I highly recommend this spot - amazing set of artists here - very easy to work with and incredibly skilled at understanding the design you want and making it far better than you had hoped . They even have a tattoo gumball machine full of flash at a severe discount. Great ambience and bad ass artists . I was tattooed by the renowned Owen Miller whose work I have always admired and he has a sick mural at the Kilowatt worth checking out. Great work at a fair price pretty much all I ask for in a shop . read more

Everlasting Tattoo - Owen Miller. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Long story shortest; if you're in Frisco and shopping around for tattoos, just walk-in. You won't be disappointed. I received my second art from the same artist there yesterday, like 2 years after he inked on me the first one (Speaking of the ones I received particularly from him; it was not my first tattoo). P.S.: Cesar is a tight artist. And not only in the way that he delivers his art, but perhaps more important than that, with the way that he puts out his willingness to work things out with a walk-in client, in total randomness is worthy of any similar client's kudos; not just mine. Thank you ALL for your professionalism, you guys. I also dig the very energy that the SUPER COOL Name of this business emits on Diviz! read more

I came from New England to get a SF landmark tat as my entire family migrated there and I go annually. I gave a basic inspo pic and concerns I had, and Owen really hit it out of the park. Super clean lines, very affordable, and the other artists seemed like fun. I think my annual trip to SF will always include a tattoo from Owen. read more

Came in for a Friday the 13th flash and got an amazing piece done for only $100 by a great artist who got it done quickly and efficiently. They always have great flash to choose from and it's affordable and done by very consistent and amazing artists. Cool vibes too, would recommend read more

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I came in on a random Tuesday as a walk in and got three beautiful tattoos from Caesar! Would definitely recommend. read more

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Probably the best tattoo experience I've ever had. Owen was so friendly and talented! I'm so happy with my tattoos and my experience there. Also so affordable for a tattoo shop in SF! I will 100% be coming back again. Thank you!!! read more

Everlasting Tattoo - Two tattoos, GSW for golden state warriors and a lightening bolt - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Sadie Kennedy did my first tattoo and it was an awesome experience. She is incredibly talented and does high quality work! She listened to all of my ideas, answered my many questions and was willing to collaborate with me to create a piece that was much more beautiful than my initial design and fit the spot I chose on my body so well. Sadie really knows her stuff after so many years in the business and I felt that I was in very good hands through the entire process. It doesn't hurt that she is also fun to chat with while having work done. As for the shop; it is clean, comfortable, nice people work there and it is small enough to have it feel intimate but large enough to not feel too crowded. They play some good music and the sweet artwork on the walls is super inspiring. I have several friends that have had quality tattoos done there. read more

Everlasting Tattoo - Healed pic of my California wild flowers and burrowing owl piece by Sadie Kennedy - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hands down the best tattoo experience I've had so far. Everlasting was constantly recommended by some random redditors. I'm glad I decided to come here - definitely one of the best shops in SF. Owen was super responsive and down to design my ideas to the best of his ability. Getting tattooed was a very chill experience as well. Smaller tattoos (pieces that aren't sleeves, back pieces, etc.) are charged by the piece (which was a surprise to me! I was ready to shell out more, but just dropped it into the tip). They take walk ins, but it's better to reach out over email. Plenty of unique flash to check out as well. You can ask for their t h i c c photo albums, or to see what they have on the walls. Looking forward to coming here again! read more

Owen did a phenomenal job on my tattoo on my wrist. He was so friendly and took my mind off the pain. I didn't think that he would be able to get the lettering so perfect. I could not be happier. Highly highly highly recommend this shop! Super friendly, accommodating, and talented folks. Thanks again! read more

Everlasting Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Do not book with ceasar. He gave me a horrible tattoo. I talked to him, booked and asked if we can talk about the tattoo. He said we didn't need to. Then he totally ruined the tattoo the next week. He came off like a prick too, he asked about my other tattoos and talked down about those artists. I don't know about the others over there, but def don't go to cesear. read more

