ELI BERNAL

@elibernaltattoo · Tattoo artist

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Eli Bernal is a tattoo artist in Chicago, IL whose work centres on American traditional. American traditional leads (27 of the 43 pieces on Perspectiv), with realism on another 5. About 31% of the pieces use colour, most often forest, dark red and teal; the rest are black and grey. Recurring subjects include snake, skull, dragon and eagle. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the thigh. 32 of the pieces are shown healed rather than fresh. Portfolio last updated September 2026.

Styles

Colour

Mostly black and grey, colour in 31% of pieces, measured across 42 segmented pieces.

Recurring colours: forest, dark red, teal, amber and coral.

What they tattoo

Subjects: snake, skull, dragon, eagle, bull and tiger.

Usually on the forearm, the thigh and the shoulder.

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Work

Mythical creatures black and grey tattoo on the thigh by Eli BernalMythical creatures black and grey tattoo on the thigh by Eli BernalTree and skull dark realism tattoo on the forearm by Eli BernalScorpion black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Eli BernalDragon and phoenix American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Eli BernalSnake and peony black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Eli BernalOwl surrounded by skulls American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Eli BernalWoman and horse Chicano tattoo on the shoulder by Eli BernalTiger black and grey tattoo on the leg by Eli BernalSword American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Eli BernalTiger black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Eli BernalSkull and butterfly black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Eli BernalWoman with mask American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Eli BernalFlower and dagger American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Eli BernalEagle and skull American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Eli BernalPegasus American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Eli BernalEagle and skull American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Eli BernalDemon face American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Eli BernalScorpion American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Eli BernalDragon American traditional tattoo on the shoulder by Eli BernalSkulls with serpents American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Eli BernalAlligator black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Eli BernalBull with heart crown American traditional tattoo on the shoulder by Eli BernalHeart with crown and dagger American traditional tattoo on the ribs by Eli Bernal