Realism Tattoos
Lifelike animals, cinematic scenes, detailed textures, and large compositions in color and black and grey.
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Rinat Tattarin / Los Angeles
Tattoo Gallery in Los Angeles
I'm Rinat Tattarin Mingazdinov, a tattoo artist based in Los Angeles. I work across different styles, from Japanese and biomechanical tattoos to realism, neo-traditional, color, and black and grey.
My focus is on large-scale projects, including full sleeves, back pieces, leg sleeves, chest and torso tattoos, and compositions that connect different parts of the body. Explore my work by style, subject, or project type below.
01 / Explore by Style
Tattoo Styles
Different styles give me different ways to work with an idea. Some rely on bold shapes and strong contrast. Others are all about depth, detail, and how the design follows the body.
Explore these directions and take a closer look at my work.
Realistic Portrait Tattoos
Recognizable faces and expressions in full color or black and grey, from individual portraits to larger compositions.
View Work → Japanese Tattoos
Dragons, masks, traditional Japanese imagery, and large compositions designed to flow with the body.
View Work → Biomechanical & Bioorganic Tattoos
Futuristic machinery, organic forms, and designs that work with human anatomy.
View Work → Black & Grey Tattoos
Realistic details, strong contrast, soft shading, and large compositions built around light and shadow.
View Work → Neo-Traditional Tattoos
Bold outlines, rich colors, expressive characters, and illustrative compositions that blend neo-traditional with Japanese and other artistic influences.
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02 / Explore by Subject
Tattoo Subjects
Sometimes you know exactly what you want to see in your tattoo, but you're still exploring the style.
I've worked with everything from animals and natural landscapes to skulls, science fiction, movie characters, and famous faces. Here are a few directions you can explore.
Space & Galaxy Tattoos
Planets, nebulae, astronauts, and cosmic scenes with color, contrast, and depth.
View Work → Nature & Animal Tattoos
Wildlife, flowers, botanical elements, and natural landscapes, from realistic subjects to larger scenes.
View Work → Skull Tattoos
Realistic skulls, dark fantasy, and compositions combining skulls with other subjects.
View Work → Horror Tattoos
Skulls, demons, horror movie characters, dark fantasy, and disturbing creatures in large-scale tattoo compositions.
View Work → Pop Culture Tattoos
Movie and video game characters, comics, animation, and larger scenes inspired by fictional worlds.
View Work → Celebrity Portrait Tattoos
Portraits of musicians, actors, and other recognizable figures, with attention to facial likeness.
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03 / Explore by Color
Tattoo Color
Bold colors, natural tones, expressive palettes, and large compositions across different tattoo styles.
Color Tattoos
Bold colors, natural tones, expressive palettes, and large compositions across different tattoo styles.
View Work → Black & Grey Tattoos
Strong contrast, smooth shading, detailed textures, and large monochrome compositions.
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04 / Explore by Placement
Large Tattoo Projects
Some tattoos need more room to come together. I enjoy working on full sleeves, back pieces, leg sleeves, chest and torso tattoos, and larger compositions that connect different parts of the body.
These projects are designed around anatomy, movement, and the relationship between the main subjects and backgrounds. Explore my work by placement below.
Tattoo Sleeves
Full-arm tattoo compositions that connect different subjects and backgrounds, from shoulder to wrist.
View Work → Full Back Tattoos
Large back pieces designed around the spine, shoulders, and natural proportions of the body.
View Work → Leg Sleeve Tattoos
Full leg sleeves and large thigh and calf tattoos, designed to flow naturally around the leg.
View Work → Chest & Torso Tattoos
Full chest pieces and torso compositions with attention to symmetry, anatomy, and connections to the shoulders and ribs.
View Work → Bodysuit Tattoos
Connected, long-term tattoo projects across multiple parts of the body, including ambitious biomechanical bodysuits.
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05 / Transforming Existing Ink
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Tattoo Cover-Ups
Sometimes the project starts with a tattoo that's already there. I take on large cover-ups, creating new compositions around the size, placement, and darkness of the existing work. Every case is different, so I need to see the original tattoo before discussing what's possible.
Take a look at my cover-up projects to see how I've transformed older tattoos into new work.
Cover Up
Large-scale tattoo transformations, including challenging cover-ups and new compositions built around existing ink.
06 / Let's Talk
Found Something You Like?
Maybe one of these tattoos gave you an idea. Or maybe you're thinking about combining different subjects and styles into something larger.
I focus on large-scale work with full-day tattoo sessions. If you're planning a sleeve, back piece, leg sleeve, chest piece, or bodysuit, I'd love to hear what you have in mind.
Send me your idea, the placement you're considering, and a few reference images.
Consultations are free, online or in person at my studio in Los Angeles. I usually respond within 1–3 business days.
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