River

@rivdttt · New York, New York · Tattoo artist

@rivd_designs | 𝗗𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝘆 @atelier.eva NYC via link - Aug 14-16, Boston Dec-Jan 2027, Seattle Contact via email

River is a tattoo artist in New York, New York whose work centres on geometric. Of the 235 pieces on Perspectiv, 37 are geometric, and minimalist and fine line come up as well. Nearly all of it is black and grey, measured from the pieces themselves. Recurring subjects include butterfly, flower, abstract pattern and orchid. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the shoulder. 170 of the pieces are shown healed rather than fresh. Portfolio last updated August 2026.

Styles

Colour

Black and grey, measured across 235 segmented pieces.

Recurring colours: coral, dark red and red.

What they tattoo

Subjects: butterfly, flower, abstract pattern, orchid, stem and geometric shapes.

Usually on the forearm, the shoulder and the upper arm.

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Work

Two manta rays fine line tattoo on the ribs by River, New York, New YorkAbstract pattern black and grey tattoo on the forearm by River, New York, New YorkButterfly black and grey tattoo on the forearm by River, New York, New YorkWhale realism tattoo on the forearm by River, New York, New YorkFlowers dotwork tattoo on the shoulder by River, New York, New YorkFloral motifs black and grey tattoo on the thigh by River, New York, New YorkFloral design black and grey tattoo on the thigh by River, New York, New YorkAbstract swirl black and grey tattoo on the hand by River, New York, New YorkAbstract ribbon geometric tattoo on the shoulder by River, New York, New YorkButterfly black and grey tattoo on the forearm by River, New York, New YorkCalla lilies black and grey tattoo on the forearm by River, New York, New YorkAbstract design black and grey tattoo on the hand by River, New York, New YorkFeather black and grey tattoo on the forearm by River, New York, New YorkLily black and grey tattoo on the forearm by River, New York, New YorkYin-yang symbol geometric tattoo on the thigh by River, New York, New YorkSpine tattoo black and grey tattoo on the back by River, New York, New YorkAbstract design geometric tattoo on the neck by River, New York, New YorkButterflies and flower realism tattoo on the shoulder by River, New York, New YorkButterflies black and grey tattoo on the upper arm by River, New York, New YorkButterfly geometric tattoo on the forearm by River, New York, New YorkSmoke black and grey tattoo on the hand by River, New York, New YorkBamboo black and grey tattoo on the forearm by River, New York, New YorkOctopus black and grey tattoo on the forearm by River, New York, New YorkButterfly dotwork tattoo on the forearm by River, New York, New York