Dustin Messer
@tattoos_by_dustin · Tattoo artist
Dustin Messer is a tattoo artist in Arlington, Va whose work centres on realism. Of the 86 pieces on Perspectiv, 45 are realism, and no other style appears often enough to count. Roughly 60% of the work is black and grey and the remainder is in colour, most often coral, burgundy and olive. Recurring subjects include wolf, rose, skull and staircase. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the upper arm. 66 of the pieces are shown healed rather than fresh. Portfolio last updated August 2026.
Styles
- Realism — 45 pieces (71%)
Colour
Mostly black and grey, colour in 40% of pieces, measured across 86 segmented pieces.
Recurring colours: coral, burgundy and olive.
What they tattoo
Subjects: wolf, rose, skull, staircase, mountains and flowers.
Usually on the forearm, the upper arm and the back.
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