Fran Castello

A quick reminder before booking:

At the moment I’m only taking on medium to large scale projects.
Minimum size accepted is forearm size.
I’m currently not doing small tattoos.

When sending an inquiry, please include:
• Reference photos (if you have any)
• Your idea/concept
• Placement and approximate size

You can also fill out the booking form directly through my website:
francastello.com/

Also, to everyone waiting on a reply - I’m answering messages as fast as I can and working through inquiries in order. I appreciate your patience.

Thank you for understanding and for trusting my work.

Fran Castello - Fran Castello PRIVATE TATTOO STUDIO DES MOINES, IOWA

JULY ONWARDS BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN ⚔️

Custom realism projects, large-scale pieces, sleeves, chest panels, and more are now being scheduled.

If you’ve been waiting to start your next piece, send me a message with:
• Placement
• Size
• Idea/reference photos

Limited availability.

📍 Des Moines, Iowa

Send a message to learn more

Full sleeve.

Kept it dark and organic.

Thanks for trusting me, Nate.

May is almost fully booked.
Bookings from late May onward are now officially open.
If you’ve been thinking about getting work done, now’s the time.

DM to secure your session.

Only a few spots left for March. April bookings are now open.
If you’ve been thinking about getting tattooed by me, now’s the time.
📩 DM or link in bio to book.

Throwback to this full sleeve I did for Kendall a year ago.
Projects like this don’t happen without real trust.
Thank you for believing in my work. 🔥
What do you guys think of this piece?

Thank you for trusting me.
DES MOINES 🇺🇸 My bookings are now open for February!

Happy New Year to everyone! 🎉 My bookings are officially open, but only for a limited time. If you’ve been thinking about starting your next tattoo project, now’s the moment. Spots are limited.
Thank you to all my clients for an incredible 2025. Your trust, support, and loyalty mean more to me than you know. Every tattoo, every session, every story shared this year has been part of my growth as an artist. 🧑‍🎨

I’ve got 3 openings left for the end of December — and bookings for January are now open!
If you want to start the year with a killer new piece, this is the time to lock in your spot. DM me or hit the booking link to secure your session.

Thank you all for the amazing support —
November schedule is completely booked! 🙌

But don’t worry — December bookings are now open! 🎄✨
Secure your spot! Message me today to reserve your date! 📅

Send a message to learn more