MEET OUR CREW
Mike Nassar
33+ years of experience
Specialty: Color Realism & Cover Ups
@BeRealisticTattoo
Vancouver, Canada
Mike is an international artist and co-owner of Nova Tattoo Parlour, with over 30 years of experience tattooing around the world. Originally from Canada and Texas, he brings a high level of craftsmanship and consistency to every piece. He specializes in realism and portraiture in both full color and black & gray, often drawing inspiration from nature and wildlife. Whether it’s a large custom design or a refined Pura Vida flash tattoo, Mike creates precise, one-of-a-kind work tailored to each client.
Joen Solano
6 years of experience tattooing
Specialty: American Traditional & Japanese
Fluent in English
Joen is a local artist known for some of the cleanest, most precise work in the studio. While he may be young, his lines are exceptionally crisp and consistent. He specializes in American traditional and black & gray, and is currently creating large-scale Japanese and Neo Japanese pieces with bold, clean execution. Versatile and detail-oriented, Joen delivers solid, high-quality work across a range of styles.
Eric Pereira
11 years of experience tattooing
Specialty: Realism
Chiriquí, Panama
Eric is one of our regular guest artist hailing from Panama with more than 10 years of experience. Bringing to the table a full set of styles. Eric is very meticulous in his work, proficient in almost any style of tattooing. Large or small, black n’ grey, traditional or dot work. Eric will send you home with an amazing tattoo souvenir. Check out his recent Disney Pixar pieces, they’re crazy good.
Emanuel Arguedas
5 years of experience tattooing
Specialty: Black n' Grey Realism & Neo trad
Parrita, Costa rica
A lifelong artist and proud local talent, Ema transforms years of dedicated drawing into powerful tattoo compositions. Specializing in black & grey realism and Neo Traditional work, he combines refined technique with bold artistic vision. His attention to detail, controlled shading, and confident linework reflect a level of discipline beyond his years. At Nova Tattoo Parlour, Emanuel embodies the balance between emerging talent and serious craftsmanship — creating pieces designed to age beautifully and stand with presence.
ALVARO RODRIGUEZ
10 years of experience tattooing
Specialty: geometry
VENEZUELA
Alvaro is one of our resident artists with over 10 years of experience. Originally from Venezuela, he brings a unique style and flare to his work with loads of creativity and ultra crisp lines. Primarily working with geometric, black or dot work, and traditional inspired designs. If you are looking for some super clean tattoos and a great tattoo experience, Alvaro is your guy. Make sure to go take a look at Alvaros crazy clean line work!
GUEST ARTISTS
Gallo
12 years of experience tattooing
Specialty: neotraditional
San jose, Costa RICA
Gallo is a local artist from the city that has a guest spot at our shop. Check put his sick 'Simpsons' designs below - If you like one he will love to come tattoo you by the beach!
Viernes 13
5 years of experience tattooing
Specialty: ANIME
San josé, Costa rica
Marco is a guest artist visiting from the city, specializing in anime tattoos with bold lines, smooth shading, and clean, vibrant color work. From iconic characters to custom designs, he brings your favorite pieces to life with precision and style. If you’re looking to get anime work done, Marco’s your guy—book your appointment while he’s in town or schedule a visit (he loves an excuse to come to the beach).
Martha Garro
7 years piercing
2 years tattoing
Specialty: piercings & line work tattoos
Monteverde, Costa RICA
Martha is native to Costa Rica from the mountains of Monteverde. She has more than 6 years of professional body piercing experience. Marthas piercings are clean, precise, quick, and professionally done. She is great with making sure your piercing experience is top quality with clean and sterile procedures that are done in a friendly and safe environment. Also our junior tattoo artist, she is very knowledgeable about her native environment, plants, and animals. Working hard in her growth with plans to branch into realism and animal portrait tattooing.
Willian Tortelli
10 years of experience tattooing
Specialty: Realism
brasil
Willian is the former owner of the studio, he travels the world tattoing and has guest spots mainly in Germany, UK, Japan, Brasil, and Costa Rica.
Like his work? Try to catch him on his yearly visit to our studio!
Ready to get inked?
Our talented tattoo artists and piercers are here to bring your vision to life. Contact us today to book an appointment and experience the best in body art.