My name is Saya Arriaga. Saya in Japanese means “Silk of the Garden”.

I’m originally from Brooklyn, NY, but recently moved to San Diego, California, and have been traveling back and forth.

My husband and I have a beautiful baby boy named Mugen, whose presence encourages me to be better in every way for him, for myself, and for the people I care most about in this world.

I have a background in fine arts, photography, and dance, and am training to be a birth doula as well as a flower essence therapist. I am currently a Reiki practitioner to incorporate my practice into spiritual and ritual tattoos, but I also do ornamental designs, and tribal work inspired by my Japanese heritage.

I strive to create a comforting, and safe environment for my people.

If you would like a tattoo by me, definitely think about what kind of energy you’d like to bring into the space with you. How would you like to feel during your tattooing experience? Don’t you want to leave feeling joyful, positive, and fulfilled? Let’s create beautiful energy, and beautiful art together.

Peace,

Saya Arriaga - a.k.a “SILK”