Santiago
Gonzalez

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Santiago "Spade" Gonzalez is a Waikīkī tattoo artist with 20+ years of experience, working at Aloha Tattoo inside the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, his foundation in art started with graffiti and evolved into a lifelong dedication to fine art tattooing.

Over two decades in the industry, Spade has built a reputation for work that goes beyond ink — each piece is designed to tell a story, capture a moment, and live with purpose on the skin. He has tattooed clients from 40+ countries across every tattoo style imaginable.

Now based in Honolulu, he works with both locals and visitors from around the world, offering a custom tattoo experience that blends fine art, technical precision, and a deep respect for the meaning behind every design.