Top Realism Tattoo Artists & Tattoo Shops in San Jose 2025

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Roberth Monge (@roberthmonge_tattoo) • Instagram photos and videos
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Roberth Monge (@roberthmonge_tattoo) • Instagram photos and videos
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Roberth Monge (@roberthmonge_tattoo) • Instagram photos and videos
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Roberth Monge (@roberthmonge_tattoo) • Instagram photos and videos
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Tattoo estilo realismo por @pablo_tattoo 🔥, coticen sus proyectos e ideas  con nosotros, contamos con artistas especializados en los diferentes estilos  de tatuajes. Somos arte y tradición desde 1993. 🇨🇷
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Tattoo estilo realismo por @pablo_tattoo 🔥, coticen sus proyectos e ideas con nosotros, contamos con artistas especializados en los diferentes estilos de tatuajes. Somos arte y tradición desde 1993. 🇨🇷
dermagrafica_tattoo
Artista confirmado desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷. El talentoso @triguer.tattoo se  suma a la lista de artistas que nos acompañarán en el tan esperado Pura  Tinta Fest 2024 🔥
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Artista confirmado desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷. El talentoso @triguer.tattoo se suma a la lista de artistas que nos acompañarán en el tan esperado Pura Tinta Fest 2024 🔥
puratintafest
𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐨́𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐨 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐣𝐨𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐬 (@jeronimotattooartist) •  Instagram photos and videos
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𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐨́𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐨 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐣𝐨𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐬 (@jeronimotattooartist) • Instagram photos and videos
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Tatuajes y proyectos en el estudio Santa Tinta Tattoo por el artista y  pionero del tatuaje en Costa Rica Guillermo Villalobos con tintas  patrocinadas por 5Jinetes de Argentita. * * * * #
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Tatuajes y proyectos en el estudio Santa Tinta Tattoo por el artista y pionero del tatuaje en Costa Rica Guillermo Villalobos con tintas patrocinadas por 5Jinetes de Argentita. * * * * #
memo_art_tattoo
Artista confirmada desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷. La talentosa @keiflores_tattoo se  suma a la lista de artistas que nos acompañarán en el tan esperado Pura  Tinta Fest 2024 🔥
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Artista confirmada desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷. La talentosa @keiflores_tattoo se suma a la lista de artistas que nos acompañarán en el tan esperado Pura Tinta Fest 2024 🔥
puratintafest
❗️JURADO CONFIRMADO❗️ Desde San José de Costa Rica 🇨🇷, llega un capo en  el realismo color, bienvenido Luis Fabian Prendas con más de 8 años de  trayectoria en el mundo del tatuaje,
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❗️JURADO CONFIRMADO❗️ Desde San José de Costa Rica 🇨🇷, llega un capo en el realismo color, bienvenido Luis Fabian Prendas con más de 8 años de trayectoria en el mundo del tatuaje,
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𝙴𝚍𝚒𝚌𝚒𝚘́𝚗 𝚎𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚊𝚕 💉 𝚋𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚔 -𝟷𝟾𝟸 Artista  @jeronimotattooartist Citas y cotizaciones WA📱 𝟖𝟕𝟕𝟗𝟔𝟏𝟓𝟐 San José,  CR 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓  𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐣𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲.𝐜𝐨𝐦 ...
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𝙴𝚍𝚒𝚌𝚒𝚘́𝚗 𝚎𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚊𝚕 💉 𝚋𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚔 -𝟷𝟾𝟸 Artista @jeronimotattooartist Citas y cotizaciones WA📱 𝟖𝟕𝟕𝟗𝟔𝟏𝟓𝟐 San José, CR 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐣𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲.𝐜𝐨𝐦 ...
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Tatuajes y mangas personalizadas todos los días en todos los estilos Tattoo  por @jomoncha consúltanos por inbox o por los teléfonos @nuevaordentattoos  . 👁consúltanos por mensaje directo o a los teléfonos 📞
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Tatuajes y mangas personalizadas todos los días en todos los estilos Tattoo por @jomoncha consúltanos por inbox o por los teléfonos @nuevaordentattoos . 👁consúltanos por mensaje directo o a los teléfonos 📞
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Artista confirmado desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷. El talentoso @doryan_towers1 se  suma a la lista de artistas que nos acompañarán en el tan esperado Pura  Tinta Fest 2024 🔥
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Artista confirmado desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷. El talentoso @doryan_towers1 se suma a la lista de artistas que nos acompañarán en el tan esperado Pura Tinta Fest 2024 🔥
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Leon 🦁 y Águila 🦅 una sola sesión 💪🏽👊🏽 Agendando Marzo y Abril  📲89258655 . . . . #liontattoo #eagletattoo #blackandgreytattoo #instagram  #costarica #tatuajes #tatuagem #tattoos #tattoo
