Derek Huffman

Tattoo Artist

Derek Huffman, a 3rd Generation San Diego local from PB, has a strong passion for art, the ocean, and classic cars. In 2009, he got his first tattoo, and after a decade, his love for tattoos and art led him to pursue a career in the tattoo industry. Derek joined Funhouse Tattoo in January 2019 and specializes in traditional, neo-traditional, floral, and Polynesian projects. Free consultations are available, and he welcomes ideas for all types of tattoo projects.

Derek’s Portfolio

  • A black and gray tattoo featuring a cluster of blooming roses and other flowers with intricate detailing on petals and leaves.
  • A person's forearm with a tattoo of an incomplete Rubik's Cube showing varying shades of black and gray. A printed design of the same tattoo is seen nearby on a blue sheet.
  • A colorful tattoo on an upper arm depicting a desert scene with cacti, pink clouds, and a setting sun.
  • A black and grey tattoo of a palm tree with coconuts and a tiki mask is inked on a person’s skin.
  • A forearm displaying a tattoo of a character with blond hair giving a thumbs-up, set against a red circular background.
  • A tattoo of a squid inked on a person's thigh, surrounded by other tattoos.
  • A black and white rose tattoo with red petals enclosed in a blue triangle is inked on a person's forearm.
  • Colorful tattoo of a steam locomotive with a red and pink striped background, a cactus in the foreground, and desert terrain at the bottom.
  • Person's thigh with a large black tribal tattoo of a stylized hook, featuring intricate patterns. The person holds a dark object in their hand and wears patterned clothing.
  • A person holds a UV flashlight over an arm, revealing a glowing design of two clover leaves, forming a heart shape.
  • A colorful tattoo of a woman's face with blue hair, horns, and a red and blue flower is depicted on a person's upper thigh. The person is wearing pink shorts and purple footwear.
  • A person with a detailed Darth Vader tattoo on their upper arm. They are wearing a sleeveless shirt with a red, white, and blue pattern.
  • A close-up of a colorful tattoo on a person's thigh depicting a woman's face with blue hair and a flower at the base.
  • A person with a large, intricate tattoo featuring stars, geometric patterns, and tribal designs across their chest and shoulder.
  • A man displays a large spade-shaped tattoo on his back, featuring intricate designs of skulls and dripping effects.
  • A tattoo of a cupcake with green frosting, small heart decorations, and a large realistic eyeball on top.
  • A tattoo of a spark plug with a barber pole stripe and an explosive burst of light at the base, situated on someone's forearm.
  • Tattoo of a colorful sunset with palm trees and ocean waves contained within an inverted triangle on a person’s upper arm.
  • A tattoo of a spider with detailed black, red, and white markings on someone's forearm.
  • A black and grey tattoo of a sea turtle on skin, showcasing detailed shading and pattern work.
  • A forearm tattoo depicting a stylized plant with multiple shades of red leaves. The tattoo is freshly done and the skin appears slightly red.
  • Intricate black tribal tattoo with geometric patterns and curved lines on an arm.
  • Tattoo of three spears piercing skulls with red and green leaves at the base on a person's arm.
  • Forearm tattoo of a grim reaper wearing a black hood and holding a weapon, with a red highlight on the hood, against a faint patterned background.
  • A tattoo of a palm tree with Polynesian-style patterns on the trunk, located on a person's upper arm.
  • A detailed tattoo on skin features a manta ray with intricate blue and black geometric patterns.
  • A colorful tattoo of a compass with flowers and leaves on a person's forearm.

Derek
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