I came to California with family for a visit to the city, then a trip down Napa, Monterey, Big Sur then back to San Francisco. We wanted to get a tattoo and already knew what we wanted. So we did lots of research and called everlasting tattoo and got on the phone with Joe. He was very accommodating. I was even able to send him an email with what my mother and I wanted tattooed. Boy was I glad I chose this place. My tattoo was done by Joe Kelly and he did a phenomenal job. I really appreciated the time he took and his attention to detail. He did a portrait of my beautiful little dog who passed away in November of last year. My mom got a cherry blossom tattoo on a scar on her arm done by Owen. She loved it. Amazing how well it camouflaged the scar. We had a lovely time and it was a great bonding experience. The shop is lovely quaint and a friendly atmosphere. Love the crown molding too. So happy we came here and wish we could take Joe to Miami with us. I might have to come back and visit again next time. Thanks! read more

I worked with Mike and had a great experience! He helped me finalize my idea into a design that translated well to a tattoo. It turned out exactly as I had envisioned! Fair pricing, easy to work with for scheduling. Huge fan!! read more

Courtney is amazing!! This chick knows what she is doing when it comes to colors, and overall design. She totally has a specific style but with her tattooing skills I bet she could kill any design. If you have ideas on what you like, you just send her photos and she will put something together. Put your trust in her and she will come up with some awesome designs. She is clean, her color palate is truly amazing, and her line work and overall color saturation on the tattoo is breathtaking. She is worth every penny and more. Thanks Courtney!! read more

Everlasting Tattoo - Inner arm. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

First of all, I would like to give super props to Derick for doing a phenomenal job on my tattoo. I absolutely adore it, and everyone else I've showed it to does as well :) I came in a couple weeks ago with my boyfriend (who loves this place so much that he only gets inked by Mike now), and I decided on a whim to get another tattoo. Derick's appointment happened to not show up, so he took me on as a walk-in. I told him my idea, and we worked on a couple of concepts for it, and he was attentive, friendly, and patient the entire time, even though we went through a couple of drafts before I was 100% happy with it. I can personally say that I very much appreciate tattoo artists who display a genuine interest in their clients' ideas, since I have had experienced condescension and even annoyance from a previous tattoo artist who I had gone to. During the time that I was in the chair and getting tattooed, Derick was very nice and encouraging, making it much easier for me to ignore the occasional intense pressing pain on the area I was getting my tattoo. Towards the middle of my session, the clients that had previously booked this appointment slot showed up and were visibly upset that he had taken someone else when they were no-shows. Although this was the case, Derick took his time to explain to them that they were unreachable when he had tried to contact them and they never reached out to say that they would be almost an hour late, so he took me up as a client. After some back and forth with rescheduling, in which he even suggested for them to come on his off day and he would work on them, they decided to come back after Derick finishes up on my tattoo. That interaction between Derick and the late clients really solidified my decision to give my experience a five-star review (hell, I'd give a 6-star review if that was possible). From my experiences with many different tattoo artists in the city, I can honestly say that not many of them would be so accommodating, especially with the quality of work that Derick does, he could have easily been a jerk about it and just shrugged them off. The professionalism and wonderful customer service that I experienced from this shop, from Jerry's friendly and helpful attitude at the front desk to the artists' exceptional skill to even the cleanliness and good energy in the shop, will keep me coming back here for sure. Highly recommended if you're looking to get some new ink, obviously. read more

Everlasting Tattoo - My new ink by Derick. It's a humorous little twist to the classic memento mori subject matter. Love it! - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Justin is absolutely amazing. I wrote a review about him at Marks of Art, but it only throws him some justice to write one about him at his new shop. He's very nice about everything in regards to accomodating me with what I need. Always very thoughtful about whats going to be done before he decides to take the machine to my skin. He's currently working Sun-Thurs. which is convenient for the hairstylist schedule that I have. His main specialty is portraits and traditional. One of the girls at the shop has a portrait of her father on her chest by him and its absolutely amazing. The eyes he's done on my sun and moon is mezmorizing. I get so many compliments on my colors especially considering I do have darker skin and colors never look "fresh" on my complexion, but he's done a great job to retain the color. FUCKEN LOVE HIM!! P.S. He talks to you while getting tattooed so no awkward silence which is nice for those long 3 hour sessions! DEFINITELY WORTH THE DRIVE THROUGH TRAFFIC AND BACK FROM SAN JOSE FOR JUSTIN AT EVERLASTING!! read more

