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Abel in his Boston tattoo studio

Fine line · Custom lettering · Black & gray

Custom tattoos
in Boston.

I'm Abel, a Brazilian tattoo artist specializing in fine line, custom lettering, and black & gray. Based at Boston Tattoo Company on Newbury Street.

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Custom

Designs

Newbury St

Boston

Free

Consultation
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Selected work

A selection of my work.

Some ideas start with a reference, others with a rough sketch. I refine each one for the size, placement, and how it will age. We make the final adjustments together.

Abel drawing a custom tattoo design

The artist

Hip-hop led me here.

I came up through hip-hop in Brazil. I was 17 when music first brought me into a friend's tattoo shop. Graphic design and streetwear came before I ever picked up a machine, and those years still shape the way I approach lettering, composition, and tattoos today.

Since then, tattooing has taken me through Brazil, England, Italy, and across the U.S. Today, I work at Boston Tattoo Company on Newbury Street.

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What to expect

How I work.

01

Drawn to fit

I adjust the design for your body, the placement, and the size — including what needs to change so the tattoo can age well.

02

No rushing the placement

We can test the stencil and move it until it feels right. For areas that are hard to see, I’ll take a photo so you can see how the design actually sits on your body.

03

Detail with a light hand

Clean lines and small details require control, not force. Many of my clients mention the lightness of my hand, especially during longer or more delicate sessions.

04

A comfortable session

I take time to explain the process, listen to your concerns, and check in along the way. You should feel comfortable asking questions or speaking up at any point.

Abel tattooing a client at Boston Tattoo CompanyClose detail of Abel tattooing

The process

Here's how it works.

01

Tell me your idea

Use the form or message me with your idea, reference images, approximate size, and a clear photo of the placement if possible. If anything is missing, I’ll ask.

02

Get an estimate & book

Once I understand the project, I can estimate the session time and price. Your appointment is confirmed with a deposit, which is applied to the final cost.

03

Come in & get tattooed

I prepare the design based on the direction we agreed on and present it on the day of your appointment. We confirm the size and placement, make any necessary final adjustments, and then tattoo.

Client reviews

What my clients say.

From Google reviews

“Abel was amazing for my second ever tattoo. I was a walk-in and he still took his time and made a beautifully done tattoo. I can’t speak highly enough of the art I got done here — Abel is great, and I highly recommend him, especially for your first tattoo. His light touch makes it painless.”

Skylar Martin

Google review

“This was my daughter’s and my second time getting tattooed here when visiting Boston. This time we had the pleasure of meeting and getting art from Abel, who is absolutely amazing! He made our vision come to life and helped create a very special and sentimental tattoo. Not only is Abel kind and patient, but he takes so much pride in his work. He is such a gem! We absolutely will be back to see him and highly recommend him as an artist.”

Gabrielle

Google review

“I can’t say enough about this shop. I had been wanting a new piece and had some ideas in mind, but couldn’t find the right artist. I was really impressed with Abel’s line work, shading, attention to detail, and personality. We went back and forth with my thoughts; he gave his opinions and suggestions, then came up with a design. We made a couple of tweaks and landed on something I was so impressed with. Abel made me feel at home, and the shop felt like family. I would and already have recommended him to people looking for their next piece.”

Chris

Google review

“Awesome experience. My tattoo was quite difficult texturally, and Abel captured all the small details perfectly. It also healed beautifully — very little peeling and no scabbing at all. 10/10.”

Andrew Cromarty

Google review

“Abel was incredible. He worked with me for two hours to make sure I was completely happy with the design, size, and placement. I really appreciated his patience during the session and his consistent check-ins because this was my first real tattoo. I couldn’t be happier with the result; it came out beautifully. Abel is a truly talented artist, and I’ll definitely be back next time I have an idea for a new tattoo.”

Sam Unger

Google review

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your tattoo.

If you already have the details, use the form below. If you're not sure where to begin, send me a text. I'll ask what I need to know.

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