Need a touchup or a new tattoo?? I highly recommend Nightshade Studios in Pekin! Brittany Campbell is absolutely amazing.... I love the color choices and additions she made to my tattoo! Looking forward to going back and updating my other tattoos, while adding a few things too! read more

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First, I go by Leia normally if the name is confusing to Genevieve! Second, I had the most relaxing tattoo experience at nightshade Studios. I love the privacy and tranquil living room feel of the studio. Genevieve is wonderful listens to your needs but also knows what will work for the area you want. I absolutely love my new tattoo. read more

NightShade Studios - Only the olive branch was done by Genevieve :) I love it - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

This review is long overdue. My experience with Genevieve was amazing and one I will long remember. I asked her to replicate the flowers in my yard in Palm Springs (My happy place) and not only does the tattoo remind me of that place - It also reminds me of the wonderful time I spent getting it. There is so much good energy in her shop and she is such a pleasure to work with - I now smile every time I see the tattoo in the mirror. And it is not just a tattoo but an original piece of art that I hold dear. Genevieve is very much in demand but I believe anyone who gets a chance to work with her is blessed. - While additional work is on hold for now - I look forward to working with her again in the future and highly recommend her for anyone looking for something special. read more

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My experience with Genevieve was exceptional, and I cannot recommend her highly enough! It was so much fun to see her process of taking my reference images and some she found herself from freehand sketch to a finished masterpiece. We talked through placement, sizing, and composition each step of the way, and it was clear that she was really invested in the piece. Her studio is very relaxing and intimate. We each listened to a podcast during the 4-hour tattooing session, and she offered me water, snacks, and lidocaine cream to help me push through completing the piece in one day instead of two, which was the original plan. It was worth the wait! read more

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Perfection! Adorable spot in the city and refreshing to get tattooed by a woman in a woman owned studio. She understood my idea better than I did, and I LOVE my new tattoo! read more

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Genevieve is an amazing woman with magic hands! She's super accommodating and will do great things with whatever ideas you give her. I was looking for someone who could do a traditional Polynesian tattoo and I'm here to tell you that Genevieve is your girl! I'm having her do a three quarter sleeve on my arm! She also gives amazing discounts for longer sittings! :) She freehands everything also which I think is crazy! She's so precise and the lines are so clean. read more

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This is my second visit to Genevieve and all I can say is that she is an amazing artist. Earlier this year she created a beautiful work of art on my lower back, and because she is so great - I needed more! Over this past weekend she covered up a small tattoo that I had prior from another artist, and then elaborated with such beautiful Polynesian and floral art to complement her original work. Genevieve is welcoming and makes you feel comfortable every step of the way. All I can say is that there is a reason for the longer wait to get in, and it was well worth it. I am so happy with everything. Thank you Genevieve! read more

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Genevieve is an insanely talented artist. She captured my vision perfectly and the final product was stunning. Her studio is lovely and spotless and I felt very COVID safe with windows open and air purifier running. I Highly recommend if you manage to get on her very busy schedule! read more

I did extensive research for my tattoo this time around. Now 43, I hadn't been tattooed in over 20 years. I chose Genevieve from Castro Tattoo first of all for her kick ass work which shows in her portfolio on Instagram (huahine_tattoo). When I reached out via email, I pretty quickly received a very organized form email response which detailed the process from setting up an appointment through the actual tattoo. The process of hand drawing, rather than the use of stencils, really spoke to me. Genevieve is an artist, and watching her draw your vision on your skin with sharpies is such a fun experience. The shop is clean, well organized, beautifully decorated, and fun to be in. Genevieve is friendly, calm, and concerned with your well being throughout the tattoo. My tattoo is so beautiful- even better than I imagined. I am so happy I found Huahine Tattoo! read more

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Genevieve is a remarkable tattoo artist and individual. Last October I approached her with a bunch of ideas for a back piece and she worked with me using her experience and artistic capabilities to create a masterpiece. Over the course of 8 (or 9) sessions she transformed what started as freehand sketch on my back and added layers, depth and color resulting in a art I'm a proud to wear. Genevieve was always professional, she was always looking for ways to make the piece better and made me feel like a collaborator. Specific to the Polynesian nature of my tattoo Genevieve is extremely knowledgeable and took the time to tell a story that was unique to me. Last, but not least the shop is great, clean and has a great vibe. Perfect place to spend a few hours under he needle. They also get the aroma of fresh baked cookies wafting in at all hours. read more

