Precision isn't something Ricardo learned — it's something he's spent twenty years refining. Two decades of geometric and ornamental tattooing leave a very specific mark on an artist: the ability to execute perfect symmetry under pressure, to build compositions that hold from every angle, and to know exactly where a line will land before the needle touches skin.
What 20 Years Means
In tattooing, experience isn't just time served — it's thousands of hours working through problems that don't show up in tutorials. How does a geometric pattern adapt when the body moves? How does dotwork age on different skin types? How tight can ornamental lines run before they blur over time?
Ricardo has worked through all of it. His portfolio carries the confidence of someone who has seen every variable and knows how to control for it. The lines are clean because they've been clean ten thousand times before.
"Symmetry at that level isn't luck.
It's twenty years of muscle memory."
Styles
Twenty years of precision — geometric, ornamental, and dotwork by Ricardo.
His ornamental work in particular carries an almost architectural quality — patterns that feel designed rather than drawn, composed for the specific body part they'll live on. For sleeve work, back pieces, or any large-scale geometric project, Ricardo is the natural choice.
A good fit for Ricardo if: you want geometry that truly holds — mandalas, sacred geometry, ornamental sleeves, neo-Maori compositions, or any piece where precision and longevity matter as much as the initial impact.
Working with Ricardo
For geometric and ornamental work, the consultation matters. Ricardo will want to understand the placement, the scale, and whether the piece needs to connect with existing tattoos or stand alone. This isn't bureaucracy — it's how you get a geometric tattoo that still looks right in ten years.
All sessions are by appointment. Communication is handled in English through the studio manager, and quotes are returned same day.
How to Book
- View Ricardo's portfolio on the artist page
- Note the placement, approximate size, and whether you have existing tattoos nearby
- Contact via WhatsApp or the English quote form
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