I went to Chris Peralta with an idea for a cardinal tattoo with a bunch of concepts of what it could look like but what he came up with exceeded expectations in a massive way. This was my second tattoo and I can say confidently I'll never go anywhere else for my future art - wow! Chris' design captured the exact vibe and art style I was looking for and the experience itself was absolutely phenomenal. I'm so incredibly pleased with the final result and we had some great conversations that made the couple hours I was there fly by. The shop itself was clean and welcoming, vibes were off the chart great and the playlist was fire too. If you're looking for an incredible tattoo shop in SF look no further - Chris is a beyond top notch artist and Tattoo Boogaloo is as good as it gets. I'm already planning the next one! read more

Tattoo Boogaloo - The final result of my tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Just scheduled a same-day appointment to get a fairly simple tattoo done. Staff was friendly, concise, and took down some important details before the appointment. Lahel was the artist, and she was professional, knowledgeable, and charming. She worked quickly and I was very happy with the result, then she went over aftercare and shared contact information. She and the other staff present were very welcoming, this is a great shop for first time tattoos and at a very reasonable price as well. Would highly recommend the shop and Lahel in particular! read more

I have 3 different pieces by Deanna Wardin. A turtle on my shoulder, a mangrove shoot on my forearm and a back piece. Deanna is crazy good at Watercolor style tattoos. They age well (my turtle is over 6 years old and still looking awesome) and the colors pop. Price wise what she charges makes sense for the quality of work. With tattoos you get what you pay for. If you want a cheap piece of flash, go somewhere else. This isn't a shop you just walk into to off the street and get a tramp stamp at. Shop itself has a great vibe. Deanna, Mez and Chris are all super awesome folks. They make you feel as comfy as possible. A definite North Beach fixture. read more

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I found Deanna Wardin after several weeks of online searching and after making contact with an artist in LA with whom it became increasingly clear (via texts) wasn't quite the right fit. I was looking for an artist to do my second tattoo, but my first was 10 years ago from a younger artist at Black & Blue who disappeared from the tattooing scene since. I was less concerned about timelines and price, more concerned about finding the right artistic fit. This time around, I was thinking of a larger format piece with watercolor highlights, and I had a general concept but needed an artist to really pull it together. Deanna was super responsive to my initial outreach and communicated clear timelines and expectations. I felt great about her attitude and energy when we had our video consult, and indeed, she was such a delight to work with in person. I booked two full day sessions. At the first session, I loved Deanna's design -- she had adhered really closely to a partial sketch I made, which felt like such a compliment. I was less sure about her initial color design, so we completed all the line work in that first session (about 5-5.5 hours actually under the needle). I followed up with some more clarity around what I thought I wanted to see in the color design -- Deanna was super receptive, not at all defensive, and totally upbeat about changes. At the second session, I loved Deanna's updated design. We spent about 10-20 minutes making some minor tweaks, and I love that Deanna is not shy about offering her artistic opinion in a diplomatic way. She finished the color and shading in about 3 hours. Meanwhile, everyone in the shop (other artists and other clients) during both of my sessions was super friendly, complimentary of each other's work, clearly just people who like to have a good time. I generally don't think of myself as someone who's really "cool" (ha, but seriously, am I 12?), but they felt like cool kids being super welcoming :) All in all, so thrilled to have landed here...and if in another 10 years I decide to add another piece, Deanna's top of my list to check back in! read more

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I'm so glad to have found a place to do my watercolor tattoo. After an extensive online search, Stevie emailed me back and we set up a consultation. I described to her the type of memorial I was looking to do to honor my best friend that had died in a car accident a few months prior. She listened carefully, took some notes, we had some jokes and then scheduled the actual session. The session was cool. Her vibes were cool and we all were in there talking about various tv shows and music. My tattoo came out better than expected!!! She was very attentive to not have it so Prince related as my idea was very similar to his iconic purple & symbol and Stevie nailed it! It's exactly what I wanted! read more

