ARTISTS
Death Before Dishonor houses many experienced tattoo artists. While they are all talented, each has unique style, flavor, and expertise. Which one is right for you? Take the time to explore each artist, and feel free to stop by the shop to check out the work of each individual. Click each artist's name or photo for more details about their work and contact information.
PACO EXCEL
Paco Excel is the founder, owner and operator at Death Before Dishonor. His 25 years of experience afford him the reputation of a well rounded tattooer who focuses mostly on graffiti, rendered art, traditional American, traditional Japanese, Pre-Hispanic, and biomechanical tattoos. |
![]() ADRIAN GODOY
Adrian Godoy originally hails from Hollister. Adrian’s twelve years of tattooing have led him to focus mostly on traditional and neotraditional tattoo work. His body of work shows bold, unique tattoos that are drilled to last. |
![]() ROBERTO CERVANTES
San Jose native Roberto is a versatile tattooer with nineteen years of experience. His work spans across many styles to fit each of his clients needs. While he doesn’t have one particular style that he sticks to, he tends to do mostly black and gray work. |
![]() ANDRE BERNAL
Born and raised in the San Jose area, Andre Bernal is a dynamic, versatile tattoo artist who mostly focuses on traditional, sacred geometry, and the blending of the two styles, dubbed “sacreditional.” With fifteen years of tattooing under his belt, Andre is a talented artist who is known for creating unique tattoos that speak to the client’s individual style. |
![]() ESTE HUIZAR
Originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Este has been tattooing for three years now. He mostly focuses on American traditional tattoos. |

BEN O'HARA
Ben O’Hara is the newest member of the DBD crew. He is a versatile tattooer who has been tattooing professionally for four years. While he can tackle pretty much any style, Ben focuses mostly on neotraditional, and illustrative tattoos with color or dotwork.
Ben O’Hara is the newest member of the DBD crew. He is a versatile tattooer who has been tattooing professionally for four years. While he can tackle pretty much any style, Ben focuses mostly on neotraditional, and illustrative tattoos with color or dotwork.