I was looking for an artist that could create me a original art piece based off some inspiration pictures and a vague description and she brought my idea to life and delivered amazingly. She is the most talented artist I have ever worked with and am currently working on a another custom piece with her. She has a light touch and delivers the finest most clean lines. She is such a kind and generous person and artist and makes a long 6 hour session seem like 2. She made sure I was comfortable and hydrated routinely and was very accommodating to my schedule. I appreciated the special consultation time she built into our appointment to make sure that my tattoo was exactly what I was looking for. I cannot recommend her enough! read more

Modern Electric Studio - Tattoo by autumn - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley Ca, California

Autumn is extremely talented. I did some thorough research on getting some realism tattoos done and came across her Instagram. Decided to go with her and glad I did. The tattoos came out amazing. Even better than the pictures. I am still blown away how good they came out. Will def be going to her for my future endeavors. read more

Gorgeous tattoo studio. Very clean, nice casual vibe. I met the owner as well as several artists, and everyone was great. Lots of amazing talent! read more

Modern Electric Studio - Artist: Ethan Van Cleve - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley Ca, California

Modern Electric was clean and pleasant!! I have followed Autumn for the couple years no matter where she goes and will only get tattoos from her!! Her professionalism and work is top tier! I constantly get compliments on her pieces. Whenever I have an idea, she makes it come alive 100x better than I imagined. She's patient, respectful and above all a great artist. She takes her time and doesn't rush her work, and it pays off :) Thank you Autumn for all my pieces, and I can't wait to come back!! read more

I've been seeing Autumn since back in 2019 and I'll follow her wherever she goes! She's very professional and takes her time on her pieces - does not rush. The shop itself is a great place. It's nice and clean and felt warm & welcoming. Every piece I inquire with autumn, she brings it to life and I'm very pleased with her service every time. She's super friendly & pleasant to work with(: I will be coming back to get my next tattoo from her! 5/5 will recommend read more

Modern Electric Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley Ca, California

Got this awesome little guy from Ethan at Modern Electric (@castlevancleve) and the whole experience, from initial inquiry through healing, was flawless. Easy communication, impeccably clean studio, attention to comfort during the process, clear instructions for aftercare. After I requested this placement, Ethan was very up front about not having done a tattoo in this spot before, but he was able to consult with other artists for advice. Actually one of the less painful tattoos I've gotten, and super easy healing. read more

Modern Electric Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley Ca, California

I was given an appointment at 2 o'clock. When I went to the place, I was welcomed by the manager who was really nice. He asked me if I had food and I told him I had snacks, he wanted to make sure that I am ready for my tattoo. He offered me a bar, which I really appreciate it was more than a human interaction, then a business. I would not recommend A... as an artist, because she was very unprofessional. When I reached manager told me to wait as A.... was on lunch break . I have no problem with waiting. What I have a problem with is when she came back she told me to give her some time, she's gonna prepare the machine and seat for me . After 10 minutes she changed her mind n told me she needs one day preparing my tattoo. What I found very unprofessional why I was not given an opportunity to send tattoos in advance I was told walk-ins are welcomed, but I was given appointment. I went all the way to Berkeley took 45 minute drive just to hear that I cannot be seen that day. I think she is unprofessional while she was talking to me, she stopped the conversation in the middle and started talking to her next customer and totally ignored me. She kept apologizing to them that she double booked. No eye contact to me or any apology to me. I am so glad I have such a bad experience at this place because after that I yelped while sitting out side the store. I was heart because I was so looking forward to get this tattoo in the memory of my father. I told myself I'm not going home until i get my tattoo today . I looked at Philthy Clean, Tattoo Place on Yelp that had higher reviews and I am so happy with the service. Yes I waited three hours, very clean beautiful place. I was helped by Miguel whole who finished my tattoo same day from 5pm to 12 AM. His work is so beautiful that I went for another tattoo next day . He missed his dinner so he can finish my tattoo. Totally different vibe . I appreciated his sacrifice and I ordered dinner for him and myself at the location . He understood my need and he help me and I really appreciate him and I highly recommend that place to everybody. Thank you A.. because I found a place that I will recommend to everyone as they treated me with respect and wanted my business. read more

