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Welcome

• Exclusive, appointment-only tattoo sessions.

• Every design is original — tailored to your anatomy and flow.

• Deposit secures your date and begins the design process.

• As soon as I receive your booking form, I’ll contact you directly via text to confirm and discuss details.


Book Your Tattoo Session in Pacific Beach.

Custom tattoos built around your story, your style, and your placement.

• Located in Pacific Beach, San Diego


• Specializing in black & gray realism, bold blackwork, color realism, and cover-ups

• Custom designs built around your story, placement, and body flow

• Simple, professional booking process


The Saint of Design

Book now and find out how to get the best results

(Exclusive Service)

• I combine traditional design and drawing skills with modern 3D modeling and advanced AI video creation to give you something few artists can offer — a realistic video preview of you wearing your tattoo before we start.

• This is not an automated shortcut. Every preview requires careful design work, anatomical precision, and hours of creative refinement to ensure the tattoo looks natural from every angle and in motion.

• It’s more than seeing your design — it’s seeing yourself with it. This ensures complete confidence in the final piece and allows fine-tuning before the first drop of ink. Because of the time and expertise involved, this process is part of my premium, booked-client–only service.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About tattoos in pacific beach

HOW MUCH WILL MY TATTOO COST?

Every tattoo is unique, and so is the cost. Rates are based on the complexity of your design, the detail involved, your skin type, and the difficulty of the placement. Some areas — like the inner bicep — require more time and precision than others, such as the outer forearm. I select the size to complement your anatomy and ensure the piece flows naturally with your body. After reviewing your idea and placement, I’ll provide a tailored estimate.

DO YOU TAKE WALK-INS?

No — I work exclusively by appointment to ensure that each client receives my full attention and the time their piece deserves. This allows me to focus on quality, creativity, and precision without distractions.

WHAT STYLES DO YOU DO?

I’m fluent in a wide range of styles, including black and gray wash, color realism, and cover-ups — with additional skill in micro realism, fine line, traditional, neo-traditional, and Japanese. While I can create almost any style, my favorite work to produce is in cover-ups and bold blackwork. I do not take on culturally specific tattoo work such as traditional Thai or Polynesian designs, unless it’s to complete or refine an existing piece — which is priced at a higher rate.

DO I NEED TO PAY A DEPOSIT?

Yes — deposits are required to secure your booking and begin the design process. Unlike many artists, my deposits are not just for holding your spot — they cover the cost of creating your original design. I approach each project as a one-of-a-kind artwork tailored to you, and design work starts as soon as your appointment is confirmed.

WHAT IS “THE SAINT OF DESIGN”?

This is my exclusive design process, reserved for booked clients. I combine traditional drawing, modern 3D modeling, and advanced AI video creation to produce a realistic video preview of your tattoo on your body before the first drop of ink. It’s not an automated shortcut — each preview takes hours of precision work to ensure it looks natural from every angle and in motion. This process gives you complete confidence in the final result and allows fine-tuning before your session.

WHAT MATERIALS DO YOU USE?

I work exclusively with professional-grade, industry-leading tools. For colors, I use World Famous Ink; for deep blacks, I use Dynamic Ink. My gray wash is hand-mixed from Dynamic black and distilled water for perfect tonal control. I tattoo with Bishop single-use cartridges — sterile and disposable — and my machine of choice is the FK Irons Flux, often called the “Ferrari of tattoo machines” for its unmatched precision, consistency, and smooth performance.

HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR MY APPOINTMENT?

Arrive well-rested, hydrated, and with a good meal in you. Wear clothing that provides easy access to the tattoo area and allows you to stay comfortable throughout the session. After you submit your booking form, I’ll send you a Preparation PDF — complete with a pain chart of the most sensitive areas, guidance on numbing creams, aftercare essentials, and additional tips to make your experience as smooth as possible.

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