FREDDY NEGRETE
Instagram: @FREDDY_NEGRETE
Inquiries: INFO@HOLLYWOODVATICAN.com
Freddy Negrete is a trailblazing tattoo artist renowned for pioneering the iconic black-and-gray tattoo style that has shaped the art form worldwide. With roots in Los Angeles, Freddy’s journey began in the California prison system, where he mastered single-needle techniques that would later revolutionize tattooing.














A respected figure in the tattoo community, Freddy has worked with Hollywood’s elite and mentored countless artists. As a co-founder of Hollywood Vatican Tattoo, Freddy continues to push creative boundaries while honoring the traditions that define his legacy.
Freddy is also an accomplished author and speaker, sharing his powerful life story in his memoir, Smile Now, Cry Later: Guns, Gangs, and Tattoos.