The Artists

Traditional American • Chicano Art • 12 Years

Diego is the backbone of Frontera Ink. Bold black outlines, bright fills, sacred hearts, lowrider culture, Virgen de Guadalupe iconography — his work is rooted in the Chicano tattoo tradition that runs deep in El Paso. Twelve years behind the machine and his lines have never been cleaner. Consultations required for custom work; deposit to book.

Fine Line • Botanical • Micro-Realism • 5 Years

Marisol's fine line work is the hardest booking at Frontera Ink — and in most of West Texas, honestly. Delicate botanical pieces, micro-realism that holds up under a magnifying glass, and a patience for detail that borders on obsessive. Featured in Tattoo Life Magazine in 2024. Her waiting list is 10 weeks for a reason: the work is worth it.

Black & Grey Realism • Portraiture • Memorials • 9 Years

Tomás does the work that means the most. Portraits of loved ones, memorial pieces, landscapes that carry a story. Nine years of black and grey realism with a shading technique that creates depth you can almost feel. He's the quiet one in the shop, but his portfolio speaks volumes. Consultation photo required for cover-ups and reworks.

Japanese • Geometric • Neo-Traditional • 3 Years

Kai is the newest full artist at Frontera Ink, promoted from apprentice to chair after proving he could hold his own. Japanese-influenced linework meets geometric precision meets neo-traditional color — his style is still evolving, and that's what makes it exciting. Walk-in friendly with the shortest wait times in the shop. Want a tattoo today? Come see Kai.