Tattoo Boogaloo - My new fav tattoo! Thanks Stevie! - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was my first tattoo ever and I couldn't be happier to go through the journey with Mez. She gave me exactly what I wanted. She was beyond cool to work with. With getting my first tattoo fairly late in life, I was nervous about the process, etc. Mez was responsive, communicative, and very patient as I went back and forth. Doubt a lot of tattoo artist would do that. Her skill set is super sharp and an enjoyable hang while working. Overall, 5 stars! Highly recommend. read more

I was expecting malarkey however the experience was professional, opulent and tight af. I got my tattoo from "Shredder" aka Chris "Chrispy2tats" Peralta. I got a big tattoo on the tender of my back. Chris has the softest angel hands and I only squirmed a lil. My partner says my new tattoo is hawt and smooth. Would recommend. Would give 6 stars if possible. read more

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The shop is well integrated into the North Beach community. Professionals who are both passionate and considerate to their client's wants while steering them towards what will look good, longer. Had a wonderful experience and will be going back to start new pieces with these folks soon. read more

This was a good idea, but it didn't work out so well!! My husband and I were in San Francisco and wanted our first tattoos. I did my research and this was the perfect place. All the artists are amazing and the tattoos are stunning. Only problem with this..... I did not see that you have to have appointments ahead of time, and we had a plane to catch later in the day. Super nice people, did' their best to help . Next trip for sure!! read more

I've gotten 2 pieces done by Deanna and it is always an amazing experience. Not only is Deanna herself super friendly and accommodating, but all the artists here are. For my last appointment, 3 of us were getting tattooed at the same time, and all 6 of us were in the same conversation, which made the time totally fly by. Shop is extremely clean and well taken care-of. Right next to a pizza place so your mouth will be watering the whole time. All of the very talented artists have high hourly rates, so bring your pocketbook, but trust me, they're worth every penny. read more

Tattoo Boogaloo - First tattoo by Deanna - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A close friend referred me to this shop and said that Chris is a great artist who is really experienced and good with cover ups, unfortunately for me that is not the case, I went there to get an old pin up I had in my forearm covered up with a black wolf or similar, I was never really impressed with Chris " drawing" skills but at that point I just wanted to get rid of my old tattoo, but after 2 sessions with Chris, and close to $1000 in hourly rates I ended up with a massive illegible black blob that no one even myself can tell what it is or what is supposed to be, by far the worst tattoo I have, and I have half of my body covered in tats, this dude Chris completely butchered my arm this piece cannot be fixed and I spent so much money on it, I wouldn't recommend this shop or " artist " to my worst enemy, now I have to spend either more money on laser this krap off my arm or to blackout my whole forearm, if you are reading this please go somewhere else, you have been warned. read more

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This place is fucking awesome! I researched people and shops for a couple months for a watercolor tattoo before I decided on Katie. The consultation was easy and she took a ton of notes. I came in the day of my appointment and the drawing she had for me blew my mind, it was even more perfect than I envisioned. I was a wimp and Katie was sympathetic towards my whining lol. The entire session was laid back- the other artists and patrons were funny, joked around and just had some overall really cool conversation. The location doesn't hurt either. What can soothe the pain of a new tattoo better than a slice of North beach pizza?! Can't wait to get my next tattoo at this shop!! read more

Tattoo Boogaloo - By Katie G.Z. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

I got tattooed here by Mez a couple years ago and it is by far the most quality tattoo I have on my body. The consultation we had was very quick and she immediately understood what I wanted, and was even very kind when I emailed her a week or so later asking for an addition to my piece. Their location is small, but hey it's SF. The day of my appointment, I came on time and she immediately showed me what she came up with and it looked fantastic so she stenciled me, encouraged me to take a good look and make sure it was placed perfectly, and then went to town on my arm. The piece took 3.5 hours to complete, which for how many details and intricate shading she put into it was a huge surprise. She had asked if I wanted to split it into two sessions- lineart one sesh then color another but I told her to keep going. She was great. I think at some point someone came in and asked to interview me which was kind of awkward but I guess that's irrelevant to this review. If you're thinking about getting tattooed please check this place out. On top of being rad af artists, a lot of them are women and we need to appreciate women in the tattoo industry more. read more

