Darien's Work
About Darien
Fresh from Cuba, Darien specializes in large-scale realistic work that occasionally has a pop of color. He's experienced in working with large canvases, such as the back, chest, or legs, and creating designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also anatomically accurate. Darien is also highly skilled in using reference materials, such as photographs or illustrations, to create a hyper-realistic representation of the subject matter in his tattoos.
Large-scale realism and portrait tattoos in La Jolla
Darien tattoos at Bay Ink's La Jolla studio on Girard Avenue. His portfolio shows the work he's known for: full back pieces, chest and stomach pieces, full and half sleeves, and portraits, mostly in black and grey with the occasional touch of color. The pieces on this page include a surreal back piece with puppet strings, a Saint Michael half sleeve, a Virgin of Guadalupe sleeve, a portrait of Frankenstein's monster, and a woman's face framed by peonies. See Bay Ink's black and grey realism tattoo artists and tattoo sleeves.
Planning a large piece with Darien
Large realism is planned around your body. Darien looks at the area you want to cover, the reference images you bring, and how the composition will sit on the back, chest or legs so it stays anatomically accurate. Send your references, placement and approximate size through the tattoo request form, or book a consultation with Darien. Deposits run $100 to $500 depending on the project and are credited toward your tattoo.
Questions about tattoos with Darien
Does Darien Perez tattoo in color?
Mostly black and grey. Darien adds color occasionally, and his portfolio includes a few color pieces, such as a tiger and a wolf with autumn leaves.
Does Darien do portraits?
Yes. Realism and portraits are his focus, from single portraits to large compositions. A clear, high-resolution reference photo makes the biggest difference.
Where does Darien tattoo?
At Bay Ink La Jolla, 7607 Girard Ave, La Jolla, open daily from 11 AM to 6 PM.