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Leon 🦁 y Águila 🦅 una sola sesión 💪🏽👊🏽 Agendando Marzo y Abril 📲89258655 . . . . #liontattoo #eagletattoo #blackandgreytattoo #instagram #costarica #tatuajes #tatuagem #tattoos #tattoo
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Costa Rica Ink (@costaricaink_) • Instagram photos and videos
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Costa Rica Ink (@costaricaink_) • Instagram photos and videos
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Casa Art Tattoo Studio | Avanzando en el proyecto de @hanyjavier By  @cesar.m_tattooart #blackandgreytattoo #tattoosleeve #animalsleevetattoo # tatuaje #tattoo... | Instagram
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Casa Art Tattoo Studio | Avanzando en el proyecto de @hanyjavier By @cesar.m_tattooart #blackandgreytattoo #tattoosleeve #animalsleevetattoo # tatuaje #tattoo... | Instagram
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Realismo Black & Grey. Pueden enviar sus propuestas al Link del WhatsApp  que se encuentra en mi perfil o ya sea por mensaje directo de Instagram.  Patrocinado por: @bishoprotary @finktattooproducts . . . .
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Realismo Black & Grey. Pueden enviar sus propuestas al Link del WhatsApp que se encuentra en mi perfil o ya sea por mensaje directo de Instagram. Patrocinado por: @bishoprotary @finktattooproducts . . . .
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Casa Art Tattoo Studio (@casa.art.tattoo) • Instagram photos and videos
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💎Realizado por @davidv_tattoos 💎Recuerden que estamos ubicados en San José  centro al final del Barrio Chino frente a la bomba UNO o diagonal a la  pantera rosa. 💎Para citas, consultas y cotizaciones
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💎Realizado por @davidv_tattoos 💎Recuerden que estamos ubicados en San José centro al final del Barrio Chino frente a la bomba UNO o diagonal a la pantera rosa. 💎Para citas, consultas y cotizaciones
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Tatuajes y proyectos en el estudio Santa Tinta Tattoo por el artista y  pionero del tatuaje en Costa Rica Guillermo Villalobos con tintas  patrocinadas por 5Jinetes de Argentita. * * * * #
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Tatuajes y proyectos en el estudio Santa Tinta Tattoo por el artista y pionero del tatuaje en Costa Rica Guillermo Villalobos con tintas patrocinadas por 5Jinetes de Argentita. * * * * #
memo_art_tattoo
Artista confirmado desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷. El talentoso @p.e_y.o_ se suma a  la lista de artistas que nos acompañarán en el tan esperado Pura Tinta Fest  2024 🔥
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Artista confirmado desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷. El talentoso @p.e_y.o_ se suma a la lista de artistas que nos acompañarán en el tan esperado Pura Tinta Fest 2024 🔥
puratintafest
Una muestra de los tatuajes y proyectos elaborados por Guillermo  Villalobos, primer tatuador de Costa Rica en el estudio Santa Tinta Tattoo.  * * * #tatuajes #realismo #polinesio #costarica #5jinetes #corazones #brazo  #
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Una muestra de los tatuajes y proyectos elaborados por Guillermo Villalobos, primer tatuador de Costa Rica en el estudio Santa Tinta Tattoo. * * * #tatuajes #realismo #polinesio #costarica #5jinetes #corazones #brazo #
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Artista confirmada desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷. La talentosa @malaespina.tattoo  se suma a la lista de artistas que nos acompañarán en el tan esperado Pura  Tinta Fest 2024 🔥
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Artista confirmada desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷. La talentosa @malaespina.tattoo se suma a la lista de artistas que nos acompañarán en el tan esperado Pura Tinta Fest 2024 🔥
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Jesús 🔥tattoo artist -San José CA 🚨 1621 alum rock ave [4085099716]  #tattooshop #tatuajes #tatuajes #tatuajeshombres #jesuschrist #jesuscristo  #blackandworktattoo #sanjosecalifornia #california #lovetattoo  #tatuajesenfotos #daltonjartattooink
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Jesús 🔥tattoo artist -San José CA 🚨 1621 alum rock ave [4085099716] #tattooshop #tatuajes #tatuajes #tatuajeshombres #jesuschrist #jesuscristo #blackandworktattoo #sanjosecalifornia #california #lovetattoo #tatuajesenfotos #daltonjartattooink
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Diseño disponible, en estilo realismo pictórico Para citas o cotizaciones  📲 +506 8815 8334 ⚜️Siempre es un gusto atenderles⚜️ 📍Ubicación Waze Delz  Tattoo Studio (San José, Escazú, Trejos Montealegre) #tat #tattoo  #tattooist #
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Diseño disponible, en estilo realismo pictórico Para citas o cotizaciones 📲 +506 8815 8334 ⚜️Siempre es un gusto atenderles⚜️ 📍Ubicación Waze Delz Tattoo Studio (San José, Escazú, Trejos Montealegre) #tat #tattoo #tattooist #
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LOS MEJORES TATUADORES DE COSTA RICA 2024..!!! Super contento y emocionado  de esta noticia..!! En el 2009 fue la primera vez que fui catalogado entre  los mejores artistas del tatuaje de todo
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LOS MEJORES TATUADORES DE COSTA RICA 2024..!!! Super contento y emocionado de esta noticia..!! En el 2009 fue la primera vez que fui catalogado entre los mejores artistas del tatuaje de todo
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Stephanie Elaine

