Wow! This place is amazing. Jason was able to fit me in at very short notice for a small tattoo. He shows empathy, kindness and was top notch professional. Helped me with colour choices and placement. Didn't rush me to make a decision. The studio is really cool with lots of fabulous and interesting artefacts on display, even a taxidermy 'jackelope' and unicorn skull. My tattoo is wonderful. 10/10 highly recommend! read more

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Two visits to Jason got me exactly the tattoo I'd imagined in my head, even though I explained it poorly. Jason was friendly and welcoming (I was a bit scared for my first tattoo) and really talented. So happy with the result, even if my wife has reservations :-) read more

Cyclops Tattoo - My finished tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

(is 5 high enough?) I had thought about a tattoo for many years (decades); when I finally felt ready, I researched artists/parlors in the Bay Area thoroughly. There's some great ones. There was ONE that had a perfect 5 star rating (with over 100 reviews) last year - Jason @ Cyclops. After some online/texting correspondence, I knew a trip to visit for a consult would seal the deal - it did. My first tattoo, went big. Full back. Jason helped me take my idea (first sketched/outlined by my artistic daughter), put it to amazing detail, and what an experience (with FANTASTIC results)! What I didn't know was how I'd connect with him through the process (6 sessions, appr 4hrs each over a couple of months). He helped me learn things about myself that I didn't know. How to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. "...lean into the pain" he said. WTF? But YES. Absolutely. So much talent (he's also a musician, and sagely about the world). Copied his playlists - he was happy/willing to share, talked about SO MUCH - all while the needles did their painful dance. Time went faster when we weren't quiet. There were times I needed a break - no judgement, ever. Now that it's been some months (6+), I am writing having gone through the whole experience. The results are feeling final. I LOVE how he illustrated my story, and I am pleased/proud to give Jason the highest recommendation that I can. Of note, I was CERTAIN that I'd be a 'one and done' client of his. Rethinking that now... (your phone might be ringing soon, Jason!) read more

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From start to finish Jason is the consummate professional. Friendly, communicative, and delivers! We had a nice chat throughout and I'm now very pleased with my Tigger tattoo! read more

Jason's great! He's a wonderful artist, takes the sense of an idea and turns it into something gorgeous. He's quick, has an excellent sense of color, and is friendly & great to chat with. Apparently yelp wants to know about the vibe - imagine a curio shop of just exclusively the most interesting object in any given other store, and your most of the way there. Lots to look at, inspired to draw, etc! read more

Cecily did an amazing job from beginning to end, an all around great artist to work with. read more

Cyclops Tattoo - Cecily's outstanding work - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing shop. I just had a time piece done in my deceased Father and I am so glad I went there. Jason was very professional and really understood my wants. I will be going back!! read more

Cyclops Tattoo - This is the piece Jason did in honor of my Father. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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If you want a tattoo Jason is the man to go to! I have six tattoos by him and almost twice as many sittings (each is a decent or large piece). The artwork always comes out amazing and I receive many compliments. Which, if you already have a tattoo, know does not happen unless it's good. There were some days where I had a really hard time with the pain but he would distract me and get me through it. He's a great conversationalist if you want to talk and is wicked smart! I do not live anywhere close to the city but am happy to commute in and see him. Oh, and just in case you're concerned about the area, I always go on a Saturday and that street is FULL of good people. Lots of shoppers, foodies and people just enjoying the day. Bottom line: Make an appointment. You won't regret it! read more

I contacted Jason with a vague idea. He asked all the right questions and drew up a great design for me and the tattoo turned out amazing. Reasonably priced, too! read more

Cyclops Tattoo - Octopus tattoo by Jason - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came to the city searching for an artist who would be available to accept a walk-in for myself and a friend. We were lucky enough to stumble across Miss Cicely, who was very open to help us! I appreciate how she told me her concerns about my original idea. I respect her professional approach, and she is very flexible and patient. I appreciate how she made sure that I would be happy with the size and placement of the tattoo. In a male-doninated industry, I am so happy to be supporting a female artist. She made my first tattoo experience comfortable and fun. Cicely is awesome! Thank you for your kindness! read more

Cyclops Tattoo - Photos cannot do it justice :) - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love my tattoo!!! By some magical means I don't even understand, Jason knew what I wanted even more than I did. I provided an image that I liked, but wanted slightly altered, and some fairly vague words about the "gestalt" I had in mind, and Jason absolutely nailed it. the tattoo itself took about half the time and cost about 1/4 what I expected, to boot. I have already recommended Cyclopse to several friends, who also love my tattoo, and I'll continue to do so! read more

