Meet Missouri Tattoo Artist Rich (ruiz_tattoo)

Richard Ruiz (Ruiz_tattoo) is an American Traditional Tattoo Artist based in Warsaw, Missouri and a Co-Owner of The Carried Flame Tattoo Studio. With over a decade of Industry Experience, Rich has built a reputation on creating bold, timeless tattoos designed to hold there readability and impact. You might even catch him saying, "I want to be able to read that tattoo from across the room." Rich, Inspired by the roots of traditional tattooing, his work focuses on bold line work, black saturation, solid color packing, clean composition, and classic imagery. Whether it's an American Traditional Eagle, Rose, Panther, Clipper Ship, Dagger, or a fully custom piece, every tattoo is approached with respect to the craft and commitment to quality. After years of operating an Award Winning Studio in the state of California Rich and his Family relocated to Missouri to slow life down, focus on family, and return to what matters most, creating meaningful tattoos and building genuine relationships with clients. His Philosophy is simple: Do good work, treat people well, and create an experience worth telling your friends about. Today, Rich tattoos alongside his wife Kristyann Ruiz at The Carried Flame Tattoo Studio, serving clients from Warsaw, the Lake of the Ozarks region, and throughout Missouri.