The artists
Every artist here has a lane. Read the portfolios, pick the person and book them directly, or tell us the idea and we match you with the right one.
Who tattoos here
Resident artists and the current guest
Both shopsArty
Traditional, Neo traditional, Black and grey
Both shopsMadison Sweet
Neo traditional, Traditional, Illustrative
Both shopsStellie
Black and grey, Illustrative, Floral
Both shopsLeo Cadenazzi
Black and grey, Realism, Portraits
Funhouse TattooSlaine
Traditional, Neo traditional, Illustrative
- Both shops
Ryan
Portfolio coming soonSee more on Instagram
Funhouse TattooSkott Kautman
Black and grey, Horror, Japanese
Both shopsHunter Knolmayer
Biomechanical, Illustrative, Geometric
Funhouse TattooDiego Perugini
Black and grey, Illustrative, Realism
Both shopsRoger Solis
Floral, Watercolor, Black and grey
By style
Who to ask for what
Black and grey realism
Leo, Diego and Stellie. Portraits, animals, soft shading built to hold its contrast.
Color traditional
Slaine, Madison and Arty. Bold lines, saturated color, characters and creatures.
Floral and color work
Roger. Bright florals, saturated color pieces, deep black and grey, careful shading.
Biomechanical work
Hunter. Bio-organic forms, sacred geometry and dot work that follow the muscle.
Japanese and horror
Skott. Oriental work, horror, pin-ups, faithful copies of paintings and photographs.
Fine line
Stellie. Small, precise, quiet pieces in black and grey, placed where they age well.
How we match you
The best fit, not just who is free
A walk-in gets whoever is free and right for the piece. A booked consultation gets the artist whose work fits your idea, even if that means waiting for a date. If you are visiting San Diego for a few days, write ahead and we hold time with the right person.
Each artist page has a form that goes straight to them, with room for reference photos and your mobile number. The general form goes to the front desk, and we route it to the artist whose work fits, usually the same day, and always by text, with the artist's name.
Questions people ask
Can I book an artist directly?
Yes. Each artist page has a booking form that reaches that artist. Add reference photos and your mobile number; we follow up by text.
What if I do not know which artist I want?
Send the general form with a description of the piece and a few reference pictures. We read it and recommend the artist whose work fits.
Do guest artists come through?
Yes. Redemption Ink hosts visiting artists, and the current guest is listed here while they are in town. Guest spots book quickly.
