About Me

Hello there! My name is Fred Legarda, and I’m a tattoo artist and the owner of Self Made Tattoo, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I’ve been tattooing for 18 years now, and I absolutely love my job. Outside of tattooing, I enjoy spending time with my family and relaxing in the mountains. I also have a passion for building custom cars, and I work with various mediums. Over the years, I’ve developed into a versatile tattoo artist who can excel in several styles. Currently, I specialize in black and grey tattoos, custom traditional tattoos, and some color realism. I also work in black and grey realism and fine line. I’m happy to create any tattoo that fits within my means, whether it’s a creative piece or something that aligns with your vision. My goal is to create a meaningful and long-lasting tattoo that we can both be proud of.

In my element

When I’m tattooing I’m in my zone giving your tattoo my full attention while keeping it light.

Enjoying a sunset

Downtime looks something like this, spending time with my kids

1956 chevrolet

I got to build this in 2024

I turned 49 this year!

18 years tattooing experience