MEET THE ARTIST
"Kiko",
proudly a self taught painter and award-winning artist who enjoys creating art works based in black and gray or colorful realism. He was raised in Kodiak Island, Alaska til the age of 11 when he relocated to Anchorage, Alaska; where he now resides with his two children. The Valla Gallery Tattoo was established by him and his family in 2015 .
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Kiko Valladolid
Shop Owner
Amadeus
Artist
Amadeus “MozartINKS” – Tattoo Apprentice
Originally from Washington, Amadeus spent several years in California before moving to Alaska in 2014, where he now calls home. His love for art began early—sketching anime characters and experimenting with graffiti long before he knew where it would lead. It wasn’t until he met a close friend in Alaska, skilled in drawing and painting, that he truly stumbled into fine art. With mentorship and encouragement, he began to study and practice more seriously, building a foundation that would shape his creative path.
Over the next decade, Amadeus refined his skills in drawing and painting, eventually discovering tattooing as the medium that tied it all together. Under the guidance of his mentor, Kiko, he has been able to translate his fine art skills into tattooing, learning techniques, discipline, and the nuances of the craft firsthand. Now apprenticing and soon to be licensed, Amadeus focuses on black and gray realism, using his fine art background to bring depth, texture, and life into his work.
Chris also known as “Nev” by his close friends. Originally from Panama but moved to Alaska in 2013 with his family. Chris found his love for art throughout his upbringing, but it wasn’t until his high school art teacher gave him the interest to pursue tattooing. Though it took some time. He learned to refine his drawing skill and painting skill through the years. It wasn’t until his mentor Kiko who pushed him to pursue tattooing
Nev
Apprentice