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Since 1998

Black And Blue Tattoo, San Francisco, California

The Artists Of Black And Blue

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Idexa has a multi-national reputation for innovative design and precision. A versatile tattoo artist, she specializes in black work, geometric patterns, scientific imagery and organically inspired designs. Prospective customers are invited to acquaint themselves with the range and quality of her work by looking through her photo-books.

In addition to tattooing, Anne is a storyteller, a printmaker and an avid knitter.

A former firefighter and arts educator, Leona taught herself to tattoo in the early nineties. She ran her own tattoo shop in Mexico for seven years and continues to witness the power of tattoos to heal both spirit and body.

Over the last several years Sirimontra has taken her skills as an illustrator and applied them to tattoing. In addition to tattoing, Siri loves to dance, create music and play with her cat Bela.

After apprenticing at Black and Blue 13 years ago and tattooing here for 10, Rocio Arteaga is back on Tuesdays only. She is interested in designs, that are unique to the customer. Rocio is secure in most styles, but her true love is grey shading. Please visit her website at porvidatattoos.com.

Victor is very passionate about tattooing and is constantly trying to further develop his knowledge and skill. He apprenticed with Flora Cloud of Ayeshas Gypsy Tattoo in Placerville, CA.

Micah prefers to do pieces that have importance and depth to you. Tattoos in the themes of spirituality, script in any language, geometry, blackwork, art reproduction, and all sorts of plants and animals, realistic or stylized, are ones that Micah enjoys the most.

Kim Marcellino is a self-taught artist and fire dancer. She has exhibited on the East and West Coasts. She has been tattooing on her own for the past year.

Jaime VI is full with creativity and love for the craftsmanship of tattooing and fine arts painting. He was given the honor to showcase his work in various galleries throughout California and Arizona as well as commissioned by the state of California and private collectors in Mexico, India and Italy.

OUR APPRENTICE: Bruce is a bachelor's graduate in Fine Arts. FTM, visual artist, sculptor and architectural draftsman. As an independent artist Bruce worked with high end artist producing fine detailed photo-realistic artwork and graphic designs. Now undergoing a formal apprenticeship at Black and Blue Tattoo.

Clio Sady has left Black and Blue Tattoo, to work with Diving Swallow in Oakland as of April 2010. (clioreesesady.com)

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