Matthew Clanin

@clanintattoo · Tattoo artist

ARTIST AT: HIVE TATTOO COLLECTIVE

Matthew Clanin is a realism tattoo artist in Flint. Of the 126 pieces on Perspectiv, 56 are realism, and geometric and dotwork come up as well. It is black and grey work almost without exception. Recurring subjects include flowers, dog, woman and skull. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the thigh. Portfolio last updated August 2026.

Styles

Colour

Black and grey, measured across 122 segmented pieces.

Recurring colours: burgundy, navy, dark red and red.

What they tattoo

Subjects: flowers, dog, woman, skull, bird and spider.

Usually on the forearm, the thigh and the chest.

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Work

Surrealism tattoo on the shoulder by Matthew ClaninSnake and peony realism tattoo on the forearm by Matthew ClaninWoman with cross realism tattoo on the forearm by Matthew ClaninMuscle car realism tattoo on the forearm by Matthew ClaninDog portrait realism tattoo on the forearm by Matthew ClaninFingerprint and signature dotwork tattoo on the forearm by Matthew ClaninCar and palm trees dotwork tattoo on the thigh by Matthew ClaninAmerican eagle with shield American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Matthew ClaninClock and roses realism tattoo on the forearm by Matthew ClaninEngine black and grey tattoo on the hand by Matthew ClaninPeony flowers black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Matthew ClaninButterfly dotwork tattoo on the thigh by Matthew ClaninDog portrait realism tattoo on the forearm by Matthew ClaninPaw print with name dotwork tattoo on the forearm by Matthew ClaninSword and crescent moon black and grey tattoo on the ribs by Matthew ClaninMountain landscape black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Matthew ClaninFloral arrangement dotwork tattoo on the forearm by Matthew ClaninBear paw print black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Matthew ClaninCrow and clock realism tattoo on the shoulder by Matthew ClaninTruck and interstate sign realism tattoo on the forearm by Matthew ClaninCeltic cross geometric tattoo on the shoulder by Matthew ClaninPaper airplane geometric tattoo on the forearm by Matthew ClaninFemale steampunk character realism tattoo on the ribs by Matthew ClaninReligious figure praying realism tattoo on the forearm by Matthew Clanin