Freehand tattoo artist — Panama City
Riverón
Live wild · die free
One moment. One composition. Freehand is the signature — drawn live on your skin, adapted to your anatomy. Prefer a prepared stencil? He does that too.
- Writer «SUMER» since 2013
- Professional since 2019
- Freehand · Sketch · Abstract · Lettering
- Pangea Ink · Casco Antiguo
Drawn live. Worn for life.
Freehand, sketch, abstract and lettering pieces — each one composed directly on the body it lives on. Hover any piece to see it in full color.
Like what you see? Your skin is the next canvas.
Start your pieceYou bring the idea.
The skin gets the original.
He listens
You bring the idea, the references and the story you want the piece to carry.
He composes on skin
The design is drawn directly on your body — adapted to your anatomy so it flows with you, not against you. Freehand or stencil: you choose the path.
You both walk out moved
Between your idea and his finish, the result has to excite you both. That is the standard.
“Creating in the moment, with no pre-made design, lets me make something more authentic — built for your body and your anatomy, not for paper.”
— Riverón, from his interview (translated from Spanish)The city taught me first.
Before skin, there were walls. I’ve been writing as SUMER since 2013 with UNDERGRAFF — a crew moving between Cuba, the United States and Panamá. That same line — loose, fluid, alive — now lands on skin as freehand tattoos and lettering.
- Tag: SUMER
- Crew: UNDERGRAFF
- Cuba · USA · Panamá
- Writing since 2013
Urban pop-art. One of one.
An extensive collection of original pop-art canvases with graffiti DNA — painted at the Casco Antiguo studio and sold by Riverón. Slide through; every piece is one of one.
Every canvas is a one-of-one original · online store connection coming soon
What he takes. What he passes on.
He takes
- Small and medium pieces — arms, chest, legs
- Freehand, sketch, abstract and lettering
- One-of-one concepts with a story behind them
- Prepared stencil work — on request
- International clients — add your travel dates when booking
He passes on
- Oversized pieces on rushed timelines
- Strict, rule-bound styles outside his fluid line
Pangea Ink · Casco Antiguo
Casa Lefevre (basement), across from Plaza Independencia — the historic heart of Panama City.
Every booking reserves a full hour to start. Bring your idea; the design happens on skin.
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Five stars. In their words.
58 five-star Google reviews mention Ernesto by name — walk-ins, cover-ups, first tattoos and returning collectors.
“He covered an existing tattoo from 16 years ago, did it freehand and was done within an hour. My old tattoo is gone, replaced by a beautiful tattoo that will make sure I remember my trip to Panama for the rest of my life.”
“Ernesto was amazing! He was very patient and made sure everything was lined up and perfect with the stencil. He made me feel calm and confident in his abilities.”
“I walked in at 5:30 and had a 2-hour session, a volcano and the Cheshire Cat with watercolor. All done without a stencil. I would travel back from the U.S. for a larger piece.”
“Walk-in that was accepted like family. Ernesto did a fabulous job on my tattoo. Beautiful art in the shop also that is for sale. Will definitely return!”
Before you book
How does Riverón create a freehand tattoo?
At Pangea Ink Casco Viejo in Panama City, you bring Riverón the idea, references and story you want the piece to carry. Riverón develops the composition directly on the body, adapting it to your anatomy and the shared direction of the session.
Will I receive the final design before the appointment?
Riverón’s freehand process at Pangea Ink Casco Viejo is intentionally live, so a finished design is not sent before the session: the piece is composed on your skin. If you prefer a prepared stencil, say so when booking and Riverón will use that process.
What size tattoo should I book with Riverón?
Riverón currently focuses on small and medium tattoos for areas such as arms, chest and legs. Include the intended size and placement in the request so the Pangea Ink Casco Viejo team in Panama City can confirm whether the project fits.
Can international clients book Riverón in Panama?
Yes. International clients can book Riverón at Pangea Ink Casco Viejo in Panama City. Add your travel dates so the team can coordinate the appointment before you finalize flights or accommodation.
Is the graffiti real?
Yes. Riverón has written as SUMER since 2013 with the UNDERGRAFF crew across Cuba, the United States and Panama. The line in Riverón’s tattoos at Pangea Ink Casco Viejo was trained on walls first.
One idea. One body.
One original.
Freehand takes presence, not production lines. Book your session, or write to the studio and we’ll find you a slot.
Booking = 1 hour · Casco Antiguo, Panama City
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