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

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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Work

Ornamental back piece with floral elements geometric tattoo on the back by Ernie RiveraRose with skull realism tattoo on the ribs by Ernie RiveraFlaming skull American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Ernie RiveraStag head realism tattoo on the shoulder by Ernie RiveraRabbit attack American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Ernie RiveraSnake and skull realism tattoo on the upper arm by Ernie RiveraBull skull black and grey tattoo on the thigh by Ernie RiveraEagle American traditional tattoo on the chest by Ernie RiveraWoman wearing hat realism tattoo by Ernie RiveraWinged dragon black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Ernie RiveraFlaming skull American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Ernie RiveraAngel with harp realism tattoo on the forearm by Ernie RiveraSkull wearing top hat realism tattoo on the forearm by Ernie RiveraReligious figure realism tattoo on the forearm by Ernie RiveraCyborg woman realism tattoo on the thigh by Ernie RiveraFlaming skull American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Ernie RiveraBird American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Ernie RiveraDragon American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Ernie RiveraTiger head realism tattoo on the forearm by Ernie RiveraSkull with flames American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Ernie RiveraPhoenix black and grey tattoo on the thigh by Ernie RiveraMedusa American traditional tattoo by Ernie RiveraWarrior realism tattoo on the forearm by Ernie RiveraCowboy skull with roses American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Ernie Rivera