Waldo del Rocca founded Cape Electric Tattoo almost 10 years ago to the date. He has been tattooing here at the same location ever since, his home away from home.

A versatile tattooer with strong foundations in western-Traditional tattooing. Waldo travels each year to work with friends across the world, his favourite cities and a staple on his travels are NYC, Austin and San Francisco. Cape Electric Tattoo hosts a array of the best international guest Tattooers, Waldo, his partner Romy and Cape Electric Tattoo also proudly host and present the South African International Tattoo Convention annually.

When Waldo’s not at the shop, you’ll find him exploring the outdoors with his family or sharing waves with his two boys.

He enjoys most styles of tattooing, but traditional and single needle tattoos are by far his most favourite style to work in. Follow waldodelrocca to stay up to date with the Convention, new work and his upcoming travels.