Meet Lalo – Tattoo Artist at Aloha Tattoos
At Aloha Tattoos in Murray, Utah, we’re proud to have Lalo on our team—a versatile artist with more than 12 years of experience and a passion for creating tattoos that combine technical precision with personal storytelling. Known for his skill in black and grey realism, portraits, lettering, nature scenes, florals, cover-ups, and dark-themed work, Lalo brings both artistry and heart to every tattoo he creates.
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Lalo’s Journey Into Tattooing
Lalo’s path to tattooing started in the early 2000s, inspired by watching his uncle Oscar tattoo friends at home with nothing more than a sharpie, Pelikan ink, and a homemade machine. While other kids spent their time playing sports, Lalo was sketching for hours, pouring his energy into art. Growing up in New Jersey, he discovered graffiti at just 8 years old, which gave him a way to express himself and shaped the foundation of his artistic voice.
As a teenager, Lalo apprenticed at Flash Tattoo under an artist known as Stomper, working the front desk, cleaning, and learning the discipline required to earn a spot as a tattooer. Later, at Aztec Ink, he dedicated years to proving himself—enduring long nights, early mornings, and plenty of challenges before finally earning his chair. Through determination, he transformed his love of art into a career.
Why Tattooing Matters to Lalo
For Lalo, tattooing isn’t just a job—it saved his life. Graffiti once got him into trouble and even juvenile detention, but tattooing gave him a positive outlet for his creativity and a way to connect deeply with others. He says:
“I love that I can still express myself and my thoughts through tattoos, leaving a personal mark on each person I tattoo. Bringing their tattoo ideas to life and sharing stories with them fills my heart.”
This connection is what drives him every day: creating tattoos that carry meaning, honor his clients’ stories, and leave behind art that lasts a lifetime.
Life Outside the Shop
When he’s not tattooing, Lalo is a proud father of four. Sundays are reserved for “Sunday Funday” with his kids, where family time and fun come first. He’s also a big fan of Halloween, a holiday his family loves to celebrate together. And if you ask him about food? He’ll tell you his favorite meal is steak—medium well, of course!
Lalo excels in these styles, while continuing to explore and master a wide range of tattoo art.
Lalo Focuses Primarily on Black and Grey, Graffiti and script Lettering, and Realism. But isn’t limited.
Black & Grey
Portraits
Animals
Graffiti
Lettering and Script
Calligraphy
Chicano Style
Illustrative
Traditional
Book With Lalo
Lalo’s versatility means he can take on a wide variety of projects, but he especially enjoys black and grey realism, lettering, and portraits. If you’re looking for a cover-up tattoo, he’s also the perfect artist to help transform something old into something new.
👉 The best way to get started is by filling out our Tattoo Inquiry Form. Share your idea, and we’ll connect you with Lalo to bring your vision to life.