Carlos works primarily in Black & Grey, Realism, Portrait, Color, Biomechanical, and 1 more. View the full portfolio above to see recent pieces across each style — every image is tagged with its specific style on the detail page so you can filter the work that matches what you're looking for.
Carlos works out of Carlos Ortiz in Blue Island, IL. Contact information and a booking link are below.
Yes — Carlos accepts custom design requests. Send a consultation request through the booking link below with your idea (subject, placement, size, style references) and Carlos will get back to you with a quote and timeline. Most custom work involves a sketch round before stencil + ink day.
Most tattoo projects start with a consultation — in-person, over phone, or via the booking form. Use it to talk through the idea, placement, size, timeline, and budget before booking the appointment. Carlos replies to consult requests within one business day.
The portfolio above shows Carlos's published work on TattooNOW. For day-to-day updates and works-in-progress, follow @embededink on Instagram.
