Graham Niles

@graham_niles · Tattoo artist

@rosetattoosandiego San Diego CA Email or DM for appointments nilestattoos@gmail.com

Graham Niles is a American traditional tattoo artist in San Diego, CA. American traditional leads (50 of the 79 pieces on Perspectiv), with realism on another 8. Roughly 26% of the work is black and grey and the remainder is in colour, most often dark red, teal and burgundy. Recurring subjects include tiger, skull, dragon and flames. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the thigh. 60 of the pieces are shown healed rather than fresh. Portfolio last updated August 2026.

Styles

Colour

Mostly colour, black and grey in 26% of pieces, measured across 77 segmented pieces.

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

What they tattoo

Subjects: tiger, skull, dragon, flames, snake and waves.

Usually on the forearm, the thigh and the shoulder.

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Work

Dragon and skull japanese irezumi tattoo by Graham NilesSnake American traditional tattoo on the shoulder by Graham NilesDragon japanese irezumi tattoo on the forearm by Graham NilesDay of the dead skull American traditional tattoo on the hand by Graham NilesTiger and snake japanese irezumi tattoo on the chest by Graham NilesTiger American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Graham NilesFlame-wrapped woman American traditional tattoo on the upper arm by Graham NilesTiger American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Graham NilesRoaring panther American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Graham NilesTiger American traditional tattoo on the neck by Graham NilesTiger American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Graham NilesWolf American traditional tattoo on the chest by Graham NilesFlaming dragon head American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Graham NilesPeony flowers japanese irezumi tattoo on the thigh by Graham NilesSnake japanese irezumi tattoo by Graham NilesMermaid riding shark American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Graham NilesTiger head with script American traditional tattoo by Graham NilesButterflies and flowers American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Graham NilesJapanese irezumi japanese irezumi tattoo on the back by Graham NilesWoman with crown dotwork tattoo on the head by Graham NilesLoose lips sink ships American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Graham NilesMask black and grey tattoo on the hand by Graham NilesJaguar head with dagger American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Graham NilesPeony flowers japanese irezumi tattoo on the forearm by Graham Niles