Nathan Emery Tattoo
San Francisco

If you are a NEW or RETURNING client and would like to set up a consultation or make an appointment: Fill out a contact from Answer the websites instant reply (for first timers my site sends an instant reply with more information. If you don't see it check your spam folder) Schedule an appointment date by leaving a deposit, or book a free consultation date to discuss your tattoo ideas. Show up for your your scheduled appointment date.

Appointments: Start at 12:00 noon. I schedule one appointment a day for larger work, to accommodate an efficient session and not worry about rushing. Most Multi Session tattoo appointments run 3 to 5 hours sessions with additional time for set up and discussing the focus of the session. Consultations: Start at the beginning and end of the day and can be scheduled at either 11:00am or 5/6:00pm

This is different for everybody and depends on the size of your tattoo and your commitment to finishing. Scheduling back to back days can get your finish line crossed efficiently. If time doesn't allow for that I recommend scheduling either every two weeks, or once a month, to ensure a finish point on the horizon of your desired tattoo timeline. Some clients book every other month, or at their leisure as life allows.

Having a good experience while getting tattooed is the objective. Following this advice can be the difference: 1 Get a good nights sleep -Up late or going out the night before can leave you feeling drained. 2 Drink pleanty of water before your appointment. - Being hydrated helps the process 3 Wear comfortable cloths you dont mind getting ink on - Dont wear white 4 Eat a good breakfast or lunch before your appointment -Food in your stomach calms the nerves -Food also levels out your blood sugar. -Low blood sugar is the most comon cause of passing out durring a tattoo session 5 No Drugs or Alcohol - In this day of Vape Pens, Edibles and legal forms of THC, being clear headed is key -THC will not distract you from the pain of a tattoo, It will actually make you dwell on it more - Alocohol thins your blood, causing exess plasma to weep from your tattoo - This weeping plasma can bring tattoo pigment out with it causing tattoo to heal looking faded - If this plasma dries it creates a scab. When the scab falls off it may scar. 6 Follow my healing instructions, not the advice of friends or other tattooers - Every Tattoo Artist has a set of healing instructions they want you to follow. Mine may be different than other artists - I will not try and sell you tattoo products. They are a scam - I will direct you to purchase 2 products from your local store... nothing more

If you are inquiring on behalf of a friend or family member, I do not answer 3rd party emails managing others tattoos. Gift-certificates are available if your are buying a tattoo as a gift.

No, unless you both are getting tattooed or have a prearranged group appointment. For large tattoos and long tattoo sessions, having another guest in the room can be a distraction, slowing the process.

Yes

Consultations are scheduled at the beginning and end of my workday, either at 11:00 am or 5/6:00 pm, to avoid breaking up a tattoo session. The majority of Polynesian Tattooing is freehand drawn on the body. A consultation is not required to make an appointment in this case, saving a trip, getting you scheduled faster, and speeding up the process.

Appointments are first come, first served. When booking an appointment, your deposit is due at the time of scheduling to hold the spot. Deposits are required to make an appointment.

*Deposits range in price by the size of your tattoo. A minimum deposit is $200. *Deposits are part of the payment of your tattoo, and are deducted from the price of the final session when your tattoo is completed *Deposits reserve your appointment date and promise of your ability to keep that appointment. *If you need to reschedule your appointment, please give a minimum of 48 hours notice, allowing time to possibly fill the spot. Failure to give proper notice will forfeit your deposit. *Failure to show up to your appointment will result in loss of deposit. A new deposit will be required to reschedule missed appointments. *Deposits are non-refundable and are valid for 1 year

In-Person Consultations are free. However, I do not give quotes over the phone, text, email, or social media. The reason: We are all different shapes and sizes. When asked for the price of a sleeve, I have no idea how small or large that person's size is or how long it might take.

I accept Cash and Zelle for payment of deposits and tattoo sessions. Payments are due at the end of each session appointment, in-person before leaving the studio. Please make sure you have your payment method available before coming to your appointment. I do not accept Venmo, Checks, or credit card payments.

Moving from Pahoa Hawaii to San Francisco, with a traditional tattoo apprenticeship in the craft. I've Tattooed Hawaiian patterns and Polynesian motifs for over twenty years, Traditions and patterns handed down from Hawaiian artisans in the crafts of tattooing, tapa cloth makers , basket weavers and wood carvers from the cultural community. Utilizing traditional patterns and motifs, as well as modern contemporary tribal layouts. I do Blackwork, Geometric, Black and Grey, Fine Line, Dot-work Pointillism and Japanese Tattoos, as well as bold line work and bright, bold colors.

Polynesian tattooing allows me to focus my connection to the island, while also enjoying other timeless tattoo styles and traditions. Japanese Tattoos are a foundation of large scale layouts for all styles of tattoos, creating movement and balance between the imagery and the body. Referencing Japanese fit, form and function can only add to full sleeve, leg, chest, back or bodysuit layouts when drawing large tattoos for other tattoo styles like Black & Grey, Polynesian or putting a Traditional American motifs together for a client. Japanese tattooing is always in the back of my mind when creating a layout in any style. Blackwork Tattoos accent the body's shape and muscle structure with Bold Black structural lines and shapes along with the use of negative space, sometimes accenting these bold shapes with detailed and delicate geometric designs. Sacred Geomerty, as well as other forms of Geometric Tattoos cover a wide scope of patterns and design motifs from across many cultures. I often reference textiles, tile mosaics and basket weaving patterns for clients when a history of tattoo imagery is not present for the culture they are connecting too.

Polynesian: refers to Hawaii, and an area of the South Pacific. Geographically the Polynesian Triangle exists between Hawaii, New Zealand, and Easter Island. Encompassing thousands of islands, including island groups with rich tattoo histories like Samoa, Tonga, the Cook Islands, Tahiti, The Marquesas Islands and French Polynesia. Each having their own distinctive language of patterns. While Fiji, the Marshall Islands and the Philippines are also countries with similar rich histories of tattoo culture, they fall outside of Polynesia. Utilizing simple shapes and patterns, like the triangle, Polynesian communities tattoo practices may have similar designs with different meanings across cultures. But each has a distinct style all their own.

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Currently Tattooing in the San Francisco Bay Area. Nathan's private studio is located the the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco, while also doing regular guest spots with Matt Matik at his shop Ritual Tattoo on Solano ave, Albany in north Berkeley. I regularly travel, tattoo at Hilo Tattoo Company in Hilo Hawaii and The Narrows Tattoo in Tacoma Washington. Contact me directly to schedule in these places.