Cyclops Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

I couldn't be more ecstatic. This is an overdue review! Jason changed my life! I had 4 kids and crazy stretch marks. I knew that I wanted to do a tattoo to cover them up for over 23 years. I still plan on coloring the flowers but until then I am so humbled and in love with my tattoo! You can barley see my stretch marks. Not only did he put together a beautiful piece but he has a wonderful light touch and is very knowledgeable and has so much patience. Thank Jason you are an amazing person that created a profound impact on me! read more

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Amazing work and a super talented and kind tattoo artist and shop owner. He brought new life to my old tattoo and I can't say enough positive things about my experience! read more

Cyclops Tattoo - The beautiful after picture! - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I had a great remote consultation followed by a wonderful in-person experience. This was my first tattoo, but I don't think it will be my last. I drove over 3.5 hours for my appointment yesterday, and Jason's artistry is worth it. His years of experience and natural talent, combined with his friendly and professional demeanor, helped to set me at ease and feel confident in my decision to move ahead. I am thrilled with my new tattoo, and so are the friends and family I've shared it with. (Photo shows it still with the bandage on.) read more

Cyclops Tattoo - Jason creating the tattoo. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My best friend and I each got a tattoo by Owen. He was so friendly and came up with the cutest designs for each of us! He was so gentle with us both and made sure to check in on us. The colors came out fantastic and I couldn't be happier with his work. Definitely come here! read more

Cyclops Tattoo - my tattoo of an octopus! - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

I really enjoyed my experience working with Jason Stein at Cyclops Tattoo. The initial consult was very thorough and personal. I loved the quirky, authentic San Francisco vibe of the studio. It was also very clean and welcoming. Jason involved me throughout the entire process of my vision and through his artistic talent, brought my idea into reality. I love my tattoo and would recommend this shop and Jason highly. read more

I highly recommend Jason, tattoo artist and owner of Cyclops tattoo. There are many great artists out there, but Jason stands out. He has reasonable rates, he is responsive and really makes sure he understands the wishes of clients. He provides thorough feedback to confirm that he understands what is expected. I appreciate someone who understands quality communication. He has helped with tattoo revision, touch ups and is incredible with custom work. He is detail oriented and not just with the art! Jason's passion and care really shines through and in my expertise with tattoo artists, this is not exactly common. He did two custom Floral pieces for me that are stunning. And he has helped with tedious touch ups (not so fun). In my book, he does it all. Super experienced artist and super kind person. Also love his studio, fun and wild decor and comfortable! Really appreciate someone who doesn't over charge but really just loves what they do!!! read more

I adopted a sassy little cat from the SF SPCA when I was 9. She was my first non-reptilian/amphibious pet (I had frogs and turtles and fish before her). We named her Muffin and she totally lived up to the name by being quite the little feline diva. My parents and I added to her diva-ness by spoiling her to pieces, and she thanked us (to my mother's horror) by occasionally (albeit proudly) leaving dead mice for us at the foot of the stairs! Muffin's been dead for over 5 years now. I still miss that fluffy lump of love and felt I was ready to pay a little tribute to her via tattoo while increasing my awesomeness quotient ten-fold. I called Cicely over a month ago to discuss my vision. She and I went through a couple of rounds of revisions on the design, and I got the beautiful outline forever etched into my skin last week! I hella hella HELLA luv it! Did I mention I hella luv it? Cicely's like, ridiculously cool, draws and tattoos beautifully and is a total cat lover! I trust her completely and can't wait to get the color and shading done! :D read more

I had a great experience at Cyclops Tattoo. Jason Stein took my input, drew what I envisioned, and gave me the great tattoo I was hoping for. read more

