Nathan Emery Tattoo
San Francisco
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Moving from Pahoa Hawaii to San Francisco with a traditional tattoo apprenticeship, I've tattooed Hawaiian patterns and Polynesian motifs for 25 years. Referencing oral traditions, patterns and motifs handed down from Hawaiian tattoo, tapa cloth, basket weaving and wood carving artisans from the cultural community. Utilizing traditional patterns and motifs to create modern neo-tribal and contemporary tribal designs. I also enjoy Blackwork, Geometric, Black and Grey, Fine Line, Dot-work Pointillism and Japanese Tattoos, as well as bold line work and bright, bold colors.
Currently Tattooing in the San Francisco Bay Area. Nathan's private studio is located in Bayview San Francisco, while also doing regular guest spots with Matt Matik at his shop Ritual Tattoo on Solano ave, Albany in north Berkeley. I recently began traveling to Kathmandu Nepal with Matt Matik for the annual Nepal Tattoo Convention and regularly travel, tattoo at Hilo Tattoo Company in Hilo Hawaii and The Narrows Tattoo in Tacoma Washington. An upcoming guest spot with Mary Joy Scott and the crew at Ravens Eye Tattoo San Francisco.