Frank Luca
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Frank Luca is a classically trained fine artist and tattoo artist at Vatican Tattoo Studio in Delray Beach, Florida, with over 20 years of professional tattooing experience.
Born in Meriden, Connecticut, Frank demonstrated a natural talent for artistic expression from a young age recognized by family and teachers alike, and awarded as early as middle school. He began his college career at the University of Pittsburgh before transferring to the University of Miami, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1999. At UM, he studied art history and digital art forms while simultaneously apprenticing in tattooing a rare combination that laid the groundwork for a uniquely well-rounded career.
Following graduation, Frank worked as a graphic designer and illustrator for a publishing company, a scenic artist for an international event production company, and in art departments on film and television sets. He has created murals for private homes, exhibited in galleries across Miami and Connecticut, and had his work displayed at the 2006 Orange Bowl Halftime Show. He is perhaps best known to a wider audience for his appearance on Miami Ink, the hit TLC series.
In January 2026, Frank celebrated his 20th anniversary as a professional tattoo artist. He tattoos full-time at Vatican Tattoo Studio in Delray Beach while dedicating his personal time to oil painting and airbrushing.
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Made this special stylized Cuban Royal Palm tree designed by my friend and great Cuban artist @robertoramosmori for @marcos.cuan drawn on with slight adjustments to fit the area of his forearm. I tried to stay as true to the unique style as possible. The Royal Palm is a national symbol which is designated as the national tree of Cuba, it frequently appears in the country’s rural landscapes, avenues, and official coats of arms.
I also added a few of my bold traditional style pieces. Looking to do more pieces in this style. We have plenty of flash available at @vaticantattoodelray or I can custom design a piece for you!!
If anyone needs to contact me regarding tattoo work, please email me at [email protected] or call @vaticantattoodelray at (561)403-5631 in Delray Beach, FL
Hey peeps 👋 I have some time to tattoo you tomorrow due to a reschedule if anyone wants in!! And also a few spots open next week!! Hit me up in the. DM’s. Or call the shop @vaticantattoodelray Here’s some #botanicaltattoo s from my portfolio. Hope everyone has a great weekend
If anyone needs to contact me regarding tattoo work, please email me at [email protected] or call @vaticantattoodelray at (561)403-5631
#tattoo #delraybeachtattoo #delraybeach #flowertattoo
A couple of cover ups from last week. Flowers for @michelespatzer and the start of a #NewOrleans sleeve for @its_stryker …also a photo of my beautiful face concentrating on Michele’s tattoo 😆😆😆 Hope everyone’s having an amazing weekend.
If anyone needs to contact me regarding tattoo work, please email me at [email protected] or call @vaticantattoodelray at (561)403-5631
#tattoo #delraybeachtattoo #delraybeach #flowertattoo
I leave my booth @internationalaroidsociety Tropical Plant Expo for one minute, and I come back to @_stripey and Pink Lemonade fighting a pair of T-Rexes ??!! 🌱🦖🤣 @silverkromegardens @poisonivyplantlady @anthuriumpapa @coltncurious @kimmyroto I think Stripey definitely won with those sweet moves!! 🤣🤣🤣
PLANT PEEPS!! ONE MORE WEEK!! Who’s coming to the @internationalaroidsociety Tropical Plant Expo??!! I’ll be sharing a space with my fine friends @poisonivyplantlady and @anthuriumpapa in Booth B11!! ((Right next to the ever elusive Rory and @eastcoastsuccs !!)) Here’s a map of where you can find us with the best anthurium/ monstera/ and other rare exotics!! I’ll also have a bunch of the GOOD STUFF from @understory_oasis and @botanophile …come by and say HI!! @_stripey will definitely be hanging out in our booth 🤪🤪🤪#internationalaroidsociety #tropicalplantexpo #tropicalplants #anthurium #monstera
His & Hers tattoos from our grand reopening party for @lizardbit & AJ at @vaticantattoodelray …with a few more pics of some shenanigans and a fun lil visit to @the_maikai_restaurant with the boys!!
