Senior Tattoo Artist & Mentor · 7 Years
Andrew FernandezTattoo Artist at Studio AZ Minneapolis
Andrew Fernandez is Studio AZ's senior artist: seven years of realism, black & grey, and large-scale custom work across the US and Latin America, now split between his own chair and the two apprentices he trains. He reads every request himself and takes on the projects that fit where his work is going.
“Every tattoo should tell a story. I pull from my travels and training across the US and Latin America to bring diverse techniques to every piece.”
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The apprentices Andrew trains are taking new projects now, at an accessible rate.
All work follows the safety and aftercare standards set by the Minnesota Department of Health, which licenses Studio AZ.
About Andrew Fernandez
Andrew Fernandez has been tattooing for seven years, across multiple countries. Unlike artists who learned in a single shop, Andrew sought out mentorships and conventions across the US and Latin America — tattooing at the Milwaukee Tattoo Arts Festival, the Villain Arts 15th Annual Chicago Tattoo Art Festival, the 17th Annual Baltimore Tattoo Arts Festival, and the 16th Annual Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Festival.
That convention circuit gave Andrew experience that most studio-only artists don't get: working under pressure, adapting to different skin types and styles on the spot, and learning from some of the best in the industry. The result is a versatile approach rooted in realism and built for scale — the sleeves, backs, and multi-session custom pieces that give a concept room to breathe.
Originally from Tlaxcala in Mexico's Puebla region, Andrew's heritage infuses his work with cultural storytelling. Whether it's a religious portrait, a nature scene, or an abstract custom piece, his goal is the same — every tattoo should mean something. Andrew's philosophy centers on making each piece a unique story told through ink.
Andrew's chair is reserved for the projects he chooses, with a $300 minimum, and the rest of his time goes to the two apprentices he trains, Meg and Slick. He reads every request himself. When a piece is a better fit for one of them, he says so — and it stays in the same room, built on the foundation he taught them.
Andrew Fernandez's Specialties
Realism & Portraits
Andrew's realism work is his strongest suit — portraits, religious imagery, animals, and nature scenes brought to life with depth and dimension. His convention experience gives him confidence with large, complex compositions.
Sleeves & Large-Scale Work
Andrew's chair is built for pieces that take more than one sitting. Full and half sleeves, back and chest work, and multi-session compositions where the design wraps and flows with the body rather than sitting on it.
Black & Grey
Andrew's black and grey portfolio features dramatic contrast and smooth tonal transitions, carried across bold sleeve work with the tonal range that large-scale pieces demand.
Custom Designs
Every custom piece Andrew's Minneapolis clients commission starts with a conversation. He pulls from his travels, his heritage, and your vision to create something entirely original.
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Andrew Fernandez's Work
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Andrew is training two apprentices and splitting his time between them and his own projects. Start with a consultation at our tattoo shop Minneapolis studio. Explore our custom tattoo services or browse the full studio portfolio. Deposits are fully refundable with 48-hour notice and applied to your final tattoo cost. Reach out to Studio AZ Tattoo with any questions.
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