SKYLAR MANGRUM•NEOTRAD TATTOOS

@neon.decay.tattoos · Tattoo artist

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Skylar Mangrum is a tattoo artist in Knoxville, TN whose work centres on American traditional. Of the 93 pieces on Perspectiv, about 33% are American traditional; new school and realism run through the rest. Nearly every piece is in colour, with burgundy, coral and olive recurring. Recurring subjects include skull, flower, flame and waves. The forearm and the thigh are the usual placements. 78 of the pieces are shown healed rather than fresh. Portfolio last updated August 2026.

Styles

American Traditional — 26 pieces (33%)
New School — 21 pieces (27%)
Realism — 20 pieces (26%)
Dotwork — 17 pieces (22%)
Watercolor — 9 pieces (12%)

Colour

Colour work, measured across 91 segmented pieces.

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

What they tattoo

Subjects: skull, flower, flame, waves, octopus and wisteria flowers.

Usually on the forearm, the thigh and the hand.

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Work

Chrysanthemum flower neo-traditional tattoo on the thigh by Skylar Mangrum

Chrysanthemum flower neo-traditional tattoo on the thigh by Skylar Mangrum

Chrysanthemum flower neo-traditional tattoo on the thigh by Skylar Mangrum

Chrysanthemum flower neo-traditional tattoo on the thigh by Skylar Mangrum

Flame black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Skylar Mangrum

Cyborg insect new school tattoo on the thigh by Skylar Mangrum

Abstract floral realism tattoo on the hand by Skylar Mangrum

Deer skull and roses realism tattoo on the shoulder by Skylar Mangrum

Wave new school tattoo on the forearm by Skylar Mangrum

Bull skull with flames realism tattoo on the forearm by Skylar Mangrum

Mushroom skull dark realism tattoo on the thigh by Skylar Mangrum

Stylized bird neo-traditional tattoo by Skylar Mangrum

Wisteria and sun new school tattoo on the forearm by Skylar Mangrum

Peony American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Skylar Mangrum

Skull with mushrooms realism tattoo on the hand by Skylar Mangrum

Mask American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Skylar Mangrum

Octopus realism tattoo on the forearm by Skylar Mangrum

Dragon American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Skylar Mangrum

Skull with floral elements realism tattoo on the forearm by Skylar Mangrum

Alien creature realism tattoo on the forearm by Skylar Mangrum

Orange rose American traditional tattoo on the hand by Skylar Mangrum

Skulls American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Skylar Mangrum

Abstract lettering dotwork tattoo on the shoulder by Skylar Mangrum

Abstract explosion dotwork tattoo on the forearm by Skylar Mangrum