James Maxwell

@jamesmaxwelltattoos · Tattoo artist

Detroit, Michigan Tattooing artist BOOKS ALWAYS OPEN For appointments, email jamesmaxwelltattoo@gmail.com @electricparktattoo

James Maxwell is a American traditional tattoo artist in Detroit, MI. Across the 47 pieces on Perspectiv the work spans American traditional, dotwork and geometric, with American traditional making up about 60% of it. Roughly 23% of the work is black and grey and the remainder is in colour, most often burgundy, teal and forest. Recurring subjects include hot air balloon, flower, cat and rearview mirror. The forearm and the thigh are the usual placements. There are 33 healed pieces in the set, not just fresh work. Portfolio last updated September 2026.

Styles

Colour

Mostly colour, black and grey in 23% of pieces, measured across 47 segmented pieces.

Recurring colours: burgundy, teal, forest and coral.

What they tattoo

Subjects: hot air balloon, flower, cat, rearview mirror, woman and bird.

Usually on the forearm, the thigh and the shoulder.

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Work

Matchbox American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James MaxwellPrawn American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James MaxwellButterfly and lighthouse American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James MaxwellRats and flowers American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James MaxwellRearview mirror with cat American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James MaxwellAstronaut cat new school tattoo on the forearm by James MaxwellMan with fruit crown American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James MaxwellMustache American traditional tattoo on the upper arm by James MaxwellStained glass lamp new school tattoo on the forearm by James MaxwellSkull sandwich American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James MaxwellSpacecraft and pixel art dotwork tattoo on the forearm by James MaxwellAbstract geometric design geometric tattoo on the thigh by James MaxwellTv and alien abduction American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James MaxwellRainbow trout dotwork tattoo on the forearm by James MaxwellRearview mirror American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James MaxwellPanther American traditional tattoo on the leg by James MaxwellWoman's face American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James MaxwellCar and character American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James MaxwellAlien skull American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James MaxwellCat wearing glasses and tiara realism tattoo on the shoulder by James MaxwellFlower and heart American traditional tattoo on the chest by James MaxwellSpace exploration new school tattoo on the forearm by James MaxwellGun and banner black and grey tattoo on the thigh by James MaxwellMoth and skeleton leg geometric tattoo on the forearm by James Maxwell