoulder by Aaron McKinneyMermaid realism tattoo on the leg by Aaron McKinneyOctopus realism tattoo on the upper arm by Aaron McKinney