Battle Born Artists
Archie Wood
Meet Archie, owner and artist of Battle Born Tattoo!
Archie is a versatile tattoo artist with 20 years of experience, excelling in every style from realism to Japanese, fine line to bold, color, and everything in between.
Originally from Pocatello, Idaho, Archie attended high school in Gabbs, Nevada. After moving to Reno, he opened Battle Born Tattoo in 2005.
Archie’s dedication to his shop means you’ll find him there most days, but when he’s not at the shop, Archie enjoys riding his motorcycle, spending time with friends and family, and keeping up with the latest movie releases!
Jordan “The Mule” Mueller
Meet “The Mule”! Born in Santa Rosa, California, he moved to Reno with his family in 1990 at the age of five. Growing up in Northern Nevada, he draws inspiration from the surrounding desert and mountain landscapes, as well as the neon lights of the city of Reno.
As an experienced walk-in artist, Jordan is versatile in his craft, creating tattoos for everyone—whether it’s black and grey or color, fine line or bold, big or small. He especially loves doing floral tattoos.
Outside the shop, he loves spending time with his three daughters, Zoey, Penelope, and Elsie. He also enjoys spending time with his girlfriend Tini outdoors and attending live music events from all genres, from country to hip hop.
Zac Niles
Meet Zac!
Born and raised in Reno, Zac has a deep love for this city and community. With over 10 years tattooing here, he loves to bring art and happiness to everyone he meets.
His art style ranges from realism and neo-traditional, to bold colors and black and grey. Zac brings inspiration from all types of art into his tattoos. Historical art, street arts, and modern art are a few influences that he has built his work from.
As a father of four, family is the most important in life. When he is not tattooing, you'll find him out hiking and camping with his wife and kids.
Dillon Delano
Meet Dillon!
Born in Sonoma, California, Dillon’s travels took him through Texas, Washington, Delaware, and eventually Miami, Florida, where he lived for a decade. In Miami, he embraced his love for skating and surfing, working with a skate/surf company while nurturing his passion for drawing, which led to his own clothing line.
Growing up in a Catholic household where art was viewed as a hobby and tattooing as taboo, Dillon watched his friends, including a coworker named Nicky, pursue careers in tattooing. Eventually, his passion for the craft overcame familial apprehensions, leading him to follow Nicky into his first tattoo shop where he completed a two-year apprenticeship. He then spent another year tattooing in Miami before relocating to Reno, Nevada—the birthplace of the legendary tattoo artist, Norman Collins.
Dillon’s love for traditional tattooing is extremely prevalent in his work, drawing inspiration from American Traditional pioneers while striving to cultivate his own unique style. Outside the shop, Dillon enjoys being a plant-dad, exploring fantasy and sci-fi literature, Japanese manga, gaming, skating, riding his Harley, attending shows, and experiencing all that Reno’s vibrant nightlife has to offer.
Dillon accepts direct bookings and walk-ins daily!
Jackie Verling
Meet Jackie!
A born and raised Reno native with a deep love for art and nature. Specializing in nature-inspired designs, Jackie loves drawing plants, flowers, animals, and even whimsical cartoons with a touch of glitter. Her love for colors—whether bright or muted—shines through in every piece she creates.
Jackie’s goal is to make every client feel comfortable and involved in the tattoo process. From the initial drawing stages to selecting the perfect colors, she encourages her clients to share their ideas and opinions, ensuring that each tattoo is a collaborative effort and a true reflection of their vision.
When she’s not at the shop, Jackie enjoys spending quality time with her son and exploring the great outdoors. She loves camping, discovering new spots to swim, and running in various scenic areas around town.
Ceci Gomez
Meet Ceci!
Ceci Gomez is a multidisciplinary artist whose work blends boldness, energy, and emotional depth. Born in Killeen, Texas, and now based in Reno, Nevada, Ceci began creating art at 14, drawing inspiration from the movies, music, and peers that shaped her understanding of life. She often uses vibrant, energetic visuals to capture raw emotions from both personal experiences and broader cultural themes. Her work remains grounded in the exploration of what it means to be human.
Having spent time living in Seattle and Los Angeles, Ceci’s work is shaped by a rich mix of cultural influences that deepen her storytelling. She is excited about the opportunity to collaborate with different clients, and embraces every project as a chance to bring unique visions to life.
Ceci has shown her art with Of The Sol, an artist collective in Reno, and continues to evolve as a creator. She remains committed to exploring the imagery of beauty and pain that come with human nature. With every piece, Ceci strives to connect with others and offer a space for shared reflection through the power of visual storytelling.
“Your tattoo is more than just the perfect placement of ink on skin—it's a personal expression, and I take pride in creating work that you’ll carry with you forever.”
Læia Tattööine
Meet Læia!
Læia has known they wanted to be an artist for as long as they can remember—and by their early teens, they had already set their sights on a career in tattooing. While many of their peers spent afternoons on the soccer field or softball diamond, Læia immersed themselves in classical art, taking extracurricular fine art classes and developing the technical foundation that still influences their work today.
Throughout high school, Læia served as the art director's teaching assistant, further refining their artistic skills before beginning a rigorous two-year apprenticeship in tattooing and body piercing, which they completed in 2002.
With more than two decades of professional tattoo experience, Læia has built a diverse portfolio spanning a wide range of styles, including American traditional, lettering, geometric work, florals, portraits, photorealism, and fantasy. Having spent most of their career tattooing within a richly diverse community, they are equally passionate about creating vibrant, large-scale color pieces and have dedicated years to developing specialized techniques for producing beautiful, long-lasting color tattoos on darker skin tones.
Above all, Læia believes tattooing should be a welcoming and empowering experience for everyone. They are proudly inclusive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and 100% body positive. They believe every person deserves the freedom to express themselves safely, authentically, and without judgment, creating artwork that reflects who they are and what gives their life meaning.