
I'm Leonel Martínez and I tattoo Polynesian tribal, Māori and Samoan styles. I usually fuse them with respect, creating pieces with an aesthetic criterion faithful to tradition, adapted to current times and techniques.
I founded A Sailor's Grave Tattoo Barcelona, in Granollers: a private studio I share with artists who nourish me with their wisdom and other styles, where good treatment and made-to-measure design are our flag — and being private lets us give the client greater intimacy.
I've been tattooing in Spain since 2003 and, despite having my own studio, I still collaborate with renowned studios where you can find me as a long-time guest artist.
Made-to-measure design
By appointment only
Tattooing since 2003
Granollers · Barcelona
I work without a stencil.
No rush.
I've been holding the machine in my hand for twenty-three years.
I design each piece directly on the body. I adapt Polynesian symbology to the anatomy, not the other way around.
I listen to the body before the client. And I don't care about trends.
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Three languages.
One same skin.
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Styles
Polynesian tribal, Tā moko, Tatau.
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Symbology
Seventeen Polynesian symbols and their meaning.
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About me
Bonaerense by birth, Granollerense by choice.
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Studio
A Sailor's Grave Tattoo Barcelona.
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about your piece?
I reply personally. Usually within 24-48 working hours.
