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.
Dano Friedman
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.
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Shop
3324 Santa Fe St, Ste A, Riverbank
Hours
Open Daily, By Appointment
Booking
Free consult, by appointment
What Dano Tattoos
The work,
The work,
by category.
The styles Dano takes on most often, and how each one shows up in the chair.
- Realism
- Portraits, animals, and photo-grade detail. Dano's realism work holds up over time because it gets planned at the drafting stage, not improvised at the chair.
- Black and Grey
- Soft shading, tight contrast, clean linework. The classic register that ages well. A favorite for memorial pieces, religious imagery, and large-format chest and back work.
- Vibrant Color
- Saturated, packed-in color that reads from across the room. Dano works traditional and neo-traditional palettes and isn't afraid of bold combinations.
- Cover-Ups
- Old work, reframed. The piece other shops won't take, the regret you've been carrying, the bachelor-party mistake from 2009. Bring photos, talk it through, leave with a plan.
- Illustrative
- Hand-drawn, illustration-first style with linework that reads like ink on paper. Storybook qualities, fine detail, and personality.
- Neo-Traditional
- Bold black outlines, rich color, and modern stylization. The American traditional foundation expanded with contemporary subjects and palette.
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Dano's
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Client Reviews
What clients
What clients
say about Dano.
Real reviews from clients who sat with Dano. Pulled from Facebook, Google, and Instagram.
I came in with a faded photo of my dad. Dano took the time to talk me through what he could and couldn't do, then drew something that captured him perfectly. The portrait healed beautifully.
Three sessions in and I'm blown away every time. The detail in the realism work is unreal, and Dano makes you feel comfortable the whole time. Already planning my next piece.
First tattoo and Dano made it easy. Walked me through everything, drew up the design while I waited, and the line work is razor sharp. Already booked a follow-up.
The color saturation on this piece is incredible. Two years later and it still looks like the day I got it. Dano knows his craft.
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Every Session Earns Rewards
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.
Reward Tiers
500Shop Tee
1,000Shop Cap
1,500Shop Hoodie
2,500$50 Session Credit
5,000$125 Session Credit
10,000$300 Session Credit
How It Works
- Welcome Bonus
- 25 points on your first session
- Earning Rate
- 1 point per $1 spent
- Validity
- Points valid 18 months
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