Union City, California
Only 4Ever Tattoo Studio
Custom tattoos. Distinct artists. One studio.
Inside Only 4Ever
The craft is in the process.
Every piece starts with trust, attention, and a steady hand. See the studio in motion, then meet the artist whose approach fits your idea.
Built for the work
A tattoo studio for art that is Only 4Ever.
Established in 2024 by Paco Ruelas, Only 4Ever brings together artists with distinct voices and a shared commitment to custom work, careful collaboration, and a welcoming studio experience.
From black-and-gray realism and portraits to color, lettering, American Traditional, and fine-line details, the team shapes each idea around the person wearing it.
Visit the studio- 01
- Custom concepts developed with your chosen artist
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- Six artists with complementary specialties
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- Union City location serving the greater Bay Area
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- Appointments, consultations, and walk-ins when available
Selected work
Made to be remembered.
A glimpse across realism, portraiture, color, lettering, fine-line work, and large-scale pieces created through the studio.
The team
Find your artist.
Choose the artist whose portfolio and process fit your vision, then contact them through their preferred booking route.
Paco Ruelas
Realism · Portraits · Lettering
Owner · Tattoo artist
Xiomara “Nena” Alvarez
Versatile · Custom · Color
Tattoo artist
West
Realism · Portraits · Lettering
Tattoo artist
Infamous Erick
Black & gray · Color · Traditional
Tattoo artist
Quan G
Lettering · Black & gray
Tattoo artist
Haley
American Traditional · Custom
Tattoo apprentice
Studio recognition
Work that gets noticed.
Only 4Ever brought home two honors from the 2026 Seaside Tattoo Show in Ventura—a reflection of the focus and craft behind the studio's work.
Studio specialties
One studio. Many directions.
Bring a reference, a memory, a sketch, or the beginning of an idea. The team will help match it with the right style and artist.
Portraits
Color work
Custom lettering
Traditional & fine line
From the studio
Follow the work in progress.
See current pieces, artist updates, availability, and studio moments on the official Only 4Ever Instagram.
@only4ever_tattoostudio
Community & care
Connected to the craft.
Studio reviews
Hear from the people wearing the work.
Read verified client experiences and browse more studio photographs on Yelp.
Studio partner
Blasted Tattoo aftercare.
Only 4Ever is proud to connect with a tattoo-care partner that shares the studio's focus on the full client experience.
Your next piece