Judicael Vales — tattoo artist

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Judicael Vales

Nevada City, California

Tattooing since 2004

Books Open:Custom

About Judicael

I’ve been a tattoo artist and jeweler for over two decades, pouring my soul into creating pieces that tell stories. My journey started in 2004, when I began tattooing under Andy Smith in North Anjuna Beach, Goa, India. During those years of apprenticeship, I learned not just the craft but the deeper connection between art and identity. After honing my skills, I opened my own tattoo studio in India, where I spent years bringing people’s stories to life through ink. My craft has taken me across the world—I’ve tattooed in England, France, Mexico, Thailand, and Nepal, each place adding its own influence to my work and perspective. On the jewelry side, I’ve been fortunate to create pieces for red carpets and films like *Aquaman 2* and *Fast & Furious 10*, as well as designing for Jason Momoa’s private collection. Every creation, whether tattoo or jewelry, carries a piece of my journey—rooted in sacred symbolism, raw emotion, and a belief that art connects us to something bigger. It’s not just work; it’s my life’s calling.

Styles

  • Ornamental

Specializations

  • Melanated Skin
  • Cover Ups
  • Vitiligo
  • Scars
  • Mastectomy
  • Top Surgery
  • Freehand
  • Dotwork and Stippling

Locations

  • Primary: Nevada City, California

Policies

Deposit Policy
All deposits are non-refundable. Rescheduling your appointment, especially on short notice, may result in losing your deposit.
Cover-Up Policy
Accepting cover-ups.
Touch-Up Policy
No, I do not offer touch-ups.

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