Tattoo Boogaloo - Fresh tattoo by Mez at Tattoo Boogaloo - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

My very first tattoo here was done by Deanna, who owns the shop. She was wonderful and funny, made the process extremely painless and engaging. My ink that time was my back, which was in a watercolor style that she is known for! My second tattoo was with Katie, who helped me plant a simple line art anchor I designed..It came out perfect, I could not have asked for something better! :-) She was so funny and told me stories during the session, which only lasted 20min or so, but I had so much fun during! Really recommend Tattoo Boogaloo to anyone, the artists here are very fun and awesome and talented! They will make you feel at ease and super comfortable if it is your first tattoo, they are supremely patient and make sure you understand what is happening and that you get what you want! read more

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I drove up from Azusa, Ca just to have Deanna work her beautiful magic on me. I don't know where I saw one of her pieces, online somewhere, but I fell in love. When I figured out where this wonderful artist was located, I knew it was meant to be. I had been thinking up a storm, trying to figure out how to fit the Golden Gate Bridge and my clockwork gear heart in one tattoo. I immediately started corresponding with Deanna through email, giving her ideas of what I wanted. After a few days we set a date to work it out on some skin. This tattoo means a lot to me and I had been thinking about it for about two years. It had to be done in San Francisco, after all it was San Francisco that stole my heart, and Deanna had the right stuff. I traveled just about 400 miles to get this tattoo and I am floored away with the results. Deanna did a beautiful job. The people at the shop are all so friendly and I'd definitely go back to get some more artwork done. It's worth the drive, they are ALL so talented. They have beautiful portfolios. Wonderful body jewelry to choose from. Deanna charges per hour, she's talented and knows what she's doing. read more

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Omg Krista is amazing!!! I've wanted to get my nose pierced for ages and finally walked in here after reading all these bomb yelp reviews. The atmosphere here is great. Everyone is friendly and helpful and I got all my annoying questions answered, especially as I eventually want to come back and get my tattoo touched up. Krista was patient with me and very particular about the placing for my piercing. We had to work together to get it right because my nose is so weird. She works quickly and painlessly and explains every step as she's doing it. She was helpful in explaining the healing and care processes as well. As an added bonus, the jewelry sold here is beautiful. I picked out a small opal and will more than likely be back for more. Thank you!!!! read more

i'd give more stars if i could. I chose tattoo boogaloo for my next tat partly because of yelp, but mostly because of deanna's gallery. she does some dope work, and i knew i wanted her to do this one. we corresponded through email since i didn't want to make the drive out for the consultation. she is very nice. i used pics from around the internet to give her an idea of what i was looking for. her design was beyond anything i could've hoped for. she is very talented. and the price is very fair considering that talent--as they "say good tattoos aren't cheap and cheap tattoos aren't good". the neighborhood is very nice, lots of restaurants, parking is directly across the street from them. good location. get a tattoo, and make it a whole day in beautiful sf. the people in the shop were very cool. friendly atmosphere. for me, its the nearest place to get a quality tattoo. so i think i found my go to artist and shop read more

Tattoo Boogaloo - 4 hour session, fresh, done by the so very awesome deanna - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had my septum pierced by Krista - she's super nice and walked me through everything. She was really nice and professional, and I'd gladly recommend this place. There was a problem though. Because of the structure of my nose, the piercing appears 'crooked' and because of that Krista asked me if I wanted to keep it or not. Because she wasn't happy with the way it looked, she offered me the piercing act plus the jewellery - so because my piercing is kind of crooked to a side, again, because of my septum's shape or structure or whatever, I walked out of there without having to pay for anything. To me that's a sign of professionalism, as she could have told me nothing and left me walk out of there taking my money. She did the opposite. Thanks Krista! (Also, she's super cute) read more

