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Take #pride in who you are! It was a pleasure working with you Hans! @ritualtattooberkeley #gaypride #triangletattoo #finelinetattoo #berkeleytattooartist #eastbaytattooartist #dotworktattoos #armbandtattoo (at Ritual Tattoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGk3C6Ihrs9/?igshid=db6tk1sx4w1m

Ritual has an open chair and we are looking for an artist! If you want to join the @ritualtattooberkeley family go to www.ritualtat.com and click on the “WORK WITH US” link. Also if you are interested in a GUEST SPOT you can hit us up that way as well.✌️ (at Ritual Tattoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGiufZrh_Sk/?igshid=1lz2utxiau799

Just getting started————— ——————————— ———————— ————— @ritualtattooberkeley #montereycypresstrees #treetattoo #circuitboard #dotworktattoo #berkeleytattoo #eastbaytattoo (at Ritual Tattoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGS_CZ6huDZ/?igshid=rkrf24x9fonx

It’s about time! After over 6 months it’s time to get back at it. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone. Thank you so much for being so understanding during shutdown. Thank you for the overwhelming support for my family and the @ritualtattooberkeley family. Everyone will be rescheduled in the same order they were before the shutdown. (at Ritual Tattoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF0G-ORBZ4b/?igshid=1euswljpdkslk

Feels so good to finally get my hair cut thanks @edwinalfredo @shed_salon is open and taking appointments so hit him up! He’s the best stylist in the world. (at SHED) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFIG9wYjuUc/?igshid=eozi8tjepusp

It is true that San Francisco is allowing tattoo studios to reopen June 29. Berkeley on the other hand is following Alameda counties guide which puts us in either mid-late July or mid August. This is very disappointing. We appreciate all of our clients that have been so patient during the last few months. This image really shows how I feel. Once we are back in the studio you will he contacted to reschedule. Thanks again for all of your support and patience. @ritualtattooberkeley (at Ritual Tattoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB00AgDjq3j/?igshid=balszxd1ujf

I was going to start this post with, “I would like to take a moment to support…”, but then I realized that movements like Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ rights and ALL human rights movements require not a moment of support but a lifetime of action. It is not enough to share words of support, we must live it, we must fight on the side of equality and justice. Ritual Tattoo is choosing to fight back against the heavy hand of police brutality, mass incarceration and all examples of social inequality and discrimination against POC. We recognize our privilege as a white owned business in Berkeley and we will use that privilege as a platform for delivering messages of love and equity. This starts by EDUCATING ourselves and others with anti-racist resources. We are committed to joining the masses in contacting local and federal representatives and demanding not just reform of the current police force and institutions that enforce systemic racism, but a REVOLUTION aiming to transform the system entirely. This includes VOTING. Vote. the. fuckers. out. We will not accept notions of “non-racism” and will confront those that say racist things and support racist agendas. We will check OURSELVES and recognize that we are also guilty of perpetuating racism though it may not have been conscious in the moment. We will no longer be editing photos in a way that lightens the background and people's skin in order to increase contrast and highlight the tattoo. We realize that this isn’t a true representation of ink on skin of all shades and is a form of whitewashing. We will fight for the right to LIVE and celebrate the right to LOVE. Let us not go peacefully into the war against hatred, let us rage on, powered by experience, education, grit and anger. “Fists up, fight back”-unknown. This is not a world I want my daughter to grow up in. This is not a world I want ANY child to grow up in. My wife’s graduate community at Berkeley has compiled an awesome list of literature, petitions and organizations to donate to and join. If you are interested in educating yourself and getting involved further and don’t know where to start, DM me and I will email you this document. #blacklivesmatter✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 (at Ritual Tattoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBgrQAlhXZR/?igshid=s06rmexaqe7c

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#blacklivesmatter #blackouttuesday #icantbreath #georgefloyd #justiceforgeorgefloyd https://www.instagram.com/p/CA77fKwDqsA/?igshid=haz2a13re0lt

