Guest spot

Kenji Mori (Osaka) is tattooing here October 14 to 18. Japanese flash and custom day sessions. See the flash

Tattoo artist in white gloves working on a detailed black and grey arm tattoo

Custom tattoo studio · Oakland, CA

Tattoos drawn for you. Built to last.

Five artists working in fine line, blackwork, traditional, realism and Japanese styles. Private stations, sterile single-use needles and honest advice from the first message.

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Licensed and health-department inspected · 18+ with valid ID

Portfolio

Recent work

Healed and fresh pieces from the studio. Filter by style or artist, then open any piece for a closer look.

    Resident and guest

    The artists

    Every artist here draws custom work. Check who is booking, then send a request with the artist you want.

    Flash sheet

    Available flash

    Ready-to-tattoo designs at a fixed price. Claim one and we will hold it while we confirm your appointment.

    Prices include the tattoo. Deposit still required. Sizes can shift slightly to fit placement.

    Styles and services

    Styles we tattoo

    Not sure what to call the look you want? Start here, then browse the matching work.

    Process

    How booking works

    From first message to healed tattoo in four steps.

      Pricing

      Pricing and deposits

      Every quote is confirmed in writing before you pay a deposit.

      Deposits

      A non-refundable deposit of $100 to $300 holds your appointment and comes off the final price. Deposits are paid after your consult, never before we reply.

      Cancelling or rescheduling

      Reschedule once with 48 hours notice and your deposit carries over. Cancellations or no-shows with less than 48 hours notice forfeit the deposit.

      Booking

      Request a booking

      Tell us about your idea. The more detail you share, the more accurate your quote will be.

      • Clear photos of the placement and any references help us quote accurately.
      • You must be 18+ and bring a valid government photo ID.
      • Requests are answered within three business days. Submitting this form does not charge a deposit.

      Prefer to talk? Call (510) 555-0187 or email book@nightshadetattoo.example.

      Fields marked optional can be left blank. Everything else is required.

      Color or black and grey

      Subject, mood, anything to avoid, and whether this covers an existing tattoo.

      One https link per line (Pinterest, Instagram, Google Drive). You can also attach photos to the email that opens next.

      Is this your first tattoo? (optional)

      Healing

      Aftercare guide

      Good aftercare is half the tattoo. Follow your artist if their instructions differ.

      Reviews

      What clients say

      FAQ

      Questions, answered

      Studio

      Visit the studio

      A private, appointment-first studio two blocks from the water. Street-level entry and an accessible restroom.

      Address
      418 Foundry Row
      Oakland, CA 94607
      Hours
      Tuesday to Thursday: noon to 8 pm
      Friday and Saturday: 11 am to 9 pm
      Sunday: noon to 6 pm
      Monday: closed

      Licensed, inspected, single-use

      Licensed body art facility, inspected by the county environmental health department. Every needle and cartridge is sterile, single-use and opened in front of you. Artists hold current bloodborne pathogens certification.

      Inside a tattoo studio with framed flash on the walls and artists at work

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      Gift cards

      Good toward any tattoo, flash piece or deposit, with any artist. Digital or printed, and they never expire.

      • $50
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      • Any amount

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