Martin Reyes

Born in McAllen TX, Martin moved around a lot as a kid before settling back down in Texas as a teenager. Things changed frequently before settling back in the sleepy town of McAllen, and one of the few constants in his life was drawing. So, when he started dabbling in tattooing, scribbling on friends first in 11th grade, it seemed like the natural next step. It wasn’t until after high school that he really started to take his art seriously, eventually seeing that with hard work and grit, he could take what he loved and grow it into a full time career.

Knowing he wanted to pursue something artistic to earn a living, Martin went to college briefly. What he enjoyed most was the painting, drawing and digital design classes, which helped him determine which path he wanted to take, and it really furthered his art skills and knowledge. Eventually, he realized he wanted to pursue art down a path that didn’t include a degree, and officially- his professional tattoo career began in Spring of 2014, and as they say- the rest is history.

“I’m a self taught tattoo artist who continues to focus on bettering my tattoos art artistic skillset, so that people are proud to wear my tattoos. Art has been the main focus throughout my life, but it wasn’t til 2014 I decided to take it seriously and put all my effort into pursuing a career of tattooing.“

His tattoos stand-out for their soft, velvety quality and smooth blends. Although he spent the early years of his tattoo career gaining experience in many different styles, typically, nowadays he sticks with black and grey projects only. Martin’s black and grey expertise is wide ranging, but some main areas of specialization include greek and roman scenes and figures, aztec/mayan influenced pieces, and Christianity themed tattoos. Outside of tattooing, Martin loves cooking, woodworking, gaming, and most of all-spending time with his wife and family.

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Tattooed arm with geometric shapes, a woman's face wearing goggles, and other designs.

A tattoo on a person's arm featuring a cross, a rose, and the words 'Psalm 23' in script.

Tattoo of a realistic human eye and a silhouette of a person walking on a ledge inside the eye.

Tattoo of a theatrical comedy mask and a skull on a man's chest. The mask is smiling, and the skull appears realistic, blending into the mask.

Black and gray tattoo sleeve featuring a bearded man with long hair, floral designs, a person sitting on a swing, and abstract elements.

Close-up of a person's arm with a detailed black and gray tattoo sleeve featuring a lion's face at the top, a pair of lion cubs in the middle, and a lion's face near the wrist, with a graphic design resembling tree branches below

Close-up of a person's arm with a detailed black and gray tattoo sleeve featuring a woman with long hair, a dove, roses, and a cross with the words 'God Will'.

Tattoo of Jesus Christ's face with a crown of thorns and five crosses below his chin, covering most of a person's arm.

Black and gray tattoo of an elderly man wearing a beanie hat, holding a camera.

Black and gray tattoo with a skull wearing sunglasses, surrounded by leaves and abstract designs.

Tattoo of a realistic wolf's face with blue eyes, howling at a full moon in a forested landscape under a starry sky.

Detailed black and white realistic tattoo of a woman's face with intricate shading on the arm, with a skull and tendrils above her face.

Black and gray tattoo of a fierce Viking warrior with a helmet, beard, and intense expression, decorated with lightning and a rose below.

Close-up of a person's arm with a colorful tattoo sleeve, including a clown face, buildings, and abstract designs, while wearing a gray shirt and black Adidas shorts.

Tattoo of a lion's face and a lion cub, with a sunset and power lines in the background on a person's leg.

A detailed black and gray tattoo sleeve featuring a warrior in armor and a decorative flower design.

Black and gray realism tattoo of a classical scene on a person's forearm, depicting multiple figures in artistic poses and expressions.

A detailed black and gray tattoo of a pocket watch with Roman numerals, gears, and mechanical elements on a person's shoulder and upper arm.

Tattoo of a lion's face and a woman's face with closed eyes and flowing hair on a person's arm.

Black and gray tattoo of a female soldier in armor with a helmet, accompanied by insects and mechanical elements, on a person's upper arm.

A person with a heavily tattooed arm and hand extended, showing detailed colorful tattoos including a red and green skull, a face with a smile, and various other designs.

A black and gray tattoo on a person's arm depicting a skull facing a woman's face with an eye visible.