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yusef
Caro

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Born and raised in humble conditions, Yusef Musle Caro’s artistic journey began with something simple: carving toys from tree branches. After moving to the United States at six years old, he discovered the vibrant world of Japanese anime. Dragon Ball Z, in particular, sparked an obsession with drawing that would eventually develop into a lifelong passion for fine art, comic book art, and visual storytelling.

Today, Yusef is an award-winning tattoo artist specializing in black and grey realism and custom tattoo design. Known for his attention to detail, strong composition, and ability to translate ideas into highly personalized artwork, he has built a reputation for creating tattoos that balance technical precision with artistic depth.

His work has earned multiple first-place awards at major tattoo conventions, including the Palm Beach Tattoo Expo and the All-Stars Tattoo Expo, where he received Best of Show in Black & Grey Realism. His artistry has also been featured on the Discovery Channel, further establishing his presence within the tattoo industry.

As the owner of a five-star tattoo studio, Wooden Heart Tattoo in West Palm Beach, Yusef continues to push the boundaries of his craft while creating an experience centered around quality, originality, and collaboration. While best known for black and grey realism tattoos, his work spans custom tattoo design, color tattoos, large-scale pieces, and one-of-a-kind concepts created specifically for each client.

For Yusef, tattooing is more than putting an image on skin—it is the continuation of an artistic journey that began in childhood and has evolved into a career built around creating artwork people carry for life.

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STYLE SPECIALTIES:

Black & Grey Illustrative

Portraiture

Greek Style

Fantasy/Medieval

Fine Art

Black & Grey Realism

Color Realism

Figurative

Large Scale

Micro Realism

Blackwork

Fantasy

Decorative Ornamental

Freehand

Tattoo of an elderly woman's face on a person's arm.
A tattoo of a realistic black and gray portrait of a man with expressive eyes, placed on a person's leg.
A tattoo sleeve featuring a detailed black and gray portrait of a woman with golden eyes, surrounded by colorful autumn leaves in shades of red, orange, and yellow.
Back view of a man with an intricate black and gray Japanese-style oni mask tattoo covering his back, shoulders, and part of his upper arms, set against a black background.
Side view of a man with tattoos on his arm and neck, wearing a gray sleeveless shirt and gray sweatpants. The background has a decorative black mural on a wooden wall.
Tattoo sleeve on arm featuring a cross and ornate patterns.
Tattoo of two Black men smoking, with the words 'New York' at the bottom.
Black and gray tattoo of a human skull on a person's arm, with floral and decorative elements below.
Tattoo of a human skull with detailed shading on the person's forearm.
Tattoo of a man in a tuxedo holding a cat, with a background of outline drawings of buildings.
A tattoo of a realistic, black-and-gray sketch of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat, standing with one hand on her hip and the other holding the hat, on a person's thigh.
Tattoo of a bird among orange and yellow fall leaves on person's forearm.
Tattoo of a distressed elderly man's face with flowing hair, partially sketched with purple outlines, on a person's arm.
A tattoo of a human skull with butterflies around it, featuring a clock with no hands and musical notes above the skull. Below the skull, the phrase 'Where words fail, music speaks' is written in cursive.
Tattoo of a humanoid creature with a goat-like face, horns, and wrinkled skin, encased in a geometric frame, holding a syringe, in black and gray shading.
Black and gray tattoo of a fierce-looking anime character with spiky hair and a headband on a person's forearm.
Tattoo of a female anime character in a red kimono holding a maple leaf.
Black and gray tattoo of a horse's head, wings, Roman numerals, and the word 'Libertad' on a person's upper arm.
Tattoo of daisies, butterflies, and a person's lips on a person's arm.
Colorful full sleeve dragon tattoo with green, yellow, orange, and red details on a person's arm and shoulder.
Close-up of a person's shoulder with a realistic tattoo of a small, fluffy dog inside a diamond-shaped frame.
Tattoo of a compass with a rope and a paper airplane on the arm.
A person's leg with a large black and gray tattoo of a horse on the lower thigh and cranium on the upper thigh, standing on a wooden floor with a folding screen in the background.
Black and gray tattoo of a roaring lion's face on a person's thigh.
A detailed black and gray sleeve tattoo on a person's arm, featuring ornate designs, a clock, architectural elements, and a large floral pattern at the wrist.
A tattoo of a skull with an open mouth on a person's arm, with realistic shading and details.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yusef specializes in fine line tattoos, portraiture, micro tattoos, micro realism, black and grey illustrative, delicate and minimalist designs, script, handwriting, and custom meaningful tattoos. Her work combines precise linework with soft, detailed shading to create tattoos that feel refined and personal.

  • Eva DiGioia tattoos at Wooden Heart Tattoo in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving clients throughout Palm Beach County and South Florida.

    Eva has a private space located within Wooden Heart Tattoo Studio in West Palm Beach Florida, located at 819 US-1 West Palm Beach, Florida.

  • To book a tattoo with Eva, submit an appointment request through the booking page with your idea, preferred size, placement, and any reference images.

  • Yes. Eva creates custom fine line tattoos designed around each client’s ideas, inspiration, and personal style. Whether you have a specific concept or need help developing an idea, the final design is created to complement both the subject and placement.