Cody Petkus

@babyjesus_tattoos · Tattoo artist

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Cody Petkus is a American traditional tattoo artist in Dayton, OH. About 76% of the 104 pieces on Perspectiv are American traditional, and neo-traditional shows up in 23%. About 68% of the pieces use colour, most often dark red, red and coral; the rest are black and grey. Recurring subjects include flowers, bird, skull and rose. The forearm and the thigh are the usual placements. Portfolio last updated August 2026.

Styles

Colour

Mostly colour, black and grey in 32% of pieces, measured across 104 segmented pieces.

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

What they tattoo

Subjects: flowers, bird, skull, rose, chrysanthemum and butterfly.

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

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Work

Floral and geometric patterns American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Cody PetkusTattooed arms American traditional tattoo on the upper arm by Cody PetkusFlapper girl American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Cody PetkusSword and flowers black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Cody PetkusDragon and shield American traditional tattoo on the calf by Cody PetkusRose and dagger American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Cody PetkusRed rose American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Cody PetkusRed rose American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Cody PetkusTiger American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Cody PetkusElectric guitar American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Cody PetkusJapanese dragon American traditional tattoo on the upper arm by Cody PetkusR2-D2 and rose American traditional tattoo on the shoulder by Cody PetkusLion and dragon American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Cody PetkusHeart with arrow black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Cody PetkusButterfly black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Cody PetkusDice and playing cards American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Cody PetkusRhinoceros beetle American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Cody PetkusSnake and heart American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Cody PetkusMotorcycle wheel with wings American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Cody PetkusJapanese dragon American traditional tattoo on the shoulder by Cody PetkusFloral faces American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Cody PetkusBird and flowers American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Cody PetkusSword through rose American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Cody PetkusPanther head American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Cody Petkus