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Golden Ink Tattoo Studio · Ramey, Aguadilla, P.R.

Israel
Crespo

graphic designer → tattoo apprentice

Minimalist, traditional and dotwork tattoos. I'm learning at Golden Ink under Alacan's mentorship, and every design comes out of my sketchbook before it touches skin.

Studio
Golden Ink · Ramey Shopping Center
Mentor
Alacan · learning at Golden Ink
Bookings
787-317-8368 · WhatsApp
Israel Crespo at the Golden Ink counter, reviewing a design on a tablet
Israel, at the counterGolden Ink · 2026

What I do

The honest list.

what I do well today — and what I don't yet

✓ Yes, with confidence

  • Minimalist

    Small, clean pieces: one line, one shape, one idea. Designed to read well from afar and age well up close.

  • Traditional

    Bold lines, solid black, classic flash designs. What I do most and what holds up best on skin over time.

  • Dotwork · Pointillism

    Shading and texture built dot by dot. Patience and control, ideal for small pieces with depth.

  • Characters & symbols

    Anime, games, cartoons, emblems. I trained in graphic design: I adapt it for skin without losing what makes it recognizable.

○ Not yet (ask at the studio)

  • Large color work

    the studio has it covered

  • Realism

    when I'm ready, you'll see it here

  • Cover-ups

    I'd rather say it than do it badly

If your idea is in the left column, you're in good hands. If it's on the right, the studio has an artist for it.

Work

Pieces that are already on skin.

tap one to see it big

Small fine-line Groot tattoo on the upper arm, by Israel Crespo
IGrootMinimalist · Upper arm
Group of small forest-spirit characters tattooed above the knee, by Israel Crespo
IILittle GhostsCharacters · Knee
Small shark silhouette with shading on the wrist, by Israel Crespo
IIIBaby SharkDotwork · Wrist
Small cat and ghost characters tattooed on the inner wrist, by Israel Crespo
IVCat & GhostCharacters · Wrist

Flash

36 designs ready for today.

not sure what you want? start here — tap a sheet

Flash Sheet № 112 designs
Flash sheet 1: twelve bold black designs — raccoon, ornament, masked figure, bats, eye, bomb, cat, tribal, wolf
Flash Sheet № 212 designs
Flash sheet 2: twelve designs — tiger, wizard, red poppy, jellyfish, penguin, pixel hearts, masked spirit, boxing fish, cat, hedgehog
Flash Sheet № 312 designs
Flash sheet 3: twelve designs — masks, emblems, reaper, cat, skeleton pirate, star warrior, flowers, dripping sigil

36 designs ready to go. Flat price per piece, once per person. Point at the one you want, I fit it to your body, and if there's an opening you're in the chair today.

Process

Sketch, stencil, line, review.

that's every session — the video is real, the clips go to IG

in session, no cutsGolden Ink · 2026
Israel Crespo tattooing lettering on a forearm
first linesRamey · 2026

About

Before the machine, the pencil.

I studied graphic design at Northbridge University. That's where I learned composition, spacing and typography, and where my eye for minimal work and detail comes from. Tattooing was the natural next step: taking that drawing to skin.

Today I'm an apprentice at Golden Ink in Ramey, Aguadilla, under Alacan's mentorship. I'm starting out and I say it with pride: I take pieces I know I can do well, I give them the time they need, and my mentor checks my work before and after every session.

“No AI. I drew this myself.”

Backed by

An apprentice inside a 5.0 studio.

same room, same standards, same mentor

Reviews★ 5.0

87 Google reviews for Golden Ink, the studio I work in every day.

MentorAlacan

Learning at Golden Ink, with every design and every session reviewed by my mentor.

HygieneLicensed & clean

Licensed studio, single-use needles, sterilized station. No exceptions, not even for an apprentice.

Questions

What people ask at the counter.

How much does a tattoo with you cost?

As an apprentice my rates are lower than an established artist's. Every piece is quoted by size, placement and detail. Send me the idea on WhatsApp and I'll confirm the exact price before your appointment.

Is it safe to get tattooed by an apprentice?

Yes. I work inside Golden Ink, a licensed studio, under the studio's hygiene protocol: fresh needles, sterilized station, gloves at all times. My mentor reviews my work in every session.

Do you take walk-ins?

For flash and small pieces, often yes, depending on the day. For custom designs I prefer an appointment so the sketch is ready and reviewed before you arrive.

What if I want something big or in color?

The studio has an artist for that, and I'll introduce you. I'd rather tell you that than do something I haven't mastered yet.

Ready when you are

Send me the idea. I'll reply today.

A reference photo, where you want it and the rough size. I come back with a price, a sketch and a date. Free consultation.

Studio

Golden Ink Tattoo Studio
Ramey Shopping Center
5 Belt Rd, Aguadilla, PR 00603

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Hours

Mon 12–6 PM
Tue 11 AM–5 PM
Wed 11 AM–6 PM
Thu 10 AM–5 PM
Fri 10 AM–6 PM
Sat 11 AM–6 PM
Sun 10 AM–4 PM

Contact

787-317-8368
@israel.crespo.ink
@golden_ink_pr
goldeninkpr.com