Rich Ochoa
Smooth shades · Solid color
TYLER, TEXAS · TATTOO & PIERCING
Wear your
story loud.
Bright colors. Smooth shades. Solid covers. A place where East Texas comes to represent its lifestyle in ink.
MEET THE CREW
Three artists. Three signatures.
Select an artist to explore their signature style, bio, and dedicated tattoo portfolio. Every piece in their gallery is 100% their own craft.
Kriss Brannon
Traditional · Illustrative · Floral
Xavier
Anime · Gamer · Fine line
SMOOTH SHADES · SOLID COLOR
Rich Ochoa
Artist and owner with 20 years of professional tattoo experience, creating smooth shades and solid color in a variety of styles for the tattoo collector.
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Rich Ochoa portfolio
Desert Rose Tattoo
THE DESERT ROSE WAY
Bring the idea. Leave with your story.
- Custom tattoos — made for the person wearing them.
- Color and smooth shading — bold or nuanced, according to the piece.
- Cover-ups — solid new work over what no longer represents you.
- Piercing — professional body piercing with sterile technique and high-grade jewelry.
START YOUR PIECE
Your next tattoo starts with a conversation.
Tell the team what you have in mind and request an appointment. Deposits and final availability are confirmed by the studio.
Explore our Instagram
@desertrosetx
Recent color work from Hannah Davis. Come by and see her for a fresh color piece.
Original flash art ready for ink at Desert Rose.
Always creating solid custom tattoos. Walk-ins and piercing appointments available.
A sweet zombie piece for @victoria_hope_, stamped by @soul2skintx.
Got Kevin’d today. Shop morale up, self-respect down. Internet wins again.
First full color tattoo as an apprentice! Studio vibes and fresh color ink.
Original flash art ready for ink at Desert Rose.
Always creating solid custom tattoos. Walk-ins and piercing appointments available.
A sweet zombie piece for @victoria_hope_, stamped by @soul2skintx.
Got Kevin’d today. Shop morale up, self-respect down. Internet wins again.
First full color tattoo as an apprentice! Studio vibes and fresh color ink.
ROOTED IN EAST TEXAS
More than ink.
Every piece has a story behind it. Desert Rose brings together solid craft, real people and fearless self-expression — from the first idea to the work you carry for life.
520 E Front St · Tyler, TX 75702
Hours: By appointment & schedule availability · Walk-ins welcome when open
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