Nick Crawford
IllustrativeAmerican TraditionalColor
@costlymistake Specializing in American-Traditional tattoos, Nick keeps that classic traditional look without veering away from that timeless style.
Meet Our Artists & Piercers
The team behind every tattoo and piercing at Golden Child — browse work, find your artist, and book with confidence.
San Diego Tattoo Artists
Katherine Parada
Fine LineBlack & GrayIllustrative
@kat_parmu Specializing in micro-realism, fine line, graphic, and geometric styles, Katherine Parada blends technical precision with artistic flair to create meaningful, detailed tattoos.
Kristine
@krist.inktattooEscondido linework artist Kristine creates custom mandalas and graceful organic florals with eco-inks and a calm, client-first vibe.
Kurt (Tatzilla)
FeminineAmerican TraditionalBlack & Gray
@_tatzilla_ Specializing in Japanese and American Traditional, Kurt brings 25 years across all styles, from cover-ups to fine line custom work, with guest spots throughout California, Hawaii, and the Southwest.
Mathias Moretti
@mgmoretti_San Diego native Mathias crafts bright, bold Americana color pieces, drawing 90s punk energy into collaborative, fun sessions.
Melissa
IllustrativeMinimalistFine Line
@linesbymelissa Valley Center’s Melissa inks expressive linework and dainty fineline tattoos, blending bold ideas with feather light detail for collectors.
Brandon Castillo AKA Sixer
Black & GrayIllustrativeScript & Lettering
@sixer.one Shop owner Sixer is a versatile artist tattooing in a range of styles, with crisp, clean lines, saturated blacks and colors to create contrast throughout his work.
Sloe Rivera
Black & GrayMicro-Realism
@_sloejamz_ A top Escondido tattoo artist, Slo specializes in black and gray realism, portraits, and custom lettering with availability for new clients.
Stephen Carballo
Fine LineMicro-RealismMinimalist
@thelosangelesriver Stephen Carballo is a traveling fine line and micro-realism tattoo artist with over 20 years of experience — tattooing at Golden Child most weekdays when not on the road.
Katelyn Alvarado
IllustrativeBlack & GrayFine Line
@epic_avacado Specializing in fine line, black and grey, and bold color tattoos, Katelyn Alvarado creates personalized, meaningful designs, including botanical themes, critters, and custom pet portraits.
Olivia Thompson
Black & GrayFloralRealism
@artdispoo A Southern California artist working in black and grey and color realism and surrealism, with a love for bold color and fine line. Olivia crafts portraits, florals, animals, and large-scale black and grey pieces her clients carry with purpose for life.
Trish Westbrook
ColorIllustrativeNeo-Traditional
@tattoo_trish A versatile tattoo artist with a signature pop of color across many styles. Trish listens to the meaning behind each piece, designs it to last, and keeps every client comfortable from start to finish.
San Diego Piercers
Josh Rivera
@poka_piercingsJosh has been piercing with us for over 8 years. With his many years of experience, he can do virtually any piercing and do it fast... yet with the utmost precision to get yours placed perfectly. And his winning personality will put you at ease!
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★★★★★
Katelyn was great. As a tattoo newbie I didn't know what to expect. For my little tattoo I was scared of the potential pain. Katelyn was very patient and she tattooed a…
★★★★★
I've had 2 tattoos from Kurt so far and plan on going back for more. His almost 30 years of experience was reassuring throughout the entire process. Zion up front is…
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Katherine Parada is the absolute best! I've had 4 sessions with her in as many months, and have brought several family and friends back with me. We all LOVE the pieces…
★★★★★
I've gotten 2 piercings from Birdie and both experiences were fantastic. Looking forward to potentially getting a tattoo from someone here in the near future, next!