Living Art Gallery Tattoo Lounge — Attraction in San Clemente

Living Art Gallery is the best tattoo and art gallery I've ever been to and Monte is a master of his craft.

I've been to him twice now and will absolutely be back for more work. I've never received so many compliments on my tattoos before.

The first time I saw Monte, I had a basic idea of what I wanted and he spent a good deal of time talking to me about the concept, the meaning behind my idea, and then he went and made a few sketches. He came back with incredible options. The way he understood and interpreted the idea I had into an actual piece of art was unreal. Never once did I feel rushed or pressured. When it was time to actually put it on my skin, he was very precise and spent time lining up the sketch to my skin before he used the needle. He wanted to make it perfectly aligned with my veins and he did exactly that. Then he tattooed me and it was relatively painless. Once we finished, he thoroughly explained aftercare instructions and gave me all the necessary products.

About a year later I went back to Monte. This time I had so many ideas and took up a lot of his time talking about all of them. Not once did he rush me. He listened to each and every idea until we landed on one that felt right. Again, he took his time sketching out his vision and again, it came out truly amazing. I couldn't be happier with his work.

Monte is a true artist in every sense of the word. You know this as soon as you meet with him. He deeply cares about his clients and the art he creates. People always ask me who did my tattoos and I always refer them to Monte.

In addition, the atmosphere is excellent. There's tons of art, the place is very clean, and everyone there is friendly. It truly is the best tattoo experience one could...

I got a geometric piece done on my hip about 2 years ago. I wasnt super hyped by the work but it was good and I didnt exactly give alot of room for creativity since it was a random image pulled off of the internet so I dont hold any fault against the artist for that. Today I went to a new shop to have it reworked and added to... well its turns out the entire piece was scar tissue. It was extremely painful to have it fixed. There were crooked lines and the symmetry was totally off. Apparently the artist only used one gage of needle for the entire piece which caused blow outs. I am extremely upset and disappointed because I KNOW this artists can do great work, but instead chose NOT to which is my mind is way worse than just being a...

I had been following Daeinks on Instagram for a while and was so excited to finally meet her in person! From the moment we met, I felt completely at ease. She was so friendly and made me feel comfortable right away. The entire tattoo experience was smooth and gentle, and I hardly felt any pain. Daeinks is not just a tattoo artist—she’s a rock star human who truly cares about her clients. Her shading work is out of this world, and the small details she adds make the tattoo even more special. I’ve received countless compliments from people, and I can’t wait to go back for another one! Highly recommend her and the Living Art Gallery in San Clemente for an unforgettable tattoo experience! Attached are pictures of the art...