Tag Archives: tattooing

Typewriter tattoo

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Administrator

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 →

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Piercing at Cicatrix

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Administrator

One of the new perks to working at Cicatrix is that we offer piercing as well as tattooing. I have not worked with a piercer since my apprenticeship four years ago, and I am very impressed with the knowledge and experience of … Continue reading →

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Virgin Mary tattoo

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Administrator

this is the first piece to come out of Cicatrix, on my first day.

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Faq, Aftercare for your tattoo

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Administrator

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 →

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My last day at Black and Blue tattoo…

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Administrator

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 →

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It’s almost time!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Administrator

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.

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Geisha Tattoo

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Administrator

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 →

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Black panther back piece

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Administrator

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 →

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Q:how do i pick a tattoo artist?…and reviews and stuff.

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Administrator

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 →

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Inkedlist blog

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Administrator

This blog featured a tattoo of mine, check it out http://blog.inkedlist.com/2012/01/11/five-incredible-dragon-tattoo-designs/

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