Best Tattoo Shops In San Clemente

“Living Art Gallery is the best tattoo and art gallery I've ever been to and Monte is a master of his craft.

I've been to him twice now and will absolutely be back for more work. I've never received so many compliments on my tattoos before.

The first time I saw Monte, I had a basic idea of what I wanted and he spent a good deal of time talking to me about the concept, the meaning behind my idea, and then he went and made a few sketches. He came back with incredible options. The way he understood and interpreted the idea I had into an actual piece of art was unreal. Never once did I feel rushed or pressured. When it was time to actually put it on my skin, he was very precise and spent time lining up the sketch to my skin before he used the needle. He wanted to make it perfectly aligned with my veins and he did exactly that. Then he tattooed me and it was relatively painless. Once we finished, he thoroughly explained aftercare instructions and gave me all the necessary products.

About a year later I went back to Monte. This time I had so many ideas and took up a lot of his time talking about all of them. Not once did he rush me. He listened to each and every idea until we landed on one that felt right. Again, he took his time sketching out his vision and again, it came out truly amazing. I couldn't be happier with his work.

Monte is a true artist in every sense of the word. You know this as soon as you meet with him. He deeply cares about his clients and the art he creates. People always ask me who did my tattoos and I always refer them to Monte.

In addition, the atmosphere is excellent. There's tons of art, the place is very clean, and everyone there is friendly. It truly is the best tattoo experience one could ever ask for.“

“Got a custom jap trad dragon tat. Love it.
I was a Walk-in and got tated same day“

“Ive been going here for about 3 years now.
Brian has been my guy!
He designed, and created an amazing full back piece and leg sleeve.
Ive been tattooed by some very famous people and if I am being honest, all of Brians work is the best art I have on my body. I get compliments every where I ago, and more importantly, l'm blown away every time I see his work in the mirror.
He also touched up my old tattoos, bringing them to life again, I couldn't ask for anything better.
Highly recommend Brian, and Ive been around the shop enough to have confidence that any artist in the shop will get you set up with both excellent work and a chill, honest, easy-going experience.“

“My wife and I were walk-ins and Trevor tattooed us. He did a great job and everyone was so friendly.“

“Scott is an amazing guy and tattooer. He has done some amazing work on me (covering up old tattoos and fixing others) he is patient, he is always on time (he is actually early because when i show up he is already set up ready to go). All around bad a** guy to work with. He will forever be the only person tattooing me from now on.“

“I walked in on Saturday. I was getting ink done on a Monday. I was introduced to Dillon. I really wasn't sure what I was getting myself into. But He will definitely be doing more work on me. I am beyond pleased with the quality of work. Thank you, sir.“

“I have personally know Stuart for 10 years. And I have seen some absolute master pieces come from his tattoo shop. And a few of those are my own. He is the 1 and only artist that I trust because of the detail and patient he has. And the amount of time he spends to make sure that the drawing is to your liking is always above and beyond. The back tattoo is just one of many that he’s done for me.“