Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Artists

DavidEkstrom

Illustration · Surrealism · Biomechanical · Color · Black & Gray

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About David Ekstrom

David Ekstrom is a veteran tattoo artist originally from Minneapolis, specializing in illustration, surrealism, and biomechanical design. Beyond tattooing, much of his time is dedicated to oil painting and sculpting, reflecting an artistic practice that extends across multiple disciplines.

Selected work

  • Two color tattoos of armored warrior women, one beside an owl, on upper arms, by David Ekstrom
  • Black and gray realism shoulder tattoo of World War II fighter planes and a tank amid smoke, by David Ekstrom
    Two views of a color biomechanical forearm sleeve with mechanical parts and a skull, by David Ekstrom
  • Four views of a black and gray World War II themed realism sleeve with planes, tanks and ships, by David Ekstrom

Client review

“So SO happy that I found David Ekstrom here! I had a piece done by another artist(not at sanctuary) last august that I just didn’t love- it wasn’t the worst, but I knew it could be even better!

David has done 2 pieces for my husband that he absolutely loves. The work he does is PHENOMENAL, and after seeing the work he has done for him and hearing my husband rave about his experience with David, I knew I could trust him to really make my tattoo awesome.

I cannot speak enough of how in awe I am of the work he has done for me. He really takes the time needed to do quality work, and he really takes any design/color requests you may have into account.

He’s easy to get along with and super goofy, which makes sitting there for a couple hours go by pretty quickly!

If you are after well-done tattoo that will look great for years to come, and being in a comfortable, chill atmosphere to get it done, I cannot recommend David and Sanctuary Tattoo enough!”

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