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American Traditional Tattooing • Mesa / Gilbert, AZ

Wear Your Personality on Your Sleeve.

Timeless tattoos for people who refuse to blend in.

Serving Mesa, Gilbert & the East Valley.

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Greg Sternin tattooing at Apple Core Tattoo
Traditional tattoos, built by hand.

Featured Work

Bold lines. Bright color. Built to last.

Swipe or use the arrows. These are the pieces I want people to see first.

Let's start simple

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Tell me the rough idea, where you want it, and how to text you back. If you have inspiration photos, great. If not, no problem — tattoo ideas evolve.

Texting is the best way to reach me. Send one idea or twenty — it won't bother me.

Greg tattooing a client

Meet Greg

Tattoos should make you look more like yourself.

I'm Greg Sternin, the artist behind Apple Core Tattoo. I love American Traditional tattooing because it is bold, readable, and built to age well.

Some clients come in with a full plan. Others only have a rough idea. Either way, we'll talk it through and build something you'll be proud to wear for life.

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Apple Core tattoo work
Apple Core tattoo work
Apple Core tattoo work
Apple Core tattoo work
Apple Core tattoo work
Apple Core tattoo work
Apple Core tattoo work
Apple Core tattoo work

Aftercare

Keep it clean. Keep it simple.

Follow the aftercare instructions I give you at the appointment. When in doubt, text me before guessing.

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