Traditional Rib Tattoos
Browse Traditional Rib tattoos and the artists making them. Every piece links back to the artist who created it. Find the work you want, then request to book.
Rib tattoos are some of the most painful on the body and some of the most rewarding. The flat surface across the lateral ribs gives you panel-like space, and the placement hides easily for anyone whose work calls for it. The pain factor means rib pieces are usually a multi-session commitment.
Traditional fits this canvas because it's bold-lined American Old School work built to last on any placement. The work below comes from artists on the platform who specialize in this combination.
Recurring subjects across the Traditional Rib tattoos currently on the platform: polynesian tattoo, blackwork tattoo, cultural tattoo, pacific island tattoo, tribal tattoo, and los angeles tattoo artist. The grid below is the full set.
What to look for. Look for clean line consistency, color that's saturated without bleeding into the linework, and adherence to the internal rules of how subjects sit on the body.
On Freshly Inked: 3 artists · 12 pieces · 3 cities currently match this combination.
Artists
The Work
King 'Afa Cocker
King 'Afa Cocker
King 'Afa Cocker
King 'Afa Cocker
King 'Afa Cocker
King 'Afa Cocker
King 'Afa Cocker
King 'Afa Cocker
King 'Afa Cocker
King 'Afa Cocker
Abel Batista
Arte de José Manrique
Common Questions
Does Traditional work well as a Rib tattoo?
Traditional is bold-lined American Old School work built to last on any placement. The rib suits that work, and the pieces below come from artists on the platform who specialize in this combination.
What should I look for in a Traditional Rib tattoo?
Look for clean line consistency, color that's saturated without bleeding into the linework, and adherence to the internal rules of how subjects sit on the body.
How do I book a Traditional Rib tattoo artist?
Browse the Traditional Rib work below, open the artist whose style fits what you want, and use the booking inquiry form to send your idea and reference photos. Your request goes straight to the artist.