About me and the tattoo studio
Carla ‘Grisáceos’ (Valencia, 1992)
Fine Arts studies / Artistic Photography studies
How does someone afraid of blood and needles ends up being a tattoo artist?
I guess it’s because I’m really passionate about art and I always want to try everything I can. I have always drawn, and since I never stopped, I have gotten better and better each year. Since I was little I have always been passionate about crafts and everything that was related to painting, drawing and creating in general.
I started studying Fine Arts, but for various reasons, I switched to Artistic Photography at the Advanced School for Arts and Design of Valencia (EASD for its initials in Spanish). I realized that creating a photo was like drawing in a quick and simpler way, and it made me experiment with drawing too, avoiding pure realism and trying different techniques. Thanks to the studies on Artistic Photography I met my partner and that led us to create d’Althea, where we do photo and video assignments. Even though that is our joint project, we also have our individual passions, which meant never stopping drawing and wanting to try new things lead me to begin tattooing.
And I started quite late. Since, as I mentioned, I’m afraid of blood and needles, which make me pass out. So, how did everything change? Because of fine line tattoos. Fine line is a very minimalist and simple style, and the impact on the skin is minimal, which makes the skin less prone to suffer and barely bleed. For me, this kind of tattoos is like drawing on someone else’s skin, and when I get tattooed under this style I don’t feel I’m getting a needle stick but instead I feel like someone is drawing something in my skin forever.
Because of the way I am I’m very patient and very empathic with people that are also afraid of blood and needles. If you’re like me and that fear is the only thing that is getting in the middle between you and your desire to get a tattoo I can assure you that you will barely notice it, and we’ll take as much time as you need so you can feel comfortable. Remember: in your head it will be much worse than it actually is. By the way, in case you need it, along with Spanish and Valencian, I also speak English fluently.
The studio
Grisáceos Ink is not just a fine line tattoo studio in Valencia, it’s also an art studio where you can buy prints, custom gifts or ask for a personalized illustration. When I started my own business I knew that I wanted to merge both my passions: illustration and fine line tattoo.
So, according to that same philosophy and life style I wanted my studio to transmit that same aesthetic: curated liking, colour harmony, minimalism and warmness. I want you to feel at home every time you come into my studio while still being a professional and trustful environment.
Grisáceos Ink is located in the heart of ‘El Cedro’, in the Ciudad Jardín neighborhood, with plenty of bars, leisure places, and young people. It’s just a 2-minute walk from the ‘Amistat’ Metro stop and very close to the University of Valencia.
Some of the last reviews written by people I have tattooed
How to find the tattoo shop?
Metro
Amistat-Casa de salud (Lines 5 and 7)
Bus
30, 31, 32, 40, 81
Bike
Bike lane and free bike parking can be found 30 meters away
Car
Free parking is available throughout the neighborhood, but depending on the time of the day it might be hard to find a spot. Metro, bus or bike are much better options.
Working hours
Monday
17h to 20:30h
Tuesday to Friday
11:00h to 13:30h / 17h to 20:30h
Saturday
11:00h to 13:30h
Appointment is needed, otherwise the studio may be closed
