Authentic Tattoo (Tex Tattoo)

Progress on the PEREGRINE! It’s so effin’ rad to be back at work!! Thanks Collin .............................................................. #birdnerd #birdart #birdtattoos #tattoosf #sftattoo #sanfranciscotattoo #sanfranciscoarts #bayareatattoo #ladytattooers #tattoosnob #ntgallery #fuckcovid #tattooshopreopening #falcon #falcontattoo #peregrinetattoo #peregrinefalcon

Working on a new piece...I always get so excited in the beginning (possibilities!!), usually dejected and frustrated in the middle (realities!!!), and then if all goes well it comes together in the end. But it is a practice of pushing past that middle part. And I am learning new ways to make it suck less every time. ............................................................ #joyofpainting #oilpainter #oilpainting #figurative #figurativeart #figurativepainting #figurativeoilpainting #sfpainter #sanfranciscopainter #bayareaartist #narrativepainting #narrativeart #sftattooartist #ilovetopaint

It’s great to be BACK!!! We finished up this cutie, a RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET, started before the shutdown. I’m so glad to get this one all dialed in and sent off into the world. It was a fun one, thanks Grace! ............................................................ #birdnerd #avianart #aviana #birdart #birdtattoo #sftattoo #tattoosf #sanfranciscotattoo #sanfrancisco #bayareatattoo #baytattooers #ladytattooers #ntgallery #tattoosnob #tattooshopreopening #fuckcovid #kinglet #rubycrownedkinglet #radtattoos #rubycrownedkinglettattoo

111 Minna has had a fire. And while there is never a good time for a fire, this is one of the very WORST times I can think of. Businesses are at the edge of the cliff right now, trying to find ways to survive and keep doing their thing. And when I think of all the businesses that won’t be here when this is all over, I panic a little. So we have to fight for the ones we want to see survive and thrive right now. I have been lucky enough to show at Minna, and hope to do it mo...re. There honestly aren’t that many good galleries. Galleries that enliven the local scene and create a fun space for the public to enjoy art, that elevate awesome artwork, and that treat their artists ethically. There are a few good ones in San FranciscoMinna is one of them! I don’t want to see it go away!! If you have an income, please consider helping them recover from this setback, so they can add more of their energy and love of art to the scene in the future. See more

Woot WOOTwe are open again! ....................................................... We will be re-opening again in the coming days as the limit on businesses and temporary closures have been lifted for San Francisco! Your artist will be in touch with you to schedule you, but get in touch if you have questions. ......................................................... Much like last time, these closures and reopenings have a lot of moving partsplease be patient as we get e...verything prepared. And like last time, we will have protocols in place to keep everyone as safe as possible. Please keep doing your part San Francisco, to crush this thing! We are an example in the area and we need to keep it up! .................................................... #shopreopening #tattooshopsft #sanfranciscotattoo #sftattoo #tattoobayarea #baytattooers #bayareatattoo #fuckcovid #wearamask #keepitup See more

A sweet little RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET work in progress. Too much fun, thank you so much for tour trust and your great idea, Grace!! I can’t wait to finish it up! ....................................................... And as I am drawing this up, I can hear RC Kinglets outside my window. The other day one got so mad at my husband (for having the audacity to work near its tree) that it chattered at him with its crest UP and intimidating!...it is kinglet season here is SF and so fun to tattoo one! ............................................................ #birdnerd #birdart #birdtattoo #aviana #aviantattoo #sftattoo #ladytattooers #sanfranciscotattoo #sanfrancisco #tattoosf #tattoosnob #tttism #ntgallery #neotraditional #bayareatattoo #pinecones #rubycrownedkinglet #kinglettattoo #radtattoos

When the world is too much, just...art. ................................................ A work in progress on my easel, my sanity. ................................................ #oilpainting #oilpainters #oilpainterssf #artistsf #sanfranciscoartist #figurative #figurativeart #figurepainter #figurativepainting #tattooartistsf #bayareatattooartist #bayareapainter #sanfrancisco #theworldistoomuch

Ending Soon: The GOLDEN GATE AUDUBON Holiday Sale is ON! But only for a few more days. It ends Nov 1, so please check out the prints Tex has for sale that will be great holiday gifts for yourself or a friend, and will help benefit the birds! Win WIN! ......................................................... #birdnerd #birdart #birdwatercolors #birdprint #birdgift #goldengateaudubon #goldengateaudubonsale #holidaysale #holidaygifts #giftofart #birdart #bayareabird #bayareabirdart #bayareaart #sanfranciscoart