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𝘽𝙖𝙮𝘼𝙧𝙚𝙖//𝙈𝙐𝙂𝙀𝙉 𝙄𝙉k (:

HORITOMO(Kazuaki Kitamura)

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Japanese tattoo & Monmoncats State Of Grace San Jose, CA Please No DM. 🔥Immovable anew capsule 🔥: @scorpionfrontpublishing For my @monmoncats 👇

Jose Guijosa

Followers: 108,670

▪️Owner of @lavip_killertattoos ▪️Merch ➡️ @killertattoosmerch ▪️Pro team @jconly_official ▪️💡 @thecosmoglolight 📍4027 holt blvd. Montclair CA

State Of Grace Tattoo

Followers: 106,336

Tattoos, PhiBrows @hardymarkspublications & @monmoncats in lovely Japantown San Jose. For info 408.441.7770 or [email protected] Thanks!

BLACK SERUM, Inc.

Followers: 70,324

SAN FRANCISCO LGBTQ+ Tattoo Boutique-by Appointment Only

Colin Kenji Baker

Followers: 45,283

Tattooer at State of Grace. San Jose, CA. Dm or [email protected] for inquiries see the pinned post for details on setting up an appointment🙏

Unveiling the Art of Realism Tattoo Style

Realism tattoo style is an artistic form that seeks to replicate real-life objects and scenes with utmost precision and detail. Emerging prominently in the 20th century, realism tattoos evolved alongside advancements in tattoo technology and art supplies, allowing artists to achieve intricate details and life-like designs that were previously unattainable. This style draws inspiration from the realism art movement that originated in France in the 1850s, aiming to depict everyday subjects authentically and truthfully.

Characteristics of Realism Tattoos

Realism tattoos are renowned for their astonishing accuracy and attention to detail. Artists working in this style strive to capture the essence of their subjects, whether it's a portrait, wildlife, landscape, or still life. Common characteristics include:

  • High Level of Detail: Realism tattoos focus on creating intricate textures, fine lines, and shading to produce a three-dimensional effect.
  • True-to-Life Color Palettes: These tattoos often use a wide range of colors to closely mimic real life, though black and gray realism is also popular for its dramatic contrasts.
  • Accurate Proportions: Tattoo artists ensure that the proportions of elements are precise, contributing to the overall believability of the design.
  • Complex Shading Techniques: Shading is used extensively to add depth and realism, enhancing the lifelike quality of the tattoo.

