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Reno tattoo artist Carlos Galvez

Carlos Galvez

Black-and-grey realism · Custom lettering

Carlos's gallery ranges from black-and-grey portraits and masks to traditional color, lettering, and character work.

The 2026 Ink at the Bay artist lineup in Monterey lists Carlos and links to his portfolio.

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Selected work

Realistic tiger eyes beneath Self Made lettering Black-and-grey horned owl perched on a branch Traditional blue swallow with red flowers and yellow accents Black-and-grey Edward Scissorhands portrait Egyptian pharaoh mask above an Eye of Horus Black-and-grey hannya mask with long horns and fangs Robed skeleton with praying hands and a radiating halo Studio Ghibli characters: San's mask, No-Face, Calcifer and forest spirits Smiling young Goku with raised fists and a turtle shell Realistic skull inside a black spade Traditional red rose with green leaves and orange flames Stylized yellow jaguar head with black spots and bared teeth