# BillyDaKid | Black & Grey Tattoo Artist in San Jose

> BillyDaKid creates large custom black and grey realism tattoos, Asian-inspired compositions, sleeves, and backpieces in San Jose, California.

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Large black and grey Asian-inspired custom tattoo by BillydaKid

San Jose / Bay Area · @kiddo_tats

## BILLY DAKID

Black & Grey Realism. Built With Intent.

Large custom pieces, Asian-inspired compositions, realism, and fine detail. Designed for the body, built to hold impact from a distance and detail up close.

[Start a Project](https://tattoonerdssj.com/artists/billy-the-kid/book)[View the Work](https://tattoonerdssj.com/artists/billy-the-kid/work)

Custom work only / San Jose, California

01 / Selected Work

### THE WORK IS THE PROOF.

Custom black and grey realism built around flow, scale, contrast, and detail.

[Archangel black and grey realism tattoo Large ScaleRealism / Upper Arm](https://tattoonerdssj.com/artists/billy-the-kid/work)
[Crowned lion realism sleeve RealismFine Detail](https://tattoonerdssj.com/artists/billy-the-kid/work)
[Dragon and skull realism tattoo Asian-InspiredCustom Composition](https://tattoonerdssj.com/artists/billy-the-kid/work)
[Tiger and floral black and grey realism tattoo Black & GreyTiger / Floral](https://tattoonerdssj.com/artists/billy-the-kid/work)

BillydaKid working during a tattoo session

02 / Discipline

### BUILT THROUGH REPETITION.

Billy built his career by changing direction and treating improvement like a daily responsibility. The past is part of the story, but the work is the proof of how far discipline can take you.

Every serious project is approached the same way: understand the idea, respect the body, plan the composition, and execute without shortcuts.

BIG PIECES. FINE DETAILS. NO SHORTCUTS.

03 / Process

### COME WITH THE IDEA. TRUST THE PROCESS.

The best large-scale work starts with clarity, trust, and room for the composition to evolve.

01

#### Submit

Send the concept, placement, size, references, and what matters most about the piece.

02

#### Review

Billy reviews the project first. If it is a fit, the team contacts you to coordinate a consultation.

03

#### Commit

A non-refundable deposit secures the project and appointment schedule after acceptance.

04

#### Build

The design is developed around the body and revealed in the appointment process.

DISCIPLINE IN EVERY DETAIL.

San Jose tattoo artist serving clients across the Bay Area.

[Start a Project](https://tattoonerdssj.com/artists/billy-the-kid/book)