Willard Malebear

@willardtattoos · Minneapolis, Minnesota · Tattoo artist

Huŋkpapȟa Lakȟota Exec-Art Shelf, Owner-Iktomi Tattoo. SPONSORS: @industryinksusa @reborntattoocare @stencil_slayer_pro

Willard Malebear is a American traditional tattoo artist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Of the 29 pieces on Perspectiv, about 39% are American traditional; realism and surrealism run through the rest. Nearly every piece is in colour, with teal, dark red and navy recurring. Recurring subjects include eye, face, flowers and woman. The forearm and the thigh are the usual placements. Portfolio last updated September 2026.

Styles

Colour

Colour work, measured across 23 segmented pieces.

Recurring colours: teal, dark red, navy, burgundy and coral.

What they tattoo

Subjects: eye, face, flowers, woman, flame and dragon.

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

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Work

Abstract face surrealism tattoo on the upper arm by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaChild's face realism tattoo on the forearm by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaEagle American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaButterfly watercolor tattoo on the forearm by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaAbstract face dotwork tattoo on the thigh by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaFloral arrangement American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaMonster head surrealism tattoo on the thigh by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaCrow with crown realism tattoo by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaBat new school tattoo on the thigh by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaMonster surrealism tattoo on the thigh by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaWoman's face with antlers dark realism tattoo on the back by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaFrog black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaViking compass and dragon American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaEye realism tattoo on the leg by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaFish American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaMoose and flowers American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaDemonic cherub American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaGirl with a Pearl Earring realism tattoo on the thigh by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaFlame and bottle new school tattoo on the thigh by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaEye with beetle American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaBird and flowers new school tattoo on the forearm by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaDragon and koi Japanese tattoo on the upper arm by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaVenom face realism tattoo on the forearm by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, MinnesotaOrca whale and water realism tattoo on the hand by Willard Malebear, Minneapolis, Minnesota