Fine-line handpoke tattoos

I create minimalist handpoke tattoos designed to feel timeless, personal, and quietly intentional.

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Close-up of a person's shoulder and upper arm with a tattoo of a fairy or angel holding a staff. The skin is freckled with light hair.
A person's arm with a small bunny and heart tattoo, wearing a metallic and black bracelet, next to a gray sleeve.
Tattoo of a melting clock, a woman running, and a few other designs on a person's upper arm.
A close-up of a person's arm with three small tattoos: a smiling cartoon dinosaur, a star, and a flower.
Tattoo of a disco ball on a person's arm.
Close-up of a person's thigh with a small star-shaped tattoo and a dotted line extending downward from the tattoo.
A person's upper arm with a small, delicate tattoo of a handheld mirror with the words 'Good Vibes' written around the top of the mirror's frame.
A tattoo of two flying pterodactyls on a person's upper arm next to a brick wall.
Tattoo of small black triangles arranged in a pattern on a person's forearm.
Tattoo of three balloons spelling 'SYP' with strings hanging down on a person's arm, along with other tattoos including a detailed circular design, a pair of dice, and a cowboy boot.
A person's arm with a small shell tattoo, wearing a pink top, in front of a brick wall.
Minimalist tattoo of a piano, lamp, and clock on a person's upper arm.
Tiny tattoo of a glass bottle with a flower stem and small flower inside, on a person's arm.
Close-up of a person's upper arm with a tattoo of a cat's face inside a circle, decorated with a bow above, and handwritten text below that reads 'you're the sun to me'.
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A quieter tattoo experience

Every appointment takes place in my private Santa Monica studio, designed to feel relaxed, comfortable, and unhurried. The space is quiet, personal, and set up for one-on-one sessions as well as small groups.

Private Sessions
One-on-one appointments focused on thoughtful, fine-line work in a calm private setting.

Group Sessions
Shared appointments for friends, family, or small groups getting tattooed together.

A cozy corner of a room with a beige chaise lounge, a white pillow, and a small side table with a potted plant and some items on it. There's a window with blinds and sheer curtains, and a tall floor lamp with a curved arm and a lampshade. A small shelf with a plant and books is also visible.
A cozy corner of a room with a beige chaise lounge, a white pillow, and a small side table with a potted plant and some items on it. There's a window with blinds and sheer curtains, and a tall floor lamp with a curved arm and a lampshade. A small shelf with a plant and books is also visible.

Why handpoke?

A slower, quieter approach to tattooing that emphasizes comfort, precision, and intention.

Gentle

No machine vibration. Each tattoo is applied one point at a time for a slower, more controlled experience.

Intentional

Every line is built by hand with patience and precision, resulting in clean, organic linework.

Quiet

Without the sound of a tattoo machine, the process feels calmer and more personal from start to finish.

A young man takes a selfie in a room with a wall decorated with framed art. He has curly dark hair, is wearing a gray T-shirt, and holds a camera in his right hand. Sunlight creates shadows on his face.

About Max

I’m Max, a fine-line handpoke tattoo artist based in Santa Monica. My work focuses on clean, understated designs with an emphasis on thoughtful composition, careful linework, and a relaxed client experience.

I’m especially drawn to small details, simple forms, and tattoos that feel personal without feeling overworked.

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