Tex is the best! Â Not only is she an incredibly talented fine artist, but she REALLY knows tattooing (what will and won't look and age well on skin, etc.). Â When I showed her the piece that I wanted on my arm, she could have just shrugged, said ok, and done it (like many artists would have) but instead, she showed me which parts of it wouldn't age well or translate well to skin, and she modified the drawing accordingly, and it looks *great*. It also healed super fast and clean - zero scabbing or other trouble. Â Her studio is clean, private and very low-key -- no snooty attitude here. Â I have already booked into next year for a huge back piece from her, and I suspect that won't be the end. Â If you are looking for a great tattoist, check out her website and e-mail her to book a consultation! Â (side note: if you want a bird tattoo, she's your person! she does AMAZING birds.!)
Review Source:I searched for 2 years for an artist who's work I connected to and moved me. I wanted to start a sleeve but knew that such a big piece had to be done RIGHT! I came across Tex on Yelp and went to her website...I was floored by her work and instantly knew that she was my artist. I gave her my concept and then gave her free reign with the design as I was 100% confident in her skill, talent and artistry. Tex delivered waaaay above what I expected. I have been stopped every day and asked about my sleeve, and complimented on it. I have had fine art majors approach me and rave about this tattoo! I will probably work with Tex fir the next few years as I build a collection of Fine Art for my body. If you truly are seeking a tattoo that is more than just a tattoo but something that becomes a part of you and feels like it belongs on your skin, and that it has always been there you MUST see Tex!
Review Source:My tattoos from Tex are teeny weeny compared to the really great pieces that I've seen from her. I wanted an Americana look for the two angel wings that I got on my arms, and what she did was perfect.
I know someone who got work done from her about ten years ago, and his art still looks pristine.
It was definitely worth my time and money. I never imagined ever having awesome girl talk with a tattoo artist, but Tex is also good for that.
If you want to be tattooed by an artist that holds a certain integrity and value she's your girl. In my opinion SF girls have the best tattoos, and I'm sure somehow Tex has something to do with that.
Please mess with Tex. She's the bomb.
I am so so so so happy with my rad tattoo from Tex. Â She came highly recommended by friends but I never realized how awesome it would be. Â She takes so much to make sure that the placement and image are exactly what you'd like. Â She is also a great conversationalist so those 2.5 hours pass by quickly. Â I get so many compliments on her work - told many times that it is the coolest tattoo anyone has seen. Â I can't wait to come up with an idea for my next tattoo so I can work with Tex again!
Review Source:Tex did a great job translating the images I brought to her into an amazing tattoo and really had a great sense of what I was looking for in terms of size and placement, despite my vagueness. I'm really happy with the final product. In addition, Tex and I had a great conversation and the hour went by in a flash! I would highly recommend her.
Review Source:You cannot believe how many times every day i get stopped and asked "Who did your tattoo? That's beautiful!' Or told, "Wow, I've never seen a tattoo so pretty," Tex's tattoos have changed people's perceptions, I have Grandma's telling me that my tattoos by Tex are true Art work. I am so glad to be one of the few in this world that have this incredible artistry imprinted on my skin. Thank you Tex! You are incredible... :)
Review Source:Tex is awesome. Â She puts you at ease and absolutely nothing is awkward about the experience. Â She's a complete professional but is still easy-going where you feel compelled to divulge details about your life that you wouldn't normally divulge to another artist. Â School, her dog, is a rascal and the best receptionist ever. Â Ever since my wife and I found her, we've been hard-pressed to go to anyone else. Â Come to think about it, we haven't gone to anyone else. Â She's worth the wait!
Review Source:Amazing!!! My best tattoo experience ever!  Tex  has such an amazing technique and is so professional.  Tex is so friendly and easy going, and her private studio is such a great setting to get tattooed in.  No drama and you don't have to deal with tattoo shop snobbery.  She tattooed my first arm piece and it is so beautiful!! Such great attention to detail!!!  You do have to reserve a few weeks or months in advance but if you cannot wait that long you shouldn't get a tattoo.  Also Tex is worth waiting for.  THANKX TEX!!!!!
Review Source:Words fail to desctibe just what a great tattoo artist Tex is. Â She's done over about 20 tattoos on me including an incredible full-back Buddha. Her technique and artistic abilties are beyond excellent. Tex is refreshingly no-drama and completely professional. Â And that is very reassuring thing to know when someone has a vibrating needle in your skin for hours. Â She is great at taking your ideas and making them work on your body. Â If you are really nice to her, you can play with her sweet dog, School. Â Needless to say I highly highly highly recommend Tex.
Review Source:I was very lucky finding Tex way back in 2001 at Cold Steel. She gave me my first tattoo ever, and my second too. Fast forward a few years, lost track of where she went and eventually found her again at Body Manipulations where I again had her do some work on me. I've had a few tattoos done by other people but never again. The quality and artistry in her work are amazing. I have a 5 year old tattoo from her that still looks amazing and needs no touch up. My boyfriend and I both go to her now at her private studio and although the wait can be a few months to get in, its more than worth it.
Review Source:I just got my tat done from Tex, and I'm very happy about it, especially, since I threw her a last minute audible.  I came in  for my appointment, told her I wanted a different  picture, and she was totally cool with it. Didn't throw a fit, roll her eyes or anything of that sort.  She just went straight to the drawing board, and worked with what my ideas were.
After all that was done, we worked on placement. She had to erase and replace the pictures several times, but not once complained or convinced me to settle for a spot I didn't like. Â
She's real chill. And super easy to work with. And very, very BIG on cleanliness. Â Something I like a lot. I still need to get a little more work done, and I am definitely going back to her. Even if it does mean, waiting a few months.
Ooooohhh, so good! Â I got 2 pieces done by Tex when she was at Body Manipulations, and I was really, really excited to work with her again. Â I have my 2nd appointment this week for a huge, lovely bunch of pomegranates on my back. Â I brought in the art, she & I discussed what I wanted, and she came up with the most BEAUTIFUL design. Â I really, really love her input on design (she talked me out of what would have been a disaster of way too much white ink on a prior tattoo), and she makes fantastic suggestions for how to make her impeccable work even more amazing. Â As if that were even possible. Â Yay, Tex!
Review Source:I just had my first big piece done by Tex and I am so impressed and happy with my tattoo. Â I had originally seen her work when she was at Cold Steel in the Haight, then my best friend got a cover up and a new tattoo with her when she was at Body Manipulations. Â Tex now has her own personal studio and it's so nice and cozy. Â I have received so many compliments on my tattoo, everyone is blown away by her artwork! If you are looking for a quality tattoo by a great artist I highly recommend Tex.
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