Ernie Rivera
@ernie_portcity · Tattoo artist
I’m what Willis was talking about. | @portcitytattooca in Long Beach |
Ernie Rivera is a American traditional tattoo artist in Long Beach, CA. Of the 59 pieces on Perspectiv, 20 are American traditional and 16 are realism. Roughly 76% of the work is black and grey and the remainder is in colour, most often dark red, teal and amber. Recurring subjects include dragon, skull, flames and woman. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the thigh. There are 44 healed pieces in the set, not just fresh work. Portfolio last updated August 2026.
Styles
- American Traditional — 20 pieces (44%)
- Realism — 16 pieces (36%)
Colour
Mostly black and grey, colour in 24% of pieces, measured across 55 segmented pieces.
Recurring colours: dark red, teal, amber and orange.
What they tattoo
Subjects: dragon, skull, flames, woman, wings and phoenix.
Usually on the forearm, the thigh and the chest.
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- American Traditional tattoo artists in Long Beach, CA
- Realism tattoo artists in Long Beach, CA
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