Jerry Hammond in a dark suit beside a five-star client quote: Since I met Jerry, my life has completely transformed.

Jerry Hammond

Tattoo Artist • Author • Speaker • Father

CUSTOM ARTWORK. REAL STORIES. A LIFE BUILT THROUGH EXPERIENCE.

For nearly two decades, Jerry Hammond has created custom tattoo work for clients around the world, with artistic quality, composition, contrast, detail, and longevity at the center of every project.

His work is built around the individual, their story, their vision, and artwork designed to carry presence both visually and personally.

The art

CUSTOM ARTWORK BUILT AROUND THE PERSON WEARING IT.

Every project begins with the individual. The idea, anatomy, placement, composition, and meaning all influence the finished piece.

The standard is simple: create artwork that looks exceptional on the body, feels personal, and maintains its strength and presence over time.

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Client experiences

TRUST IS PART OF THE WORK.

5 Google reviews

“I have known Jerry when he first started out and am amazed how talented he is. His work has so much depth and detail. He is also a very uplifting person and coaching videos are always spot on. He is understanding and compassionate and will make you laugh. So glad I trusted him with my tattoo and can call him my friend.”

Sue Webb

11 reviews · 3 years ago · Google

“So I meet Jerry about 2 years ago at a get together on the beach here in San Felipe, super cool guy. He gave me a card a told me if I ever wanted to get more tattoos ( I’m pretty covered in ink already) to give him a call. Fast forward a year I decided to hit him up and check out his work, set up a time and rolled down to his shop. Told him my ideas and he said he would draw some stuff up in about a week, come back and what he had put together for my back piece was insane!! I couldn’t wait to get started on it!! The following week we got busy on it, what a different tattoo experience than I have ever had before in my life!! We talked about any and everything his life, my life he is like an open book such a inspiration from what he was to who he has become now! A few more tattoo sessions in ( still such a great experience) we have become great friends, he even got me eating healthy and working out to better myself and my life, not by being me just wanted to see me “do better” for myself, He is just a truly a good human, that really cares about helping others and gets joy out of doing it!! Since then I have sent many of my friends and family to him for there tattoos and all have come back blown away by Jerry!! It’s a true blessing that our paths crossed that day!! Thank you brotha for being you!! 🙏🏻✌🏻”

Derik Shinton

1 review · 3 years ago · Google

“Jerry is the best!!! I had a tummy tuck scar that I wanted covered and contacted Jerry on IG, I was worried about getting the tattoo because of the location of the scar, bikini area, but Jerry made me feel comfortable and was very professional!!!! Not only am I super happy with the result of his beautiful work, I’m no longer self conscious of my scar! You can’t even tell there was anything there before!!! Very happy!! Also, you need to follow on Instagram, he is constantly motivating me to be a better person with his words!! Thank you Jerry!!”

Kim Zamorano

Local Guide · 95 reviews · 3 years ago · Google

“I met Jerry playing water volleyball in San Felipe. Just so happened I was looking for a tattoo guy down here… and I found him. Not sure what was better, the tattoo or the conversation we had. They were both fantastic and I highly recommend this artist and all around great human.”

Mike Vivilacqua

Local Guide · 41 reviews · 3 years ago · Google

“My daughter Jay said “Mom, for my first tattoo I want us to do it together. She settled on my birth flower and I would get hers. Shoulder placement (my right, her left). I was extremely selective in my search for the right artist. So when I found Jerry, I studied his work for several week. This experience was a 10/10! Everything I wanted for my daughters first tattoo and more. Placement is perfect side by side. So much fun and good energy. Thanks again Jerry for your dope work, professionalism and good vibes. We are already looking forward to seeing you again very soon. Kim & Jay”

KDEE

7 reviews · 3 years ago · Google

The private session

EVERY PROJECT STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION.

Jerry works closely with each client to understand the idea, meaning, placement, scale, and overall vision before determining the strongest direction for the artwork.

Larger projects may require multiple sessions depending on scale, complexity, placement, existing work, and the level of finish required.

Every project is reviewed individually. Once reviewed, clients receive the appropriate next steps regarding the process, availability, expected sessions, and investment.

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Autism: What Helped My Daughter Make Real Progress by Jerry Hammond, featuring Jerry and his daughter at the ocean

Releasing October 16, 2026

Coming soon

AUTISM:
WHAT HELPED MY DAUGHTER MAKE REAL PROGRESS

A book by Jerry Hammond

I wrote this book because I know what it feels like to love your child more than anything and still wonder if you are asking the right questions, looking in the right places, or doing enough.

I spent years learning through trial and error, research, conversations, observation, and experience. Some things helped. Some did not. And a lot of what I understand now, I wish someone had put in my hands much earlier.

This is the guide I wish I had when I started this journey. It combines my firsthand experience with practical tools parents can actually use, including questions to bring to doctors, therapists, and schools, checklists, ways to track changes, movement and activity ideas, cleaner food swaps, simple recipes, and lessons from what I got right and what I got wrong.

My goal is not to tell another parent exactly what to do. It is to help them ask better questions, notice more, make more informed decisions, and become a stronger advocate for their own child.

Autism: What Helped My Daughter Make Real Progress is the book I wish someone had handed me at the beginning.

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About Jerry

THE PERSON BEHIND THE WORK.

Portrait of Jerry Hammond

Jerry Hammond is a father, second generation tattoo artist, author, speaker, and podcast host whose life has been shaped by worlds that could not be more different.

He grew up around violence, addiction, instability, and the tattoo industry, experiences that forced him to understand hardship long before most people ever have to. At seventeen, his life took him to Mexico, beginning a path that would eventually span countries, nearly two decades of tattooing, business, sobriety, fatherhood, loss, and rebuilding his life with greater purpose.

Through his work, Jerry has connected with people from around the world, creating artwork rooted in family, faith, identity, survival, loss, achievement, and the experiences that leave a permanent mark long before the tattoo ever begins.

But becoming a father changed the direction of his life again. His daughter’s autism journey pushed him to question more, learn more, take greater responsibility, and become a stronger advocate than he ever imagined he would need to be.

Today, Jerry’s work goes far beyond tattooing. Through his artwork, writing, speaking, podcast, and upcoming book, he shares the lessons earned through adversity, growth, fatherhood, and experience with one purpose in mind: to create work that means something and leave people better than he found them.

Media • Podcast • Conversations

CONVERSATIONS BEYOND THE STUDIO.

Jerry’s conversations explore the experiences that shape people, including fatherhood, autism, adversity, health, relationships, business, personal growth, responsibility, overcoming traumas and purpose.

Featured podcast episodes and interviews · Coming soon

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The book

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