James Howell
@jhowelltattoos · Tattoo artist
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James Howell is a realism tattoo artist. Across the 50 pieces on Perspectiv the work spans realism, American traditional and new school, with realism making up about 47% of it. About 65% of the pieces use colour, most often coral, burgundy and teal; the rest are black and grey. Recurring subjects include flowers, snake, dragon and skull. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the hand. There are 35 healed pieces in the set, not just fresh work. Portfolio last updated August 2026.
Styles
- Realism — 21 pieces (47%)
- American Traditional — 11 pieces (24%)
- New School — 7 pieces (16%)
Colour
Mostly colour, black and grey in 35% of pieces, measured across 48 segmented pieces.
Recurring colours: coral, burgundy, teal and olive.
What they tattoo
Subjects: flowers, snake, dragon, skull, heart and rose.
Usually on the forearm, the hand and the thigh.
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