Everlasting Tattoo - Not the greatest pic of my ink work but its by Justin - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

UPDATE 02/13/08: Came back to Everlasting to get a cover-up tattoo I've been pondering for the past several years. I am keeping this review at 5 stars, because at the end of the day, I left happy after both experiences. But there are a few things that certain people--especially females, because there's enough testosterone flowing through this shop to fuel another Hundred Years' War--should be aware of before entry. First, it's not the most welcoming shop at first entry, but you just have to enter into the conversation, and it's like you're old friends. Everyone who works there is actually really nice (though maybe it's because I have boobs). Second, there is a lot of "off-color" humor/topics flying around--we had a nice (and detailed) little chat about whore houses, for example--which I personally find incredibly entertaining, but some might not. Finally, there was a grip of dudes milling about, wandering in and out, and drinking beers when I was getting my work--again, this didn't bother me because they shared their beer (even gave me a straw!) and the chatter helped distract me from the searing pain in my shoulder blade. But being a partially disrobed girl in such a scene may be uncomfortable for some. Another thing I found out with this visit is that Henry--as fantabulous as he is--has a seriously deluded concept of time. I called to confirm for my 5PM appointment and he let me know he was running an hour late. And...long story short, we started the needling around 7:45PM. Clearly, tattooists are "artistes" and it's not wise to rush the creative juices, so all this waiting was something I was willing to deal with graciously, but it is something to keep in mind. He also told me the actual tattooing would only take 30 minutes when it was really about 50 or so. But MAN, what he did in that little time was ASTOUNDING to me, so no matter. In the end, I left with a full color, three-flower design covering my right shoulder blade for $200. That's truly a bargain for what I got. ORIGINAL REVIEW: Finally, FINALLY got in to Everlasting here after a year of pondering my tattoo and putting things off (damn my not being independently wealthy). I was able to walk in sans appointment on an rainy Thursday afternoon. Henry fucking rules. Period. He cracks my shit up. Plus, he knows his stuff. I came in with some fonts I liked for my wrist, and he explained why certain ones wouldn't work at certain sizes (without making me feel like a jackass, no less), and came up with a couple fonts that would work how I wanted. He even made me feel badass for getting it in a sensitive spot. [Heart] I was so smitten I made an appointment for another piece on my back...now I just have to find someone to pay for it. Costwise: there is a $100 minimum & a $5 credit card fee. I believe the hourly rate was around $200. You will pay, but that's to be expected with top quality art. Several of my friends have come in here for various work by Mike Davis, and his quality of work is definitely top notch as well. read more

Everlasting Tattoo - By Henry - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm writing this damn review tonight, despite the bottle of wine I've had. you know what. Everlasting changes the game. from the minute you walk through the door this place is CLASSY with a capital K. Justin sketched up this amazing beautiful, straight out of my mind tattoo that makes me giggle like a school girl everytime I look at it. These boys are professional. talented. talented professionals. My body is a canvas, and the folks at Everlasting are the tattoo equivalent of picasso. ps. if that wooden bench in the waiting room goes missing. I stole that bitch and put it at the end of my bed. just saying. read more

When my go to guy at Braindrops told me he was moving I was pretty devastated. But he gave me some recommendations and I checked them out. Ben Cheese at Everlasting Tattoo had some great art and he seemed to have a good eye for detail. So, I called and made an appointment. Jerry at the front desk informed me that Ben wasn't in on any of the days that I would be available. That's majorly disappointing. But Ben to the rescue! He offered to come in on a Saturday, just for us! What a trooper. Appointment made and $100 deposit left, we waited for a month or so. I got Ben's email and told him what CP and I wanted. I was worried he hadn't gotten it because he never emailed me back but when we got there on Saturday he was all ready to go with our stencils! And they were almost perfect. After a few small adjustments we were ready to go. CP went first because he's a tattoo virgin. Ben was super fast and efficient. CP was finished in about thirty minutes. Mine was a little bigger so it took about forty minutes but still, fast. We were in and out of there in about an hour and forty five minutes. The total (including the deposit) was $220. Not the cheapest place I've ever been to but not bad at all. Especially for how great they both look! Both tattoos are totally perfect and beautiful. It's been a little over a week now and they have both healed beautifully. We are some happy clients and I'll definitely go to Ben again. read more

