Andre Garcia is the owner of Swan and Sword Tattoo in Citrus Heights, California. Born in the Philippines in 1985, his earliest artistic inspirations stemmed from anime films and 90s cartoons, further cultivated by his architect father’s watercolor portraiture. After developing his skills through high school and college art courses, he began his tattoo apprenticeship in 2006 and has been tattooing professionally since 2007. Andre specializes in Japanese/Asian Style Tattooing (Irezumi), Anime/Manga Tattoos, and themes inspired by Gaming and Nerd Culture. He is dedicated to continuous artistic growth and fostering a welcoming space for clients who share a passion for art and tattooing.
