Christopher Mikesell
@tattoosbychrismikesell · Tattoo artist
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Christopher Mikesell is a American traditional tattoo artist in Des Moines, IA. The 71 pieces on Perspectiv lean American traditional (60%) with a steady Japanese thread. Roughly 43% of the work is black and grey and the remainder is in colour, most often dark red, burgundy and red. Flowers, skull, rose and leaves come up again and again. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the thigh. Portfolio last updated September 2026.
Styles
- American Traditional — 36 pieces (60%)
- Japanese — 10 pieces (17%)
Colour
Mostly colour, black and grey in 43% of pieces, measured across 63 segmented pieces.
Recurring colours: dark red, burgundy, red and coral.
What they tattoo
Subjects: flowers, skull, rose, leaves, woman and tiger.
Usually on the forearm, the thigh and the shoulder.
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