Cosmos Body Altar

My name is Arville. I’ve been tattooing since 2017, and I create custom tattoos through a collaborative and intuitive process. My work focuses on designs that flow with the body and reflect personal stories. This includes marking transitions, celebrating moments of joy, bringing dreams into reality, and reclaiming parts of the body through coverups, reworks, or scar transformation.

Each session is approached with care and intention, informed by my training as a death doula and my commitment to helping people feel grounded and supported, no matter what they’re navigating.

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•𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒅• ~ Healed doggo portrait from March🐾 Skamp is one of those magical dogs whose being heals something in you. I was honored to do her portrait and I treasure the moments I get to be in her lovely presence❣️ There’s some
•𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 & 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉• ~Lotus and Snake from my spirals of transformation offering ꩜ As this year of the 𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐞 comes to an end, there’s a beautiful opportunity to sit with everything we’ve shed.
•𝓟𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓿𝓮• It brought me so much joy to collaborate on this SF/Oakland tribute piece. I got to share and remember the joy of experiencing these cities for the first time as a child, reminiscing on how big, bright, and unreal
꩜𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈꩜ ~ The spiral, inherent to nature, a building block of creation itself. The embodiment of contraction and expansion, of life and death in eternal rhythm. May you find peace and joy in your spiraling🫶🏽🌀 From @thearchive.bycos

Testimonials

  • To say that Arville is doing aligned and incredible work is an understatement. I have never had a tattoo experience where I felt more safe, calm, creative, and listened to than in this beautiful little space. The studio is sparkling clean and so inspiring. To be surrounded by such art and creativity really puts the experience of receiving a new tattoo over the top. Cannot recommend working with Arville enough 🙌🏼✨

    Gabbie Fouché

  • Arville is a gifted, multifaceted artist. She intuitively knows just how to bring any idea to life in such a deeply spirited way. She is detail-oriented, considerate, and offers such a tender and safe space. With her, it is so much more than "just a tattoo", it is a sacred, healing, energetic exchange that is sure to leave your heart feeling a little lighter afterwards. I have had the honor of collaborating with her on 2 tattoo projects so far, and there are more to come. My pieces have healed beautifully and I haven't even needed a touch-up yet. That's how amazing she is at her craft. I highly recommend working with Arville!

    Ralyn Britton

  • Arville is an amazing artist and wonderful person. I cried when she revealed her design to me. It was so perfect. What a great experience for my first tattoo! I love it so much and she took such care to be sure it was just right.

    Kathy Bennett

  • I’ve been going with Arville for 6 years now and plan to do so for many years to come. Arville has created such a welcoming safe space both physically and emotionally. While tattooing, she goes above and beyond to cater to any needs I may have, great conversations and really embody making an impact both in life and in art. She has created so many art pieces for me that have such deep meaning and always get complemented. She truly has a calling for tattooing, art, and more. Words can’t express how impactful she has been!

    Oscar Calderon

  • I’ve always had an incredible experience at the studio with Arville! The place was spotless — super clean, organized, and clearly well taken care of, which made me feel comfortable right away. Arville is not only professional and insanely talented, but also really easy to talk to. Conversation is always relaxed and genuine. She makes your whole experience feel personal. You can tell she takes pride in both her work and creating a great environment for her clients. I’m absolutely in love with all my tattoos by her and can’t wait to come back for the next one. Highly recommend Arville if you’re looking for quality work and good vibes!

    Kaitlynn Ruiz

  • I been coming to Arville for years! She makes her tattoo shop a safe space for her clients. I had nightmare experiences with tattoo artists in the past. I’m so happy to have found her. The way she nails the idea I have and executes perfectly. Her art is 100 percent original and I am in love with every piece of art she has blessed me with!

    Cassandra Hale

  • I have getting tattoos from Arville for over 3 years now. She’s creative as heck! She always blows my mind with how she interprets my ideas. Whenever someone asks about tattoos I always recommend her. She’s one of those tattoo artists that’s just fun to hang out with

    Taya Hickman

  • I was first introduced to Arville’s work through a friend’s coworker, and I immediately loved how versatile and creative all their tattoos were. Since then, I’ve gotten two tattoos from Arville—a sternum piece and a cheeseburger tattoo—and both times, they did an amazing job listening to what I wanted and using their artistic skills to bring it to life. They own their own studio, which is such a beautiful and calming space. Sessions are private, and Arville creates a super comfortable vibe—whether you’re in the mood to chat or just want to zone out, they’ll match your energy. Arville is definitely someone I’ll keep going to for tattoos. They’re thoughtful, incredibly talented, and just a joy to be around during the session. It’s a no-brainer. Get tatted by Arville.

    Monica Aceves Robles

Check out my new book!

Cosmos Lost Her Head

Lose your head, feel for the threads, and through the wound remember the truth of you.

A poetic oracle of life and death. A companion for meeting yourself in the paradox of being human. Born from the spaces between, it invites you to spiral inward, unravel then reweave, and remember who you are. Open it anywhere, anytime, and let its messages meet you where you are.

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