Our artists
Five specialists, one studio
Every artist here has a style they’re known for. Browse their work, read their story and book with the one who feels right, or ask at a consultation and we’ll match you.
Mara Quinn
Owner · Blackwork & Dotwork
Mara opened Sigil in 2016 after nine years in shops from Portland to New Orleans. Bold blackwork, ornamental dotwork and large-scale pieces that follow the body.
Theo Brandt
Neo-Traditional & Color
Theo draws saturated, hard-wearing color: animals, botanicals and portraits with a bold outline. He’s our go-to for cover-ups that need real color to hide the old work.
Elias Ward
Fine Line & Script
Elias works with single needles and a light hand: delicate florals, micro-script and minimal line work that heals crisp. Most of his first-tattoo clients come back for a second.
Ruben Castillo
Black & Grey Realism
Ruben grew up drawing in his dad’s barbershop on East Cesar Chavez. Smooth black and grey realism, portraits, religious and Chicano-style lettering, in single sessions or full sleeves.
Nia Brooks
Lead Piercer · APP Member
Nia has pierced for twelve years and is a member of the Association of Professional Piercers. Curated ears, careful placement and honest advice about what will heal well on you.
How we work together
Different styles, one standard
The right artist for the job
If your idea suits a colleague’s style better, we’ll tell you and introduce you. No ego, just good tattoos.
Same hygiene at every station
One set of procedures, one autoclave log and one standard for setup and breakdown, checked daily.
Years of experience
Every artist here served a full apprenticeship and has tattooed for at least six years.
Reviews
What clients say
★★★★★
I walked in with a Pinterest board and a lot of nerves. Mara turned it into something completely mine, talked me through every step and the blackwork healed perfectly.
Alyssa R. · Half-Day Session
★★★★★
Theo covered a faded name on my shoulder with a peony so bold you would never know. Honest about what was possible, and fun to sit with for six hours.
Marcus D. · Cover-Up Consultation
★★★★★
My first tattoo, a tiny fine-line sprig, and Elias made it feel easy. The lines are still crisp a year later.
Priya K. · Small Custom Tattoo
★★★★★
Nia checked my ear before booking and told me my anatomy suited a flat better than an industrial. Healed without a single bump.
Sam T. · Helix or Flat Piercing
★★★★★
Ruben did a portrait of my grandmother in black and grey. My whole family cried. The studio is spotless and calm.
Daniel V. · Full-Day Session
★★★★★
Booked a flash moth on a Friday and had it by Saturday afternoon. Clean, friendly, zero attitude.
Jordan M. · Flash Tattoo, Small
Books are open
Let’s make something permanent
Custom work starts with a free consultation. Flash, touch-ups and piercings in the next two weeks can be booked online right now.