Trailblazer Ink

Amazing Artist! First of all, super clean and well prepped area. Second, he's very professional and…read morefriendly and his art is beautiful! Highly recommended!

From the owner: Available for Art Commissions right now Tattoos - I’ll be…read moreback in the shop in January or February. I am looking to design, plan big projects that I can start working on now and be ready to tattoo once I’m in the shop. Original art takes time !! We can meet in my private studio to put everything together. Thank you for understanding. Tattoo artist & a fine artist with 14 years of experience, specializing in realism, naturalism, and portraits. Works in both black and grey & color. Enjoys tattooing figures, portraits, animals, flowers, plants, lettering, Arabic, sacred geometry, and anything from nature or the metaphysical. SDSU Aztec Alumni, graduated in 23” with a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Applied Arts and Sciences Art - With Emphasis in Painting and printmaking. Fine Arts - I am also available in doing commission works in drawings, paintings, and murals. Experienced in graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, pastels, acrylic, oil, and spray paint. Tattoos - $80 minimum, by appointments only I am open to flash work or designs that you bring, but I enjoy customizing every tattoo artwork to make it as unique as possible. I love doing original custom work designed specifically for your body. For tattoos & art. Leave a brief description, your name, contact info, relevant references if any, and the desired placement. Please allow time for appointment setup as I care about each client. Thank you & I look forward to working with you !

Cartoons & Caricatures by Dave

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Dave came to our house for a birthday party and put together a special fun and memorable collage of…read morethe guests. He was a pleasure to work with. He seriously never stopped for the entire party. Highly recommend!

Was already booked when I reached out for my last minute event which is my fault. he took the time…read moreto help me find alternative options. went above and beyond. You don't find that level of service these days. thank you so much! I look forward to working with you in the future

DamonArts Event Caricatures

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I saw Damon's work on Instagram and really liked his take on caricatures. Reached out to him in May…read moreand asked if he could do a comission for Father's Day. He said yes and to Venmo him. I had a friend Venmo the $75 as I only use Zelle and PayPal. Sent the confirmation and he acknowledged it. I checked in a week before Father's Day and he said he was on track to deliver. When last Sunday came, and it was silence from him, I reached out and asked for a refund. He left me in read. SO BUYER BEWARE. I WAS SCAMMED.

I saw Damon awhile ago at Seaport Village. He was so great with my toddler. He did a caricature of…read morehim and it came out so cute. But what was most notable was on top of producing a great caricature that is still hanging in my son's room but he had my otherwise standoffish little guy (at the time) cracking up the whole time. His style is very fresh and he is a true talent. We recently saw him at the San Diego County Fair. We didn't get a chance to sit for a new caricature but we did stop and watch for a little bit. Still as talented as before and then some. He was doing a themed couple caricature. It came out really cool. A friend of mine had seen him a couple times at Phil's BBQ and got a family caricature done as her family grew over the year. She has them framed in her house too.

Caricature Artists for San Diego

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Kara worked with our company to schedule a last-minute booking and it couldn't have gone any…read moresmoother. Our company booked her for a private event and the reception from everyone was well received. We choose the digital strolling option and it was a very unique and cool way to go that was a hit with all our guests. Communication and professionalism were top-notch. After her time was up she even took the time to photograph me and my team to forward illustrations of us the week after. Very much appreciated that! Thank you, Kara!

Kara was such an amazing addition to our company holiday party. Not only was she friendly and easy…read moreto work with but her art was such a fun takeaway for guests. Kara was AWESOME at the event - she got up and mingled and asked people if they wanted to be drawn... I so appreciated that! I highly recommend Kara to any party! She was super easy to communicate with!

Cartoony Portraits

One of the premiere caricature artists in SoCal, he's fast, funny, friendly and guaranteed to make…read moreyour event remembered for years!

From the owner: I have done over 200,000 caricatures over the last 20 years. It has all led up to your next event.read more

Art2walls

Hi there! I tried…read moreto email you, but your site was down. My name is Reese and I own an Esthetics studio in Point Loma. I had an idea of featuring local, up and coming artist's works on one of my walls. It would be on consignment in the color scheme of the room (grey scale & metals) and would be swapped out every 6 mo or so. If this would be something you're interested in, please let me know! xx Reese

From the owner: Art2Walls specializes in decorative art for your home, or business. Providing murals, Venetian and…read morelusterstone plaster, Faux finishing and reclaimed wood walls. Give us a call to find out about all of the services we can offer you, or visit us online.

