Judicael Vales

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.