If anyone needs to contact me regarding tattoo work, please email me at [email protected] or call @vaticantattoodelray at (561)403-5631
#tattoo #delraybeachtattoo #delraybeach #maikai #classiccar
Big #butterflies for @gemini_cancer_cusp yesterday!! Thanks Arielle!! If anyone needs to contact me regarding tattoo work, please email me at [email protected] or call @vaticantattoodelray at (561)403-5631
ALSO… COME CHECK OUT THE BEAUTIFUL NEW SHOP LOCATION!!
#tattoo #delraybeachtattoo #butterfly #butterflytattoo
Got to visit my baby CANDY the other day while she was getting the PRINCESS TREATMENT from @lili_carabetta and @moto.mamaaa …andddd see her new lil buddy ASHER that’s so goofy 😆😆😆 watch him run into the room with all the treats at 1:02 🤣🤣🤣 Horsies are the best 🐴 #horse #asimplelife #barnlife #gypsyvanner
Finally got to start @leyleigh_ upper sleeve last night!! It’s been a while!! Everyone knows I love tattooing animal portraits!! Can’t wait to start the jungle scene in the background soon!! Thanks Ashley!!
If anyone needs to contact me regarding tattoo work, please email me at [email protected] or call @vaticantattoodelray at (561)403-5631
#tattoo #delraybeachtattoo #delraybeach #parrot #parrottattoo
Well well well… look who decided it was time to get tattooed again… my love @brassbonanza !! Finally finished most of the bottom sleeve… now onto the top!! 😁😁😁 #sorrymom If anyone needs to contact me regarding tattoo work, please email me at [email protected] or call @vaticantattoodelray at (561)403-5631
#tattoo #rosetattoo #delraybeachtattoo #delraybeach
Always have fun tattooing eyes!! And a fun little lantern!! 🏮 thanks @sandinmytoes2 If anyone needs to contact me regarding tattoo work, please DM me on IG, email me at [email protected] or call @vaticantattoodelray at (561)403-5631
#tattoo #art #delraybeachtattoo #delraybeach #delraytattoo
Some pretty #forgetmenot #flowers and a #sunflower for the lovely @joseylittletree this past week at Vatican.
If anyone needs to contact me regarding tattoo work, please DM me on IG, email me at [email protected] or call @vaticantattoodelray at (561)403-5631
#tattoo #art artist delraybeachtattoo delraybeach delraybeachfl bocaraton boyntonbeach delray delraytattoo
when @torafloraplants reminds me of that time I found grown adults talking shit about my handwriting on #reddit 😂😂😂 …then they also bruised @rootedrarities ego ((not really😂😂😂)) we found it pretty amusing. I’ve pissed off quite a few teachers back in high school long long ago but it never stopped me… ((maybe it all stems back from Sister Mary Williams slapping my left hand with a ruler for turning my paper while I was drawing in the 3rd grade… apparently you weren’t allowed to spin the paper any way but straight 😂😂😂)) I will continue to write like this till until my last day… if you don’t like it… 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️ #floridaman
A couple from this weekend back at good ol’ @vaticantattoodelray …THANKS MATT & JAIDEN!! I have a few spots available for tattoos this week.
If anyone needs to contact me regarding tattoo work, please DM me on IG, email me at [email protected] or call @vaticantattoodelray at (561)403-5631
#tattoo #art #artist #delraybeachtattoo #delraybeach delraybeachfl bocaraton boyntonbeach
Memorial Day 2026. Today, we honor the heroes who gave their all for freedom. Land of the free, because of the brave. Remembering with gratitude the sacrifice of those who served. Gone but never forgotten—your courage lives on.
Beginning next week ((June)) I’ll be going back to work full time @vaticantattoodelray
Tuesday :: by appt only
Wed - Sat :: 1pm - 8pm ((or later))
You can always contact me here in the DM’s/ text/ call the shop/ email/ smoke signal/ adult pigeon handwritten message delivery ((because no one has ever seen a baby pigeon!!))
…and my next tattoo trip to CT @brasscitytattoo will be in mid to late July!! Thanks 🙏 everyone!!