Janelle Despot Art & Design

From my initial consultation visit with Janelle over coffee to the completion of our project, which…read moreincluded a complete overhaul of branding for my business with a new website and marketing material, I enjoyed the joyful process of creating with her. Janelle makes it fun! She is passionate about what she does, professional from start to finish, a wizard with the technology stuff, and always insightful with her creative ideas and options. She works intuitively and collaboratively with her clients. Thank you Janelle for making this scary and daunting process so rewarding and engaging for me!

From the owner: Design is an art, and I love creating visuals that stand out. I specialize in graphic design,…read moreillustration, and branding.

AlmaheArt

i give a 5 star because shes my mom and i love her and shes…read morenice................................................................................................. shes very ppretty and kind

From the owner: Custom Murals: Tailored to suit your preferences, our murals are meticulously crafted to reflect…read moreyour unique style and personality. Whether you desire a striking cityscape, a whimsical forest, or a vibrant abstract design, we'll turn your ideas into breathtaking reality. Commercial Murals: Elevate your business environment with eye-catching murals that leave a lasting impression on customers and clients. From restaurants and cafes to offices and retail spaces, our murals add flair and charm to any setting. Residential Murals: Transform your home into a haven of beauty and creativity with our bespoke residential murals. Whether it's a feature wall in your living room, a dreamy mural for your child's bedroom, or a serene landscape in your backyard, we'll infuse your space with warmth and character.

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iTech saved me and my MacBook! I unfortunately knocked over a cup of soda all over my keyboard…read moreSaturday evening, so I was looking for local tech repair businesses close to me. Luckily, iTech was one of them. I brought my laptop in immediately Monday morning and was greeted by Tony, who was very kind and patient. He explained the best and worst case scenarios thoroughly, and their pricing is more than fair for the top-tier service and EXTREMELY quick turnaround time- just a few days! Super knowledgeable and kind team. My MacBook is good as new now with a new keyboard, and I'll definitely be coming back to iTech for any future issues with my electronics. Thank you, Tony and team!

If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need your computer or your phone repaired and…read moreyou somehow find this place well, consider yourself lucky. God is truly looking out for you. I fried my MacBook (liquid damage) and was recommended to contact this place, after speaking to several places that didn't really assure me they can fix it. After speaking to Tony on the phone for 10 minutes, I got a good feeling that he knew what he was talking about. So I immediately drove down and he explained process to me thoroughly, and gave me best and worst case scenarios. Tony was very knowledgeable, transparent and professional - he went above and beyond to resolve my issue and fix my MacBook to have it running even better than before. He literally saved me! Price 10/10, Service 20/10, Expertise 50/10! Please heed my advice and go here, you will not regret it.

Smart Shield Systems

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Couldn't be happier with this job -- every aspect was handled at the highest level. The install…read moreitself was technical and efficient, and the end result is clean: hardware, touch screen, and mobile app all work exactly as they should. Communication throughout was excellent -- nothing was left unclear. Really enjoyed working with Yud and his team. On top of that, they also helped me out with computer networking -- came through in a pinch and saved the day. Honest, efficient, and security done right. They even took the time to train me on everything afterward.

Matias fixed our problem with our security cameras right away on the first visit. He was…read moreknowledgeable, kind, professional, explained things well and was meticulous in checking everything out to a T. Rita manages the office and scheduling and was efficient and excellent at follow through. Their prices are reasonable. So glad I found them and will definitely also use their services for our alarm system. GREAT company. I highly recommend them!

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Had no idea how much these places are needed…read more We've been unknowingly amassing decades of old bills and "important" letters from our mailbox. Slowly but surely it crept up on us and we finally were able to unload it all today. Kyle was great and took care of us to witness all our old mail get destroyed. We used their "Witnessed Shredding" service. Price was excellent and the service was actually very interesting to watch! Big industrial service handling us little folks really well. Will definitely come back to them. Officially first in mind when we think of this kind of thing.

The company name is confusing because the website defaults to VitalShred, a part of…read morevitalrecordscontrol.com. The VitalShred page gives no clue about the services actually available at the Kearny Mesa location (I called to make sure, as I didn't want to make the drive for nothing). If you don't find this YELP page, I don't know how you will find the service. Once there, I was waited on promptly and courteously. The young man explained the pricing. I chose to witness the shredding ($2/box extra). The service was very fast and efficient. I paid for the service (card only, no cash) and was on my way in 10 minutes.

Greenfield Law Firm

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I was need in employment law assistance and reached out to the Greenfield team on their website. I…read morequickly heard back within 24 hours from Andrew that my type of needed was not something he specializes in but offered a referral. I appreciate his prompt response and referral nonetheless!

