Rafa

@rafa_inks · Tattoo artist

☠️Artist @theskullmuseum 📍30 minutes from sacramento DM or Text 5306832067

Rafa is a realism tattoo artist in Shinglesprings. Realism accounts for about 91% of the 124 pieces on Perspectiv. Roughly 52% of the work is black and grey and the remainder is in colour, most often coral, burgundy and forest. Recurring subjects include woman, skull, owl and bearded man. The forearm and the upper arm are the usual placements. Portfolio last updated August 2026.

Styles

Colour

Mostly black and grey, colour in 48% of pieces, measured across 114 segmented pieces.

Recurring colours: coral, burgundy and forest.

What they tattoo

Subjects: woman, skull, owl, bearded man, man and helmet.

Usually on the forearm, the upper arm and the leg.

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Work

Bust of Zeus surrealism tattoo on the forearm by RafaRealism tattoo on the upper arm by RafaGreek god portrait realism tattoo by RafaWolf and owl sleeve realism tattoo by RafaPortrait of a woman realism tattoo by RafaFaces and crown realism tattoo by RafaSpartan helmet and armor realism tattoo by RafaJesus Christ portrait realism tattoo by RafaMythological figure with ornate details realism tattoo by RafaLions realism tattoo by RafaKobe bryant portrait and basketball jersey realism tattoo by RafaArchangel Michael realism tattoo by RafaGreek god and skull sleeve realism tattoo by RafaSketch tattoo on the forearm by RafaGorilla portrait surrealism tattoo on the upper arm by RafaLaughing woman with abstract elements Chicano tattoo on the ribs by RafaSkull with headphones and tactical gear realism tattoo on the forearm by RafaJesus Christ portrait Chicano tattoo on the neck by RafaLion and St. Benedict medal realism tattoo by RafaViking elder with runes realism tattoo by RafaOwl face and family silhouette realism tattoo by RafaMan in baseball cap realism tattoo by RafaStatue of a woman realism tattoo by RafaOwl portrait dark art tattoo on the leg by Rafa