James Mackenzie

@jimmy_snaz · Salem, Massachusetts · Tattoo artist

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James Mackenzie is a tattoo artist in Salem, Massachusetts whose work centres on American traditional. Across the 42 pieces on Perspectiv the work spans American traditional, neo-traditional and geometric, with American traditional making up about 85% of it. Colour runs through almost the whole portfolio, with dark red, red and orange recurring. Woman, geisha, gorilla and skull come up again and again. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the thigh. Portfolio last updated August 2026.

Styles

Colour

Colour work, measured across 40 segmented pieces.

Recurring colours: dark red, red, orange, forest and coral.

What they tattoo

Subjects: woman, geisha, gorilla, skull, flames and snake.

Usually on the forearm, the thigh and the chest.

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Work

Geisha American traditional tattoo on the thigh by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsSkull and rocket American traditional tattoo on the thigh by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsSkull with jester hat American traditional tattoo on the chest by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsGrim reaper and skeleton American traditional tattoo by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsGeisha American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsOctopus helmet American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsSnake and ribbon American traditional tattoo on the back by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsWoman with dragon mask American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsWoman with rose American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsEgyptian woman with rose American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsWoman's face American traditional tattoo on the thigh by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsEgyptian woman American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsAncient warrior American traditional tattoo on the shoulder by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsGeisha American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsPharaoh headdress American traditional tattoo on the thigh by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsFloral design black and grey tattoo on the forearm by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsWoman with dragon American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsSnake American traditional tattoo on the upper arm by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsTattooed arms American traditional tattoo on the upper arm by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsGorilla American traditional tattoo on the chest by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsWoman with headdress American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsSnake American traditional tattoo on the shoulder by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsGorilla American traditional tattoo on the chest by James Mackenzie, Salem, MassachusettsSailboat and skull American traditional tattoo on the forearm by James Mackenzie, Salem, Massachusetts