tattoo Artist

Estefan Ortiz AKA Rayz

If you want an artist to create your tattoo in a special way to make sure it’s a one of a kind, Rayz is the artist for you. With 8 years of experience, Rayz’s work shows his artistic style through original, custom pieces. Specializing in a Neo-Traditional and illustrative style, his tattoos come filled with either saturated colorful pieces or soft, texturized black and gray ones. All of his work is hand drawn with great attentiveness to each detail to create immaculate pieces of art.

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What People Say About Our Work

Emily Young

1 day ago

Okay guys this place is the best place everyone is so friendly and welcoming ♥️ I’ve been to other places and haven’t felt as comfortable as i did here 11/10🤩😏 I will be coming back fs ! I came with birdie to get my 23 month olds ears repierced and she was so patient with my daughter she was so sweet , My daughter did not cry much she felt relaxed as well You guys have to come here if your getting your kids ears pierced or just for anything they are the best !! The music was such a vibe oh and such a clean shop 😍 Thanks Birdie for everything and for your patience with my daughter 💋♥️ Thanks for having me GCT!!

Michelle Gonzalez

5 days ago

Clean friendly and good vibes. Loved my experience with Kath! Beautiful work very professional. Don’t think twice and book your appointment with her you won’t regret it.

Kimberlyn Chavez

1 week ago

Very clean and friendly. Josh was professional and attentive. He made my daughter and myself feel comfortable and relaxed. Great vibes.

dina

2 weeks ago

Love all my piercings (and tattoos thank u kat) people are nice and Josh explains everything rlly well

The Rest of Our tattoo Artist Crew

Sloe Rivera

@_sloejamz_

A top Escondido tattoo artist, Slo specializes in black and gray realism, portraits, and custom lettering with availability for new clients.

Melissa

@linesbymelissa

Valley Center’s Melissa inks expressive linework and dainty fineline tattoos, blending bold ideas with feather light detail for collectors.

Kristine

@krist.inktattoo

Escondido linework artist Kristine creates custom mandalas and graceful organic florals with eco-inks and a calm, client-first vibe.

Kurt (Tatzilla)

@_tatzilla_

Specializing in Japanese and American Traditional, Kurt brings 25 years across all styles, from cover-ups to fine line custom work, with guest spots throughout California, Hawaii, and the Southwest.

Mathias Moretti

@mgmoretti_

San Diego native Mathias crafts bright, bold Americana color pieces, drawing 90s punk energy into collaborative, fun sessions.

Chiro

@chirotattooestudio

Guest artist! Expert in large-scale black-and-grey portrait realism from Buenos Aires. Feb. 21 to Mar. 23, 2026. Seven years behind the machine, Chiro turns life-worn faces and iconic expressions into museum-worthy skin art. Limited seats, get with him while you can!

Katherine Parada

@kat_parmu

Specializing in micro-realism, fine line, graphic, and geometric styles, Katherine Parada blends technical precision with artistic flair to create meaningful, detailed tattoos.

Katelyn Alvarado

@epic_avacado

Specializing in fine line, black and grey, and bold color tattoos, Katelyn Alvarado creates personalized, meaningful designs, including botanical themes, critters, and custom pet portraits.

Jason Veytia

@v8ia

With 25+ years of experience, Jason has developed his own style, incorporating traditional, neo-traditional, realism, illustration, and more into his work.

Nick Crawford

@costlymistake

Specializing in American-Traditional tattoos, Nick keeps that classic traditional look without veering away from that timeless style.

Brandon Castillo AKA Sixer

@sixer.one

Shop owner Sixer is a versatile artist tattooing in a range of styles, with crisp, clean lines, saturated blacks and colors to create contrast throughout his work.