Tiko Fuentes — Color Realism Tattoo Artist in Tampa
Tiko Fuentes is a tattoo artist from Cuba with six years of experience. Color realism and surreal realism are his main focus, with black and grey realism as a second language.
You'll confirm your preferred artist inside the request form.
Selected work by Tiko
Color that holds its depth
He tattoos human, animal, wildlife and pet portraits, statues, religious imagery, realistic florals and large scenes, including sleeves, leg sleeves and back pieces, and he takes on cover-ups.
Color realism
Saturated color with lifelike depth and detail that holds up from across the room.
Surreal realism
Realistic rendering combined with dreamlike, imaginative elements and unexpected compositions.
Black & grey realism
A second focus, with the same attention to light and form.
Portraits
Human, animal, wildlife and pet portraits.
Statues & religious imagery
Sculptural and devotional subjects rendered realistically.
Realistic florals
Flowers and botanical subjects treated as realism rather than illustration.
Large scenes & sleeves
Sleeves, leg sleeves and back pieces with full scenes.
Cover-ups and reworks
Tiko takes on cover-ups, case by case, using color and large-scale composition to rework existing tattoos.
Tiko Fuentes at Tuff Tattoos
- Role
- Tattoo artist, Tuff Tattoos
- From
- Cuba
- Experience
- 6 years
- Primary
- Color realism and surreal realism
- Also
- Black and grey realism
- Subjects
- Human, animal, wildlife and pet portraits, statues, religious imagery, realistic florals, large scenes
- Scale
- Sleeves, leg sleeves and back pieces
- Cover-ups
- Yes
- Team
- Ink Beetle Pro Team
- Awards
- Multiple tattoo convention awards
- Languages
- Spanish (primary), some English
Ink Beetle Pro Team
Questions about working with Tiko
What does Tiko Fuentes specialize in?
Color realism and surreal realism are his main focus, with black and grey realism as a second. He tattoos human, animal, wildlife and pet portraits, statues, religious imagery, realistic florals and large scenes.
Does Tiko do cover-ups?
Yes, case by case, depending on the existing tattoo. See the cover-ups page for how the studio approaches them.
Can Tiko do sleeves and back pieces?
Yes. Sleeves, leg sleeves and back pieces are part of his regular work.
Does Tiko also work in black and grey?
Yes. Black and grey realism is his second focus.
Does Tiko do surreal realism?
Yes. Surreal realism is one of his specialties: realistic rendering combined with dreamlike or imaginative elements, in color or black and grey. Bring your concept and references and he will help shape the composition.
Does Tiko tattoo animals and wildlife?
Yes. Animal, wildlife and pet portraits are a regular part of his work, in color realism or black and grey realism.
How do I request an appointment with Tiko?
Use the request form, choose Tiko as your preferred artist, and include placement, size and references. The studio reviews every request and follows up with next steps.
Styles Tiko works in
Color Tattoos
Saturated color with lifelike depth.
Realism
Color, surreal and black and grey realism.
Portraits
Human, animal and wildlife portraits.
Pet Portraits
Pets rendered in realistic detail.
Cover-Ups
Reworking existing tattoos, case by case.
Large-Scale & Sleeves
Sleeves, leg sleeves and back pieces.
Custom Tattoos
Every piece designed from scratch for your body.
Ready to work with Tiko?
Request an appointment with Tiko. The studio reviews every request and follows up with next steps.