Tattoo Boogaloo - Yay! - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had been looking for someone for two months to do what I had in mind. Each time someone would say "no you have to have someone who does robot parts!" Or some other thin veiled excuse. Not Tony. I've taken friends in the past to get piercings and tattoos here before, but my forearm sleeve with Tony was my first at Boogaloo. He was resourceful in utilizing the references I provided, he was fun and understanding while I was sitting there talking about boats to pass time (and pain), and Boogaloo in general has a very homey, kind, sincere, yet professional atmosphere while inside. Not to mention his shading work is incredible (if painful on the arm). Tony's only there two days out of the week, but my god am I happy I snagged him because this sleeve is coming out fantastically. read more

Tattoo Boogaloo - Armor from the Cherno Alpha pilot's drivesuits from Pacific Rim. Also included is an old Russian proverb. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

@bonytony666 He's the most modest, respectful, and humblest artist I have ever met. I asked for an elephant tattoo about a year ago from Tony. He's communication was ALL THERE. He cared about me and the art I wanted to do which speaks volumes. His energy was always positive. I was a headache to him and i apologize to him for that and I thank him so much for always keeping in touch with how I was doing. I couldn't get it finished because of life event stood in my way. The piece of art that he did get to your ork on my forearm is so damn dope and even till now everyone tells me it's great work even though it's not done. Trust in his words and work his one of a kind and every penny and second is well worth it. I really hope we cross paths again dude! Thank you once again for everything and you're art! read more

This place is amazing! I wanted to get my belly button pierced so I came with a friend that recommended the shop. I walked in and Krista gladly greeted us and helped me right away( no wait!) I brought in my own jewelry and asked if I could use that. Krista looked at it explained to me that it wasn't best for a fresh piercing for various reasons so I decided to buy one there. After signing paperwork we were on to the actual piercing! Since i'm a piercing noob, I was very nervous but excited at the same time. Krista did a great job at making sure I was comfortable, explaining to me what she was going to do, and making sure everything was sterile. Her and the rest of the staff were also very friendly and accommodating to my friend that came to support me. I couldn't help but give her a hug before I left! I was in and out in about 20- 30 minutes. I would definitely come back and would highly recommend this place! read more

Tattoo Boogaloo - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Chris did a cover up for me on my forearm that I absolutely love. Highly recommend! Everyone is so friendly. Great communication! Chris is crazy talented and very attentive. Definitely getting more work done in the future! read more

Thank you, Deanna Wardin! I can not say enough good things about Deanna, her mad skills, and this great tattoo shop. Very cool vibe, wicked nice people, great location, and fantastic prices! This was my first visit to San Francisco, and my first tat on the road away from home. I did some research, and found Tattoo Boogaloo to be the most professional and cleanest far apart from the rest. Like any good doctor or mechanic, Deanna's approach and ink side manor was amazing. My Tattoo is purrrr-fect. I love it, and I am eternally grateful! I would book another trip to Cali, and this place would be my first priority. Make this place your priority on your next visit to San Francisco, and give the guys at Tattoo Boogaloo a visit. My highest and most sincere word of praise to you Deanna. You've got mad skills! I hope to get you to do more to these sleeves! Thanks Again! read more

Tattoo Boogaloo - Tattoo Boogaloo - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have been back to Tattoo Boogaloo for a total of 3 tattoos! Deanna is incredibly masterful. One of the tattoos was in my dad's handwriting and she copied every nuance exactly. Now I live in NY, and despite all of the options for artists here, I am seriously considering flying back to SF so Deanna can do my sleeve. Kind, down to earth, caring, talented. . . There just aren't enough adjectives to describe Deanna and Tattoo Boogaloo. read more

I have been tattooed by both Deanna and Mez and love my tattoos. The shop is clean, the artists are professional and their work is top-notch.I cannot wait to have more work done soon. (The madonna tattoo is mine.. by mez...) read more

Tattoo Boogaloo - my left foot, be Deanna - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Amazing!!! I got my first tattoo (my lovely Frenchie) by Mez, Thank you Mez Love! She is very talented patient and knowledgeable, a real artist! I am very satisfied with her service and performance ! Will recommended to my friend and definitely will come back! read more

