Carlos Barrera — Custom Tattoo Artist in Murray, Utah
Elevating your story
through ink.
Tattooing since 2012, specializing in Japanese, realism, traditional and bio-organic work — every piece designed for your body and built to last.
Eight styles. One standard.
Explore each portfolio — every style page shows real, healed-quality client work.
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Carlos Barrera
Tattooing since 2012, Carlos Barrera has built a reputation for technical precision and creative vision across Japanese, realism, traditional, neo-traditional, fine line, floral, watercolor and bio-organic work.
His work is defined by sharp attention to detail, clean lines, and a deep understanding of how tattoos age. Every design is custom-created for the individual — composed for your anatomy, your story, and the decades ahead.
Carlos is a resident artist at Koi Dragon Tattoos in Murray, Utah — a 4.9★ rated studio with 503+ reviews — and takes bookings from clients traveling worldwide.
Real stories. Real ink.
“Carlos Barrera is a true master of Japanese style tattoos. The attention to detail in my koi fish sleeve is absolutely incredible. He took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and delivered beyond my expectations.”
“I've been getting tattooed by Carlos for years. His floral work is exceptional, and he has a unique ability to make even the most intricate designs look effortless. The way he blends colors is unlike any other artist I've seen.”
Your story. Your skin.
Let's design it.
Free consultations in person or remote. Based in Murray, Utah — welcoming clients from anywhere in the world.