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Soulmate Tattoo
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MMXXVI
I / VIII
— Tattoo artist —
Camo Contreras
REALISM · SURREALISM
BLACK AND GREY · COLOR
A tattoo artist inspired to create unique art following my client's vision.
Soul News
The New York Times
Featured Artist
— El Diario —
DEL ALMA
Santiago de Chile
— Citas abiertas —
Mayo en Santiago
Estaré tatuando en Santiago durante todo mayo. Mándame tu idea — estoy listo para crear arte contigo.
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Santiago · Chile
— SOULMATE PRESENTS —
The 2026 Tour
I.SantiagoMAY
II.MontréalJUN
III.RomaJUL
— DM TO BOOK —
Calendar
— Le Courrier —
de l'Âme
Montréal · Québec
— Rendez-vous ouverts —
De passage à Montréal
en juin
en juin
Je serai au Québec tout le mois de juin. Envoyez-moi votre idée — prêt à donner vie à votre tatouage.
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Montréal · Québec
“
A tattoo is a piece of soul that travels with you.
— Camilo Contreras —
From the artist
— Il Messaggero —
DELL'ANIMA
Roma · Città Eterna
— Appuntamenti aperti —
A Roma
nel mese di luglio
nel mese di luglio
Tatuatore in città per tutto luglio. Mandatemi le vostre idee — pronto a creare insieme la vostra opera.
SPQR
Roma · Italia
— SOUL BULLETIN —
No III · MMXXVI
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Book your next tattoo.
Soul Bulletin
— BY THE NUMBERS —
Summer 2026
III
Cities
92
Days on tour
⌖
Limited slots
Bulletin
The New York Times
Featured Artist
— El Diario —
DEL ALMA
Santiago de Chile
— Citas abiertas —
Mayo en Santiago
Estaré tatuando en Santiago durante todo mayo. Mándame tu idea — estoy listo para crear arte contigo.
⊛
Santiago · Chile
— SOULMATE PRESENTS —
The 2026 Tour
I.SantiagoMAY
II.MontréalJUN
III.RomaJUL
— DM TO BOOK —
Calendar
— Le Courrier —
de l'Âme
Montréal · Québec
— Rendez-vous ouverts —
De passage à Montréal
en juin
en juin
Je serai au Québec tout le mois de juin. Envoyez-moi votre idée — prêt à donner vie à votre tatouage.
⚜
Montréal · Québec
“
A tattoo is a piece of soul that travels with you.
— Camilo Contreras —
From the artist
— Il Messaggero —
DELL'ANIMA
Roma · Città Eterna
— Appuntamenti aperti —
A Roma
nel mese di luglio
nel mese di luglio
Tatuatore in città per tutto luglio. Mandatemi le vostre idee — pronto a creare insieme la vostra opera.
SPQR
Roma · Italia
— SOUL BULLETIN —
No III · MMXXVI
✦
Book your next tattoo.
Soul Bulletin
— BY THE NUMBERS —
Summer 2026
III
Cities
92
Days on tour
⌖
Limited slots
Bulletin
Soul Museum
I
Poseidon
II
Perseus
III
Devil
IV
Roma Aeterna
V
Scarface
VI
Flora
VII
Madonna
VIII
Leonidas
IX
The Tiger
X
Florae
XI
Chucky
XII
Harry Potter
Soul Reels
— ON TOUR —
This season
I.Santiago
II.Montreal
III.Roma
— Every tattoo begins with a conversation —
To book your session, message me on Instagram first. We talk through the idea, the timing, and the date together.
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Tell me about your tattoo idea — I'll send back a personalized quote.
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— ABOUT —
Camo Contreras
Beginning his career in Santiago, Chile. Three years working in New York City, and now traveling the world as a guest artist — tattooing under the Soulmate Tattoo brand. A practice rooted in realism and surrealism, in both black and grey and color.
My work is about taking my client's idea and shaping it into something unique — blending their vision with my art to reach the piece we're both looking for.
Let's make art together.
My work is about taking my client's idea and shaping it into something unique — blending their vision with my art to reach the piece we're both looking for.
Let's make art together.
Every tattoo is a soulmate you wear for life.
— Anima socia · in cute aeterna —
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— SOUL CARE —
Preparation & aftercare
What I do myself and what the best artists in the world recommend. Following this guide is the difference between a tattoo that looks good for a month and one that looks perfect for years.
— I —
Before the session
The days before
- Moisturize your skin — start 3–5 days before by applying unscented moisturizer twice a day. Hydrated skin takes ink better and hurts less.
- Drink water — at least 2 liters the day before. Dehydrated skin bleeds more.
- Sleep 7–8 hours the night before. A rested body tolerates long sessions better.
- Eat well 1–2 hours before — a full meal with protein and carbs. Never come on an empty stomach.
- Shave the area 12 hours before with a new razor. No depilatory cream, no wax. If you're not sure, leave it to me.
- NO alcohol or drugs 24 hours before — they affect clotting and healing.
- NO aspirin or ibuprofen 48 hours before — they're blood thinners.
- NO sun exposure on the area to be tattooed — burned or very tanned skin can't be tattooed properly.
- Comfortable, loose clothing — that gives easy access to the area and won't get stained.
- Arrive calm — go to the bathroom, bring water and something sweet in case your blood sugar drops.
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After the session
The first weeks
first 4 hours
- Keep the film or second-skin on for the exact time I tell you at the end of the session.
- Don't touch the area with dirty hands.
days 1 to 3
- Wash 2–3 times a day with warm water and unscented antibacterial soap. Clean hands.
- Dry by patting with disposable paper towel — never rub or use a cloth towel.
- Apply a very thin layer of the balm I recommend (Hustle Butter, Bepanthol, or whatever I tell you based on your skin) 3–4 times a day.
- Short showers. NO bathtub, pool, ocean, sauna or jacuzzi.
weeks 1 to 3
- It will itch and peel — DON'T scratch. DON'T pull at the scabs. If you tear off skin, you take ink with it.
- Keep the tattoo moisturized with unscented cream. When it itches a lot, gently pat it.
- Soft, loose clothing that doesn't rub against the area.
- Avoid intense exercise the first 7 days — sweat irritates.
forever
- SPF 50+ sunscreen on the tattoo whenever it's in the sun — for life. The sun is the number one enemy of tattoos.
- Moisturize your skin regularly. A hydrated tattoo looks crisp years later.
- If you notice anything strange (redness past day 3, swelling, fever) — message me right away.
Any questions — message me.
I'll help you prepare and we'll work out the details together before your session. Preparation is part of the work.
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