Authentic Tattoo

Tex is amazing. Really. She created a piece of small birds resting on branches for my forearm. The color and blending is gorgeous. Tex is a fine art painter and her understanding of composition and color really shines. We are almost done with this first piece, and I’m already thinking about what I would like her to do next.
And on top of it, she’s a fascinating person who’s a lot of fun to talk to and also plays great tunes while you’re with her.

Tex just finished my very first tattoo and it is BEAUTIFUL! From the initial consult to the outstanding finished piece, Tex is the consummate artist and professional! She definitely has the artist’s eye for design and placement. Her incredible detail work, the intense colors and her light hand are all exceptional! She is meticulous in her sanitary preparation and her studio is clean and comfortable. Tex is very easy to work with, her rate is competitive and totally worth every penny!

At long last, my full back piece is done! As with my arm piece, I had originally brought Tex a picture that I really liked but that she (thankfully) did not put on me because she said it would not look right on skin. So she redesigned the piece (Baphomet) to better match the canvas of my back, and the result was pretty outstanding! (Picture uploaded.) Tattoos are pretty much forever. You can trust Tex. :)

Well… Tex is pretty much awesome. I came across her work after my aunt went to her and I just about fell in love. So I booked myself a consultation and not only was she a super cool lady but her studio is lovely– clean (seriously clean), cozy and private.
I haven’t been super specific so I just let her know what i want and generally where I want it and it has resulted in two beautiful pieces. Of course she also knows what works as far as color, size, placement etc. so yea I guess you could say she knows what she’s doing :)
The wait can be a few months but I always get on the cancellation list and usually something opens up. But if not, definitely worth the wait.
So you should really only come here if you want a stellar tattoo that’s going to heal and age beautifully and a few hours hanging out with a hip and talented lady:)
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I searched for 2 years for an artist who’s work I connected to and moved me. I wanted to start a sleeve but knew that such a big piece had to be done RIGHT! I came across Tex on Unilocal and went to her website… I was floored by her work and instantly knew that she was my artist. I gave her my concept and then gave her free reign with the design as I was 100% confident in her skill, talent and artistry. Tex delivered waaaay above what I expected. I have been stopped every day and asked about my sleeve, and complimented on it. I have had fine art majors approach me and rave about this tattoo! I will probably work with Tex fir the next few years as I build a collection of Fine Art for my body. If you truly are seeking a tattoo that is more than just a tattoo but something that becomes a part of you and feels like it belongs on your skin, and that it has always been there you MUST see Tex!

Tex is great — very detailed — I get tons of compliments on the detailing actually. She has a super clean studio, not intimidating and makes the process very relaxing.

My tattoos from Tex are teeny weeny compared to the really great pieces that I’ve seen from her. I wanted an Americana look for the two angel wings that I got on my arms, and what she did was perfect.
I know someone who got work done from her about ten years ago, and his art still looks pristine.
It was definitely worth my time and money. I never imagined ever having awesome girl talk with a tattoo artist, but Tex is also good for that.
If you want to be tattooed by an artist that holds a certain integrity and value she’s your girl. In my opinion SF girls have the best tattoos, and I’m sure somehow Tex has something to do with that.
Please mess with Tex. She’s the bomb.

I am so so so so happy with my rad tattoo from Tex. She came highly recommended by friends but I never realized how awesome it would be. She takes so much to make sure that the placement and image are exactly what you’d like. She is also a great conversationalist so those 2.5 hours pass by quickly. I get so many compliments on her work — told many times that it is the coolest tattoo anyone has seen. I can’t wait to come up with an idea for my next tattoo so I can work with Tex again!

Tex did a great job translating the images I brought to her into an amazing tattoo and really had a great sense of what I was looking for in terms of size and placement, despite my vagueness. I’m really happy with the final product. In addition, Tex and I had a great conversation and the hour went by in a flash! I would highly recommend her.

