colin five and dime tattoo

More work on this. Alchemy lion is mostly finished! On to the background! . . . . @510tattoo #oakland #oaklandart #oaklandtattoo #oaklandcalifornia #lakemerritt #510tattoo #darkart #darktattoo #occulttattoo #witch #tattoo #tattoos #tattooartist https://www.instagram.com/p/BwLRHVCBJqh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bsxb0xyf9cbt

Just finished this one today! Thank you so much Grace! She was one of the first people to come in when i moved back! I appreciate all my customers, especially the ones that trust me with creativity. . . . . @510tattoo #oakland #oaklandart #oaklandtattoo #oaklandcalifornia #lakemerritt #510tattoo #darkart #darktattoo #occulttattoo #witch #tattoo #tattoos #tattooartist https://www.instagram.com/p/BwJZzyWDLpA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pbz1ldp5tyl3

So, i officially live back in Oakland proper! I will be ot and about much more often and, like always, will be at your favorite Five and Dime Tattoo Sunday through Friday. Let's get some work going ot here! . . . . . . @510tattoo #oakland #oaklandart #oaklandtattoo #oaklandcalifornia #lakemerritt #510tattoo #darkart #darktattoo #occulttattoo #witch #tattoo #tattoos #tattooartist https://www.instagram.com/p/BvxHu2UjjiO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pcjuizvcinq2

Got to do a nice #chestpiece of some #Californiapoppies the other day.. . . . @510tattoo #oakland #oaklandart #oaklandtattoo #oaklandcalifornia #lakemerritt #510tattoo #darkart #darktattoo #occulttattoo #witch #tattoo #tattoos #tattooartist https://www.instagram.com/p/BvYnJYhj89v/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1eazwvatq6dj0

Happy days when we get to finish a tattoo! I love this piece and i am thankful we can move on to hopefully start another one soon!. Thanks @big.boy.riffs . . . . . @510tattoo #oakland #oaklandart #oaklandtattoo #oaklandcalifornia #lakemerritt #510tattoo #darkart #darktattoo #occulttattoo #witch #tattoo #tattoos #tattooartist https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu-q6c0DFmv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ghhwvim0zpl6

Tattooed another #Raiders fan. Seems like there's a lot of them ot here! . . . . #oaklandraiders #raidersfootball #raidersnation #justwinbaby @510tattoo #oakland #oaklandart #oaklandtattoo #oaklandcalifornia #lakemerritt #510tattoo #darkart #darktattoo #occulttattoo #witch #tattoo #tattoos #tattooartist https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu9AvtPD5du/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=t7izxygc809l

Some stills from this one. It's all coming together! . . . . @510tattoo #oakland #oaklandart #oaklandtattoo #oaklandcalifornia #lakemerritt #510tattoo #darkart #darktattoo #occulttattoo #witch #tattoo #tattoos #tattooartist https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu9ANUAj6LZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1v90g6br5vngs

More birds for the day! Always ecstatic to get to do my paintings on the skin of my peers. Always looking to take on new projects, custom pieces and big ambitious projects. Get a hold of me here or come down to the shop. I do walkins on Sunday and Monday and take appointments Tuesday through Saturday. . . . . . @510tattoo #oakland #oaklandart #oaklandtattoo #oaklandcalifornia #lakemerritt #510tattoo #darkart #darktattoo #occulttattoo #witch #tattoo #tattoos #tattooartist https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu8As1IjS9T/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=m7vlc2e8b6vj

Tattooed a magic forest creature from the great state of Alaska today. Hoping to do more stuff of this sort! Thanks everyone for your support! . . . . . #vulture #blackandgrey #silverbackinks #cheyenneneedles #criticaltattoosupply @510tattoo #oakland #oaklandart #oaklandtattoo #oaklandcalifornia #lakemerritt #510tattoo #darkart #darktattoo #occulttattoo #witch #tattoo #tattoos #tattooartist https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu7gKyjDdYS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2bset7b6tgl2

In always looking for new clients, new tattoo ideas and projects to make life exciting. Get a hold of me here or come into the shop to get started on your new favorite tattoos!. . . . . . @510tattoo #oakland #oaklandart #oaklandtattoo #oaklandcalifornia #lakemerritt #510tattoo #darkart #darktattoo #occulttattoo #witch #tattoo #tattoos #tattooartist https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu5LTF1DFjV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1iojhydkkxaix

Started another sleeve today. Let's see where this one goes! .. . . . . . @510tattoo #oakland #oaklandart #oaklandtattoo #oaklandcalifornia #lakemerritt #510tattoo #darkart #darktattoo #occulttattoo #witch #tattoo #tattoos #tattooartist https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu49J-ZD-CT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wlk9nm0i320n

Got a great start on this salty lady. Have a great time in Switzerland and we'll get it finished later. Then we start on his backpiece! . . . . . @510tattoo #oakland #oaklandart #oaklandtattoo #oaklandcalifornia #lakemerritt #510tattoo #darkart #darktattoo #occulttattoo #witch #tattoo #tattoos #tattooartist https://www.instagram.com/p/Buxe_ZMD2T_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ovuct8o41s10

One more session on this one. This was one of the first pieces i got the opportunity to do when i moved back. It's going to be a great conversation piece at Christmas. Almost tattooed everybody in his band at this point. @a_ha_ron . . . . . @510tattoo #oakland #oaklandart #oaklandtattoo #oaklandcalifornia #lakemerritt #510tattoo #darkart #darktattoo #occulttattoo #witch #tattoo #tattoos #tattooartist https://www.instagram.com/p/BusuzcUDaOa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nekn2hf8irtr

Butt cheek tattoos! Another good walk in today. Gotta love the spring. And it's not even warm yet! Wait until the sun comes out. Better make an appointment quick before we're too busy. @510tattoo #fiveanddimetattoo 1607 2nd Ave. Oakland, CA . . . . . @510tattoo #oakland #oaklandart #oaklandtattoo #oaklandcalifornia #lakemerritt #510tattoo #darkart #darktattoo #occulttattoo #witch #tattoo #tattoos #tattooartist https://www.instagram.com/p/BunL_Tujjih/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gmxj2l8eh6h9

Walk in today. It's like surprise business. . . . . . . #compass #compasstattoo #compassrose #blackandgreytattoo @510tattoo #oakland #oaklandart #oaklandtattoo #oaklandcalifornia #lakemerritt #510tattoo #darkart #darktattoo #occulttattoo #witch #tattoo #tattoos #tattooartist https://www.instagram.com/p/BumyKB1j9J_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3048kgyeezxf

Little tiny forest scene on the chest. On his way to the airport moving away after 8 years.. . . . . #forest #foresttattoo #redwoods @510tattoo #oakland #oaklandart #oaklandtattoo #oaklandcalifornia #lakemerritt #510tattoo #darkart #darktattoo #occulttattoo #witch #tattoo #tattoos #tattooartist https://www.instagram.com/p/BukP_R-j05K/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jl0r5w5815ut

Big #coverup of an old mistake made by a hippy. Background and plant matter to come soon. . . . . .#bat #battattoo #longearedbat @510tattoo #oakland #oaklandart #oaklandtattoo #oaklandcalifornia #lakemerritt #510tattoo #darkart #darktattoo #occulttattoo #witch #tattoo #tattoos #tattooartist https://www.instagram.com/p/BucsiGWDzyA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e8mbdd28o4ia