About Alchemy tattoos

Hawk Estevez is a second-generation tattoo artist with nearly two decades of experience, having begun his professional tattoo career on February 7th, 2008. Raised in the craft and mentored by his father, Hawk learned tattooing the traditional way—through dedication, discipline, and respect for the art form’s history and fundamentals.

He began tattooing in New Orleans, where the city’s rich culture and visual history deeply shaped his artistic voice. The historic architecture, ornamental ironwork filigree, and timeless atmosphere of the French Quarter continue to influence his designs, from elegant frames to intricate details inspired by antique gates, lamps, and fixtures. Hawk later relocated to Largo, where he continues to refine and expand his work.

Throughout his career, Hawk has built a strong reputation for bold color tattoos and detailed black-and-grey realism. While he is versatile across styles, his true passion lies in illustrative Art Nouveau–inspired tattooing. His favorite subjects include medieval knights, kings and queens, animals, skulls, jewels, ornate frames, and antique objects—often combined into timeless, story-driven compositions.

With almost 20 years behind the machine, Hawk brings both experience and originality to every piece, creating tattoos designed to last visually and meaningfully. His work can be viewed in the shop, online, and across social media under @Hawk_estevez_tattoos.