Black & Grey Realism Tattoo Artist in San Diego
Custom work built with intention, experience, and attention to detail. Tha Tattoo Guru specializes in black & grey realism, portraits, and one-of-a-kind designs backed by more than 20 years of professional artistry.
CUSTOM BLACK & GREY TATTOOS BUILT AROUND YOUR STORY.
The best tattoos aren’t pulled off a wall. They’re built around you.
From realistic portraits and memorial pieces to animals, symbolism, and large-scale concepts, every design starts with understanding what you want the piece to represent. From there, I bring more than two decades of experience to the composition, placement, detail, and execution.
The goal isn’t just a dope tattoo. It’s a piece that feels like it belongs to you.
Large scale tattoos designed to flow
SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULTATION TODAY! 619-816-0511
SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULTATION TODAY! 619-816-0511
MEET THE ARTIST
20+ YEARS BEHIND THE NEEDLE
I’m Corei King, better known as Tha Tattoo Guru.
I’ve spent more than two decades developing my craft as a tattoo artist, specializing in black & grey realism, portraits, custom design, and large-scale work.For me, a great tattoo has to do more than look good in a picture. It should work with the body, mean something to the person wearing it, and be executed with the kind of care that comes from experience.You bring the idea. I’ll help you turn it into something worth wearing.
YOUR TATTOO SHOULD FEEL PERSONAL.
SO SHOULD THE EXPERIENCE.
Getting tattooed is personal. The process should feel just as intentional as the artwork.
From the consultation to the final session, I take the time to understand your idea, what it means to you, and how it should work with your body. Every piece is approached as a collaboration—not a transaction.
The goal is simple: create an environment where you can feel comfortable, heard, and confident in the work we’re creating together.
CONSULT
We start with your idea, inspiration, placement, and vision.
CREATE
Your concept is developed into custom artwork designed specifically for you.
TATTOO
We bring it to life with patience, precision, and attention to the details that matter.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
LET’S CREATE SOMETHING WORTH WEARING.
Whether you already have the whole piece mapped out or you’re starting with an idea, the consultation is where we put the vision together.
Tell me what you’re thinking, what it means to you, and where you want to take it. From there, we’ll figure out the right direction for the piece.
Private tattoo appointments in San Diego, California.