Got a good start in this SAKER FALCON with SF GARTER SNAKE. So much fun, thanks Evan! ............................................................ #birdnerd #birdtattoo #falcontattoo #sftattoo #sanfranciscotattoo #bayareatattoo #baytattooers #tattoosf #fuckcovid #tattoo #falcon #radtattoos #tttism #tattoosnob #ladytattooers #aviana #birdarerad #sakerfalcon #falconandsnake #aviantattoo

I finished up this STELLARS JAY commission (a bit bigger than my usual, at 16x20) and will be sending that out in the coming weeks...finally catching up to this shutdown backlog! Thanks so much to Brent for commissioning it, and to everyone who bought art and supported the shop while we were closed! Couldn’t have done it without you! .......................................................... #birdnerd #birdart #sftattoo #tattooartist #sanfranciscotattoo #sfart #watercolor #watercolorbird #fuckcovid #reopeningsf #jaypainting stellarsjaypainting #stellarsjay

Finished up this HUMMINGBIRD with FLOWERS for Lori. Thanks Ladylooking forward to coloring the other arm. ................................................. #birdnerd #birdart #birdtattoo #hummingbird #sftattoo #sanfranciscotattoo #tattoosf #reopeningsf #fuckcovid #colortattoo #newtattoo #ladytattooers #tattoosnob #tttism #tattoodo #hummingbird #hummingbirdtattoo

Got started on this radness ...PEREGRINE FALCON in a dive, part of a whole arm-to-come of avian drama in the skies!! Thanks Collin as always for your trust, patience, and for sitting tough! ............................................................ #birdnerd #birdtattoo #birdart #aviana #aviantattoo #sftattoo #sanfranciscotattoo #sanfranciscobirds #tattoosf #reopening #reopeningtattooshopssf #ladytattooers #tattoosnob #neotraditional #neotraditionaltattoo #ntgallery #peregrine #peregrinefalcon #peregrinetattoo #birdsarerad

Why yes, it IS a uterus with succulents...thanks for asking! And thanks to Yvonne, who always comes up with crazy fun stuff! And for being patient for the shutdown. ............................................................. #uterus #uterustattoo #newtattoo #colortattoo #ladytattooers #sftattoo #sanfranciscotattoo #tattoosf #bayareatattoo #tattoosnob #reopening #reopeningsf #fuckcovid #radtattoos

WANNA-DO! I posted this a year ago, and ended up doing a similar idea. But this particular composition is still available. I’d love to do it, and am willing to offer a discounted rate (for no changes/substitutions)! DM me if you have a blank chest (or back) that needs this owl!! And don’t be a lazy scumbag that uses other people’s artwork without permission ............................................................. #largescaletattoo #sftattoo #sanfranciscotattoo #tattoosf #bayareatattoo #birdnerd #ladytattooers #wannado #wannadotattoo #reopening #reopeningsf #fuckcovid #birdtattoo #aviana See more

Golden Gate AUDUBON has dropped their new website, including a few of my paintings! I’m excited to have been able to give my time, doing what I love to do to benefit my favorite critters...BIRD NERD for life! ............................................................. Visit the website to see what they do, how you can join in the fun, and if you’re able, how you can help. ............................................................. #birdnerd #birdart #birdlover sftattooartist #sfart #sanfranciscoart #watercolor #birdwatercolor #birdimages #birdsarerad #audubon #audubonsociety #goldengateaudubon

Finished up on this CROW with GRAPEFRUIT on Stephanie. Thanks for being patient during the shutdown (with just lines on your arm), and for sitting tough all day to wrap it up!! ............................................................. #birdnerd #birdtattoo #aviana #aviantattoo #sftattoo #sanfranciscotattoo #bayareatattoo #tattoosnob #reopening #ladytattooers #neotraditional #reopeningtattoo #reopeningsf #radtattoos #colortattoo #grapefruittattoo #crow #crowtattoo #fuckcovid

Golden Gate AUDUBON is rolling out their new website, featuring a few of my paintings of Bay Area birds! Such an honor and a thrill for me.

Started on these TREE SWALLOWS for Alyssa...sooo much fun! Thanks Lady! ............................................................ #birdnerd #birdlyfe #birdart #ladytattooers #birdtattoo #aviana #naturetattoos #sftattoo #sanfranciscotattoo #bayareatattoo #sleeve #treeswallows #reopening #reopeningsf #fuckcovid #swallowstattoo #birdsarerad #birdsporvida