Prada Tattoo

From Graffiti to Skin: My Artistic Journey

My story begins on the streets of Venezuela, tracing the passion from graffiti to turning it into art on the skin. Every tattoo I create is a piece of my journey, from learning graphic design to opening my own studio and venturing into new lands.

Born in the vibrant heart of Venezuela

My artistic journey began in 2007, at the early age of 13, driven by the effervescent hip-hop culture and the graffiti artworks that adorned every corner of the urban streets. These murals not only captured my imagination but also planted the seed of a passion for drawing, especially for portraits, marking the beginning of a journey that would define my future.

Fascination with capturing the human essence

Over time, this fascination with capturing the human essence through art transformed into a vocation. In 2010, I decided to formalize my creative path by studying graphic design at university, an environment that allowed me to meet talented tattoo artists. This shared experience ignited in me an uncontrollable desire to explore tattooing as an extension of my art. Thus, in 2013, I acquired my first tattoo machine, determined to merge my drawing skills with tattoo technique.

Jose Prada Tattoo

From amateur to professional

The transition from amateur to professional was almost instantaneous. The demand for tattoos from friends and acquaintances was the catalyst that led me to abandon university and fully immerse myself in the art of tattooing. In 2015, my quest for growth and refinement led me to Panama City, where I worked in one of the most prestigious studios in the region. Two years later, in 2017, I realized my dream by opening my own tattoo studio.

My thirst for learning and evolution

Nevertheless, my thirst for learning and evolution never ceased. In 2021, I decided to further expand my horizons by moving to the United States. Currently, I continue to dedicate myself to my art, scheduling appointments in Miami and San Diego, California, where each tattoo I create is a testimony of my journey from the graffiti-filled streets of Venezuela to the most innovative tattoo studios in the world.

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