I almost don't want to write this review, since Jason already books out pretty far in advance, but I can't help myself. When I find something or someone truly amazing I feel the need to share it with all of you. I am the type of person who gets a tattoo idea in my mind and then I quietly stew over it for a couple of years, all the while searching the internets for the artist that I believe can translate the image in my head into an image on my body. If you are going to be insanely picky over anything, a tattoo and a tattoo artist is really the place to do it. What other product are you going to carry around with you for the rest of your life? I wanted a peacock on my leg. I wanted it to be realistic, and rich with deep colors. And almost all of the artists that I had found used a more cartoon or classic tattoo style for their art. Then I found Jason. After looking at the pictures on his website I knew that he was the guy for me. We met up for a consult and I was comfortable with the idea that he was going to do an amazing job. And the next time we met to get my tattoo started he proved me completely correct. Over 2 sessions, and 5 and a half hours my peacock came to life. Jason is fast, efficient, and fun to hang out with while he's stabbing you repeatedly with needles. The shop itself is tiny since there are only the two artists that work there, but it is packed with the most random chachkis that anyone could hope to stare at for hours on end. My personal favorite is the duck with the bling. The shop isn't in the most pleasant part of town, but once you're inside it doesn't matter. Just be careful not to park in the loading zones outside. Stupid SF parking control! lol Everyone I know is impressed with my tattoo, and I have since recommended him to many other people, 3 of which I know are now loyal customers of his, as am I. I have since gone back to him for 2 other tattoos, and I have 2 more that I am thinking of getting, one of which I think I'm actually going to make an appointment with him for once I am done with this review. So there's my review... now please don't completely inundate him and make it impossible for me to get my last 2 pieces done by him! =) read more

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Jason is a true professional. He said all the right things during a tattooing process that can be stressful, yet rewarding. His work is remarkable and attention to detail seems to come second nature to him. I got my first rib tattoo from Jason. He gave me a price estimate for about 2 hours of work. He was extremely efficient. The actual tattoo ultimately took less than 1.5 hours. For an artist of Jason's caliber, his fees are very reasonable. I had a great time! read more

Cyclops Tattoo - 9.5 inch rib tattoo by Jason - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Absolutely a five star review, he was very professional, made me very comfortable, and did an amazing job on the tattoos. I made a lot of last minute changes and he was very flexible, patient, and did them exactly how i wanted them. Will definitely go again for my next tattoo! read more

Update: I went back for another tattoo and was very pleased with the outcome. Sweet Cicely is the most awesome person. She listens to what you want, provides her artistic input and the results are beautiful tattoos that you can be proud of. My latest addition is a Virgin Mary done in the style of Dia de los Muertos. I came up with the idea on the way to my consultation and Cicely was totally into what I had in mind. It's good to know that your tattoo artist is excited about what she's doing b/c you know she'll do her best. And to think I was going to try a new artist for this tattoo. Blasphemous!! I only feel right going to Cicely, anything else would feel like cheating! read more

Cyclops Tattoo - Dia de los muertos Virgin Mary done by Sweet Cicely - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love Love Love Jason Stein! He has a beautiful artistic and stylish eye. He does gorgeous Art Nouveau designs. And he never once made me feel uncomfortable at any stage in a tattoo that stretched out over many sessions. He also keep an impeccably clean studio and adheres to safety protocols and mask mandates. Highly recommended. read more

I cannot thank Jason enough. I emailed him an idea I had for a cover up tattoo on my forearm to ask him if he thought it was possible. He emailed me back in a timely manor and said it was very possible and to come in for a consult. I did just that and immediately booked an appointment with him. When I had my first session I already fell in love with the tattoo but after completing the second session today I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. He turned an old SF stamp like tattoo on my arm into a BEAUTIFUL, full of color, vibrant, tattoo if a peacock feather and roses. I am so pleased with the service I received from Jason at Cyclops Tattoo and everything about my experience. I highly, HIGHLY recommend him for any tattoo you have in mind. Beautifully executed and a pleasant environment. Thank you again Jason, I will be returning in the near future for more beautiful work from you. read more

Cyclops Tattoo - In love with my beautiful, vibrant cover up from Jason at Cyclops Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

AMAZING shop for getting my very first tattoo! Quick backstory - I had been sitting on the idea of getting a tattoo for about 5 years but I wanted to wait until I was hired for my first paid zookeeper position to get one (was hired for a year long apprencticeship last year, yay!). When I was coming up on my completion date I started poking around for shops to visit and a friend of mine sent me a link to Cyclops' website. Jason's portfolio immediately caught my eye, as I had in mind an art nouveau style portrait of one of the animals I had worked with. I sent him an email with my idea and a photo of the animal in question, and he replied back promptly saying he was interested in the project and we set up a consultation. I brought in a rough sketch of the image I wanted, but I told Jason that I trusted his artistic vision to make it even better. He was so friendly and approachable and very easy to talk to, which made me (a tattoo newbie) feel a lot more comfortable. Ended up having to reschedule my first appointment due to getting an extension of my apprenticeship, but it was definitely well worth the wait. I was a bit nervous as I had no idea what to expect (other than knowing it was going to hurt). But as soon as I got to see the illustration that Jason I had drawn up any nervousness I had went away and I knew I was in good hands - he made the whole experience so easy for me, giving me advice before we started. That first session went so well and it really gave me a lot more confidence when I went in for session 2 to get it all colored (was definitely more excited than nervous the second time around!). The coloring went way quicker than I was expecting (a testament to his talent), and I couldn't be happier with the result. Overall my experience at Cyclops was wonderful - the shop is very clean, easy to get to from BART, and I loved the cozy intimate feel of the place. Jason made my first tattoo experience better than I could have imagined, and I will definitely be returning to see him for future pieces. Thank you so much Jason! read more

