Oscar from New York flew in to get some fine-line custom handwriting across the chest today. He gave me creative control to freehand something that would take a large portion of the chest area, it actually worked out great overall. Much love for the brother from the East Coast for letting me put this piece together.
- Strength & Honor -
This week has been really exciting but hectic, a lot of tattoo projects and remodeling of the studio. More surprises to come but for now I’ll leave you with an alternative spin on a new-wave classic…
Happy Father’s Day weekend to all the fellas out there holding it down.
New client Dimitri came in from Canada to pay homage to his Greek background by getting a tattoo of Athena, Goddess of War. With family still in Athens, the capital of Greece, he wants to always carry the heritage along with him. Thanks for coming down from British-Columbia to get this done, enjoy the rest of your trip.
A special shout-out to all our supporters from Vancouver!
Diagnosed with autism at a young age Stephen Wiltshire, has gained worldwide popularity for his ability to Draw from Memory of landscapes after seeing it just once. Take a look at The Living Camera in full effect.
#speechless
Another great day at the shop, the enigma that is Eric Marcinizyn came to get a masterpiece from the big man himself. Pablo Aponte cheering him on during the process.
Jose always on his grind.
Beastmode.
Meanwhile Brandon from Whittier goes in for another OG Abel piece from me, this is the second time I’ve been asked for this day of the dead couple. I never seem to get tired of art from the LA legend.
Thanks for the continued love and support.
-Miguel Ochoa
Kenneth flew in today all the way from Albuquerque, New Mexico for some custom letters. His last name Eye, which was really quite short. So we went ahead and drew out some custom blocks with filigree inside. A lil’ something different than my average but overall really fun! 
Reppin’
Soon after finishing my appointment for the day, up and coming artist/apprentice Chris Lee takes on a first pass of a guardian angel on the back of his arm.
1st session locked in, more to come so check back with us.
Originally a fisherman, chosen by Jesus Christ to be one of his twelve apostles according to the New Testament. Saint Peter painting by Pompeo Girolamo Batoni transferred to a tattoo on my good friend Marty from Long Beach.
The very first ever Bishop & regarded as the Catholic Church’s first pope.
The Prince of the Apostles, unto thee were given the keys to the kingdom of heaven.
Fellowship amongst all the guys is always kept solid here at the studio, finished up quite early so I threw a custom lettering chin-strap on apprentice David Lagunas. We all even got a chance to watch the Tattoo Nation documentary, which had great insight on the history of Fine Line Black & Gray tattooing.
Have a look at David’s process, and of course Jose Villa goofing off…
Lord, Please don’t let me be misunderstood.
The Soul Of America, Florida’s own Charles Bradley delivering some of that sweet, sweet soul.
”I’m just trying to give you guys the best of my soul. That’s all I’m about.
-Charles Bradley.”