Best Realism Tattoo Artists in San Diego, CA
Top realism tattoo artists in San Diego, CA ranked by review evidence.
1. Eddie
at Reality Ink Tattoo Art Studio
LOW
1 mention
"ve one. I’m extremely happy with the result. I’d absolutely recommend Eddie to anyone looking for quality work, professionalism, and a solid shop atmosphere."
2. Diego ✓ verified
at Diego Flores Tattoo
HIGH
14 mentions
"Diego is amazing! I had sent him some inspo pics for a floral piece and the design he came up with exceeded my expectations. I get complimen"
3. Hi
at Diego Flores Tattoo
HIGH
4 mentions
"e plunge to absolute trust and I will not go anywhere else. His work is amazing. I have 2 line work pieces and 2 much more realistic. His talent is incredible and I truly get asked"
4. Diego Flores
at Diego Flores Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"beautifully and I couldn’t be happier.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — highly recommend Diego Flores Tattoo!"
5. Monica
at Prospect Ink
HIGH
11 mentions
"Monica is awesome! Will be visiting soon again."
7. Sarah
at Prospect Ink
LOW
1 mention
"Sarah is amazing!! Crushes it every time. Great person too"
8. Laura
at Prospect Ink
LOW
1 mention
"Laura is amazing! She captures what I wanted and designed a flower and pattern just for me 🥰 We’re doing a cover-up over a tummy tuck scar"
9. Chapter One ✓ verified
at Chapter One Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
@chapteronetattoo
"much more realistic and visually appealing scene. I highly recommend Chapter One Tattoo and Cash to anyone; you will not be disappointed.
Big thanks to Cash and everyone at Chapter"
10. Shanti
at The Tattoo Temple
HIGH
2 mentions
"iscomfort which hasn't been the case before getting my work done by Shanti. There's no question as to why she is in the Top 10 tattoo artists of SD. :) I am getting my next one wit"
11. Mervin ✓ verified
at The Tattoo Temple
HIGH
2 mentions
"ng my Japanese geometric style tattoo, and I honestly can’t recommend Mervin enough. His attention to detail, precision, and deep understanding of the style really stood out, and t"
12. Stephanie
at The Tattoo Temple
LOW
1 mention
"Stephanie is awesome. I had a very specific idea in mind for a tattoo on my shoulder and she took all of my crazy ideas and turned it into a"
13. Aquariu
at ALLSVART
LOW
1 mention
"d he replied incredibly fast. I shared my idea which was an Aquarius style water barrier tattoo on my side along with some inspiration photos and he was very friendly and helpful t"
14. Mariana
at Family Business Tattoo San Diego
LOW
1 mention
"nal, with an atmosphere that immediately puts you at ease.
Mariana did an incredible job on my American traditional tattoos. Her work is bold, clean, and beautifully executed, wit"
15. Ronaldo
at Family Business Tattoo San Diego
LOW
1 mention
"gh-quality American traditional work.
Mariana did mine and Ronaldo did my boyfriends!"
16. Family Business ✓ verified
at Family Business Tattoo San Diego
HIGH
1 mention
@familybusinesstattoosd
"ith my tattoos and will absolutely be coming back. I highly recommend Family Business Tattoo, especially Mariana and Ronaldo, to anyone looking for high-quality American traditiona"
17. Pepper
at Above All Tattoo - Pacific Beach
LOW
1 mention
"his time and listens to his clients needs and wants. Highly recommend Pepper at above all tattoos. ILL BE BACK BRO!"
18. Zac ✓ verified
at True Fit Tattoo Studio
HIGH
2 mentions
"Love this shop! I followed my tattoo artist Zac to this shop and it was such a great experience! The other artists that were there that day, Ceb and Vanna were awesome"
19. Vanna
at True Fit Tattoo Studio
LOW
1 mention
"ced. Zac is a relaxing presence and funny (as is his fellow artist Vanna, who was working on a beautiful piece on another client during my time there), and he deeply loves the work"
20. Chief
at True Fit Tattoo Studio
LOW
1 mention
"work on display and it all looked truly amazing. I got a KC Chiefs tattoo and Johnny is a Broncos fan. He did not let his rivalry get in the way of his art at all. It was a fun tim"
21. Clis ✓ verified
at Beauty in Pain Tattoo Shop
HIGH
1 mention
@clis1tattoos
"Clis is amazing he’s done 3 of my tattoos just like I envisioned and better! He’s easy to talk to and plays some good music too! An amazing"
22. Isaac
at Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing
LOW
1 mention
"I’ve had my industrial bar and conch piercing done by Isaac and both experiences were phenomenal! He’s extremely professional, kind, and I’ve had zero complications with either or "
23. Jasmine ✓ verified
at Remington Tattoo Parlor
HIGH
1 mention
"orates photos I’ve taken of one of our local estuaries, and Jasmine did an incredible job turning them into a stunning, artistic layout. I genuinely feel like I have a piece of art"
24. Marty Boe ✓ verified
at Bearcat Tattoo Gallery
HIGH
1 mention
"at vibe. Cynthia at the desk was so sweet and friendly! Our artist Marty Boe was awesome! We LOVE our tattoos and he made them look even better than the reference we had. Super coo"
25. Julio ✓ verified
at Iconic Lines Studio
HIGH
30 mentions
"Julio is amazing! He took the time to explain everything to me, it was my first tattoo and he made sure all of my questions were answered. I"
26. Iconic Lines ✓ verified
at Iconic Lines Studio
HIGH
3 mentions
@iconiclinesstudio
"Highly highly recommend Iconic Lines Studio. From scheduling to getting the tattoo, everything was so seamless. Julio is incredibly detail oriented and wo"
27. Thi ✓ verified
at Iconic Lines Studio
HIGH
2 mentions
"de sure we both felt at ease throughout the entire process. This tattoo means the world to us, and we are so grateful to have an artist we trust with something so special. Julio is"
28. Iconic Line ✓ verified
at Iconic Lines Studio
HIGH
1 mention
@iconiclinesstudio
"e attention. This made the whole experience great. I highly recommend Iconic Line Studios to anyone looking for a fine line tattoo."
29. Ethan
at Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio
HIGH
5 mentions
"Ethan did a good job on the tattoo I asked for"
30. Miguel
at Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio
HIGH
3 mentions
"ience as my mom and sister were getting their first tattoo. Miguel did an amazing job! Definitely highly recommend!"
31. Anastasia
at Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio
HIGH
2 mentions
"AMAZING PLACE FOR FRIDAY THE 13th!!!! Anastasia was our artist (me and my wife) and she had such great vibes. THANK YOU!!"
32. Anka
at Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio
MED
2 mentions
"Anka did an absolutely amazing job and my tattoo healed insanely fast, very happy"
33. Mario
at Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio
MED
2 mentions
"Amazing place! And the artist Mario was fantastic! Cleaned everything before starting and even showed me the unopened needle. The salon itself was so clean even wi"
34. Lion ✓ verified
at Lions Den Tattoo Studio
HIGH
1 mention
@lionsdensd
"I highly recommend Lion’s Den! The vibe is super relaxed, the place is clean, well lit, and well decorated. The staff were all really friendly and we"