Tag Archives: sf tattoo
Typewriter tattoo
I got a chance to do my first typewriter tattoo. I had to do it like I would a portrait, because it was from a picture of the clients personal typewriter. Doing portraits is one of the most difficult tattoos … Continue reading
Virgin Mary tattoo
this is the first piece to come out of Cicatrix, on my first day.
Faq, Aftercare for your tattoo
How do I care for my tattoo? A: After four hours remove bandage, do not re-bandage, your tattoo will need to breath. Now wash with mild soap and water. Mild soap is one with no fragrance and no aloe Vera. After … Continue reading
My last day at Black and Blue tattoo…
I had the pleasure of trying to duplicate a Banksy piece. I had no idea who Banksy was until about a year ago when Jaime VI pointed a couple of his pieces out to me here in San Francisco. Apparently … Continue reading
It’s almost time!
Going to be at the new space on Monday. Everyone is welcome to come by and say hello. We are located at 17th st and Market, Cicatrix tattoo and piercing. The name will soon be changing to Castro tattoo.
Geisha Tattoo
Here is the first sitting of the geisha tattoo. I tried to be as original as possible, I did not look at examples of other geisha tattoos. It was hard to find good reference but I think it is coming … Continue reading
Black panther back piece
I have been working on this back piece since august. It is definitely my biggest piece so far. We started this one at the Bodyart Expo at the Cow Palace in SF. there is still work to be done but … Continue reading
Old school panther.
I have been working on this sleeve for a while now. The client allowed me to freehand the flames and the panther(my first old school panther). “Freehand” or drawing on the body(actually “freehanding” something would be tattooing strait away with … Continue reading
Q:how do i pick a tattoo artist?…and reviews and stuff.
A: pick an artist based on the style of tattoo you want. I get a lot people that will want me to do a tattoo that is not my style. Most of the time I will refer them to another … Continue reading
First tattoo in San Francisco, what to what to do to prepare…FAQ #3 “what do I eat before?”
Q: should I eat before getting tattooed? A:Yes, you should eat a normal breakfast, lunch, and dinner(if your tattoo is after dinner:). Getting a tattoo requires energy on your part and your body needs nourishment to get through the stress … Continue reading
