Zachary James

@theclovengnome · Tattoo artist

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Zachary James is a realism tattoo artist in Nashville, Tn. Realism is the one style that runs through the portfolio: 14 of the 55 pieces on Perspectiv carry it, and no other style shows up consistently. It is black and grey work almost without exception. Skull, gothic script, eye and abstract design come up again and again. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the head. There are 42 healed pieces in the set, not just fresh work. Portfolio last updated September 2026.

Styles

Colour

Black and grey, measured across 50 segmented pieces.

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

What they tattoo

Subjects: skull, gothic script, eye, abstract design, flowers and cat.

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

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Work

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