I got my first tattoo done here about one month ago. I got it done by Autumn Heath, and she is truly an incredible artist. I went in for a custom piece that was very important to me, and Autumn made my vision into a reality. She is extremely passionate and it shows in her final product. The rest of the staff who were in the shop at the time of my session were also extremely professional and kind. I 100% will and already have recommended this shop to several friends. read more

Modern Electric Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley Ca, California

The service was phenomenal, no waiting or interruptions and had a great time especially thanks to the artist autumn who took the time to work with me and helped turned an idea I had into a work of art. read more

Natasha is the most AMAZING TATTOOIST I KNOW. I'll start off with saying I travelled from Sacramento so I was a bit nervous getting a tattoo. She spoke to me the entire time she was applying the stencil and she was kinda hyping me up too. She was super understanding of my situation and accommodated me. The session took about 5-6 hours if I remember correctly. She often took breaks but I would too if it was that tedious. Afterward, she offered to finish my tattoo (this coming May) and she was so happy about it! I think she was super sweet and I definitely will go back to her for more tattoos in the future. I also appreciated the safe space for everyone of all kinds. I felt so welcomed to be there and I would love for more places to be like this. Thank you! read more

Modern Electric Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley Ca, California

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Went in to get a tattoo from my old friend Ravi, who is an apprentice there. I didn't quite have an idea of what I wanted so we brainstormed for a bit and came up with what you see in the picture. Out of my 15 tats so far, this one is my fav. Chill studio, super nice people and I'd highly recommend booking an appointment with Ravi. read more

Modern Electric Studio - I want to believe... - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley Ca, California

I get all my tattoos from Autumn. She's an amazing person, so patient, caring, dedicated to her work, so so talented. By far one of the best artists to ever tattoo me. 10/10 would recommend this girl read more

Got a small tattoo from Sophia during the latest fundraiser on 10/27. Unlike the other artists, Sophia uses the stick n poke method rather than the tattoo gun. It's definitely a different experience but it was 100% positive. The process is slower but I personally thought it was much less painful. She did the poison bottle and droplets in about 45 minutes. So far, it looks like it's healing faster with almost no bruising or scabbing. 5/5 would recommend. I'm definitely going back for more. Also, special shout out to Regina. She let me hang while my friend got tatted and made sure I was comfortable while I waited for my session with Sophia. read more

Modern Electric Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley Ca, California

I basically live here now. (Seriously, I've been in here so often that we all joke that I'm the new shop dog.) But in all honesty, I love pretty much everyone who works here. I've gotten tattooed by Natasha, Pio and Rex-- all have the gentlest hands in the west and I honestly am super stoked and am glad to call them my artists as well as friends and comrades. Pio (@pio.poke), as always, is wonderful to work with. She did my first tattoo /ever/ and I'll be forever grateful for that. She was so collaborative, and communicative. She is very flexible, and I'm very appreciative of her time and effort that she put into designing the tattoo, as well as executing it in the handpoked style. I'll always treasure the two tattoos that she did for me! (Also she is the gentlest soul and I'm sorry I fell asleep on you while I was being tattooed. I promise I didn't pass out.) Natasha (@nhannascott) specialises in single needle, which can be hard to pull off but her work has stayed on my body and honestly looks wonderful. I got it over 10 months ago at this point and it hasn't needed touching up at all (at least to my knowledge.) Her books are always booked at this point and she's up for best East Bay Tattoo. If you can book with her, please do! She's so fun to talk to and I love working with her. Rex (@rex_ttt) did my back piece and was collaborative and gentle with me the whole time. It was a large piece, therefore, broken up into 4 sessions-- with more to come as I'm adding on more! Rex's books are closed now, but if you get a chance to book with them, please do! They are the most chill, and I always trust their vision and execution, so I was very open to having them put whatever the hell they wanted on my body (but really-- florals... FLORALS!) We even thought about using colour on my body, but decided it was best to keep it in blackwork. Not that I'm complaining! The level of detail Rex has painstakingly placed into my back has been worth the way I feel when I can spot it in the mirror or have a glance at it. It's a work of art that I literally carry with me everywhere, and I'm grateful for how comfortable they made me feel during the entire process. This shop makes me feel like I'm part of their little family, and it's heartwarming to see how much they all love and admire each other's work as well. read more

