Skin Design Tattoo emblem Tattooing since 1989 · Est. Skin Design Tattoo 1999

The Founder
Still Holds the Machine.

Robert Pho signature

Robert Pho built Skin Design Tattoo into one of the most respected names in black & grey realism — and he still takes a limited number of clients personally.

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Financing Available — Klarna & Affirm 100% Custom Work
35+Years Tattooing
7Studios Nationwide
AwardWinning Black & Grey
Now BookingLimited Spots
Selected Work

Black & Grey, Mastered.

The Story

Robert Pho's story doesn't start in an art school. Born in Cambodia during wartime, raised in the San Gabriel Valley, he learned to tattoo the hard way — and turned that skill into a second life.

Three decades later, his clients are serious collectors — people who fly across the country for a sleeve, then come back until it becomes a bodysuit. His work has taken first place at the industry's biggest expos, and his standard shapes every artist in the Skin Design organization.

He doesn't take every project. He takes the right ones.

"This art saved my life. It's an honor to be trusted with someone's skin."
How It Works

Three Steps to the Chair.

I

Tell us your vision

Three quick questions. Under a minute. No email required.

II

We call you

The studio reaches out by phone to talk through your piece, sizing, and available dates.

III

Reserve your session

A deposit locks your date on Robert's calendar. Your design journey starts there.

In Their Words

Five Years in Robert's Chair.

"It's like breaking bread — a round table. You're not just a client, you're family."

Ryan · Collector, 5 years with Robert · First piece in Hawaii, sleeve in Vegas

Limited Availability

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Klarna & Affirm Financing Available

Robert specializes in large-scale black & grey realism.

Serious inquiries are prioritized. Robert's books are limited.

Phone only — no email needed. You'll hear from a real person, not a bot.

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