Idlewild Tattoo Parlour

Idlewild Tattoo Parlour is a custom tattoo studio in Scotts Valley, in California's Santa Cruz County. Established in January 2020 by founding artist Justin Flores, the parlour operates with Justin as its sole tattooer, offering clients a highly personal, one-on-one experience. Justin has been professionally tattooing since 2011, beginning his career in Sand City in Monterey County. His artistic roots trace back to a lifelong love of illustration, shaped early on by Marvel and DC comic art alongside Japanese anime and manga, an influence he has continually woven into his tattoo work.

The studio specializes in traditional American and Japanese tattooing, color work, and black and grey pieces, with Justin using varied shading techniques to build texture and contrast in place of color. His portfolio also reflects a strong interest in floral, botanical, animal, and nature-inspired themes, along with scientific illustration drawn from an early interest in health science. Clients bringing custom ideas can expect designs prioritized for clarity and flow, with Justin applying his own artistic interpretation to each concept. Piercing services are offered as well, rounding out a studio built around thoughtful, individualized body art in Scotts Valley.