Advantages of Realism Tattoos

Opting for a realism tattoo comes with several advantages:

  • Uniqueness: Due to their complexity, realism tattoos are highly customized, allowing for a unique piece that often serves as a personal narrative or memory.
  • Visual Impact: With their dramatic and life-like appearance, realism tattoos tend to leave a lasting impression.
  • Artistic Expression: They provide an excellent medium for expressing one's admiration for art, nature, or loved ones through an intricate and detailed tattoo.

Potential Drawbacks and Considerations

While realism tattoos have many strengths, there are also considerations to keep in mind:

  • Complexity and Cost: The level of detail required means these tattoos often take longer to complete and may come at a higher cost than simpler designs.
  • Artist Skill Level: Not every tattoo artist can execute realism effectively. It's essential to find an artist with specific experience in this style.
  • Longevity: Over time, tattoos can fade or blur, potentially diminishing the realism. Proper aftercare and regular touch-ups are crucial to maintaining their appearance.

Embrace Your Identity and Creativity with Tattoos

Tattoos are a powerful form of self-expression, allowing individuals to showcase their identity and personal stories on their skin. Realism tattoos, with their depth and artistry, are particularly poignant for commemorating important life events, expressing passions, or paying homage to cherished memories. Tattoos are not only a reflection of one's creative soul but also serve as a constant, tangible reminder of one's beliefs, values, and milestones.

In choosing a realism tattoo, you're not just getting a piece of art; you're investing in a representation of who you are and the journey you cherish. Let your tattoo tell a story only you can narrate, celebrating your individuality and creativity with every intricate detail.

Explore the Vibrant Tattoo Culture in San Jose

San Jose, nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, isn't just known for its tech prowess but also for its vibrant and eclectic tattoo scene. The city is a hub of creativity and expression, manifesting in numerous tattoo studios scattered across its diverse neighborhoods. Home to talented tattoo artists and enthusiasts, San Jose provides a rich tapestry of styles and influences, making it a must-visit destination for tattoo lovers.

Tattoo Hotspots in San Jose

When exploring San Jose for its tattoos, there are a few key districts you won't want to miss. Each offers its own unique flair and hosts a variety of talented artists ready to bring your body art ideas to life.

Downtown San Jose

Downtown San Jose is a bustling area where art lovers and creatives converge. Here, you'll find a multitude of tattoo shops lining the streets, each offering diverse styles—from traditional and new school to intricate blackwork and vibrant color pieces. The studios in this area are known for their skilled artists who come with a deep dedication to the craft, often resulting in spectacular personal art pieces.

Japantown

Just a short distance from the city center, Japantown provides a unique blend of rich cultural history and modern artistry. This area hosts several boutique tattoo parlors where artists often draw inspiration from Japanese art and cultural motifs. Whether it's a traditional Irezumi or a sleek, contemporary design, the artists here are renowned for infusing Eastern aesthetics into their work.

Willow Glen

Known for its charming, tree-lined streets and friendly atmosphere, Willow Glen is home to a selection of reputable tattoo shops. This district provides a welcoming environment where artists often engage in one-on-one consultations, ensuring that your tattoo not only meets your expectations but transcends them. The neighborhood's relaxed vibe makes it an ideal spot for both first-timers and tattoo veterans.

Express Your Identity and Creativity Through Tattoos

Tattoos go beyond mere ink on the skin; they are powerful expressions of identity and creativity. Getting a tattoo in San Jose is an immersive experience—one that allows you to capture a moment, idea, or belief in a lasting form. Whether you choose a design that honors personal milestones, showcases your artistic inclinations, or symbolizes beliefs you hold dear, the city's talented artists are adept at translating those visions into reality.

Embracing the art of tattooing enables individuals to carry a visible reminder of their personal journey and the ideals that define them. San Jose's inclusive and vibrant tattoo culture encourages people to delve into this form of self-expression without reservation. With experienced artists who are skilled at guiding their clients through the entire process, from conceptualization to completion, getting a tattoo in San Jose is both an enjoyable and transformative experience.

In conclusion, San Jose stands out as a premier destination for those looking to explore and expand their self-expression through tattooing. Whether you're a local or a visitor, the city's diverse selection of artists and studios offers endless possibilities for turning your personal stories and ideas into beautiful, lasting art. Dive into the world of tattoos in San Jose and let your ink narrate your unique story.