María

Resident Artist

Instagram: @maria.alvarez.ttt

María is a tattoo artist whose practice is rooted in the belief that tattooing is not simply a craft, but a language. Drawn to making from an early age, her path weaves together drawing, design, and disciplines beyond tattooing, all connected by a persistent need to create and communicate through form.

Originally from Spain, María left with a clear vision: to challenge and expand what a tattoo could be. She worked across Europe, learning from artists she admired and refining her technique until it became unmistakably her own. Now based in New York, she remains deeply connected to Valencia, where she founded her own studio and academy dedicated to training the next generation of artists.

María approaches her work with rigor and intention, rejecting half-measures in both art and education. She has developed multiple online courses that focus not only on technical skill, but on perspective, discipline, and artistic responsibility. Alongside her tattoo practice, she has returned to oil painting, maintaining a balance between teaching, business, and personal creative exploration.

Her work is guided by a commitment to beauty with substance—imagery that carries weight, intensity, and meaning. María believes in growth without compromise, generosity without self-erasure, and a creative culture where there is space for every voice to exist fully.