Everlasting Tattoo - Ben Cheese's work - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Finding a good tattoo artist is really stressful and you have to rely on the suggestions of others and hope for the best. My experience at Everlasting was wonderful and I'm really looking forward to going back. I had a piece done that consists entirely of very intricate line work, so I needed someone with a steady hand. Mike Davis was recommended by a friend and when I showed Mike the piece, he said, "Oh hell no. I am not your man - you want Justin for this." Justin took a look and said, "No prob - let's do it next week." Justin did an amazing job and completed the work in half the time I had expected. All the guys are really cool and overall I just had a great day in the shop. read more

Everlasting Tattoo - By Justin - a master at intricate linework. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

My husband found Mike's portfolio and shared it with me; knowing my taste. Mike caught me off guard; not what I was expecting. He is a very polite, professional artist. Not the big, burly, attitude ridden type I'm used to seeing. The shop smelled hospital-clean and everyone had a smile and upbeat attitude. I'm heavily tattooed, for a girl ;-) and I am a bit shy, so atmosphere is important to me. Albeit, not as important as the artist's skill, but still a bit important. Mike isn't overly chatty. He's pretty intuitive and understand as to whether you are in the mood to visit or have quiet time. He did a full backpiece for me; a mural of a tiger of which I will post pictures. They truly speak for themselves. There was a small amount of coverup work with which he worked wonders. It's amazing to see myself in photos now. I could never efficiently express how happy he's made me. He's now working on another large piece for my upper thigh. It seems each new piece quickly becomes my favorite. Please go look at the photos and take a peek at the Tiger back piece. Really, with that photo, there's no need for words. He's simply an amazing artist. read more

Everlasting Tattoo - Mike Davis; Everlasting Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was my very first tattoo and I wanted to make sure I would be extremely happy with it. So it took me about 4-6 years to finally decide on an artist and the tattoo shop. I knew about Everlasting a while ago but was always hesitant to try it out because so many of the reviews said that the guys here were dicks. But I was drawn to the reviews on their ink, though. Many people commented on the bright, beautiful colors and how it seems to stay bright for years unlike some places. I finally took the plunge this year. Most of the guys that work there turned out to be pretty cool, which has me wondering why so many people think they're not! I met with Mike Davis (because I was drawn to his style of art) and he turned out to be a really nice guy. He was friendly and confident in his ability to create what I asked for and made me feel at ease with him so I went ahead and made an appointment for my first session. The day I walked in for my session, Mike and I sat down together to perfect the tattoo I wanted. He did his best to try and take my vision and put it on paper, which I'm sure is very difficult. For almost an hour, he was very patient with me, didn't complain nor did he try to make me change my mind about certain things - he just asked me clarifying questions, to try and show him what I was thinking and he just went from there. In the end I'm really glad he took the time to work with me on getting exactly what I wanted because I love it! While I was under the needle, he kept checking to make sure I was doing ok and told me that if I needed a break to let him know. The second time I went in to get my coloring done, he was the same way; periodically checking to see how I was doing and letting me know I could tell him if I needed a break. He was a little more chattier this time but towards the end I got pretty quiet and he didn't force any conversation. The music they played could probably be soothing in some situations but I really wish they had played some hard core punk or alternative or something that could be more upbeat. It's hard to concentrate on anything else but the pain when you're listening to "soft" music! lol I should have remembered to bring my headphones! My PROS: - Shop is clean - they follow all sterilization rules. - Great group of guys, soothing atmosphere - Shop is not anywhere near Bart, BUT the 5 bus stops conveniently at the corner of Fulton and Divisadero, which takes you there and back to the Civic Center or Powell Bart station if you don't want to drive. My CONS: - I wish they'd open up a little earlier. Their hours are from 1-7pm, which is why making an appointment would be helpful, but sucks when you're free time is normally in the mornings. Also, I think it helps A LOT when you know exactly what you want and aren't timid about it. And if it's your first tattoo, I say make sure you let your artist know so they're aware of that... they might be a little easier on you! read more

