joely

@joelytattoos · Tattoo artist

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joely is a dotwork tattoo artist in Des Moines, IA. Of the 76 pieces on Perspectiv, 26 are dotwork, and realism and anime come up as well. It is black and grey work almost without exception. Woman, flower, sword and hand come up again and again. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the thigh. There are 64 healed pieces in the set, not just fresh work. Portfolio last updated September 2026.

Styles

Colour

Black and grey, measured across 76 segmented pieces.

Recurring colours: burgundy, coral, pink and lavender.

What they tattoo

Subjects: woman, flower, sword, hand, anime character and anime girl.

Usually on the forearm, the thigh and the shoulder.

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Work

Man with mask realism tattoo on the thigh by joelyHand holding cigarette black and grey tattoo on the forearm by joelyCowboy and sheriff black and grey tattoo on the thigh by joelyUnicorn dotwork tattoo on the forearm by joelyLeon S. Kennedy dotwork tattoo on the forearm by joelyAnime-style girl anime tattoo on the forearm by joelyMythical creature black and grey tattoo on the thigh by joelyAnime character dotwork tattoo on the shoulder by joelyMother and child realism tattoo on the forearm by joelyVine and leaves black and grey tattoo on the back by joelyWoman with butterfly realism tattoo on the shoulder by joelyElf warrior dotwork tattoo on the thigh by joelyLanterns dotwork tattoo on the shoulder by joelyAnime characters dotwork tattoo on the forearm by joelyMedusa realism tattoo on the thigh by joelyTwo figures realism tattoo on the thigh by joelyHollow knight black and grey tattoo on the shoulder by joelyAnime girl dotwork tattoo on the thigh by joelyCalla lilies black and grey tattoo on the back by joelyMelting heart dark realism tattoo on the thigh by joelyMonster and girl realism tattoo on the forearm by joelyElf warrior dotwork tattoo on the thigh by joelyFlower and woman realism tattoo on the forearm by joelyMermaid black and grey tattoo on the forearm by joely