SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — For one week this spring, San Diego will become a canvas for one of the most recognizable names in modern tattooing.
Southern California-born tattoo artist Dillon Forte is coming to San Diego from May 28 through June 4 for a special guest residency at the popular Guru Tattoo in Middletown, bringing his signature sacred geometry style — and a full circle moment — back to the Golden State, where his career first began.
Tattoos with intention
Forte is best known for tattoos that blend, art, mathematics and symbolism, creating intricate geometric designs inspired by patterns found in nature, architecture and the human body.
“There’s a balance and harmony to it that people connect with on a deeper level,” Forte told FOX 5/KUSI while describing his style. “For me, it’s not just about creating something visually striking, it’s about designing pieces that feel intentional and meaningful to the person wearing them.”…