# Soul Patch Tattoo

> Soul Patch Tattoo is a custom tattoo studio in Riverbank, California, owned and operated by Dano Friedman since 2014. The shop is appointment-only, open seven days a week, and serves the Central Valley including Modesto, Oakdale, Escalon, Ripon, Salida, Turlock, Stockton, Manteca.

Soul Patch specializes in custom-drawn work across five tattoo styles: realism, black and grey, vibrant color, cover-ups, technical detail. 3 resident artists currently work out of the shop: Dano Friedman (owner), Isiah Silveria, Earl Nixon. The shop runs on a draw-first process with free consultations.

Address: 3324 Santa Fe St, Ste A, Riverbank, CA 95367
Phone: 209-918-3753
Email: tattoodano@me.com
Hours: Open Daily, By Appointment
Founded: 2014

## Core Pages

- [Soul Patch Tattoo Home](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/): Shop overview, specialties, current artists, upcoming flash events, loyalty rewards, location and hours.
- [About Soul Patch](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/about): The story behind the shop, founder Dano Friedman, the Friday the 13th tradition, the three artists, and the studio's drawing-first philosophy.
- [Tattoo Aftercare Guide](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/aftercare): Step-by-step healing instructions for the first 24 hours, days 2-7, the peeling stage at days 7-14, long-term care, and what to avoid.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/faq): Booking, deposits, walk-ins, pricing, age requirements, cover-ups, touch-ups, and aftercare basics.

## Tattoo Styles

- [Realism Tattoos](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/styles/realism): Photo-grade detail, drawn for skin.
- [Black and Grey Tattoos](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/styles/black-and-grey): Wash, gradient, the timeless register.
- [Vibrant Color Tattoos](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/styles/vibrant-color): Saturated, packed-in, made to be seen.
- [Cover-Ups](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/styles/cover-ups): Old work, hidden, reframed, or reborn.
- [Technical Detail Tattoos](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/styles/technical-detail): Lines that demand precision.

## Artists

- [Dano Friedman](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/artists/dano-friedman): Owner, Resident Artist. 21+ years tattooing. Specialties: realism, black and grey, vibrant color, cover-ups, illustrative, neo-traditional. Instagram: @tattoodano. Threads: @tattoodano. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulpatchtattoos/. Phone: 209-918-3753. Email: tattoodano@me.com.
- [Isiah Silveria](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/artists/isiah-silveria): Resident Artist. 5+ years tattooing. Specialties: custom design, black and grey, vibrant color. Instagram: @xzaiax. Phone: 209-857-8718. Email: zaia9463@gmail.com.
- [Earl Nixon](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/artists/earl-nixon): Resident Artist. 20+ years tattooing. Specialties: black and grey, vibrant color, technical detail, flash. Instagram: @earlnixon. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Earl-Nixon-100066841561067/. Phone: 209-872-8465. Email: earl.nixon.ink@gmail.com.

## Service Area

- [Tattoo Shop Near Modesto](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/serving/modesto): About a 15-minute drive east from the shop.
- [Tattoo Shop Near Oakdale](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/serving/oakdale): Roughly 10 minutes west from the shop.
- [Tattoo Shop Near Salida](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/serving/salida): A quick drive northeast from the shop.
- [Tattoo Shop Near Escalon](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/serving/escalon): Roughly 15 minutes south from the shop.
- [Tattoo Shop Near Ripon](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/serving/ripon): About 20 minutes south from the shop.
- [Tattoo Shop Near Turlock](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/serving/turlock): About a 30-minute drive north from the shop.
- [Tattoo Shop Near Manteca](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/serving/manteca): About 25 minutes south from the shop.
- [Tattoo Shop Near Stockton](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/serving/stockton): About a 40-minute drive south from the shop.

## Shop Merch

Soul Patch sells branded merchandise in the shop: tees, caps, and hoodies designed in-house. No online cart, available at the shop while supplies last. Drops are irregular and often released around flash days.

- Shop Tee: available when in stock
- Shop Cap: available when in stock
- Shop Hoodie: available when in stock

## In-Shop Finds

Local makers and creators who sell merchandise in the shop. Customers can browse during their appointment.

- WestSide 3D: 3D Prints.

## Optional

- [Sitemap](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/sitemap.xml): Full XML sitemap of all indexable pages.
- [Robots policy](https://soulpatchtattoo.com/robots.txt): Crawler access rules.
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tattoodano): Latest work and shop updates.
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/soulpatchtattoos/): Reviews, flash event announcements, community posts.