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My review is long overdue but, Genevieve is the artist to go to! She made me feel very comfortable throughout the entire process, and was very patient when it came to my low pain tolerance. I came in for two separate sessions and both times we worked out something I would like. I didn't have specific flowers in mind so I told her she could do basically anything she wanted, and the results were amazing. Her work is beautiful, and I'll always be happy that I went to her for my half sleeve. read more

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Genevieve is so much than a tattoo artist, she is an artist. I now have three pieces from her, and am so beyond impressed with them even years later. She makes you feel so comfortable during your appointment, and takes her time to make sure you love every aspect of your piece before tattooing. Her freehand style also makes sure that the piece lays on your body way more perfect than a stencil ever could. She will take your ideas and turn them into something much more beautiful than you ever even imagined! I am so happy that I found Genevieve years ago, and can't wait to come back! read more

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I waited, patiently... for a few months, to get this appointment with Genevieve. Was she worth it? HELL YES. Once you submit an inquiry to book an appointment with her, you'll get a detailed response from her or her assistant with information on how to proceed. I sent photos and brought some with me to my session. I explained what I wanted to incorporate and she took her time sketching out my vision -- and what she came up with exceeded my expectations. She is wonderful at her craft - she thoughtfully gave suggestions and I was delighted with what she came up with. She is worth the drive, I commuted from South Bay -- make sure you plan the travel time appropriately. Her studio is cozy, clean, the beats she had during my session were so bomb (I had to ask for her playlist, it was THAT GOOD). Parking can be difficult, but when is parking not difficult in SF? The vibe in the studio was just so chill. - I want to schedule my next session already! Until next time, Huahine tattoo... Māuruuru roa! read more

I got my first tattoo with Genevieve and she did a fantastic job. She consulted with me every step of the way so I got exactly what I wanted, and the process was super-chill and relaxing. Her studio is like hanging out in your friend's living room. Weeks later and I'm still in love with the work she did. Highly recommended if you're looking for a botanical tattoo. read more

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Genevieve is absolutely wonderful. Incredibly talented artist who really works with you on design, altering the sketch with feedback. She is delightful to work with, patient, and helpful. This was my first tattoo, but having seen many others, she is one of a kind. read more

Genevieve is an incredible artist and very gentle tattooer! Calm studio and very easy to work with. Will absolutely be going back.

Genevieve is amazing. Like others below I am not done with my project but I am confident in my 5 Star review from how amazingly the first session went. Communication before the appointment was crisp and clear, expectations managed perfectly. The design phase was outstanding: we talked through what I wanted, looked at some pics online then she just started drawing on me! After some tweaks we got started. We got through a ton of stuff in one appointment and I am nothing less than thrilled with what we have done so far. Looking forward to finishing this project, it's going to be amazing! read more

Made it back to the city so Genevieve could add more of her beautiful work down my arm. As usual, she went above & beyond what I was picturing in my mind. Her work is amazing. She does everything freehand first to make sure it all flows right. Therefore, each and every piece is one of a kind. That's why it was so shocking to learn that some of her work was stolen and copied. Very disappointing and bad luck too! Really liked the atmosphere at the new place Castro Tattoo. Great vibe. So happy with my latest addition. Thank you G! read more

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I had the most wonderful experience getting my first tattoo with Genevieve. I had been noodling on my botanical tattoo for years and years and after looking at Genevieve's Instagram I decided to take the plunge. I did not know what to expect with the live free hand drawing process but it was perfect and I think made the tattoo much more beautiful and special. I came in with my own photos to help explain what I wanted, and Genevieve had also looked up some great botanical pictures which really helped us completely align on vision. I could not be happier with my tattoo. read more

