Matt Hodel

@matt_hodel_tattoo · Tattoo artist

30 year tattooist. STL.MO Owner of Ragtime Tattoo Tattoo Director for BSE

Matt Hodel is a tattoo artist in Stlouis whose work centres on American traditional. Across the 25 pieces on Perspectiv the work spans American traditional, Japanese and realism, with American traditional making up about 59% of it. Nearly every piece is in colour, with coral, dark red and burgundy recurring. Recurring subjects include dragon, heart, skull and flowers. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the chest. There are 13 healed pieces in the set, not just fresh work. Portfolio last updated September 2026.

Styles

Colour

Colour work, measured across 24 segmented pieces.

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

What they tattoo

Subjects: dragon, heart, skull, flowers, tiger and koi fish.

Usually on the forearm, the chest and the shoulder.

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Work

Woodpecker American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Matt HodelOctopus skull realism tattoo on the shoulder by Matt HodelDancing deity American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Matt HodelKoi fish American traditional tattoo on the calf by Matt HodelJesus Christ realism tattoo on the upper arm by Matt HodelHeart with wings American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Matt HodelSkull black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Matt HodelTiger japanese irezumi tattoo on the chest by Matt HodelTattoo artist and client American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Matt HodelLion American traditional tattoo on the shoulder by Matt HodelHeart with 'Honey' American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Matt HodelChristmas tree American traditional tattoo on the leg by Matt HodelRose and ribbon American traditional tattoo on the ribs by Matt HodelDragon and flowers Japanese tattoo on the chest by Matt HodelEagle and heart Japanese tattoo on the back by Matt HodelDragon and peonies Japanese tattoo on the back by Matt HodelDragon Japanese tattoo on the forearm by Matt HodelSkull with headdress American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Matt HodelTiger and dagger American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Matt HodelMonster rat driving a hot rod American traditional tattoo on the shoulder by Matt HodelCrab dragon American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Matt HodelAngel with staff realism tattoo on the chest by Matt HodelKoi fish and flowers Japanese tattoo on the thigh by Matt HodelClouds and flowers Japanese tattoo on the chest by Matt Hodel