Tattoo Boogaloo - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Mez is not just uber-talented, but she's also one of my favorite people and I've had the chance to connect on a personal level over the years. Tattoo artists can often put off a not-too-friendly vibe, and Mez is the exact opposite. That said, don't bother going to Mez unless you have a project that she will get excited about. She does photo-realistic portraits, mostly black and white, the weirder or more personal the better. She has a deep reverence for how emotional these can be and mine was no exception. Don't expect a quick appointment, but it'll be worth the wait. There isn't a week that goes by that someone doesn't stop me in disbelief that it's actually a tattoo. read more

I too, was sitting on a tragus piercing for a while now. Finally, after watching numerous Youtube videos and being absolutely bored out of my mind, I took the bus down to Tattoo Boogaloo and got it done! I called in and they told me that I could come down anytime. Honestly, when I did the search, I was looking for a place close to my house and experts on piercings. Pictures of other customers were also very helpful. Krista helped me with my piercing. She was SO cool. I don't think I've ever met a complete stranger who was about to punch a hole in me, that was so nice. She helped me with the jewelry (they have a great selection). Of course, me being me, chose the most blinging one. During the process, she explained everything to me. I was nervous but she was able to ease me through the process. At the end, it did not hurt at all! Youtube users lied to me! I would love to come back to get an old tattoo fixed. Once I have an idea, I will most definitely come back to them! read more

Tattoo Boogaloo - Piercing by Krista! - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have received ALL my tattoos from John DeWeese! He creates beautiful traditional work and it stays! Plus, if something does fade, he does free touch ups! He is very knowledgeable about what he is doing and will let me know if a tattoo I want is not going to work or look good in a few years rather than me getting something and regretting it later. He makes it clear that he knows what is best for my tattoos, and will do nothing less than what is best so I am very confident in his work! Everyone at the shop is very friendly and easy to talk too. The shop itself has a very calm feel as well; I don't feel intimidated when I walk in. read more

Tattoo Boogaloo - By John DeWeese at Tattoo Boogaloo - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

There is no shortage of tattoo shops in the Bay Area and after quite a bit of online research I decided Deanna Wardin with her amazing watercolor style would perform my first tattoo. The moment I saw her work I knew I found my artist. She is extremely talented, patient, and creative. I emailed her some of my ideas, we set up a consultation, she took a tracing of my leg, and we made appointments for the two sessions it would take to complete my tattoo. The first time I saw the pattern was at the start of the first session. It was perfect, exactly what I wanted, better even, she also added a few other details I hadn't thought about. The first session took about 3 hours (all the black line work) and the second session took about 5 hours (all the color). Deanna was very gentle, being tattooed by her never felt any more painful than cat scratches. Having never been tattooed before I was expecting a lot more pain. I am thrilled with how my tattoo came out and I can't wait to get another by her. I get compliments on it all the time, especially now that the weather is warming up and I wear shorts more often. read more

Tattoo Boogaloo - Peter Pan inspired tattoo by Deanna Wardin. Photo taken minutes after completion. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hey everyone! I went to Boogaloo due to their yelp rating and reviews. They are everything everyone say they are. I went in 2 days before my Appt with Kyle and threw some idea points with him and have him design a simple piece for me. ( "impatience is your failure" and pic of a heart shaped pocket watch) It's always best to have an idea of what you want but not a complete picture in your head so the artist can do, well, their job and create something you like. It was a brief 10 min talk and he asked me to send him some photos via email so he has a better idea of what i like. For him to be able to step out of the old fashion American tattoo styles and create something of someone else's taste is just phenomenal. Ask for Kyle. I uploaded a couple of pictures on yelp here and even though it's simple the lines on my clock was very detailed. The minute hand was there the numbers were sharp and defined. Take a look! Oh! i paid $150 total and tipped $25 read more

