Gabe Jaksich

Gabe Jaksich is the accomplished Owner and Founder of Sick Bastards Custom Tattoos, also known as S.B. Custom Tattoos, located in North Miami Beach, FL. With an impressive career spanning over 40 years in tattooing and a decade in tattoo education, he is recognized as a true master of the art. Originally from Argentina, Gabe began his tattooing journey in 1982, opening the country’s first tattoo shop in 1989 before migrating to the United States in 1995.

An award-winning artist, Gabe specializes in a broad spectrum of tattoo styles, including Traditional American, Polynesian Tribal, Black & Grey, Traditional Japanese, Neo Traditional, Biomechanics, Flash Art, Freehand, and Script. Beyond traditional tattooing, he is also a pioneer in Cosmetic Tattooing, having developed skills in microblading, permanent makeup, scalp pigmentation, and paramedical aesthetics, with two published books on techniques for these practices, specializing in areola simulation and scar camouflage.

His passion for tattooing is evident in the intricate designs he creates, earning him numerous awards at tattoo conventions. Sick Bastards Custom Tattoos, a unique garage-oriented shop, reflects Gabe’s innovative spirit, fusing the worlds of motorcycles, hot rods, and tattoos under one roof, providing a one-of-a-kind experience for his diverse clientele.