I have been looking for a Polynesian style tattoo artist for almost 2 years. I had gotten one 9 years ago. I wanted my old one darkened and possibly a new one on my other shoulder. There really is only a handful of Polynesian tattoo artists in the Bay Area. To be honest, the artist's work did not look authentic Polynesian. The tattoo I had done for me was from an artist from Tahiti so I had an idea of what a Polynesian style looked like. I did not see it with the artists here in the Bay. I was about to give up and save up money to go to Tahiti to get the work done. By chance, I googled Polynesian tattoo/San Francisco. I came across Genevieve's website. Her work looked amazing. I emailed her with pictures of my tattoo to see if it could be done. She said yes. We agreed to meet for a consultation for darkening the old tattoo and getting some ideas for new ones. We met where she took notes on what I was looking for, and what I wanted represented in my tattoo. She showed me pictures of past work and magazines with Polynesian tattoos. I decided to go with her for the darkening. She also said she would send me some sketches of a tattoo based on the notes she took from me. Through email she sent me some sketches and we agreed on a date. Tattoo day: Her location is very easy to get to from BART. When I got there, she showed me some more sketches and pictures which fit everything I mentioned in our first meeting. I wasn't sure if I wanted to get anything other than the darkening but after seeing what she came up with, I decided to get both done during the day. I have uploaded the work she did for me. I cannot be happier with the job she has done. She really listens to what your vision of your tattoo will be and puts it into a design. It's a sign of a great artist when the vision in your mind of what you want for a tattoo matches what she sketches. For those who are looking for Polynesian tattoos, please please please please give her a call to set something up. You will not be disappointed. read more

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I came to Genevieve with a very challenging project. My half sleeve was inspired from a pic off of an artist from Australia. We created a masterpiece! The symbolism told my personal story and it was better then I could have imagined. She is not only talented and a great artist but really knows how to create true Polynesian style to conform to a body not from templates, all hand drawn! We went through many ideas and with each session created a flow where we both were very comfortable working together through the hours it takes. If you like Polynesian style she is the best there is. read more

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Genevieve was such a professional and patient artist to wok with!! I stumbled upon her work while researching for an artist that had an eye and experience in botanical illustrations and clean linework. She is someone that definitely takes a lot of thought and consideration into her pieces and is receptive to the client's ideas and wishes. She also has a strong sense of the type of artist she is, so to have her input in shaping my vision to ink on skin made this piece even more special! Huge fan and definitely a trustworthy and dependable artist. She may take a bit of time to respond to emails but it's not an unreasonable lag-haha it might have just felt long due to my eagerness! She totally put up with my angst and I'm so grateful for it! read more

NightShade Studios - My plum branch - an ode to my namesake and a reminder of the cycles we face in life. Thank you, G! - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

She was amazing. Really took time to hear my vision and then come up something that we both loved. Pumped about my new piece and would definitely recommend to others! read more

I couldn't have imagined a more wonderful tattoo experience! Out of the 6 tattoos I have, the one Genevieve created is BY FAR my favorite! She was warm and welcoming from the moment I saw her face to the moment I left. The vibes were awesome, the energy was incredible, and the studio was the private, calming experience I was hoping for! The studio was very clean, she listened to exactly what I was describing that I wanted and created a piece from my dreams so effortlessly! Luckily she left room to expand because I will 100% be back! read more

Nothing but excellent things to say about both Genevieve the person and Genevieve the tattoo artist!!! There is a lot of trust and faith that you must have in the tattoo artist that is going to essentially put something permanent on your body (unless you love getting laser treatments), and she is 100% that person. After scouring the internet looking for the right artist to put a very personal piece on my arm, I stumbled across Genevieve's website and IG, and, boy am I glad that I did. She answered every question and concern I had in my initial email to her and after my consultation with her later on, I knew I was in excellent hands with my vision, the importance of the piece and the story I wanted and needed it to tell. What was translated from the various symbols we talked about to what was put on my arm was nothing short of amazing. I couldn't be happier with her design. She even was able to find a way to work in an older tattoo I already had on my arm that had nothing to do with a Polynesian tattoo and yet somehow made it blend it rather seamlessly, considering what it was. Her knowledge of the history and origin of what she does and why, comes a very close second to her skill as an artist. Conversing about the history, origin and various techniques with someone that knows so much about the history of it all totally helped pass the time for the nearly 12.5 hours (split over multiple sessions) it took to complete the piece. She takes her time during the initial freehand drawing of what will eventually be the tattoo and very accommodating to any feedback and/or suggestions from you, the human canvas, and at the same time gives great advice and suggestions/feedback to you as to what she thinks will work best and how it will flow with your body. Every person she works on is unique and there will never be a carbon copy of your tattoo on someone else, which is the way it should be with any true Polynesian tattoo, since it is your story and not someone elses. And, again, you get to see what the tattoo will essentially look like before the needle ever touches you. read more

