01 · The Mark

The skin forgetsnothing.

Custom tattoos by Carl Patrick Ando in Cebu City — at the studio, in your home, or in your hotel room.

02 · The Hand

Carl Patrick Ando

The tattoo artist behind Calcal's Tattoo, based in Cebu City. Carl works by appointment and comes to you — home visits and hotel room service across the city.

Script / Lettering
Japanese / Irezumi
Blackwork
Traditional / Neo-traditional
Realism
Geometric / Dotwork

“A tattoo is the one memory that can’t be edited.”

— Carl Patrick Ando

03 · The Craft

Six disciplines, one standard.

Script / Lettering
Names, dates and lines of text, drawn as custom letterforms that fit the placement.
About 1 hr
Japanese / Irezumi
Koi, dragons and waves, planned as large pieces that grow over several sessions.
Multi-session
Blackwork
Solid black, bold shapes and patchwork pieces that stay sharp for years.
About 2 hrs
Traditional / Neo-traditional
Bold outlines and saturated color, from classic flash to ornate modern portraits.
2–3 hrs
Realism
Black-and-grey portraits, statues and skulls with smooth, fine shading.
About 3 hrs
Geometric / Dotwork
Precise linework and stippled shading for patterns and mandalas.
About 1.5 hrs