Veteran / Novice Ink-Lovers Welcome. I often hear many artists say it takes two people to create a magnificent tattoo, this wasn't the case for me (It was all Tanya). I first started exchanging emails with Tanya to schedule in my consultation appointment and to explain my idea, and by the time we met for consultation, she had already gathered some references and had even prepared some rough sketches for me. I became instantly happy after glancing at her sketches and loved the direction that she went into. Tanya's raw talent instantly blew my mind, and was able to translate my vision into reality. She is truly a perceptive and gifted artist. "She nailed it!" -- I thought to myself. I then ceased my search for other artists and scheduled in my sessions right then and there. I had a rough idea of what I wanted at first, but couldn't quite fully imagine a finished design by myself. But after meeting again for our first session, Tanya's final design helped me envision the missing pieces to the puzzle, and I went for it. (Don't forget the $100 security deposit & your references) The MES studio is a fun place hang out at, everyone is extraordinarily friendly, truly an artist's atelier; where easels are laying everywhere, smooth music playing throughout, all filled with remarkable paintings of their personal art collection on display across the walls. The best part was their cute dog Maggie; who's just adorable and just chills about the studio often asking for free massages. Tanya on the other hand is a bona-fide sweetheart, a "kill-em' with kindness" kind of girl, a super-chill artistic genius. But most of all, she's tremendously understanding and she really takes in your feedback into her re-designs. Not to mention that she's a rockin' babe! I had plans to move out of the country for work, so I really wanted to get a piece done before my move. As my idea required at least 3 sessions, initially no one was willing to pencil me in within a 1 month time frame. But Tanya took me in, and happily opened her schedule up for me. She was able to finish my project in just Two, 3-hour sessions. (1st session: line work, 2nd sessions: shading) On my left arm, Tanya's virtuoso as a serious tattoo artist is on full display and I'm proud to exhibit her work, proving to me that her craftsmanship had steered my project to the direction I was looking for. I am exceptionally happy and truly grateful to have gone through this experience with her and I will be definitely coming back again to work on a future project. Thanks again Tanya! read more

Modern Electric Studio - "Seraphim Angel" - By Tanya - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley Ca, California

I think my profile picture says it all. Wait, that might not make sense to you. Let me start over. I am so picky about what goes on me. (weird sentence) It takes me forever to pick out a pair of jeans. Imagine how I am about a tattoo. search search search. This was what I did for a while. I can't actually remember how I came across Suzanne, but I'm glad I found her. I brought in this illustrator file filled with lots of straight mechanical lines and circles. Some might say a nightmare piece. She says "cool!" and not "um... you sure you want to do this?" SOLD!!! Her line work is tops and you should see how consistent she is with her blacks. Perfect. I say, find someone who appears to be into the tattoo you want. The outcome will be some much better when it feels like a partnership and not someone who is just doing their job. Suzanne did an absolutely amazing job on my Hasselblad 503 tattoo and I will not hesitant one second to go back to her if I decide to get anything else. read more

Modern Electric Studio - That's my inner arm Hasselblad 503. Thanks Suzanne! - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley Ca, California

Daryle has done three of my tattoos, she's awesome! Such a sweet heart and makes you feel comfortable thru out the whole time! Both suzanne and daryle's work is phen0menal and perfect. read more

