Andrew Tassone — Award-Winning Realism Tattoo Artist at Essential Ink Body Art, Murrieta CA
Color realism. Black & gray. Portraits. Sleeves. For two decades I’ve built tattoos that win awards — 150+ of them — from a chair at Essential Ink Body Art in Murrieta, California. Clients drive in from Temecula, Menifee, Corona, Escondido and beyond because the work is worth the trip. Every piece starts with a conversation. If you have an idea worth wearing forever, let’s design it together.
I specialize in large-scale custom work — sleeves, portraits, color realism, black & gray illustration, cover-ups, and paramedical reconstruction. I do not do walk-ins; I work strictly by appointment so every client gets the full design time they deserve.
Why book a specialist?
Walk-in tattoos are great for small, fast pieces. But for a sleeve, a portrait, a large color realism piece, or a cover-up — anything that needs design time, healing strategy, and multiple sessions — you want a specialist. Here’s what booking me looks like:
1-on-1 consultation (free, in person or virtual)
Custom design drawn for your body, your story, your skin
Honest pricing & realistic session count — no surprises
Aftercare guidance that actually keeps your work looking right years from now
A portfolio of 150+ award-winning pieces backing every decision
I tattoo by appointment at Essential Ink Body Art — Murrieta’s premiere tattoo and piercing studio since 2006. Essential Ink handles walk-ins, piercings, and ear styling; I focus exclusively on custom, large-scale realism work inside the studio. Book with me directly at theartofandrew.com/booking, DM @15_magnum on Instagram, or text (951) 407-0731.
STUDIO ADDRESS
25377 Madison Ave Suite #103 Murrieta, Ca 92562
Hours
By Appointment 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Monday – Saturday