San Diego Tattoo Artist

Traditional American, Japanese, and black & gray tattoos at Remington Tattoo in North Park.

Chris Cockrill is a San Diego tattoo artist specializing in traditional American, Japanese, and black & gray work at Remington Tattoo in North Park. Every tattoo is built with structure, placement, and long-term wear in mind.

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Traditional American panther and roses chest tattoo, North Park San Diego

Japanese Hannya mask and snake upper leg tattoo

Black and gray owl chest tattoo San Diego

Black and gray ship and whale large back tattoo

Japanese koi fish and cherry blossom sleeve

Traditional American eagle and snake chest tattoo

Japanese dragon and tiger full back piece

Traditional cardinal and floral forearm tattoo

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Traditional American Tattoos

Bold linework, clean color, and design that reads from across the room. Traditional American tattooing has survived for a reason, it ages well, it holds up, and it looks like a tattoo. Each piece is built around the body it lives on, whether it's a tight one-shot or part of a larger collection.

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Japanese Tattoos

Japanese tattooing is about movement, scale, and how a design flows across the body. I focus on sleeves and larger pieces. Work designed to make sense as a composition, not just a collection of images. Built with respect for the tradition and an eye toward how it holds up over time.

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Black & Gray Tattoos

Clean gradients, strong contrast, and work that doesn't fade into mud after a few years. Black and gray done right is about control, knowing where to push the value and where to hold back. The same principles that apply to traditional and Japanese work apply here: structure first, detail second.

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Remington Tattoo — North Park, San Diego

I work out of Remington Tattoo on Myrtle Avenue in North Park. A quiet, house-style studio a few minutes from downtown. It's a focused environment built for longer sessions and work that takes some planning.

Wed – Sat, Noon – 7pm ·

3009 Myrtle Ave, San Diego CA 92104

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How I Work With Clients

I take on a limited number of projects at a time. Every tattoo starts with a consultation, understanding what you want, where it's going, and how it'll hold up. Larger pieces and sleeves are approached in stages, with pacing that makes sense for the work.

If you're looking for a tattoo built with intention, reach out and we'll go from there.

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Client Reviews…

Fantastic work start to finish. My first tattoo and Chris made it seamless and comfortable. Great little shop. Super comfortable and relaxing. Highly recommended.”
Stevie B.
"Chris did an amazing job on my tattoo. He made it exactly what I wanted and was super nice throughout the whole process."
Samantha D.
"Chris is extremely patient with his clients. I’ve been seeing him for over 10 years for tattoos and his professionalism and customer service has always been excellent. He’s also a very talented artist. Thank you Chris for your awesome work and 5-star customer service!"
Janice G.
"Chris is an amazing artist, and very skilled at his craft. Does great color work, I've had multiple sessions with him and the end product looks great and healed perfectly. Chris is easy to work with, and a stand up guy. He takes his time to make sure you get what you want out of your tattoo. Highly recommend."
Zach T.

Built by a Tattooer

I also design and build coil tattoo machines and small batches of tools and merch. Built with the same focus on consistency, balance, and long-term use.

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