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I've had my third tattoo in mind since last year and I looked into artists both in east bay and south bay. I'm very type A and I like doing my research and having a plan way in advance, since tattoos are permanent! I liked Regina after reviewing dozens and dozens of portfolios on social media and various tattoo shops' websites. I scheduled an initial consultation about a month ago. Everything went smoothly and I thought we were on the same page. I was super excited and even asked my friend, an artist, to doodle some simple designs for me for reference. Over the course of the month, I must have sent twenty-some photos of ideas to Regina, which took more time to find. At the end of the consultation, we made an appointment for 5pm today. At 3pm, Regina sent me an email letting me know she was running late and asked if I could show up at 6pm instead. I showed up a little after 5:30, thinking maybe she could take me earlier. Instead, she asked to reschedule to 7pm tomorrow. Then, she mentioned that she usually tells her clients not to schedule anything after, which she failed to mention earlier. Finally, at 10pm tonight, I see a full refund of my $100 deposit in Paypal, with a message from Regina that she will no longer do my tattoo. While I appreciate the refund, I hope Regina and other artists will take better care of their schedules. True art is not to be rushed, and I feel like Regina carelessly scheduled me without considering how long it might take for my piece and others' pieces. Will definitely never come back here. Wasted months of time doing research and getting excited and waiting and finally being disappointed. If you have months of time to kill, then by all means, this is the right place. read more

Excellent work in a clean comfortable environment. I came in wanting a small piece of work done. I didn't have it exactly worked out. Tanya and I modified an image from a library and we were off. The work looks great and was done with a light, expert hand. I don't have a lot of tattoos but this was my best experience. read more

Natasha is amazing! I booked an appointment 2 months in advance and she was super fast and ensured I loved what I was getting every step of the way. I was pretty picky and unsure of my placement, but she was incredibly patient and it came out exactly how I wanted! She's an amazing artist, and if you're looking for a nature type of tattoo she's definitely experienced! read more

I love my tattoo! Tanya did an amazing job and I get a ton of compliments! I am not only blown away by Tanya's talent, line work, and over-all artistic genius, I really appreciate how she works with you to develop a piece of art that is exactly what the client has in mind. I had been envisioning this tattoo for several years and it turned out even better than I had hoped! read more

Modern Electric Studio - Banner (not the birds) done by Tanya at Modern Electric Studio!! - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley Ca, California

My friend and I just got tattooed by Tayah. She was such a sweet person and made us feel very welcomed, like everyone else in the shop. She had a very gentle touch that made the tattoo part super easy and almost painless and she was great to talk to. She has the kind of calm and relaxed attitude that makes you feel at ease from the beginning. The garden area is very cute and the shop was clean. I was also communicating with the shop through facebook before coming in and everytime communication was fast, professional and polite. read more

After searching for a while for a good tattoo artist I came across Nicole's work and I loved it. I reached out via email and she was very quick in responding. She was very professional and detailed oriented. I loved how my memorial tattoo turned out. The details are amazing. I definitely recommend getting a tattoo with her. Of course I will definitely be getting more tattoos with her in the future. read more

Modern Electric Studio - Memorial tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley Ca, California

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Tanya...Tanya tanya tanya. Amazing artist+ gentle touch+ super funny+ nice to look at while she is hurting you+ wicked line work= me being a really happy tattooed person. read more

Fresh ink from Tanya W is the must have summer accessory of 2012! All my friends had it and I knew I had to too. I'd seen designs that ranged from objects to portraits of wildlife and went to Tanya with an idea that combined both those things with a side of pork. She worked with me on a custom design that included tons of feedback from me, vision from her and resulted in exactly the tattoo i'd wanted. Her touch was as light as a feather (or a ghost?) during the tattoo which is saying something given that it was done in a pretty sensitive spot. Now, almost a month out my tattoo has healed perfectly and I continue to be told by many people that it's one of their favorite tattoos they've seen. Thanks Tanya & Modern Electric for making me love my body that much more. read more