Cyclops Tattoo - First session with Jason, finished line work - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Owen is an amazing artist all around. We have been working on a beautiful horror sleeve for over a year and it's almost finished. He is very caring and gentle, mixed with humor and kindness. read more

I got my first tattoo in December from Sweet Cicely ('SC') - it could not have been a better experience! The shop is cool: lots of stuff to look at for distractions - but you hardly need it. SC is so interesting and engaging we just ended up chatting the hour away. Speaking of which, it only took an hour. I was expecting it to be much longer and much more expensive. For the price of a really good meal, I have a life-long piece of art. For first timers, yes, it hurts a bit, but nothing unbearable and sort of meditative. SC did a great job interpreting the design I sent over - and was thoughtful enough to modify it so that it would age gracefully. She printed it to a transfer guide so we could test out the placement on my body, and then she got right to work. The tattoo healed within a week and I have had not a single issue with it - it itched a bit, but wasn't even sore by the next morning. Needless to say, I am planning my next one right now. read more

Cyclops Tattoo - Right after Sweet Cicely finished. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

As a loyal yelp user, I used this trusty site and came across this tattoo shop. I was pretty blown away at the number of great reviews it recieved, so I decided to check out the shop for myself. The shop is very is small and intimate, and was not like your typical tattoo shop. It's filled with trinkets and interesting items all over the place, so you have a bunch of things to distract you while you sit there trying to get your mind of the tattoo pain. Walking into the shop, the artist I talked to was Jason. He was very kind, professional and straight to the point. I was immediately impressed with his work and scheduled an appointment with him, and so did my boyfriend. Unfortunately, both Jason and the other artist Sweet Cicely are booked 40 days in advanced, but we were willing to wait. After 40 days of anticipation, we finally came in for our first sessions. When I saw the sketch of my tattoo, it was almost exactly how invisioned it, but even better. We started my outline, and for as large and intricate as it was, he got through it FAST. Not only is he a quick worker, but the quality of the tattoo looks like he took his sweet time. I'm very satisfied, and it's only my first session!! After a lunch break, it was my boyfriend's turn to begin his first session of about 4 sessions. He is getting a very intricate piece and based on the size of the tattoo, I thought we were going to be there for hours but to my surprise, Jason busted out the outline in 1.5 hours. After the outline was complete, we realized that the tattoo was a mirror image from what my boyfriend originally wanted but I guess it was half of our fault because all 3 of us didn't realize it was backwards until it was done. However, the piece was soo impressive and well done, that the whole backwards thing, didn't even phase my boyfriend's reaction. He loves the new ink already. We left the first sessions very satisfied, and we're very impatient to go back for session 2 in April! The shop rate of $150/hour intimidated me at first, but I really want to emphasize that the quality is so worth the money spent. Not to mention, that this rate is comparable to other shops, but Jason works so fast, you'll end up saving money!! I really recommend anyone to go to Cyclops Tattoo! They really do live up to their reviews here on yelp! read more

THIS REVIEW IS SO HARD TO WRITE!! Ugh, no idea where to begin.... I was on the hunt to get a new tattoo and was on the hunt for someone who wowed me as well as had a style that suited mine. A second objective for me which may sound trivial to some was to find someone friendly and someone I could feel comfortable and at ease with. Foraging through Yelp and sorting through endless reviews, I cam across Cyclops Tattoo and the work of Jason Stein and Cicely Daniher. I found both had impressive work and almost every review mentioned how either artist was very receptive and easy going to work with. I saw a piece by Jason related to what I wanted and was like "damn that looks frickin' amazing" and decided to work with him. I don't live in SF and worked with him via email explaining what I wanted. While it wasn't a complicated piece, I was nervous as I hadn't seen the design til I walked in for my appointment. The design was what I wanted (and more) and I felt at ease (which can be hard when you're extremely ticklish) when he began his work. There was an apprentice (pupil, associate, etc), and partway through he began explaining certain techniques to her. Not only did I feel even more confident in his ability but I also learned something new! And he was just as easy going and patient with her as a teacher. After roughly an hour and a half my piece was finished and voila! I fell in love (still am) with it as soon as I saw it. I was giddy (in my head I was literally saying OMG over and over again) and it came out better than I imagined. It was worth every penny and I found it to be very reasonably priced. His lining, shading/coloring, attention to detail is AMAZING. I will definitely come back for future pieces from him. ALSO, Cicely is just as awesome. She was working on another girl's thigh tattoo while I was there and it came it out beautifully! Both are truly talented and friendly. Maybe friendly is overrated but I personally think nice gets you a lot further than talent. In summary.... I recommend them to anybody/everybody! read more

