Custom ink, drawn by hand, set for life. Realism, black and grey, vibrant color, and the tricky cover-ups other shops won't take.
Five specialties, one rule: the tattoo has to last and the client has to leave proud. Every piece is drawn for the person, not pulled off the wall.
Friday the 13th flash, holiday raffles, charity fundraisers, and one-off flash days. First come, first served on event days. Follow Instagram and Facebook for drop announcements.
The shop tradition. Pick from Dano's flash sheet, full color or shaded, $75 each. Doors open 10am, last call 10pm. Cash preferred, first come first served on the chair, no appointments needed for flash day.
Soul Patch is a working studio. Dano runs the shop and tattoos full-time alongside a hand-picked crew of resident artists, each with their own voice. Book directly through Instagram or call the shop.
Soul Patch's founder, tattooing in Riverbank since 2014 with 21+ years behind the machine. Dano works across realism, black and grey, color, illustrative, neo-traditional, and Japanese styles, and is the shop's go-to for the cover-ups other artists won't touch. Drawing-first process, every piece custom, every consult free. "I tattoo on grandmas and members of my church", a working artist, deep in his community.
Custom design specialist with 5+ years tattooing. Works across both color and black and grey. Clients land on Isiah when they have an idea but not a picture, and walk out with a finished piece that hits exactly right.
20+ years behind the machine. Works fluently in both color and black and grey, and runs his own flash days at the shop, including Friday the 13th events with original color and black-and-grey sheets.
Loyalty programs run by each artist at Soul Patch. Stack points with every visit, redeem for shop merch or session credits. Free to join, no app required.
Earn 1 point for every $1 spent with Dano at Soul Patch. Redeem points for shop merch or credit toward your next session. The more you book, the more you earn.
Isiah is setting up a PerkHit rewards program. Soon you'll be able to earn points on every session, redeemable for shop merch and session credits, just like Dano's program. Follow along to be the first in.
Earl is setting up a PerkHit rewards program. Soon you'll be able to earn points on every session, redeemable for shop merch and session credits, just like Dano's program. Follow along to be the first in.
Real reviews from clients who sat with our artists. The full set lives on Facebook and Google, here's a few that hit closest to home.
I came in with a feeling, not a picture. Isiah listened, sketched a few options, and we landed on something I never could have described myself. It's perfect.
Hit Earl's Friday the 13th flash day for a last-minute piece. Quick session, clean execution, great atmosphere. He runs a real flash day, not a rushed one.
Dano took on a cover-up two other shops told me was impossible. He drew it three times until we got it right, and the finished piece is exactly what I wanted. Patient, professional, and worth the wait.
The newest pieces, pulled straight from each artist's Instagram. Tap any post to see it full-size, or follow along below.
Easy off Highway 108 in Riverbank, minutes from Modesto, Oakdale, Salida, Ripon, and Escalon. Soul Patch is appointment-only. Call or DM to book a free consult.
Local makers and creators selling through Soul Patch. Browse the shelf when you stop in for your appointment.
Local 3D-printing maker partnered with the shop. Dedicated shelf inside Soul Patch featuring small-batch prints, collectibles, decor pieces, and limited-edition models. Items are printed in small runs, sometimes restocked, sometimes retired. Stop in to see what's currently on the shelf.
Pickup: Available in the shop. Stop by during your appointment to browse the shelf.
Riverbank and Oakdale small businesses run by people Dano knows and trusts. When you ask for a recommendation while you're in the chair, this is the list.
Run by Hector Gonzalez
3343 Santa Fe St, Ste A, Riverbank
Hector and his team have done all of Soul Patch's printing for years. Business cards, banners, signs, apparel. Locally owned, on-site production, real customer service.
Run by Mike Whorton
3327 Santa Fe St, Riverbank
Two-decade Riverbank fixture. Hand-tossed dough, full salad bar, the kind of pizza that brings people back nine years later. Mike runs a real local restaurant.
Run by Bruce
3340 Santa Fe St, Riverbank
Bruce and his team know the craft. Sharp fades, beard work, hot towels. Walk out looking right for whatever you walked in for.
Run by Ulloa Family
3323 Santa Fe St, Riverbank
Old-school barbering with hot lather, straight razor work, and the kind of comfortable chair that has people falling asleep mid-cut. Riverbank tradition.
Run by Sara Jane
3342 Santa Fe St, Riverbank
Bright white-walled event space and photo studio. Sara hosts workshops, intimate events, styled shoots, and small celebrations. Beautiful spot for anything photogenic.
Run by Maria Moore
143 N. First Ave, Oakdale
Fair-trade handbags, leather goods, and textiles, ethically sourced from Guatemalan artisans. Maria knows her makers personally and pays them right. Worth the short drive.
Tees, caps, and hoodies designed in-house. Available at the shop. No online cart yet, just stop by, or follow along on Instagram for restock announcements.
Soft cotton, shop logo, drawn for daily wear.
Limited drops, restocked irregularly. Available at the shop while supplies last.
Embroidered logo, structured fit.
Black on black, low profile, made to disappear into a fit.
Heavyweight cotton blend, shop graphic on the back.
Limited runs. Available at the shop while supplies last.
Drops are irregular and tend to land around flash days. Follow @tattoodano for restock announcements.
How you treat a fresh tattoo in the first two weeks decides how it looks for the next thirty years. Our full aftercare guide covers the first 24 hours, the peeling stage, long-term protection, and what NOT to do.