Everlasting Tattoo - By Mike Davis, before color... - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Available for walk-ins, and Joe (the owner) is super awesome! Really friendly and captured both my friend and my design perfectly on the first try! Super quick tattoo and he was super nice about taking small breaks! Highly recommend, especially if you're looking for something with walk-in availability. read more

Everlasting Tattoo - flower circle tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Check out Mike Davis' paintings also. A true artist that has won awards etc. for his work. He has them (framed paintings) in the tattoo gallery. Exceptional work. http://metalinkshop.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/from-hieronymus-bosch-to-mike-davis-fantastic-imagery-in-art-tattoos/ You have to make appointments in advance to get to see mike Davis. He is is demand, so be prepared to wait a month or so. Also, he keeps a clean shop and not dogs /pets are allowed. I am glad since dogs are everywhere these days even in grocery stores in the city and on Muni, and all that dog hair and my allergies can't stand being sick all the time in the City. So, those of you who have dogs that you have to take with you everywhere, please get a pet sitter for the time you are there. It is a health hazard to have pets and open wounds from the tattooing in the same place. Ok, back to the tattoo. I love the shop, it is very artsy, clean and wall designed. There are lovely curtains that grace the windows and there is a nice waiting room where you can browse the artist's portfolios. I have had my work done there on and off over 10 years. I had some body work reconstructed from a very bad tattoo by one of the female tattoo artists that is no longer there. She was kind of mean to me, but she finally left (They were on Fulton street I think before moving to the Divisadero location). Mike Davis did some work on my arms that was just beautiful. He did some Asian cloud's and a water fall on my lower arm that was so airy and light, that it completed the rest of the larger dragon tattoo that was started by some else. His prices are fair and he does a dram good job. Everything is sterile and clean. One day with I have money to blow, I will finish my Asian clouds on my sleeve tattoo. read more

Everlasting Tattoo - Tribal - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Sadie tattooed me and my experience with her was great. We met, she asked me some questions about what kind of work I wanted, I sent her some images that roughly suited the aesthetic of the piece I would like, and she worked on a sketch based off of our communication. When she showed me what she came up with I was so pleased. She exceeded my expectations. I trusted her every step of the process and the result was a piece that is truly unique and special to me. I love the tattoo and Sadie is the S#*t! read more

Everlasting Tattoo - Thank you, Sadie!! - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

I usually hate giving 5 star ratings, but this place truly earned it. I had been thinking about getting a tattoo for nearly 3 years, and I finally buckled down and did it. I decided on Everlasting tattoo after reading the reviews and seeing their site, which is pretty kick-ass btw. I showed up un-announced. The atmosphere was pretty low stress. I had wanted to get Mike Davis to do my first tat, but he was booked solid clear through July. Lucky for me, Bryan Bancroft (who was visiting) had an apointment that flaked and I got their spot. He drew up a piece of art that took the best parts of what I wanted and made them many times better. I also got to watch Mike Davis work, and he is every bit as capable and professional as I had thought. In terms of working conditions, this place was amazing. Very clean, very well lit, and they follow the steralization procedures to the letter. The whole process took around 2 hours from concept to finished. It was well worth the time, money, and pain. If I ever get it into my head to get another tattoo, I'll probably be contacting Bryan Bancroft. The experience, overall, was amazing. read more

Everlasting Tattoo - My Tat, compliments to the dorks that can recognize it! - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Five of us girls walked in wanting matching tattoos on a bachelorette weekend and both Mike and Owen were welcoming and made time for us! Owen drew up something himself and we all loved it. He was super rad, made us feel comfortable and continued the fun. He joked around, was super friendly and played music celebrating our love for tequila. We had the best experience! read more

These guys were incredibly kind during a weird situation I was having today. Thank you!

