California · Artist directory

Tattoo artists
in San Francisco.

Historic scene — the modern American tattoo industry has roots here via Lyle Tuttle. Strong Japanese and traditional benches.

Shops worth knowing

3 featured

Mission

One of the most respected custom shops in the Bay, strong Japanese-traditional bench.

JapaneseTraditional

Haight-Ashbury

Haight-Ashbury institution with a long legacy.

TraditionalNeo-Trad

Mission

Modern-leaning custom shop with a tight roster.

Fine LineBlackworkIllustrative