Tattoo Artists
Jedidia Reid
BIO:
Owner Jedidia has tattooed since 1999, from the cradle of South Texas to the edge of the world. He has traveled extensively and boasts clients across the planet. Known for his wild colors and complex, action-packed designs, he specializes in Japanese style and large scale pieces. Jedi’s primary focus in this bloodletting lifestyle is to complete as many bodysuits as possible within his lifetime.
MUSIC:
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- ZZ Top
- Queens of the Stone Age
- Danzig
- Led Zeppelin
- Ween
- Willie Nelson
- Prof
- Slayer
- Jawbreaker
- Amigo The Devil
- Baroness
- The Cramps
- Atmosphere
- Beastie Boys
- Black Sabbath
- Melvins
Justin Martinez
BIO:
Justin started tattooing under Weldon Lewis in 1999, where he also learned how to paint, have fun & laugh. He loves bold, fi ne, and stipple style; favored past works include eagles, lady heads, snakes, daggers, and animal heads. Like: ink art, metalsmithing.
MUSIC:
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- Easy-e
- ICE Cube
- Lee hazelwood.
- Thundercat
- Charley Crockett
- Bob Dylan
- Duran jones and the indications
- Jerry Reed and the Outlaws
- Howling Wolf
- The Commodores
- Shuggie Otis
- Graham Parsons
- Lee Fields and the Expressions
- Julian “Cannonball” Adderley
Brian Pitman
BIO:
Brian sold his soul to tattooing in 1999 by signing up for a three year apprenticeship with a man named Wolf. His preferred styles are realism, surrealism, Eurojap, black and gray, as well as color tattoos. Likes: painting, playing guitar.
MUSIC:
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- Chris Stapleton
- Black Sabbath
- Hank Williams Sr.
- High On Fire
- Melvins
- Devotchka
- Queens of the Stone Age
- Them Crooked Vultures
- Willie Nelson
- Waylon Jennings
Josh Standley
BIO:
Josh began his San Antonio career in 1996 after an apprenticeship under Drew Carey and Wendell Holmes; Josh is fluent in modern and traditional styles. He also specializes in both color and black/gray biomechanical tattoos. Likes: sculpting, airbrushing, prop design, and customizing dioramas for rad 80’s toys.
MUSIC:
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- Judas Priest
- Black Sabbath (Dio years)
- Rainbow
- Fog Hat
- Stranglers
- St. Vitus
- B.O.C.
- RAMONES
- Hall & Oates
- Bolt Thrower
- Om
Kelley Donovan
BIO:
Kelley apprenticed under Randall Lungrave “Chuck Wagon” and began tattooing in 2003. After working many years in California, he moved to Texas and has called Element home since. He and his family are throughly enjoying the beautiful city of San Antonio. Likes: travel, camping.
MUSIC:
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- Cannibal Corpse
- Talking Heads
- Motorhead
- Slayer
- Ronnie Milsap
- Freer
- Typo-o-Negative
- The Cure
- Faith No More
- Black Sabbath
- Phil Collins
- Ratt
- Entombed
- Morbid Angel
- Obituary
- Talking Heads
- Judas Priest
Nate Haynes
BIO:
Nathan is originally from Santa Fe, originally where he completed a three year apprenticeship with New Jersey’s Colin Reed. Nathan has tattooed since 1999 and his style focus is traditional, Americana, fi ne line, black & gray, Japanese and Polynesian. Likes: mountain biking, motorcycles.
MUSIC:
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- Surgil Simpson
- Bob Marley
- Waylon Jennings
- Talking heads
- Gangstar
- Slim thug
- ZZ Top
- Nofx
- Paul Simon
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Beck
Angel Serda
BIO:
Angel began tattooing in 2015 under Patrick Carmack, and has developed a love for dynamic and traditional tattoos. Inspired by comic book art, illustration, and specific artists such as Ed Roth, Dave Lum, and H.P. Lovecraft, Angel is a family man who loves San Antonio. Likes: unicycling, fart jokes.
MUSIC:
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- Bob Dylan
- Beastie boys
- Johnny cash
- Texas tornados
- Stevie ray Vaughn
- Screaming Jay Hawkins
- Muddy waters
- Pinche Selenas
- The kinks
- Canned heat
Chris Harris
BIO:
Chris commenced tattooing in 2002 after an apprenticing under Jeff McNauton. He sampled several shops around the country, and is happy to call Bexar county home. Specializing in classic, bold, and American traditional, he can be counted on for a dash of western fl air. Likes: live music, classic cars.
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- Willie Nelson
- Waylon Jennings
- Hank Williams jr
- David Allen coe
- Johnny paycheck
- Merle haggard
- Ernest tubb
- George jones
- George strait
- Bob wills