Thank you! First off I would like to mention that Genevieve (G) is not only an amazing Polynesian Tattoo artist but also an amazing artist in general which helped me choose her for my latest tat. G also has a background in art and I believe she has a degree from the Academy of Art in SF. She definitely has a artist view when coming up with something creative for her customers. She will also make you feel very comfortable and will accommodate you in any way. I asked G to create a piece/sleeve which included something from SF mixed with Polynesian/Japanese/Filipino and she came up with an original piece that blew me away. During my first session I ended up changing my tattoo to include something that symbolized my son and she thought of 2 Koi fish, one to symbolize me and the other my son both swimming in the bay. It turned out amazing and I love the artwork involved which I believe G could only come up with. So if you're looking for something Polynesian or just want an artist that has a great creative mind, book an appointment with G. read more

Genevive is an AMAZING tattoo artist! She has done two beautiful floral tattoos for me and I can't wait to get another one. She is very detailed and just so skilled at what she does. She was super patient with me and also very accommodating. I recommend her to anyone that asks about my tattoos or who is thinking about getting one. She is the best! read more

Genevieve is an extremely talented, professional, courteous and guiding tattoo artist. I came across her studio (NightShade Studios) in the Lower Haight and work through her Instagram @huahine_tattoo while planning out my half arm sleeve. From the first email to our consultation/planning and then 6 sessions tattooing together, I could not be happier with my experience. First off, the tattoo far exceeds my expectations in terms of what I wanted with its vivid nature, realism and eye appeal. Second, she is extremely kind and endearing. I felt like she was genuinely excited to get the project going. Lastly and most importantly, she knew when to assert her guidance and make suggestions that only a true artist can see, while also helping you, as the client, feel like the concept is remaining yours. There's no doubt in my mind that Genevieve will end up as one of San Francisco's top tattoo artists. So don't wait to get in touch as her wait time is incredible reasonable for her top-level talent. I will absolutely be getting all of my work done through here from here on out. read more

Genevieve is awesome, I couldn't be happier with my tattoo, she did a very good job on covering my old tattoo with an awesome Maori tattoo. I will come back to her for sure and I can recommend anyone that wants a original Polynesian tattoo to contact Genevieve read more

Genevieve is a true diamond in the rough... She gave me a beautiful cover up tattoo that I will always cherish and love! The original tattoo was too busy and muddy-looking, due to faded color and too small of a design on an isolated part of the body. I am very satisfied with my entire experience with her... from start to finish. First, I emailed Genevieve and we were able to set up a consult. During the consult, she gave me realistic opinions and options for my cover up. A professional always considers the alternatives and I truly appreciated that of Genevieve, even if it meant we weren't going to work together. After some cool designs she came up with, I decided to take the plunge and to go with her idea. Not only was she efficient, but she knew how the body flows, which is absolutely crucial when considering a cover-up piece. Her artistic talents, skill, and finesse gave me a beautifully applied design, and Genevieve executed more than I could've expected. During the tattoo appointment, she made me feel very comfortable and we talked for most of the beginning of the session (which was the worst part for me, pain-wise) but she eased me into it. She knows her clientele and she is very attentive to the client's needs. She brought life to my tattoo and it evolved into a wonderful work of art! She is a real prodigy in the tattoo industry and I can't wait to get more work done by her!! read more

After spending months contemplating what I wanted for my first tattoo, I came across Genevieve's work and knew I wanted her to do my first tattoo. Her style was also what my boyfriend was looking for. We both traveled from Portland Oregon to San Francisco and had ours done. Mine runs from the top of the side of my calf down to the top of my foot. It is filled with so much meaning and symbolism representing everything that has been important in my life. I couldn't possibly have expected how absolutely perfect it is. It is an absolutely beautiful piece of artwork. My boyfriend got a turtle on the back of his calf, which was also full of meaning and exactly what he wanted. I'm definitely already contemplating my next tattoo with Genevieve. She is a true professional. read more

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Beautiful work by a beautiful soul! Genevieve's passion for art and understanding of the Polynesian Culture result in unique and vibrant paintings and tattoos. A wonderful experience! read more

i can't thank genevieve enough for bringing a six year old idea to life today. i am absolutely in love with my floral piece -- a combination of orchids and gladioli. from initial sketch, to picking out the color scheme, and to the completion of my tattoo, genevieve made sure i was comfortable and happy at all times. it's always scary to trust someone with permanency on your body but i was at total ease throughout the entire process. she is very detailed, artistic, kind, and great company (i hate sitting still! haha). i highly recommend working with genevieve. thank you!! read more

