Leading Tattoo Artists in Trestle Glen, CA

Your tattoo tells your story - shouldn't the artist who creates it understand what that means? Trestle Glen residents know the difference between getting inked and getting real art.

 

We're a dependable tattoo shop in the San Francisco Bay Area that's built our name on doing one thing: exceptional tattoos that last. People drive from all over Oakland to Berkeley because word travels fast when you're serious about your craft.

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Experienced Artists Serving Trestle Glen Residents

Old Crow Tattoo Shop opened in 2008. That's fifteen years of learning what works, what doesn't, and how to give every client something they'll love forever. Our artists don't just do tattoos - they specialize.

Sarah masters fine-line work that looks delicate but ages beautifully. Marcus throws down geometric pieces that are mathematically perfect. Traditional work, black and grey realism - we've got artists who live for these styles. No jack-of-all-trades nonsense.

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Comprehensive Tattoo Services for Oakland Area Clients

Walk-ins happen when inspiration strikes. Appointments happen when you've got something big planned. We handle both because life doesn't follow schedules. Our Berkeley studio runs clean, runs professionally, and runs comfortably.

 

You won't feel rushed here. We also rotate guest artists regularly - tattooers from Japan, Europe, and the East Coast - bringing fresh perspectives you can't get anywhere else locally.

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Professional Standards and Safe Practices

Sterile needles, fresh ink, and equipment that gets cleaned properly every time. Basic stuff that some places still mess up. We don't. Your tattoo heals clean because we do things right from minute one.

 

Quality pigments that keep their color. Aftercare instructions that actually work. When you're trusting someone to permanently mark your skin, these details matter more than clever marketing.​

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Community Connection and Artistic Excellence

Berkeley's art scene runs deep, and we're part of it. Flash events, gallery showings, collaborations with local artists - this stuff matters to us. Clients become regulars, who become friends.

 

That's how you know a shop cares about more than just turning over chairs. Trestle Glen folks appreciate this approach because quality recognizes quality.​

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About Trestle Glen

Trestle Glen stretches between Lake Merritt and the Oakland Hills. Beautiful old houses, mature trees, and people who pay attention to details.

 

The neighborhood has character because residents put effort into preserving what makes it special. The same energy that goes into great tattoo work - respect for craft, patience with process, and pride in results.

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Time to make your next tattoo happen? Stop by our Berkeley location. Look at portfolios, meet the team, and talk through your ideas. We're ready when you are.