Popular Tattoo Shop in Peralta - Laney, CA

Most people end up regretting their tattoos because they picked the wrong artist, not the wrong design. When you're looking for the best local tattoo artist, you need someone who's going to push back on bad ideas and make good ones even better. We're Old Crow Tattoo, and we've been running our Berkeley studio on Telegraph Avenue since 2008.

 

That's 15 years of sitting with clients, figuring out what actually works on their bodies, and creating pieces that hold up over time. Peralta-Laney folks know the drill—they come to us because they want artists who know what they're doing and won't just say yes to everything.​

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Artists Who Know Their Craft

We're not trying to be everything to everyone. What we do is match you with the right person for your project. Old Crow Tattoo has resident artists who specialize in specific styles—fine-line, geometric, blackwork, and realism—and we bring in guest artists from around the world who add even more range.

 

That means if you're coming in with something specific, we've got someone who's actually good at it, not just willing to try. We'll talk through your ideas, show you what's realistic, and figure out the best approach. If your concept needs tweaking to work better as a tattoo, we'll say so. You're paying for expertise, not just someone to trace what you found on Pinterest.

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A Studio You Can Trust

We've been part of Berkeley's creative community long enough to have built a real reputation. Our studio's won awards, our artists get recognized for their work, and clients keep referring to their friends because they know we're consistent. We don't do gimmicks or hard sells.

 

You walk in, you talk to real people who care about what they're creating, and you leave with something that looks right. We accept walk-ins when there's time, but if you're planning custom work, booking ahead makes sense. That way we can sketch, revise, and get everything locked in before you sit down.

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Straightforward Process

You're seeing the design and approving placement before we start. We're explaining what's going to happen, how long it'll take, and what to expect during healing. No surprises, no weird energy—just clear communication. After your session, you get aftercare instructions that actually make sense. If something seems off while you're healing, message us. We're around.​​​​​

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About Peralta - Laney, CA

Peralta-Laney sits near Lake Merritt in Oakland, close to Laney College and the Peralta Community College District offices. It's an urban area with a mix of students, longtime residents, and people who work nearby.

 

The neighborhood's got easy access to the rest of Oakland and quick routes into Berkeley, which makes getting to our studio pretty simple.

 

Ready to book? Email us at Oldcrowtattoo@gmail.com or come by 2818 Telegraph Ave in Berkeley. Let's figure out what you're trying to do.