Normally I try to stick to reviewing restaurants on yelp, but my experience here was so fantastic, I was left with little choice. Coming from a recommendation from a friend, I emailed Jason to setup a time to come in, figuring I'd have my Outlook open and book something the following week. Uh no, he notified me that he'd love to help, but was booked for the next 2 months. I told him I was on a bit of a schedule and to let me know if he had a cancellation. A week later, he had one, I jumped at it, and we started talking about the design. I flooded him with pictures of the symbol, and my ideas. My favorite was a version that had been done with a brush with deep brush stroke lines. I dismissed it as I figured it would not come out well in ink. He completely disagreed and in fact said it was the only one he really liked. During the visit he drew it with an actual brush, and after a few size tweaks we were off and running. As I was laying face down, I couldn't see the action, but my lady who wanted to go and watch, said he was something to watch. Especially the parts with the brush work. If I get a third, there is absolutely no one else I would let do it. Could not recommend this place higher, and I have heard his partner is equally as good. read more

My review for Cyclops Tattoo is way overdue. A couple years ago, I presented my concept for my tattoo to Jason Stein and a few weeks after that consult (like a previous reviewer has stated, there is a reason why this place is booked solid all the time - their work is truly worth the wait), I returned to see what he had come up with, and it was really impressive and EXACTLY what I was looking for. I knew from the start that when I'd get a tattoo, I did not want flash from a wall and wanted something that was custom and one-of-a-kind. When I saw Jason's portfolio on their website prior to my initial visit, I felt confident that he was going to be the artist that would be able to come up with the style that I was looking for. One thing I remember him telling me about the initial size of the tattoo that I had wanted was that he felt it was small and that I should get it bigger and how from his personal experience, most people always regret getting it too small, afterwards, but hardly ever regret getting it big. So I trusted what he said, and to this day, almost two years later - I do not regret my decision at all. Jason is very cool and his work is simply amazing and will seriously blow you away - truly beautiful and he has REAL talent. I recommend anyone thinking of getting a tattoo to go and check out Cyclops. It was my first time getting a tattoo and I'm so glad that I came here and am really happy with the awesome and professional work done by Jason! read more

I got my first (and currently only) tattoo here about a year ago. Sweet Cicely is an absolutely amazing artist, completely professional, easy going, and SO talented! I did a lot of research leading up to taking the plunge, and after talking to several artists around SF, Sweet C was my clear favorite. She worked with me to create a beautiful custom font for my tattoo (I have 4 lines of poetry on my ribcage) and was so helpful in answering all of my questions and quelling any first-timer fears I had. She even finished me in less time than we had anticipated! (It hurt, of course, but her calm mannerisms and cool conversation helped moved the process along). The result? A gorgeous tattoo I love. If/when I get another, I know where I'll be going! read more

I decided to come to Cyclops Tattoo after reading reviews on Yelp and looking at their website. I feel like this was a perfect example of how effective Yelp can be. Everything people said about Jason is absolutely true. I brought a drawing of an idea that I had and liked. He asked me several questions about what I wanted and what style I was looking for. What I appreciated the most was that he gave me ideas of his own, that made the design that I had brought him, more persoinalized to me. When I went in to get the actual tattoo, I genuinely felt that his final design was better than I could have ever pictured on my own. It was simply perfect. To add to my pleasant experience, both Jason and Cicely were personable, and funny. Their studio gets phenomenal natural light and is filled with cool knick-knacks and memorabilia. The 3 hours I spent there went by very quickly and I had a lot of fun...and some pain...but mostly fun. I can't wait until the 26th when I go back to get my tattoo colored in! read more

