Resume

Mario Delgado
Illustrator | Tattoo Artist | Creative Educator

About Me
I’m a professional illustrator and tattoo artist with over 20 years of experience in traditional and digital media.
I specialize in creating artwork for print, digital media, and merchandise, and I have extensive experience teaching, leading workshops, and collaborating with clients on custom creative projects.

Education
BFA, Illustration – Academy of Art University, 2009

Professional Experience

Owner & Operator – Moth and Dagger Tattoo Studio (2009 – Present)

Full-service tattoo studio owner in San Francisco.

Specialize in custom designs, traditional and contemporary styles.

Oversee studio operations, client relations, and creative direction.


Illustration Instructor – Academy of Art University (2016 – 2020)

Taught traditional illustration techniques.

Guided students through portfolio development artwork creation.


Freelance Illustrator (2009 – Present)

Designed for t-shirts, branding, album covers, print and digital advertising.

Skilled in preparing artwork for multiple formats including large print and packaging.

Collaborated with clients to create visually compelling, on-brand illustrations.


Corporate & Team-Building Workshops (2020 – Present)

Designed and led tattoo art classes for corporate team-building and morale-boosting events.

Developed curriculum from prep to final artwork, incorporating creative skill-building.


Technical Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

Digital and traditional illustration

Print-ready design for merchandise, banners, and packaging