Phil 
Mentor & best friend
Built in Wes's chair
Phil learned to tattoo from Wes Romero (@wesinks), his mentor and best friend. Wes showed him everything, from portraits to running a chair.
Wes passed in April 2023. Phil carries his name tattooed on his face, and works every day to take that torch and run with it.
“I owe everything to him. I wouldn't be who I am without him.”Phil
To this day, Phil still messages Wes every tattoo he makes. Through thick and thin, always friends. Proof that mud is thicker than blood and water.
Where the name comes from
Son of Phil the Beat
Another great man in Phil's life was his father, known as Phil the Beat. That's where the name Phil the Ink comes from.
“As a kid I didn't know the sacrifice until now.”Phil
He misses him every day.
Years in the chair
His Instagram alone holds more than 1,300 tattoos, going back to 2019. Black and grey portraits, bold color characters, script and cover-ups. #coverupking is his tag for a reason.
He's an award-winning artist, with a 1st-place win in 2022, and sponsored by Sullen Clothing.
Based in Perris, California.
Dad first
His proudest work isn't on skin.
Phil gives everything to his craft, and even more to his kids. Game days, school mornings, practice and everything in between, he's there for all of it.
His kids are his pride.
Book a session
Got an idea? Let's ink it.
- Send a DMGo to Phil's Instagram page, tap Message and send your idea, placement, rough size and any reference pictures.
- Lock in your datePhil gets back to you with a price and a date. A deposit holds your spot.
- Get tattooedShow up rested, fed and hydrated. Phil handles the rest.
Deposits are non-refundable.