Since its gritty sailor days, San Diego has been an epicenter incubating the iconic visual style of American traditional tattooing. The city's pioneering artists like Doc Webb, Owen Jensen and Zeke Owen developed distinctive motifs - bold lines, timeless imagery, crisp negative space and saturated palette - that came to define classic tattooing traditions.

Their technical mastery and regional flair cemented San Diego as a leading influence in traditional tattooing. That enduring reputation continues today through the new generation of artists upholding excellence while evolving traditional styles.

Our shop draws inspiration from San Diego's seminal role pioneering the quintessential American tattooing traditions still beloved today. We aim to honor that legacy through our devotion to this meaningful heritage craft.