Andrew's a pleasure to work with - no runaround, no games. He tells you exactly where things stand…read moreand makes sure you're taken care of. Highly recommend.

Inscriptu

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The best print shop, ever!…read more I used Inscriptu as my printing vendor for the past year for 100+ projects. Their prices can't be beat, the print work is always spectacular and the team is some of the kindest people you'll ever meet. I cannot say enough good things about Inscriptu. They're a wonderful bunch! Thank you for everything!!!

Almost instant reply, rapid quote. So I stopped into their shop which is awesome. The building…read moreused to be a theatre. But the awesome part is all the different kinds of printing, engraving, cool gift ideas. Even though I expected to have to drop and return for my job, he offered to turn it around while I waited. He laser inscribed my Son's name on a steel Leatherman tool I'm gifting. Looks great and for a good price. Two thumbs up for this business.

Eco Home Builders

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We're so happy with how our kitchen turned out! The transformation has completely changed the look…read moreand feel of our home, and we're excited to finally enjoy the space. They were responsive, easy to communicate with, and always willing to answer our questions throughout the project. We especially appreciate that they took the time to make sure everything was completed to our satisfaction and worked with us to ensure we were happy with the final outcome. Thank you Eyal and to the entire team for all of your hard work. We truly appreciate the effort that went into our renovation, and we're looking forward to making many memories in our new kitchen. We would definitely recommend them to anyone considering a kitchen remodel.

I wanted to convert my garage into a JADU while also building an outdoor kitchen, a laundry area,…read moreand an additional bathroom on my property in Imperial Beach. Adolfo served as the architect and designer for my project, and I truly couldn't have asked for a better person to work with. From start to finish, Adolfo was there every step of the way. His communication was excellent, and whenever I had a question or concern, he responded promptly and always found a solution. He also came up with creative, cost-effective ideas that allowed me to create a beautiful space while staying within my budget! I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out, and I owe a huge thank you to Adolfo for helping bring my vision to life. It was a pleasure working with both Adolfo and the Eco Home Builders team. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, responsive, and talented architect and design team!!

David Highley Coaching

(15 reviews)

David not only helped me get out of my own way, he helped me think bigger and aim higher. I…read moreconnected with him after leaving my university job of 14 years to start a climate action nonprofit. Everything was going for me, and I felt buoyed by other nonprofit founders and entrepreneurial colleagues. My only drawback was severe imposter syndrome. Thoughts like "why do I think I can do this?", "what makes me think I'm qualified?" kept me in doubt. David not only heard my words but read my delivery and body language to help me dig into my discomfort and move through it. The sessions were challenging, thoughtful, and results driven. I can't recommend David highly enough.

David didn't help me reach my goals -- he helped me absolutely redefine them. I went to David…read morelooking for support with my presentation skills, to further my corporate career. 9 months later, I left that corporate career of 20 years to create my own small business and make time for conscious parenting. This transformation left me feeling empowered, driven and energized by new possibility. David's coaching gave me the tools to advocate for what I wanted for my life and work. He is incredibly empathetic and caring while offering different points of view alongside practical tools for measurable success. I can't recommend David enough as a partner for change and progress.

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Gabby G.

20 days ago

Ashley at Trailblazer Tattoo is absolutely amazing! She has the cutest mobile tattoo trailer that creates such a fun, welcoming atmosphere. The whole experience felt so personal. My friends and I had a blast. Ashley is such a talented tattoo artist. The trailer itself is so cute with the best vibes, and it's such a unique idea for parties and events. Ashley is professional, talented, and genuinely makes the experience memorable. If you're looking for a tattoo artist who brings incredible work, a fun personality, and an unforgettable mobile setup, I can't recommend Trailblazer Tattoo enough. My girl friends will definitely be booking with her again! read more

Sage B.

5 months ago

One of the coolest experiences I have had. I met Ashley at a friend's birthday party where she was doing tiny tattoos for all of us. The mobile studio is super cute, I was impressed and instantly felt comfortable and not anxious about getting a tattoo at a party. Super clean and safe. Now I go to her for private sessions and love her tattoo style. STOKED on finding Trailblazer. read more

James B.

19 days ago

Trailblazer Ink was the perfect choice for our bachelor/bachelorette party! Ashley and Raymond made the experience fun, welcoming, and stress-free from start to finish. The atmosphere was great, the artists were incredibly talented, and everyone loved their tattoos. We left with amazing memories and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend! read more

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