CALAVERASTATTOO
Black & grey realism, custom work, and clean cover-ups — drawn for you, inked to last.
Ink withintention
A tattoo isn’t a transaction — it’s a collaboration. You bring the idea; we draw it real.
Calaveras Tattoo Studio has worked Chelsea’s Broadway since 2010, building a name on black & grey realism — portraits, fine detail, smooth gradients, and cover-ups that actually cover. Every piece is drawn custom for the person wearing it.
Clean, licensed, single-use everything. Walk in for a consult or book ahead — either way you’ll sit down, talk it through, and leave with a plan before a needle ever touches skin.
What we do
Custom & consultation-ledBlack & Grey Realism
The house specialty — portraits, photo-real detail, smooth shading and depth.
Custom Design
Original artwork built around your idea, your body, and how it’ll age.
Cover-Ups
Re-working old or unwanted ink into something you’ll actually want to show.
Fine Line & Script
Delicate linework, lettering and small detailed pieces done with a steady hand.
Color Work
Bold, saturated color when the piece calls for it — built to stay vivid.
Flash & Walk-Ins
Ready-to-go designs and same-day pieces when a chair’s open.
THE PORTFOLIO
Idea to ink
Consult
Free sit-down. Bring references, talk size, placement and budget. No pressure.
Design
We draw a custom piece and refine it with you until it’s exactly right.
Session
Sterile setup, single-use needles, and the time the piece deserves.
Aftercare
You leave with clear aftercare so it heals clean and stays sharp.
From the chair
“Brought in a blurry photo of my grandfather and he turned it into the most detailed portrait. People can’t believe it’s a tattoo.”
— Sample review · Eddie M.“Covered an old name tattoo I hated. You’d never know anything was there before. Clean shop, real artist.”
— Sample review · Jasmine R.“Took his time on the design, talked me through everything, and the line work is perfect. Already booked my next.”
— Sample review · Victor S.On Broadway,
Chelsea
BOOK A CONSULT
Bring the idea. We’ll draw it real. Free consultations, by appointment or walk-in.