Jason did my tattoo, which was a design representing Electronica music that I have been thinking about for quite some time. I went in for a consultation back in the beginning of April, showed him the design, we talked about it, the placement, how to make it unique, etc, and I booked my appointment for the following month. I put down a required deposit, which later got applied to the cost of the tattoo. A bit over a month later, I now have my artwork and I am very happy with it. The artwork was sketched by the time I showed up, but he still took his time to make sure it was exactly what I wanted, then we adjusted the placement several times. The tattoo itself looks really good, from the design, to the shading, to the colors. He was very efficient and friendly, so the hour that the actual tattooing took, passed by pretty fast. I just wish it would stop peeling already so that I could show it off!!!! (Patience is not one of my virtues, hehe). At $150/hr, I thought the pricing was very reasonable, esp for the results that I got. I will definitely be back for my next couple of projects that are slowly but surely brewing in my noggin :-) read more

I just got this really cool tattoo on my back. It's of a cobra wrapped around a skull (going in and out of the empty eye sockets, of course!) with flames in the background. The whole thing is on the hood of a fucking awesome Z-28 which is peeling out with clouds of smoke in the shape of a pot leaf coming off the wheels as they burn rubber!!! The Grim Reaper is driving the Z-28 with his sharp hell scythe sticking out the window. read more

I got a tattoo from Cicely just about a month ago, and I love it. I've received a lot of great feedback on it. The art is just beautiful. I contacted Cicely via email because of yelp reviews. We talked a little bit online until I came in for my consultation. Even though it was very brief, I felt very comfortable that Cicely knew what she was doing and she took into consideration what I had asked of her on my emails. The day I got my tattoo done went greatly also. Cicely's very nice, we had a wonderful conversation, and most importantly she added a really beautiful owl to my collection of body art. I brought my friend with me who's had art done on her numerous times and she's planning to give Cicely a call to do another piece for her. This latest tattoo was my 6th time getting one. Each time has progressively gotten more complex and demanding of the artist to 1) understand their craft and 2) to be good artists in general. I'm very very glad that I contacted Cicely (and I'm glad the yelp reviews I read were spot on!) BTW, I took Bart into the city and made a day of it. It was sunny and warm so I was able to hang out at Dolores Park. Probably better to do it that way than to find parking. read more

Decided to book this place for my cover up piece based on fellow yelper's reviews. I called and booked a consult with Cicely then the following Saturday came in, She looked at my tattoo, and my artwork and went over the possibilities, then booked my appointment for a few weeks later, I put down a 10% deposit. A few weeks later I returned, when I came in she had my artwork ready to go, again talked with me about what and how I wanted it, then placed it on. After pressing it on, she again double checked with me about exactly what I wanted, I told her I was cool with losing the moon ( she felt it would look better not to keep a moon) and to add some hazy purple sky, she matched the coloring of my bat to another tattoo I have. All and All i took a risk and told her to add whatever shading haze, stars or artistic touch she wanted, that I was mainly concerned with the bat looking like the edward gorey bat, She told me she wouldn't be able to add detail to the bats face, however in the end she was able to give him little eyes. All and all i feel like I was treated very professionally and I am very happy with my results. The pricing is also very fair. I would highly recommend this place, and there is a reason they have a 5 star rating. read more

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Jason's done four of my six tattoos, from a seahorse on my ankle to a huge phoenix on my shoulder. He is calm, encouraging, determined to give you the most beautiful tattoo ever, and makes changes as he works if inspiration strikes either of you. If you're gonna have it permanently, you want it to be beautiful -- and you want to remember the tattooing experience fondly. I've got a beautiful piece by a tattoo artist who was a jerk. His attitude soured the pleasure I take in the piece. So now, having learned my lesson, I would see no one but Jason at Cyclops. I even carry his cards in my purse so I can hand them out to everyone who admires my tattoos. read more

Sweet Cicely is the official tattoo artist of Lord and Lady Pestlebottom. My Lady has acquired several of her pieces, and I currently have one work-in-progress, and many more to follow. Sweet Cicely is quite talented and thorough, and has personal interest in making sure your intended design comes to fruition. However, if you absolutely must be tattooed to-day, I would advise that you go to a shop whose artists have no qualms against using flash from the wall and giving you sub-standard bodily decorations. Sweet Cicely will first require you to schedule a free consultation, during which she will assess your personal tattooing needs, send you on your way, and take some time in designing your art. She will then confirm the design with you, and make any changes you require. Being somewhat socially awkward, I wholeheartedly appreciate that Sweet Cicely puts me at ease, and we always have very stimulating conversation. This is rather important, especially if you have a large design that requires many hours in the chair. The price of $120 per hour is very reasonable, considering certain other shops who charge more money for a lesser caliber of tattoo. read more