Shepherd
Arizona Tattoo Artist
Meet Shepherd, a passionate tattoo artist based in Los Angeles with four years of experience. Specializing in Realism/portrait style tattooing, Shepherd's artistic repertoire extends to Freehand lettering, neo-traditional, traditional, and he's currently exploring color realism. His roots in the Chicano culture of Los Angeles influence his style, where lettering and black and gray tattoos hold significant cultural importance.
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About the artist
Meet Shepherd, a passionate tattoo artist based in Los Angeles with four years of experience. Shepherd's journey into tattooing is unique, starting with his artistic endeavors in prison, drawing lettering for fellow inmates. In 2020, he rediscovered his passion for art, transitioning from designing logos to tattooing. His journey has taken him across the country, meeting incredible people along the way.
Specializing in Realism/portrait style tattooing, Shepherd's artistic repertoire extends to Freehand lettering, neo-traditional, traditional, and he's currently exploring color realism. His roots in the Chicano culture of Los Angeles influence his style, where lettering and black and gray tattoos hold significant cultural importance.
Consultations with Shepherd involve understanding clients' visions through references. He emphasizes creating unique pieces for each client, ensuring a personalized experience. Shepherd provides transparent information on the duration, pricing, and deposit details, fostering a smooth client-tattooist collaboration.
For aspiring tattoo artists, Shepherd advises dedicating seven days a week to tattooing, coupled with honing skills in other mediums. He encourages aspiring artists to save enough money to sustain themselves for at least six months before fully committing to the industry.
If time travel were possible, Shepherd would choose revolutionary figures like Che Guevara or Emiliano Zapata, tattooing them with empowering lettering symbolizing the freedom cause.
Outside of tattooing, Shepherd is an avid painter, creating canvases, portraits, and lettering. He maintains a healthy lifestyle by hitting the gym five days a week and occasionally enjoying hikes. His love for travel reflects his belief that life is too short to stay in one place.
Clients can expect Shepherd's wholehearted dedication, honesty, and sincerity in every tattoo. His message to clients echoes appreciation and love for their support. Connect with Shepherd Dominguez for a tattoo experience crafted with passion and authenticity.
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Business Hours
Mon - Thursday: 12PM - 8 PM
Friday - Saturday: 11AM - 10PM
Sunday: 11AM - 7PM