Genevieve did a beautiful Polynesian style tattoo for me of some plumerias, a honu, and some artwork swirls. She was really lovely to work with and is professional. She is very creative and did a really nice freehand design on my arm. The design came out just as I had imagined it would. She took the time to look at other designs I really liked an incorporated the ideas into her own work. This was my first tattoo and I had a great experience with her. I would definitely work with her again and I would highly recommend her!!!! read more

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My tattoo isn't done yet and I can already confidently give Genevieve a five star rating. I needed a coverup of a very large piece done and while doing research decided I would need something with large amounts of blackwork done to make it work. I looked at artist portfolios for weeks before deciding that based on hers I completely trusted her with something like this between the stunning floral pieces she creates and her obvious comfort with solid black due to her specialization in Polynesian style. She and her assistant were prompt and professional in their emails. As far as working with her in person: she is super friendly and has a great calming energy! Her workspace (currently at Castro Tattoo) is warm, bright, and very clean. Her freehand process is amazing to witness, she really took her time making sure the space was well utilized and that everything looked as balanced as it could be having to work around the previous tattoo. She offered great ideas and suggestions that I wouldn't have thought of as far as composition went that I decided to go with and am so happy I did! Her hand isn't too heavy, healing has been a breeze after both sessions. I am already beyond happy with my piece and I still have a whole session left to go on this half sleeve. Extremely reasonable prices, especially given the quality and uniqueness of her work. Am already planning how I want her to finish off my piece into a full sleeve in the future. Would HIGHLY recommend her for anyone looking to get florals and Polynesian designs from. Will add photos once it's all finished up! read more

I am so impressed with Genevieve's work! I came to Genevieve with a tattoo of a beetle that I have had for about 5 years that needed some work. I had always wanted to add more detail to the tattoo, it was previously more of an outline of a beetle.Genevieve added beautiful colors,fine lines and shading to my tattoo and I must say it looks like a completely brand new tattoo. I could not be happier with the outcome, 6 months later the colors are still bold and the small details on the beetles wings look very delicate. Aside from the tattoo itself, Genevieve was friendly and made me feel at home. We chatted comfortably for the entire tattoo. I love that Genevieve is a classically trained artist. Rather than copying designs we had found in a book and online, she definitely put her own unique twist into the tattoo, which I think makes it that much more special! I will definitely be coming back to visit Genevieve the next time I want some new ink! read more

NightShade Studios - Beetle tattoo by Genevieve - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Having got first tattoo in the marquesas my expectations were high but they were met and exceeded!, can't tell you how skilled Genevieve is. I was so happy that she had a real book on marquesas designs. She sat patiently with me and let me pick out each individual symbol I wanted. I can't wait to start planning my next tattoo with her, truly beautiful work! read more

I recently finished a back piece with Genevieve that took almost 3 months to complete (4 sessions, 3-4 hours each). I cannot say enough about Genevieve as an artist and a professional - I loved every part of this experience. I gave her the basic foundation of what I wanted - tropical florals, incorporating my daughter's Hawaiian name, and a hibiscus cover-up - and let her take the reigns artistically. She came up with a gorgeous composition that exceeded my expectations. I have gotten so many compliments on how beautiful and realistic the flowers are. How amazing is Genevieve? Let me put it this way: when your mom sees your huge back piece and her response it to schedule her own floral tattoo with your artist, you know your artist is amaze-balls. This tattoo (and the process of undergoing this sacrifice) holds a lot of meaning for me - Genevieve truly brought my vision to life and executed it to perfection. I can't wait to continue this work in progress with her... read more

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Genevieve was amazing to work with! After seeing the floral tattoo she did for my cousin, I came to her with my ideas for my first tattoo of a cherry blossom branch. During our consultation, she worked with me to understand the style and image of the tattoo, and I felt complete trust in her. After moving forward with the tattoo, I couldn't be happier with her work!! The details and coloring are exactly what I had envisioned, and her art is truly amazing. There is no doubt that if I get another tattoo, or decide to grow this piece, I will go back to Genevieve. read more

Finished my 3rd session today on my leg tattoo. It has been a great experience. Genevieve is very talented, and a super nice person. Easy going, yet confident in her practice. Next tattoo starts next month. Stoked. read more