I’m not black, but... I see you. I hear you. I mourn for you. I will stand with you. I will fight for you. #BlackLivesMatter EVERY day. We need CHANGE. We need JUSTICE for these countless, senseless MURDERS that are occurring. Silence is not an option! #georgefloyd #icantbreathe #savehisname https://www.instagram.com/p/CAywqWGDPsw/?igshid=1nsvpnfu3x5se

✨archives✨I would live to do more neck pieces🖤 #notcountingquarentinedaysanymore • • • • #necktattoo #finelineflower #mattmatiktattoo #geometry #sanfrancisco #berkeley #tattoo #tattoos #adstractart #geometricflowertattoo #tattoosofinstagram #blackworkerssubmission #btattooing #blacktattooart #geometrip #tattooistartmag #tattoolifemagazine #skinart_mag #tattoo_art_worldwide #cheyenne_tattooequipment #tattooartistmagazine #blackworksf #ornamentaltattoo #lineworktattoo #linework #lineart #blxckink #bayareatattoo #ritualtattooberkeley (at Ritual Tattoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAs3YyQjovg/?igshid=12gneccghtz77

✨archives✨ I love this piece! It’s always fun mixing some geometric elements with organic. • • • • • #dotwork #dotworkers #mattmatiktattoo #geometry #sanfrancisco #berkeley #tattoo #tattoos #adstractart #opart #tattoosofinstagram #blackworkerssubmission #btattooing #blacktattooart #geometrip #tattooistartmag #tattoolifemagazine #skinart_mag #tattoo_art_worldwide #cheyenne_tattooequipment #tattooartistmagazine #blackworksf #ornamentaltattoo #lineworktattoo #linework #lineart #blxckink #bayareatattoo #ritualtattooberkeley (at Ritual Tattoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAYMvjujn9w/?igshid=jh4wkw98t1fj

A client sent this pic🖤I can’t wait to get back to work. The socializing and connection with my clients is something I need in my life. I really miss my coworkers. I’m counting the days.... (at Ritual Tattoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CATEqe2DOrZ/?igshid=1k4y484otu087

I cannot believe it’s been 21 years since my little girl was born. This month marks her 21 birthday and graduation from @fresno_state university with her bachelor degree. She has put in so much hard work. School, work, and giving back to the community. She is and will always be a bad ass! She stands up for what she believes in and doesn’t take any shit. That’s my girl!i love you sweetheart ❤️ (at Love) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAOSr4Jj_Oq/?igshid=1chi74r6o1ioj

✨archives✨I really enjoyed this piece. The intimate details are something I’m very fond of. • • • • • #dotwork #dotworkers #mattmatiktattoo #geometry #sanfranciscotattoo #berkeleytattoo #tattoo #tattoos #adstractart #shootingstartattoo #tattoosofinstagram #blackworkerssubmission #btattooing #blacktattooart #geometrip #tattooistartmag #tattoolifemagazine #skinart_mag #tattoo_art_worldwide #cheyenne_tattooequipment #tattooartistmagazine #blackworksf #ornamentaltattoo #lineworktattoo #lineworktattoo #lineart #elegantart #bayareatattoo #ritualtattooberkeley (at Ritual Tattoo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAI2EIsDE40/?igshid=1lnkqvvntvxlr

Happy birthday to my beautiful amazing wife @kelsey_schnecks we have been on many adventures together. Through thick and thin you have been my rock. When I look in your eyes I see a love I have never seen before. I have so cannot wait for this time to pass so we can continue to explore new places together and have more babies❤️ (at Love) https://www.instagram.com/p/CADuz9gj1ip/?igshid=qly6y36lq53i

Happy Mother’s Day to @kelsey_schnecks ❤️I couldn’t have asked for a more amazing partner and mother of our little piece of joy. In such a crazy time she brings me sanity, love and kindness. You have captured and will alway be in my heart. 😘 (at Love) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAAwsqtjGQm/?igshid=1lfgdtofw5mdh