James Tex
@jamestex · Deadly Tattoos · Tattoo artist
S16 Winner @inkmaster @deadlytattoosinc Calgary, AB @thedeadlyclothing_printco Email for tattoo inquiries
James Tex is a tattoo artist in Calgary, Canada at Deadly Tattoos whose work centres on realism. Realism leads the portfolio (24 of the 112 pieces on Perspectiv), with new school and American traditional also recurring. Colour runs through almost the whole portfolio, with teal, forest and coral recurring. Dragon, woman, flowers and flames come up again and again. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the back. Portfolio last updated September 2026.
Styles
- Realism — 24 pieces (30%)
- New School — 17 pieces (22%)
- American Traditional — 14 pieces (18%)
- Dotwork — 13 pieces (16%)
- Japanese — 12 pieces (15%)
Colour
Colour work, measured across 109 segmented pieces.
Recurring colours: teal, forest, coral and dark red.
What they tattoo
Subjects: dragon, woman, flowers, flames, skull and monster.
Usually on the forearm, the back and the thigh.
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View James Tex on Perspectiv · Instagram
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