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I had an awesome experience at Tattoo Boogaloo. All three of the artist/owners were really cool and down to earth. It was a really nice atmosphere and all three of them have really impressive portfolios. The smell of Golden Boy Pizza wafting in from next door was an added bonus. Deanna was really cool to work with and I haven't gone a day since I got my tattoo from her without having someone comment on it's obvious awesomeness. GO HERE FOR YOUR NEXT TATTOO! read more

Tattoo Boogaloo - work by Deanna Wardin - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Beyond happy with my tattoo! Stevie is wonderful and truly captured the vision I had for me tattoo. She pays attention to detail, is focused and takes her time, and a fun chick to talk to. Stevie, and everyone in the shop, had such great vibes!!! read more

Tattoo Boogaloo - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

A great shop. Every artist is great. Super clean and welcoming, and it's highlighted by Mez Love, who is one of the best portrait artists in America. If you're going to San Fran, you might be wise to make an appointment with them for some great wearable artwork. read more

I got my ultimate wish come true! I had known about Mez a while back and got work done by her when she did some guest spots out here. But at the time she lived in Colorado, how am I gonna get more work from her now?! Well, she'll come out and bring her awesome crew and explode awesome all over North Beach. Nicest guys in the industry, hands down! Gorgeous shop with a flair unlike any in the area that sets them so ahead of the curve you'll be hearing about Tattoo Boogaloo for decades to come. I've found my tattoo home-base, make it yours as well. Walk-Ins are welcomed and treated with a smile! Oh, and sorry hunnies, you ain't gonna be able to pick your butterfly or kanji off the wall here, this is strictly a custom shop. read more

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Tattoo with Deanna. Amazing, just as expected. I booked with her months ago after finding her on a 'best art tattoos' list and basically flew over from Australia just to visit Tattoo Boogaloo. The service was flawless - professional, sanitary, helpful and friendly. The tattooing itself was amazing. It was my first, but it didn't hurt at all. Deanna helped me through my design and placement, and she was able to create exactly the image (a Lichtenstein brushstroke) that I wanted. Actually, it looked better than Lichtenstein's original work! The pricing was very fair, and definitely a steal for something that I'm taking with me to the grave. The other staff were friendly and helpful too, great atmosphere in the shop. I'll recommend this place and Deanna to anyone who will listen. BTW - a few people tried to walk in without appointments and were turned away. Book well in advance! read more

Tattoo Boogaloo - Lichtenstein brushstroke tattoo by Deanna Wardin, 9/1/2014. Took 2 hours. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

We only came in to browse, but the staff were super-friendly and helpful. I looked through their portfolio books while my friend asked the artists questions - there weren't any other customers, so we just hung out for a while. The shop was clean, didn't see any work being done so I can't comment on that, but we did appreciate their time. (Five stars 'cause I don't want to rate them down) read more

We were lucky enough to get work done with Deanna Wardin. This piece was a collaboration of mine and my husband personalities. We are very thankful for the dedication she put into creating this piece. read more

ANTHONY AKA BONEY TONY is an amazing artist. I've got two tattoos by him and I just can't say enough good stuff about him. No problems with healing. He's just a pleasure to spend time with too. Check out his work. He does a lot of flower work too, so for all you ladies that are looking for a pretty soft tattoo, he does that too. Gentle on the touch and always checking in to see if you're ok too. Can't wait til my next one! read more

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I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this place. First of all, everyone who works there is obscenely nice and knowledgeable. It's amazing. I went in to get a watercolor style tattoo fixed after an artist who wasnt familiar with the style had attempted it. I wish I had come here first, but needless to say, Deanna did the most amazing job. She exceeded my expectations by miles. I was expecting to hopefully get the general idea I was originally going for, but she got my tattoo exactly how I originally wanted it, and then added absolutely beautiful and unique details and colors. I am extremely happy with it and can't thank her enough! I'm moving out of state but will be coming to her for my tattoos regardless. If you want true art on you, I recommend these artists so, so highly. Prices are absolutely fabulous, also. read more

Tattoo Boogaloo - Before and after of my watercolor fox by Deanna. - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California