Meet the Team
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David " Caveman " De La Cruz
Founder & Co-Owner
Caveman is from The Bronx, NY and has been managing tattoo shops for over 10 years but his passion for being a part of the tattoo community started 20 years ago when he got his first tattoo. Caveman became a fixture in his friends’ tattoo shops and learned about the art and business side of tattooing. Glorious Tattoo Studios is the brainchild of his 20 years of love, passion, service and interest. -

Carlos Gonzalez
Co-Owner
Carlos is a retired military sergeant from the Lower East Side of Manhattan, whose life has been built on discipline, service, and resilience. Of Black and Latino descent, he carries both heritage and hard earned experience into everything he does. With a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Election and Campaign Management from Fordham University, Carlos understands leadership, strategy, and the power of community. He's also a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, and Is deeply committed to helping others rise, rebuild, and succeed.Now as a tattoo shop owner, Carlos blends structure with creativity. Building a space that’s not just about art, but about transformation & culture. Humble in approach but relentless in vision
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Giovanni " Gio " Paulino
Founder & Co-Owner
Meet Gio, a determined Dominican man who migrated to the United States to pursue his dream and to provide a better life for his daughter. Raised in Santo Domingo, Gio developed a passion for art and culture. -

Pauly Walnuts
Tattoo Artist
Paul is from The Bronx, NY and has 21 years of tattoo experience, specializing in traditional, bold, black and grey and color tattoos. Paul got his first tattoo machines his father purchased for him at 16 years old and has been tattooing in NYC since. His style is bold and legible inspired by the city he grew up in. -

Jakob Vitale
Tattoo Artist
Bronx-born tattoo artist and painter. Specializing in black and grey high detail tattoos to expressive acrylic canvases and murals. Trained in art, experienced in portraiture and thought provoking artwork, with a steady hand and clean studio practices. Available for commissioned tattoos and mural services.
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Lexi
Tattoo Artist
Lexi is from The Bronx, NY with 7 years tattoo experience and she specializes in black work and floral tattoo designs. If your looking to get something spooky or dark she’s your girl. -

Isa
Piercings & Tooth Gems
Isabel is from The Bronx, NY and is a body piercer and tooth gem specialist. She became interested in body piercing at a young age and strives to learn more about body modification and decoration daily. Isabel is constantly sharpening her skill set and adapting new styles and techniques. -

Santiago
Seasonal Tattoo Artist from Colombia
Santiago is from Bogotá, Colombia with 13 years of experience, specializing in new school, color, and cover-ups, as well as Anime, Manga, and video game tattoos, all of which he has a vast knowledge of and avid interest in. -

Jenn
Make Up Artistry
I’m Jenn, your MUA. My love for makeup and beauty has been with me my whole life. Each application I do is assessed according to multiple factors, including personality, comfort level with makeup . -

Chil
Seasonal Tattoo Artist From Colombia
Chil is from Medellin, Colombia, with 8 years of experience, specializing in black & grey and new school tattoos. Chil enjoys painting and makes art frequently. His style is inspired by street art styles and realism.
