Mike DeVries

Realism Tattoo Artist · Thousand Oaks, CA

219
pieces
2005
on TattooNOW since
Thousand Oaks, CA
based in
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Meet Mike DeVries, a talented tattoo artist from Ventura, California's Thousand Oaks. With a professional career that began in 2003, Mike discovered his passion for color realism and has since dedicated himself to refining his craft. His portfolio showcases his expertise in realistic animals, movie characters, gaming themes, and 3D mini tattoos.

As the proud owner of MD Tattoo Studio in Thousand Oaks, CA, Mike stays busy not only with creating stunning tattoos but also with developing innovative products. His latest creations include MD Wipe Outz , advanced tattoo towels that outshine traditional paper towels, and Cleansing Tattoo Wipes, designed for easy aftercare. Mike is also co-founder of Stencil Stuff products and is involved in Memento Publishing , focusing on publishing books that embody the artistic lifestyle.

If you're looking for an exceptional tattoo experience, Mike DeVries is now accepting appointments for realistic tattoos in both color and black and grey. To book your session, simply fill out the contact form.

FAQ

Frequently asked about Mike DeVries

Mike works primarily in Realism, Color, Portrait, Black & Grey, New School, and 1 more. View the full portfolio above to see recent pieces across each style — every image is tagged with its specific style on the detail page so you can filter the work that matches what you're looking for.

Mike works out of Mike DeVries in Thousand Oaks, CA. Contact information and a booking link are below.

You can also email Mike DeVries directly at mike@mdtattoos.com. Phone consultations are available on (805) 910-1444.

Yes — Mike accepts custom design requests. Send a consultation request through the booking link below with your idea (subject, placement, size, style references) and Mike will get back to you with a quote and timeline. Most custom work involves a sketch round before stencil + ink day.

Most tattoo projects start with a consultation — in-person, over phone, or via the booking form. Use it to talk through the idea, placement, size, timeline, and budget before booking the appointment. Mike replies to consult requests within one business day.

The portfolio above shows Mike's published work on TattooNOW. For day-to-day updates and works-in-progress, follow @mikedevries on Instagram.

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