The fine art of tattooists

Leo zulueta
spiral tattoo
3060 packard rd.
734-477-5000
www.leozuluetaspiraltattoo.com

Leo Zulueta has been called the “father of tribal tattooing.” The Hawaii native got his start over 20 years ago in California and has since become a legend in the tattoo world, known for his distinctive heavy black designs inspired by the tattoos of the Marquesas Islands in Polynesia. A couple of years ago, he disappeared. Some people even said he was dead. The truth is that after a couple of years spent at various international tattoo conventions, Zulueta is happily settled with partner Dianne Mansfield in Michigan. They opened Spiral Tattoo in a sunny space on Packard in February.

In addition to executing tattoos in his signature style, Zulueta designs jewelry and clothing for a Japanese company. His jewelry is also sold at Maxfields in Los Angeles.

 


 



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