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From Art to Ink

The Journey of Duk Tattoo

A life dedicated to tattooing.
From São Paulo to Florida’s top tattoo stages.

  • 5× 1st place
  • Official convention judge
  • 5.0 on Google
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  1. 01ChildhoodSão Paulo, Brazil
  2. 02Age 17First tattoo
  3. 0313 yearsArgentina & beyond
  4. 04StyleGeometric & blackwork
  5. 05TodayBoca Raton, FL

01 · Childhood · São Paulo, Brazil

Early Passion: Art Before Ink

Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, Eduardo Costa, now known as Duk Tattoo, was surrounded by creativity. Raised in a family where music and art were always present, he spent hours drawing, painting, and experimenting with styles. By age 13, he was already fascinated by tattoo culture, especially influenced by the heavily tattooed rock scene around him.

Duk Tattoo working on a client in his tattoo studio in Boca Raton, Florida
Award-winning tattoo artist Duk Tattoo at his workstation in his Boca Raton studio

02 · Age 17 · First tattoo

First Tattoo, First Steps in the Studio

At 17, Duk got his first tattoo. Soon after, a high-end tattoo studio opened in his hometown. He became close to the artists, earned their trust, and was welcomed as an apprentice. By 20, he was already tattooing professionally, developing his skills and beginning a career that would take him across continents.

03 · 13 years · Argentina & beyond

Latin America, Europe & Beyond

Over the years, Duk traveled across nearly all Latin American countries, eventually settling in Argentina, where he spent 13 years perfecting his craft. His journey included work and learning experiences in Europe and North America, always evolving through practice, artistic exchange, and competition.

 

During this time, he participated in international tattoo conventions, won awards, and even served as a juror, deepening his understanding of the industry and raising his profile among top artists.

Tattoo artist Duk Tattoo walking through Times Square, New York
Close-up of Duk Tattoo tattooing a forearm with precision in Boca Raton, Florida

04 · Style · Geometric & blackwork

Signature Style: Geometric, Ornamental & Blackwork

Throughout his career, Duk explored multiple styles, from traditional and Japanese to full color and black & grey. But today, his identity is rooted in geometry, ornamental patterns, dotwork, fine lines, and blackwork, often merging with subtle black & grey shading.

 

Every piece is custom, intentional, and built to reflect both technical mastery and personal connection.

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05 · Today · Boca Raton, FL

Established in Florida: Competing and Creating

Today, after more than 20 years of tattooing, Duk is a geometric tattoo artist based in Boca Raton, Florida, working at Iron Glory Tattoo, where he creates large-scale custom tattoos (sleeves, back pieces and chest pieces) and continues to push his work to new levels. He actively competes in top tattoo conventions across the U.S., including the Orlando Tattoo Show, Florida Tattoo Expo, and others throughout the country.

 

He’s earned recognition and awards, and, in a full-circle moment, he has served as an official judge at the Orlando Tattoo Show, the Jacksonville Tattoo Convention and Allstars International (2025), a prestigious role earned through years of dedication and respect in the scene.

 

He speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese, so every client can talk through their idea in the language they feel most comfortable with.

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Florida Tattoo Expo trophies won by Duk Tattoo displayed on his studio wall in Boca Raton
5.0· 40 reviews on Google (opens in a new tab)
  • Naile Goeis
    ★★★★★October 2026

    Absolutely the best! If you’re thinking about getting a geometric tattoo, mandala, or custom piece, look no further. He’s your guy! Highly recommend!

  • Ana MendesLocal Guide
    ★★★★★November 2024

    Amazing artist, got a arm sleeve geometric/ ornamental and I don’t have words for it, simply amazing, so professional, fast and attentive

  • Guto Bere7 reviews
    ★★★★★November 2024

    The best tattoo artist. Very professional. I got my tattoo done a week ago, and it has already healed. It looks really nice. I’m very grateful to Duk. I will definitely come back and get many more tattoos! This guy is amazing.

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