World Class Tattoo

   

This isn't really him, I found this photo when I googled his name. When he's feeling up to it, maybe I can get a real photo.

Colin Stevens

3242 16th street
415-552-2788

Tattooing since 1989. Colin was born and raised in Japan with his American parents. His father John Stevens was a student of ancient caligraphy and the author of the book "Sacred Caligraphy of the East". Colin moved to the USA in 1995 under the guise of the great Ed Hardy owner of Tattoo City. He worked for Ed until 2003 when he came to work for us.

His specialty is large Japanese pieces, but he also loves to branch out into more personal artwork for his clients. He works by apointment only and is usually booked for about a month, so plan ahead. We are lucky to have him. I think he may well be one of the 5 most talented tattoo artists in the country.

           

Tex

3234 16th street
415-621-0408

Tex began tattooing in 1995, coming from a background in fine art at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She has tattooed for over a decade in San Francisco, joining us at Body Manipulations in 2004.

Tex tattoos on a custom basis, creating a unique work for each client, according to their particular requirements. She also paints extensively in oils and watercolors, and for the past five years has studied stained glass.Check out her website for a sample of her work at

textattoo.com

         

Ellie Geyer

3242 16th street
415-552-2788

Ellie started as a shop helper in Santa Rosa where she came upon som tattoo equipment and began tattooing herself. When the shop figured out she was more than just the cleaning lady, she began a formal apprenticeship with them.

A few years later she found herself with two full sleeves from Colin Stevens. Loved the work so much she convinced him to let her start working with him here at Body Manipulations.

She has a website too!

elliegeyer.com

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