ericka bates

@batesbites · Tattoo artist

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ericka bates is a American traditional tattoo artist in Dallas, TX. American traditional accounts for about 91% of the 34 pieces on Perspectiv. Colour runs through almost the whole portfolio, with dark red, burgundy and teal recurring. Recurring subjects include bird, flowers, leaves and owl. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the thigh. Portfolio last updated September 2026.

Styles

Colour

Colour work, measured across 34 segmented pieces.

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

What they tattoo

Subjects: bird, flowers, leaves, owl, eye and peach.

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

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Work

Woman's face American traditional tattoo on the chest by ericka batesPortrait with geometric elements American traditional tattoo on the forearm by ericka batesAbstract cityscape American traditional tattoo on the forearm by ericka batesOwl American traditional tattoo on the forearm by ericka batesRose and hummingbird American traditional tattoo on the forearm by ericka batesTorch and flame American traditional tattoo on the forearm by ericka batesInsects and moth American traditional tattoo on the upper arm by ericka batesInsects and horse American traditional tattoo on the forearm by ericka batesSmiley egg new school tattoo on the forearm by ericka batesPassion fruit American traditional tattoo on the forearm by ericka batesSunflower American traditional tattoo on the forearm by ericka batesBird and globe American traditional tattoo on the forearm by ericka batesInsect and snake American traditional tattoo on the shoulder by ericka batesPeach American traditional tattoo on the thigh by ericka batesBird and flower American traditional tattoo on the forearm by ericka batesHip hop character American traditional tattoo on the forearm by ericka batesEye with wings American traditional tattoo on the forearm by ericka batesHeart with keyhole American traditional tattoo on the forearm by ericka batesStrawberry American traditional tattoo on the forearm by ericka batesBird and globe American traditional tattoo on the forearm by ericka batesSpider web American traditional tattoo on the upper arm by ericka batesFish American traditional tattoo on the forearm by ericka batesGecko American traditional tattoo on the forearm by ericka batesWoman's face American traditional tattoo on the chest by ericka bates