I have had 2 tattoos done by Owen Miller. The most recent at Everlasting Tattoo. I absolutely love Owen's work, and I was very impressed with Everlasting Tattoo. I was in town for a few days, and Owen was able to given me exactly what I wanted but wasn't exactly sure how to get it done. He and I spoke about what my ideas where, and then I let him design away. I also wasn't sure about where I wanted to put the tattoo--either a small one on my arm or a large one on my thigh. Once I saw Owen's design, it was obvious it needed to be on my thigh. And, I absolutely love it. I am already trying to decide what my next one will be, because I will definitely go back. read more

Everlasting Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is the Ink chatue of 415! Let me introduce the Princess OLIVIA She is awesome blossom! Thank you so much for the new ink You are extremely talented and beautiful The spot is hella cool. Good vibes, clean,warm and welcoming y'all. Ask for Olivia! Her prices are Fab and her portfolio is WOW!! Can't wait to go back. And she's born and raised in the Mission SFC all day! Gina AKA Itty Bitty read more

I made an appointment with Henry after seeing a friends tattoo. there was a 3 month wait for me to have my appointment. when I went in there as soon as I arrived Henry was rude to me. he started giving me shit right away, I don't know if he is always like this, but he came off as the most arrogant prick. and he never let up the entire time. my g.f. wanted me to walk out because he was so rude while he was drawing up my artwork. I stuck it out because I knew he was good. and the tattoo came out killer but the experience sucked and I would never go back there or recommend the place to anyone because of Henry's attitude. read more

This review is about the unprofessional behavior of a specific artist at this business, Luke Francis. I had a consultation on February 23rd, 2012 with Luke to have a back piece done that would be pretty extensive. I made sure that he was comfortable and capable of creating my vision and he was excited and confident. He told me that he was 4 days behind on his drawings and would contact me in about two weeks with the outline, get approval, and then make an appointment. I called to check up after 4 weeks and he was busy doing some work. So I left my number again just in case and asked the front desk to have him call me to verify everything was okay. I figured he was quite busy. I never heard back. After, another two weeks I called the business on his day off and left another message. This time to let me know if he's bailing or not. The front desk put the note up at his work station for when he returned on April 8th. Once more with my phone number. Again, I never heard back. It's been nine weeks now with no feedback and other artists telling me it shouldn't be taking that long. All I pretty much want at this point is my artwork which I may even have to sacrifice as well. If he's been super busy, hell, that's fine. I would totally wait. I've been waiting to do this special piece for 15 years now. But no feedback is extremely annoying and it feels like I'm trying to get feedback from a government agency. Unfortunately, for me, this reflects upon the entire establishment, and I will most likely never work with any artist there because of this behavior from one. read more

Dropped in here for a consultation on a tattoo that I wanted it was the second shop I went to. I had talked to another artist in the 1st shop before hand and he was enthusiastic about doing the piece. The tattoo I wanted is covering up another tattoo I had from years ago. When i went in to everlasting the artist I talked to was unfriendly and was so negative it was unreal. Said my tattoo couldn't be done? I asked could it not be re- drawn to make it work? again he said it was impossible and it wouldn't work? He was completely unwilling to help. I left feeling bad and wondered why the other artist had said it would work fine? I went to another shop called 1 shot tattoo and they were friendly helpful and the artist there is excited and said he is looking forward to working on this tattoo. Customer service FAIL read more

My sister and I went to Everlasting Tattoo at the end of March to get matching sister tattoos -- the word "deirfiur" in script on our inner wrist. We originally thought of getting them done in white ink, but the tattoo artist told us that usually white tattoos can come out uneven and not look too great - the only helpful thing they did for us. So, instead of telling us to just go for it in black, the artist suggested "light grey" - which we decided to go with. After we let our tattoos heal (we followed all of the protocol they outlined for us perfectly), my sister's tattoo was pretty much almost faded completely and mine was uneven, darker in places than others. Basically, both of our tattoos looked horrible. My sister went to get hers redone in black at another tattoo place in SF where the tattoo artist there told her that they are NEVER supposed to tattoo in grey, and the artist that suggested this probably knew this but wanted us to proceed and get his money's worth from us. I am getting mine redone on the east coast this month. I would not suggest going here at all - it's been a nightmare trying to fix what they've messed up. read more

