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Jose Menendez

Studio City, United States

A Los Angeles based tattooist who has worked at Studio City Tattoo for the last eight years. A renaissance man of sorts — from prop work in the film industry to interior design — who found a happy home in neo-traditional and illustrative tattooing, with a soft spot for Disney, Tiki and Nintendo.

Speaks: 🇬🇧 English

Specializes in: 🌹 Neo-Traditional💠 Ornamental🌊 Japanese🖼️ Realism🎌 Anime / Manga


Estimated hourly rate: $200/hour

Estimated Price Range

✅ Verified Sep 2026 — from studiocitytattoo.com
Small & Simple Small symbols, lettering, or simple line work — roughly 2–10 cm, about 1 hour
$120–250
Medium (Typical tattoo) More detailed custom design with shading — roughly 10–20 cm, about 2–3 hours
$300–550
Large & Complex Larger, highly detailed piece — roughly 20–30 cm, about 4–8 hours, 1–2 sessions
$700–1500
Very Large / Sleeve Half sleeve, back piece, large-scale work — 30+ cm, roughly 10–25+ hours, 3+ sessions
$1600–3600+

$120 shop minimum. $200/hour; day rate (6 hrs) $1000. Non-refundable deposit is applied to the total cost. Free touch-ups for the first six months. 48-hour reschedule notice.

These are estimated ranges — for an exact quote, message us on Instagram or call 818-769-4049.

Studio Q&A

Do you have a shop minimum?
Yes — our shop minimum is $120 for any tattoo, regardless of size.
Do you take walk-ins?
Yes, we welcome walk-ins when an artist is available. For a specific artist or a larger custom piece, we recommend booking ahead.
What's your minimum age?
You must be 18 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID. We do not tattoo minors, with or without parental consent.

About Jose Menendez

What styles does Jose Menendez specialize in?
Jose Menendez specializes in Neo-Traditional, Ornamental, Japanese, Realism and Anime / Manga.
How many tattoos has Jose Menendez published on TatSeek?
Jose Menendez has 10 published, tagged photos in the catalog, browsable by style, subject and placement.
How do I book with Jose Menendez?
Jose Menendez works through Studio City Tattoo — message us on Instagram to book.
Is Jose Menendez currently taking new clients?
Yes — Studio City Tattoo lists itself as accepting new clients.
What does Jose Menendez charge?
Jose Menendez follows Studio City Tattoo’s studio price range — see the Estimated Price Range above for tiers by size. This is confirmed by the studio.
Where does Jose Menendez work?
Jose Menendez works at Studio City Tattoo in Studio City, United States.

colorful neo-traditional and ornamental tattoo of female figure on the thigh
Madame Leota Thigh
Neo-Traditional · Female Figure · Thigh
colorful neo-traditional tattoo of skull on the thigh
Hatbox Ghost Thigh
Neo-Traditional · Skull · Thigh
colorful neo-traditional tattoo of female figure on the thigh
Mermaid Pin-Up with Treasure Thigh
Neo-Traditional · Female Figure · Thigh
black with color accents neo-traditional tattoo of insect on the back
Luna Moth on a Bottle Upper Back
Neo-Traditional · Insect · Back
black with color accents neo-traditional tattoo of male figure on the full sleeve
Illustrative Figure Full Sleeve
Neo-Traditional · Male Figure · Full Sleeve
colorful japanese (irezumi) and neo-traditional tattoo of bird on the back
Peacock and Eagle Back Piece
Japanese (Irezumi) · Bird · Back
colorful neo-traditional and realism tattoo of bear on the upper arm
Yosemite Bear and Half Dome Upper Arm
Neo-Traditional · Bear · Upper Arm
colorful anime / manga and neo-traditional tattoo of male figure on the full sleeve
Breath of the Wild Link Sleeve
Anime / Manga · Male Figure · Full Sleeve
black with color accents neo-traditional and realism tattoo of female figure on the full sleeve
Tim Burton Catwoman and Batman Sleeve
Neo-Traditional · Female Figure · Full Sleeve
colorful neo-traditional tattoo of bird on the thigh
Cockatoo and Tropical Flowers Thigh
Neo-Traditional · Bird · Thigh

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