angel galindo

Meet angel

With over 18 years of experience, Angel focuses on black-and-gray realism, particularly portraits and Chicano-style designs. Growing up in Stockton, CA, his passion for art was shaped by his family and the Chicano art found in his father’s letters. Over time, Angel has developed a thoughtful approach to tattooing, carefully balancing black, shading, and skin tone to capture the essence of the person being memorialized. By simplifying photos into shapes, values, and edges, he creates designs that are visually striking and built to stand the test of time.

Angel has specialized in portraits for over 15 years, feeling a deep sense of responsibility to get them right due to the emotional significance they hold for his clients. While he values client input, he believes the best results come when given creative freedom to interpret and bring the vision to life.

Dedicated to providing a top-quality experience, Angel exclusively uses high-end tools and materials. He believes that tattoos meant to last a lifetime deserve the finest products available. For those considering photo realism, He encourages choosing an artist who specializes in the style and remaining open-minded, as not every photo will perfectly translate into a tattoo.

Angel’s goal is to create artwork that feels authentic to his clients’ vision while ensuring it looks beautiful for years to come.