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The roster

Meet the artists

Skilled artists. Different styles. One shared vision.

Joseph Valle — portrait

Joseph Valle

Founding artist

Twenty-plus years tattooing photo realism, black and grey, color, Japanese, and large-scale custom work. Now by appointment from a private studio, building something rooted in artistry, trust, and mentorship.

Joseph Arrellin — portrait

Joseph Arrellin

Resident artist

Over a decade of versatility across bold traditional, fine line, black and grey, and custom neo-traditional work. Precision-focused, with a deep respect for craft and pieces that are personally meaningful to every client.

Megan May — portrait

Megan May

Resident artist

Pop surrealism, vintage pinups, and nature-inspired neotraditional and illustrative work with bold linework, vibrant color, and whimsical pieces featuring animals, botanicals, and expressive characters.

Coming soon.

Miles Becken

Guest artist

Palm Springs–rooted, specializing in traditional, hermetic, and illustrative work with a real love for clean line work. Thoughtful, lasting art for every client. No sword fights required.