About Me

My name is Sanjuanita “SJ” Alvarado, a Mexican-American tattoo artist and piercer proudly born and raised in the DFW area. I’ve been tattooing since 2022, beginning my journey with an apprenticeship in Arlington before joining Salvation Tattoo in Dallas in 2023. Today, I’m excited to have my own private tattoo and piercing suite in Las Colinas, where I get to create a space that feels warm, peaceful, and welcoming for every client.

My love for tattooing began with my lifelong love of art and painting. I’ve always been drawn to creating, experimenting, and bringing ideas to life, and tattooing gives me the opportunity to turn that passion into something meaningful that my clients can carry with them for the rest of their lives. i enjoy doing a variety of tattoo styles, with emphasis on custom lettering and script, color American traditional, fine line, and Chicano-inspired black and grey work. One of my favorite styles to create is whimsical illustrative tattooing, with an 80s vibe where I also can let my creativity shine.

Whether you come to me with a fully formed idea or just a starting point, I’m always open to collaborating and creating something that feels personal to you. I want every client to feel comfortable, appreciated, and completely themselves in my space. If you have an idea you’ve been dreaming about, I’d love to hear it and help turn it into a tattoo that feels uniquely yours. If you’re not quite sure what you want yet, I have available flash designs to choose from.

When I’m not tattooing or piercing, you can usually find me creating some other things. I love drawing commissioned pet portraits, airbrushing, crocheting, and even making cakes. For me, creativity isn’t just part of my career—it’s a huge part of who I am.

If you’re looking for a DFW tattoo artist in Las Colinas for a custom, fine line, lettering, American traditional, Chicano black and grey tattoo, I’d love to bring your idea to life.