Black and grey Zeus and lion sleeve tattoo created at Tattoo Nerds

San Jose / Bay Area

Custom work.
Built to last.

High-detail, one-of-one tattooing shaped around the body and made with long-term composition in mind.

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01 / 06Black & grey realism / Custom composition

Tattoo Nerds / San Jose

Built around the piece.
Not the template.

Your idea, placement, anatomy, and the way the work should age all matter. Every project starts with those details—not a recycled design.

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Selected work / 2024–26

The work is
the proof.

Large-scale compositions designed to read as one piece—from a distance and up close.

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Featured artist / BillyDaKid

A deep body
of work.

Billy’s archive brings a wide range into view: portraiture, spiritual imagery, Asian-inspired composition, and large-scale black-and-grey realism.

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Artist directory

Find your
artist.

Every artist has an individual portfolio and consultation request, keeping your project connected directly to the person creating it.

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Your tattoo journey

Clear from
day one.

Choose the right artist, share the project clearly, and know what happens next.

  1. 01

    Choose

    Review the artist directory and enter the individual website that fits your project.

  2. 02

    Inquire

    Send your idea, placement, size, and useful references directly to your artist.

  3. 03

    Plan

    Align on scope, composition, pricing, deposit, and a realistic session schedule.

  4. 04

    Create

    Complete the work with clear aftercare and follow-up guidance from your artist.

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Client experience

4.9

★★★★★Google rating
“Billy took that vision and turned it into something phenomenal. The detail, creativity, and overall execution are on another level.”Phi Tran / Google review
“Shop is nice and private, clean, good vibes. Really happy with how the piece came out.”Ben Ziegler / Google review
“The studio is super clean and the other artists are really friendly. Highly recommend this shop.”Maro VanValer-Campbell / Google review
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The studio

High standards.
Easy energy.

A professional San Jose studio built for focused work and a comfortable client experience.

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  1. 01
    Custom by defaultDesigned around your body and direction.
  2. 02
    Clean + professionalNew, sealed needles and careful sanitation.
  3. 03
    Comfort consideredClear guidance before, during, and after.

Visit2847 S White Rd, Suite 205
San Jose, CA 95148

Call(408) 461-9016

AppointmentsBy consultation

Before you reach out

Good to know.

Simple answers before you choose an artist or contact the shop.

How do I start?+

Choose BillyDaKid or Tiffy PXO from the directory and submit the detailed consultation request inside the artist’s individual website. Requests are reviewed before any time or appointment is confirmed.

What if I do not know which artist to choose?+

Use the consultation hub and select “Help Choosing an Artist.” Tattoo Nerds will review the request and route it to the right artist.

How much will my tattoo cost?+

Pricing depends on size, detail, placement, and sessions. Your selected artist will discuss scope and pricing after reviewing the project.

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Need help finding
the right direction?

Send your idea, choose an artist, or ask the shop to recommend the best fit for your project.

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