Every tattoo starts as an original drawing — designed by an artist with 25 years in graphic design and 15+ years behind the machine. Nothing off the wall. Made for you, by hand.
Xelo pushes every layout until it’s right — before it ever touches your skin. Clean, calm, precise, and always with the meaning behind your piece in mind.
Meet XeloDecades as a designer and fine artist mean every motif is composed, not copied.
A personal mission to keep challenging the craft and expand the creative range.
High precision linework and shading, with a passionately evolving style.
As a veteran artist, Xelo answers every question about placement, size and healing.
Every piece is designed by hand before it touches your skin — composed for your body and your story.
See the designsA private one-to-one studio in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Fully focused on you and your piece — and the beach is right around the corner.
Travel packages available on request.
Studio sessionsPrivate sittings, tattoo parties, hotel and resort events, or a guest chair at your local shop.
Group rates for teams, organizations & crews.
Mobile tattooingCatch Xelo at tattoo expos and conventions — book your slot in advance. Hosts can reserve him for their event.
Ask for the current travel schedule.
Event bookings
I like it clean and caring. I care about your wishes and the full meaning behind your custom tattoo — and I always have an open ear.
Lately I feel a rising spiritual energy in my clients. I love to make spiritual tattoos, because I resonate with all our inner wisdom.
— Xelo
“Time is the greatest gift you can give to others — and Tony takes his time. From the first second I felt comfortable, could ask for every change and together we worked out how my tattoo would fit best. I love it, it’s like it’s always been there. Clean, pleasant atmosphere, best playlist. Top man for all styles!”
“I’m absolutely thrilled. I came to Tony with an idea and what he came up with is world class. He’s a super pleasant fellow and the ambience fits too. I highly recommend anyone planning a tattoo to check him out!”
“He took a lot of time to work out my existing ideas and give the tattoo its finishing touches. We realized a larger motif on the upper arm. Technique, calm and an eye for detail are first class — I recommend Tony unreservedly.”
“Highly recommended! Great studio, ideal atmosphere while tattooing, super pleasant to talk to and probably the best needle work in Detmold.”
“A very cozy studio and a totally relaxed atmosphere let the time fly. Toni implemented my idea perfectly — I immediately booked my next appointment.”
“Top tattoos. He brings decades of experience as a graphic designer to every motif. Grateful to have found a tattoo artist this good.”
Analog & digital artworks by Xelo. Explore and support his art on Open Spirits Art.
Visit the gallery
Ten things that make your first (or next) session smoother — from research to what to eat.
Cleaning, moisturizing, sun and water — how to heal your piece so it stays sharp for life.
Why it’s better to wait until the course is finished, and what antibiotics mean for healing.
Send Xelo your idea, placement and rough size on WhatsApp. Consultation is free for everyone who follows through.