I have several tattoos. Whatever, who doesn't? But I fucking hate the broseph/skateboard culture that often channels its way into tattoo shops. I don't care if someone has attitude with me -- again, who doesn't? But just leave the jock shit with the Thrasher crowd and keep the needles free of bro-downs. With that said, Everlasting forgoes the dude politics I loathe, even though, well, they're all dudes. More importantly, the shit they produce is magical (second use of magical in one day, it's like David Blaine is stealing my brain). Everyone there is a for real artist, so there's no tracing or scratching anywhere. Bring in your idea and, yeah, they'll let you know if it's retarded, but I promise that they'll render it to another fucking level of radness that you'll only believe upon seeing. Greg Rojas is stuck with me forerver. Poor guy. Maybe next time he should sneakily tattoo Calvin pissing on my mom or something -- that might be a good way to get rid of me. Bottom line: If you want quality work, at a fair price, with maybe some David Cross or Crass background noise, then you've found your place. read more

Almost the same experience as Jim M below with the same exact artist. Emailed him some reference drawings after stopping in the shop one day, just as I was told to do. He really seemed interested in working with me. Didn't hear back for a week, so I took my $4500 elsewhere. I'm extremely happy I did and I'm glad I only wasted a few kilobytes sending an email. I'm sure these guys do good work, and I'm sure they're all super busy. But if you really don't have an interest in someone's ideas, just tell them. The guy at the front desk was really nice and helpful, so thanks guy at the front desk. read more

Verbatim quote from Mike Davis: "If you don't stop kicking your leg, I'm going to fucking kill you." So, I stopped twitching. Fear is a powerful motivator. And now I have a rad tattoo with nary a stray line to be found. read more

We met Derick Montez about a year ago at his previous shop. He did a small cover up/addition to an old tattoo of mine. Myself and my fiance were really impressed by his work and have been going to him ever since. He has done 3 tattoos on my arm and a major piece on my fiances arm. He comes up with some really good ideas, has great style, and beautiful art pieces. Derick isnt one of those too-good-to-give-you-what-you-want artists. He'll give you what you ask AND put his twist too it. This guys is great! Also, easy to contact and book =) I read more

I have never written a yelp review before but this was my best tattoo experience. Owen was my tattoo artist and he was so professional and nice, he made sure the tattoo placement was exactly how I wanted it and included detail I didn't even realize until i took a closer look at my tattoo. I definitely will be coming back for my next one. :) read more

Whoa! I just saw a new review pop up giving props to Justin, who used to work out of this shop. He's no longer at this shop, folks!!! Yes, Justin is a really great and talented tattoo-er. His linework is completely amazing, and he knows his colors. His portraits are also really awesome, and if you want to see some of his work he's got some up on a blog (justinmaytattoo.tumblr.com). He's great. I completely recommend him, he'll rock it out for you. He's super duper nice too, dude. He's got you. And then some. But like all things, there came a time to move on, and he's now working out of Let It Bleed SF (http://www.yelp.com/biz/let-it-bleed-tattoo-san-francisco), so if you want any work done by Justin, hit him up at his new shop. Do it! Aaaaaaand with that public service announcement, I'm out! read more

Mike Davis is the man! I mean how any people can sit down, draw something with a pen on you and then make it killer!! Mike has drawn a few of my tattoos right on me. It takes a bit of faith that he sees where he's going with it, but they always come out KILLER!! I have known Mike for a dozen years and have been getting tattooed just as long. Mike has a style that I really like but also surrounds himself with other artists that cover other areas. (literally) The shop is clean and cool. The art is Mikes as well and each artist there also contributes. I think the shop has a good vibe and the seem welcoming to all kinds of people. Everlasting is the place!!!! read more