Ink thatoutlivesthe trend.
Ink thatoutlivesthe trend.
Obsidian is an appointment-only bespoke studio. We engineer one-off pieces — fine line, heavy blackwork, and chromatic realism — with surgical precision and archival permanence.
Permanent Artifacts
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Meet the Artists
Mara Vell
Signature Discipline: Fine Line & Micro Realism
Mara Vell
Fine Line & Micro Realism
Kaito Ishida
Signature Discipline: Japanese & Heavy Blackwork
Kaito Ishida
Japanese & Heavy Blackwork
Dex Kane
Signature Discipline: Color Realism & Cyberpunk
Dex Kane
Color Realism & Cyberpunk
Sol Marín
Signature Discipline: Neo-Traditional & Custom Lettering
Sol Marín
Neo-Traditional & Custom Lettering
What We Tattoo
- 01Single-Needle Precision
Fine Line & Micro Realism
Single-needle anatomical details, celestial botanicals, and micro-portraits calibrated to age crisp over decades.
- 02High Saturation
Heavy Blackwork & Irezumi
Saturated obsidian fills, Japanese dragon scales, geometric mandalas, and bold negative-space contrast.
- 03Multi-Pigment Blend
Chromatic Color Realism
Multi-layered dynamic color gradients, wildlife portraiture, and biomechanical lighting with high vibrancy.
- 04Bold Linework
Neo-Traditional & Americana
Heavy structural outlines, ornate filigree, rich crimson & gold jewel tones, and bold animal iconography.
- 05Custom Calligraphy
Custom Gothic Lettering
Bespoke blackletter typography and freehand calligraphy shaped specifically to the muscular contours of the body.
A Private Sanctuary Built for Slow, Deliberate Work.
Located on Valencia Street in the heart of San Francisco. A private, quiet atmosphere free of walk-in noise, engineered for deep artistic immersion.
Policies & FAQ
All appointments require a non-refundable deposit ($100 to $250 depending on scale) at the time of booking. This reserves your calendar date and covers preliminary design drafting. Deposits are deducted from your final session total. Our studio rates range from $220 to $300/hr depending on the resident artist and project complexity.
Have a specialized or large-scale inquiry?
Talk directly with our studio manager or submit references for multi-session projects.
In Their Words
“Mara spent two full sessions refining the stencil to match my shoulder anatomy before a single needle touched skin. The fine-line healed sharper than anything I've ever seen.”
“Kaito's blackwork is unmatched on the West Coast. Saturated, pitch-black coverage that didn't fade to blue or bleed. Four years healed and it looks freshly inked.”
“Obsidian is the cleanest, most professional studio I have visited. Private room, zero distractions, and Dex's color saturation turned a rough reference into a museum piece.”
