Black & Grey Realism
Portraits, animals and objects that have to look real. Most of the work is in the shading — getting the light right is what makes it look like a photo instead of a drawing.
Award-winning artist · San Antonio, TX
Black and grey realism, cover-ups, full sleeves and large-scale projects. One artist, one client per session — and the pieces other shops turn down.
Specialties
Andres only tattoos in black and grey. Everything here is built out of shading, which is the part that takes longest to learn and the part that decides how a tattoo looks in ten years.
Portraits, animals and objects that have to look real. Most of the work is in the shading — getting the light right is what makes it look like a photo instead of a drawing.
Send a photo of what you have now and Andres tells you straight whether it can be covered, whether it needs a few laser sessions first, and what could go over it. Most things can be covered. Some need help first.
A sleeve is one design, not a group of tattoos sitting next to each other. Andres plans the whole arm before the first session so the pieces connect and the empty space lands where it should.
Backs, chests and legs. Before you book you already know how many sessions it takes, how far apart they go and what each one costs. Nothing gets decided halfway through.
Portfolio
Curated pieces and work in progress. Every tattoo is designed from scratch for one person only.
Cover-ups
The work you regret does not have to stay there. Drag the control to see what this arm carried before, and what it carries now.
This arm carried a colored tribal piece for years. Andres redesigned it completely — a kraken pulling down a ship — using the darkest areas of the old tattoo as the deep shadows in the water. That is the trick behind a good cover-up: not hiding the old piece, but reusing it.
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How it works
Every project follows the same path, from the first message to the aftercare instructions. At no point do you have to guess what happens next.
Tell Andres your idea and attach your references plus a photo of the area. He reads every request himself and replies within 24 to 48 hours.
He asks the specific questions that shape the piece — subject, scale, what you want it to say. Simpler work is settled over message; complex projects and cover-ups get an in-person consultation.
A $100 deposit for each day booked, through Zelle or Venmo, is what holds your spot, and it comes off the final price in full. Once it lands, you get the dates Andres has open for your project.
The day before your appointment you receive the design Andres drew for you. Any changes or questions are handled on the day, he adjusts them there, and you leave with your aftercare instructions.
About the artist
Andres' passion for realism shows in every piece: bold contrast, intricate shading and lifelike texture across portraits, wildlife and still life.
An award-winning artist six years into the craft, he works solo, one client at a time. That means the person who designs your tattoo is the person who tattoos it, and nobody is rushing you to clear the chair. Private studio, strict hygiene protocols and single-use sterile equipment at every session.
Se habla español — your entire consultation can happen in your language.
Andres
Clients
★★★★★I told him a story I wanted represented for a sleeve and let his artistic mind go from there. His work is pristine and perfect. I had to go to 7 very long sessions, but they were as comfortable as you can be getting a tattoo. … My arm is now a beautiful piece of art and I’ll be forever grateful to Andres for his work.
Michael Gonzales · Google Local Guide
★★★★★I was absolutely thrilled with the tattoo Andres created. The design truly exceeded my expectations and I couldn’t be happier with the final result. … The space was exceptionally clean and well maintained, and the entire team was incredibly welcoming and friendly throughout my visit.
Fabian Ortega · Google
★★★★★Andres did an amazing job. His detail and artistic ability are incredible. He really delivered the meaningful display and design I was looking for. … I highly recommend Andres and Undefined!
Jason Belden · Google Local Guide
Frequently asked
Price depends on size, detail and placement. After your free consultation you get a flat quote for smaller pieces, or a per-session plan for sleeves and large projects — always in writing, always before we start.
Almost always yes — cover-ups are one of Andres' specialties. Send a clear, well-lit photo of the current tattoo through the form and you will get an honest answer on what is possible, whether laser fading is needed first, and how many sessions it would take.
Usually 7 to 8 sessions, spaced 4 to 8 weeks apart so the skin heals properly in between. The whole project is scheduled up front so you never lose your slot.
It is $100 for each day you book, sent through Zelle or Venmo. The full amount comes off the final price of the tattoo, so it is not an extra cost — it is your own money paid early. It can be moved to a new date once, as long as you give Andres at least 2 days of notice. It is not refundable if you cancel without notice or do not show up.
No. The consultation is free, over message or in person depending on how complex the project is. The only money involved before your session is the deposit that holds your date, and that comes off the total.
The day before your appointment. Andres draws it for you and nobody else, so it does not go out weeks ahead. If you want changes, you go over them together on the day and he adjusts before starting.
18 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID. No exceptions.
Keep it clean, moisturised and out of the sun. You get detailed written instructions when we finish, and you can message any time if something looks off while it heals.
Book
Tell me your idea and attach references. Andres replies personally, usually within 24 hours.
Andres reads every request himself and replies within 24 to 48 hours. Check your spam folder just in case.