Joaquín Polanco | Gara
Gara
Joaquín Polanco, best known in the artistic world as "Gara Art," is a tattoo artist with a decade of experience, specializing in black and gray realism and surrealism. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he earned a degree in graphic design, blending his academic training with his artistic passion to create striking and realistic tattoos. His dedication to art led him to establish "Gara Art Studio, Inc." in Times Square, New York, in August 2023, where he continues to offer his talent to a diverse clientele.
José Geraldino | Dante
Dante
José Geraldino, artistically known as "Dante", is a talented Dominican artist born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. A graduate in Advertising with a specialization in Illustration, Dante has dedicated over four years to perfecting his craft in the field of tattooing, specializing in black and gray realism and surrealism. In addition to his expertise in body art, he has gained notable experience in mural creation, bringing to life different scenes from the country’s history through colors, textures, and figures.
Anthony Rodriguez
Anthony
Anthony Rodriguez, best known for his large-scale realism work, is a tattoo artist who began his journey in 2011. Born in Dominican Republic , his passion for art was deeply influenced by canvas painting, which helped shape his approach to composition, depth, and realism in tattooing.
Specializing in large-scale realism tattoos, Anthony is recognized for creating detailed and impactful pieces that flow naturally with the body while maintaining strong artistic storytelling. His background and inspiration from traditional art continue to influence his style, allowing him to blend fine art techniques with modern tattoo craftsmanship
Jorge de Oleo
Jorge de Oleo
Jorge de Oleo is a Dominican tattoo artist and visual artist from La Romana with over 17 years of artistic experience and 7 years dedicated to tattooing. Since beginning his tattoo career in 2018, he has developed a distinctive surrealistic style that combines strong composition, color theory, and tonal balance.
As the founder of Oleo Tattoo Studio, Jorge is passionate about creating unique, high-quality tattoos inspired by nature, geography, human behavior, and his experiences traveling and exploring different cultures.