My name is Kiko Arceo, a husband, father, and grandfather. I was born and raised in San Jose, California, and have lived in Hawaii, Missouri, and other parts of the world while serving in the U.S. Army.

I grew up in the church, where I learned that true faith isn’t just about showing up; it’s about living God’s will and being a vessel of His teachings outside the church walls. That belief has guided me through every chapter of my life.

I come from humble beginnings and have been an artist for as long as I can remember. After being medically discharged from the Army in 2007, I needed a way to support my family of five, so I turned to what I knew best—art. I started out designing shirts, but it didn’t feel like my calling. I had always drawn tattoo designs for friends, so I decided to chase that path. When I couldn’t find an apprenticeship, I taught myself everything from tattooing and machine tuning to sterilization and safety, learning through trial, error, and persistence.

My first tattoo wasn’t done in a shop. I tattooed my dad in my brother Jason’s bedroom, a moment that marked the start of everything. From there, friends and family trusted me to grow. Eighteen years later, I’m still here, creating, evolving, and thankful for every experience that shaped me.

Tattooing isn’t my full-time job—it’s my passion. It’s what keeps me grounded and brings peace to my mind when life gets heavy. More importantly, it’s my way of sharing the gift God gave me with others, just as it says in 1 Peter 4:10: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others.” Every piece I create is an act of gratitude and purpose, a reminder that this gift was never meant to be kept to myself.

Driven by faith and built by grit, my work reflects that journey—one grounded in humility, discipline, and purpose. I blend Polynesian, Chamorro, Filipino tribal, Samoan, Aztec, Taíno, Asian, realism, black & grey, fine line, and illustrative styles, each design built with balance, flow, and meaning that connects body and spirit. For me, tattooing isn’t just putting art on someone; it’s revealing what was always meant to be there.

Every tattoo begins with fate. When you choose me to create your piece, it’s more than an appointment; it’s a blessing. I believe these connections are guided from above, bringing the right people together at the right time. My role is to reveal what was already written for you—a story carried in spirit, brought to life through ink.

I’m truly grateful for every client who has supported me and my family through the years. Your trust means more than words can express. You’re all part of this journey, and I wouldn’t be here without you.