Elvis Wesley ("Wes")

Wes is a tried-and-tested street shop artist. He cut his teeth with bold American traditional tattooing but can also tackle Chicano work like it's just another day — a well-rounded, versatile artist through and through.

He went to college and dabbled in various fields, but none of it sparked the way tattooing did. A tattoo collector for years, Wes was eventually offered an apprenticeship by his primary artist and mentor. The tattoo bug took hold and never let go.

Wes strives to honor tradition while embracing innovation. He's always learning and expanding his knowledge and techniques while paying respect to those who came before him and preserving their stories. In the timeless tradition of tattooing, a close friend and former co-worker gave him the nickname "Elvis Wesley" — he decided it was a great way to stand out and ran with it.

Whether it's flash, custom work, or something on a client's phone, Wes gives his all for every piece. No tattoo is too small to care about. He views tattooing as a craft, not an industry — every tattoo is handmade and applied while you wait, and the experience should feel just as personal as the art itself.