Just like all of my friends get their hair cut by Dionne at Pretty Pretty Collective, apparently all of my closest mates get their tattoos done by Suzanne at Modern Electric. I'm madly in love with the horse/EKG piece she Sharpie-ed directly onto my inner arm, she inked beautiful fine art-y redwood trees onto my husband's arm and did a dumbfoundingly intricate pointillism floral tattoo on a friend's shoulder. The lady is no one-trick pony when it comes to styles. Added bonus: she has an incredibly light hand. This is my second tattoo and I was searching for someone to counterbalance the production line-type experience I had at Everlasting with my first one. I found it. A seriously fun way to spend an hour or three. Make sure you ask her the most unusual place she's ever tattooed someone. read more

I've been going to Tanya since she really started to settle into tattooing and I haven't looked back. She has done my entire right sleeve, a portrait of my dog, a feather on my head and recently started covering up a half sleeve I've had for 15 years. I fully trust her technique and artistic ability. Luckily for me, when they moved their shop from the city to Berkeley, they moved three doors down from my barber shop so now I don't have to travel over the bridge and pray there is parking! Also everyone that works at the shop is super warm and hilarious. I'm always comfortable spending hours in there at a time. read more

I couldn't recommend Modern Electric Studio enough... I'm forever impressed with everyone here. They're brilliantly creative, clean, kind and well worth every penny. I literally fly from around the world to get tattoos from Tanya. Come from the mission, come from NYC, come from Morocco... You'll never regret it. I got my first tattoo, a large hamsa done with fine lines on the outside of my hip, from Tanya about 5 years ago. Tanya and I talked a lot about positioning and how it would age, what to expect out of my skin in the long term... I don't think you get that kind of forethought from most people in the industry. It still stuns folks and I love it. read more

I have e receive impressive works by two of the artists working out of Modern Electric, Fishy and Tanya. Both are brilliant. From what I have seen of the work of the other artists, they are ALL brilliant! Each has a range of styles they can adorn you in and all are talented artists who can create custom work from your dreams. Take it from me, pay less, get terrible quality work. I have made that mistake before and will never make it again. Learn from the mistakes it took me 15 years to learn from! read more

Tanya is always a pleasure to work with. Her artistic background definitely shows, her attention to detail is amazing and I recommend her to any who are interested in getting work done. I have sent my brother and my partner to her, I trust her implicitly. Have had two pieces done by her, plan for many more. read more

Modern Electric Studio - Tanya - 4/16/15 - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley Ca, California

Tanya was awesome. The lettering she did looks lovely, the lines are delicate and clean, and it healed up beautifully in about 7 days. What would 13-year-old Miranda think of 27-year-old Miranda, getting her first tattoo in a shop with nudes of tattooed and uncircumsized men overhead? read more

I can't recommend this studio enough. It's a welcoming environment and is easy to get to. I've had the privilege of getting tattooed by Tanya 3 times, and every time she's taken my concept and vision and made it so much more spectacular than I could have imagined. She breathed life back into an 18 year old tattoo in a way I didn't believe could even happen. read more

Modern Electric Studio - RuPaul the Riveter by Tanya - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley Ca, California

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The studio itself is amazing. It's in a great location, has amazing local artwork, and they collectively host raffles or flash days where proceeds go to support various organizations (i.e. ACLU, planned parenthood, etc.)! Not only are the tattoo artists great at their jobs, but they're great human beings as well. I got a tattoo with my friend done by Regina (@rex_ttt on IG) and it was such a great experience. It was also my friend's first tattoo(s) and we both have nothing but praise for Regina. We love the artwork and the process was smooth. We enjoyed talking with you and others in the studio as well. read more

