A Women Owned and Gender Inclusive
San Francisco Tattoo Shop

From Left to Right we have: Anne Williams (tattoo artist), Bruce (apprentice), Victor Trujillo (tattoo artist), Idexa Stern (shop owner and tattoo artist), Micah Riot (tattoo artist), Kim Marcellino (tattoo artist)
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Custom, Black Work, and Classic Tattoos

Clean Environment and Sterile Equipment

Idexa Stern - 2009 Best Tattoo Artist in the Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Guardian's "Best of the Bay" Readers Poll
Best of the Bay 2008! Black and Blue Tattoo won the San Francisco Bay Guardian's "Best of the Bay" Readers Poll for best tattoo shop in 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
We want to thank everyone for voting for us!

About Us

Idexa Stern, Shop Founder, Owner and Tattoo Artist Photo by Aurora Meneghello

Black and Blue is a women-owned and gender-inclusive tattoo studio with an 14-year reputation for treating our clients right. Seven artists with a range of styles and specialties are available to work with you on creating your next (or very first!) piece of skin art.

We're open every day 12pm to 7pm, come by and check out the custom portfolios and wide selection of pre-drawn designs and be inspired by our creative, professional atmosphere and comfortable space. While you're here, you'll also get a chance to check out our front room where we often have exhibits of our artists' work in other media.

Hints for out-of-town clients

If you are planning a trip to San Francisco and want to get a tattoo while here, call our shop as soon as you know your travel dates to schedule an appointment with the artist of your choice. During many busy weekends we are booked in advance and may not be able to accomodate walk-in clients.