Resident Artists
Full Circle Tattoo
Meet the Artists Behind the Ink
At Full Circle Tattoo, our resident artists are the heart of everything we do. With decades of combined experience and a passion for meaningful, high-quality work, each artist brings a unique style, perspective, and story to the studio. From bold traditional pieces to intricate custom designs, our internationally recognized and certified team is committed to artistry, precision, and creating tattoos that truly resonate with each client.
We don’t just tattoo—we collaborate, guide, and ensure every piece feels right before it ever touches your skin. As a locally owned, family, and minority-owned studio, we take pride in building real connections and delivering an experience rooted in trust, safety, and creativity. Browse our artists’ bios to find the perfect fit for your vision and see firsthand the talent that sets Full Circle apart.
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Check Out Our Resident Artists
Bill Canales
@billcanales
Originally from El Paso, TX and the man behind Full Circle Tattoo itself, Bill has been tattooing for 30+ years. Specializing in Japanese style tattoos with a focus on his dragons that he's well known for. He'll be paving a way in the industry for years to come.
Alex Blackwell
@alexblackwelltattoo
Alex Blackwell is an American traditional tattooer whose work is inspired by the classic designs and tattooing principles that shaped the craft. With a focus on bold composition, clean application, and timeless imagery, he creates tattoos designed to age well and stand the test of time. Alex offers custom work, classic flash, appointments, and walk-ins.
Dean Fleischmann
@dean_flash_man
With over a decade of professional tattooing experience, I’m a San Diego-based artist who regularly travels for guest spots and conventions. While I’m comfortable working in a wide range of styles—including American Traditional and fine-line illustrative—my primary focus and passion are Traditional Japanese tattooing and large-scale custom work. I’m committed to creating timeless tattoos that complement the body, tell a story, and last a lifetime.
Jordae does it all, from illustrated realism to traditional and fine-line tattoos.
Sarah Herzdame
@herzdame
If you like ornamentals or things that crawl, slither, and fly, Sarah is your gal.
Emiliano Garcia
@soulinktattooart
Emiliano is the one if you're looking to turn life into black-and-grey art.
Yusuke Wakasa
Yusuke's style derives from traditional Japanese influencers to old school Americana, and just about everything in between.
Thomas Pineiro
Over the years, Thomas has fine-tuned and truly dialed in the craft of traditional Japanese tattooing while packing a way of his own! His work speaks for itself with bold choices of dramatic color that compliments his style of traditional Japanese with a specialty in large scale works.
Emiliano Garcia
Emiliano joins our new location in University Heights specializing in black and grey realism. From portraits to animals and nearly everything in between, his work really comes to life on skin.
Zac Chaffin
@zacchaffintattoos
Bright colors? A mix between traditional and neo-traditional? That's all Zac!
Vives
@vives.ttt
Our newest resident artist is Zac Chaffin! Born and raised in San Diego, CA; Zac has been ranging in his styles from both traditional and neo-traditional. To black and grey with plenty of contract in between.
He'll be in South Park 6 days a week (No Wednesdays) and is always down for some walk-ins.
With 8 years of tattooing experience, Vives specializes in fine-line and feminine blackwork tattoos, creating whimsical, detail-driven pieces. Her portfolio features a strong focus on custom floral work, particularly freehand peonies designed to complement the body's natural movement.
Aria Aubert
@aria_aubert1
Originally from El Paso, Texas, Aria is a tattoo artist specializing in Japanese-inspired and black-and-grey tattooing, with a focus on bold, timeless designs.
Vives
@vives.ttt
Our newest resident artist is Zac Chaffin! Born and raised in San Diego, CA; Zac has been ranging in his styles from both traditional and neo-traditional. To black and grey with plenty of contract in between.
He'll be in South Park 6 days a week (No Wednesdays) and is always down for some walk-ins.
With 8 years of tattooing experience, Vives specializes in fine-line and feminine blackwork tattoos, creating whimsical, detail-driven pieces. Her portfolio features a strong focus on custom floral work, particularly freehand peonies designed to complement the body's natural movement.
Aria Aubert
@aria_aubert1
Originally from El Paso, Texas, Aria is a tattoo artist specializing in Japanese-inspired and black-and-grey tattooing, with a focus on bold, timeless designs.