You cannot believe how many times every day i get stopped and asked «Who did your tattoo? That’s beautiful!’ Or told, «Wow, I’ve never seen a tattoo so pretty,» Tex’s tattoos have changed people’s perceptions, I have Grandma’s telling me that my tattoos by Tex are true Art work. I am so glad to be one of the few in this world that have this incredible artistry imprinted on my skin. Thank you Tex! You are incredible… :)

Tex is awesome. She puts you at ease and absolutely nothing is awkward about the experience. She’s a complete professional but is still easy-​going where you feel compelled to divulge details about your life that you wouldn’t normally divulge to another artist. School, her dog, is a rascal and the best receptionist ever. Ever since my wife and I found her, we’ve been hard-​pressed to go to anyone else. Come to think about it, we haven’t gone to anyone else. She’s worth the wait!

Amazing!!! My best tattoo experience ever! Tex has such an amazing technique and is so professional. Tex is so friendly and easy going, and her private studio is such a great setting to get tattooed in. No drama and you don’t have to deal with tattoo shop snobbery. She tattooed my first arm piece and it is so beautiful! Such great attention to detail!!! You do have to reserve a few weeks or months in advance but if you cannot wait that long you shouldn’t get a tattoo. Also Tex is worth waiting for. THANKX TEX!!!

Words fail to desctibe just what a great tattoo artist Tex is. She’s done over about 20 tattoos on me including an incredible full-​back Buddha. Her technique and artistic abilties are beyond excellent. Tex is refreshingly no-​drama and completely professional. And that is very reassuring thing to know when someone has a vibrating needle in your skin for hours. She is great at taking your ideas and making them work on your body. If you are really nice to her, you can play with her sweet dog, School. Needless to say I highly highly highly recommend Tex.

She is the best in town!!!

I was very lucky finding Tex way back in 2001 at Cold Steel. She gave me my first tattoo ever, and my second too. Fast forward a few years, lost track of where she went and eventually found her again at Body Manipulations where I again had her do some work on me. I’ve had a few tattoos done by other people but never again. The quality and artistry in her work are amazing. I have a 5 year old tattoo from her that still looks amazing and needs no touch up. My boyfriend and I both go to her now at her private studio and although the wait can be a few months to get in, its more than worth it.

TEX is the bomb!!! You won’t regret your tattoo done by Tex. She’s awesome, a great artist and a very approachable individual!

I just got my tat done from Tex, and I’m very happy about it, especially, since I threw her a last minute audible. I came in for my appointment, told her I wanted a different picture, and she was totally cool with it. Didn’t throw a fit, roll her eyes or anything of that sort. She just went straight to the drawing board, and worked with what my ideas were.
After all that was done, we worked on placement. She had to erase and replace the pictures several times, but not once complained or convinced me to settle for a spot I didn’t like.
She’s real chill. And super easy to work with. And very, very BIG on cleanliness. Something I like a lot. I still need to get a little more work done, and I am definitely going back to her. Even if it does mean, waiting a few months.

Ooooohhh, so good! I got 2 pieces done by Tex when she was at Body Manipulations, and I was really, really excited to work with her again. I have my 2^nd appointment this week for a huge, lovely bunch of pomegranates on my back. I brought in the art, she & I discussed what I wanted, and she came up with the most BEAUTIFUL design. I really, really love her input on design (she talked me out of what would have been a disaster of way too much white ink on a prior tattoo), and she makes fantastic suggestions for how to make her impeccable work even more amazing. As if that were even possible. Yay, Tex!

I just had my first big piece done by Tex and I am so impressed and happy with my tattoo. I had originally seen her work when she was at Cold Steel in the Haight, then my best friend got a cover up and a new tattoo with her when she was at Body Manipulations. Tex now has her own personal studio and it’s so nice and cozy. I have received so many compliments on my tattoo, everyone is blown away by her artwork! If you are looking for a quality tattoo by a great artist I highly recommend Tex.