The shop itself is a beautiful inviting space with hard wood floors, artwork lining the walls, and lots of windows that fill the shop with sunlight. These ladies do high-end custom pieces (no picking a number off the wall here) and put in the time to create really inspiring pieces with clean lines. The artists themselves each take care with their consults and are flexible with starting over from scratch, doing as many placements as necessary to get the piece just right and putting in as much time as it takes to create something even better than what you dreamt up in your pretty little head. I brought Tanya an idea inspired by the likes of Mark Ryden, Lori Earley, and Kelly Vivanco and she created something with hints of each but better than what I could have ever imagined on my own. I have other custom work but I must confess Tanya's piece is my favorite. read more

Tanya was amazing, I took my sister there for her first tattoo and it was amazing, her line work is gorgeous, she was really nice and the place is gorgeous and clean. I really really recommend this place and will go back! read more

I just got a tattoo two weeks ago from Tanya. I told her a brief description of what I wanted and she drew out a custom design for me. I was a little hesitant to explain that it wasn't exactly what I wanted but it is my body so I went for it. I described the emotional side of what I was looking for and gave her more physical descriptive detail. I came in the next day for my tattoo to see the most beautiful design perfect for me. It was exactly what I was looking for in a curvy, dominant, femme Queen of Cups! It took only 2 1/2 hours to tattoo me and the blend to my tattoo above was precise and perfect. I could not be more pleased with the end result. I constantly am getting comments from everyone I see about how beautiful the work is. I would go back to Modern Electric Studio in San Francisco in a heart beat and I live all the way in Brooklyn, New York. It is a chill atmosphere with amazing art work on the wall and a peaceful vibe. Prices are completely reasonable and Tanya is fantastic! I recommend MES 100%!!!! read more

I came to Modern Electric through word of mouth, after one of my regular customers mentioned a couple pieces she had done by Tanya Wischerath, one of the lovely ladies who tattoos there. I was instantly blown away by the intricacy of each tattoo that she had, and knew I wanted to go to Modern Electric for my next tattoo I went into the shop first to check out the vibe and view portfolio work for Tanya, and was so so pleased with everything. I was initially interested in Tanya for her line work and soft touch, and quickly fell in love with her versatility as well. the studio is super homey, full of art and true artists who really love what they do. I made an appointment with Tanya easily, right there and then, for a consultation on a custom tattoo. Tanya was really communicative and open to all ideas I had and had no problem changing up the design to fit a different part of my body when I changed my mind last minute. she works quickly, and seriously has the most gentle touch. I was basically sleeping the entire time...... which is great Tanya's tattoo has easily become my most favorite, and I get many compliments on the delicacy of the piece as a whole. I could not be any more pleased about my entire experience. I highly recommend checking the studio out, and especially Tanya read more

Modern Electric Studio - custom mandala tattoo by Tanya - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley Ca, California

Had a great experience getting my first tattoo at Modern Electric, by Suzanne! I did some research on studios in SF and decided to contact Suzanne. She's a professional artist, gentle and very friendly (but not over social). I am very happy with the result, healing and I can highly recommend this place! read more

A fantastic little shop in South Berkeley! My artist's name was Tayah, and she was an absolutely pro. We met for a consultation a few weeks ago, and she drew up exactly what I wanted based on a very small example of the piece I was trying to get. Tayah was fun to chat with as the tattoo was happening, and I am thrilled at the result! She gave me clear aftercare instructions and! If anything goes haywire during the healing process (would be my fault alone lol) Tayah said she would do any touch ups for free. Would absolutely recommend this shop! A nice 10 minute walk from Ashby Bart, for any local Berkeley folks. read more

Modern Electric Studio - Tattoo from Tayah at Modern Electric (pardon the photo quality). - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley Ca, California

This was my first time getting inked & I'm so glad I did it with Suzanne. She is a great artist who has over 25 years of experience. She understood the design I wanted & was very clear in explaining the whole process. She has a very calm & friendly demeanor that made this first time experience less stressful. I highly recommend her specially to tattoo virgins(lol). Now I'm already excited & thinking of what to get next! read more