Castro Tattoo, San Francisco
Castro Tattoo lists owner H Adams as a color and color realism artist, names Chella Man as a junior multidisciplinary artist, and provides a Book Now route that includes sliding scale options and free video consultations.
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The shop page names H Adams as the owner and an artist who specializes in color, fantasy color, and color realism, which clarifies where to direct color-focused requests within the roster.
Other listed artists include practitioners of fine line, black work, illustrative color and American Traditional imagery; the shop also documents Chella Man as a junior artist whose multidisciplinary practice engages identity and embodiment.
How to use the Book Now flow for sliding scale or video consults
Castro Tattoo provides a Book Now button on artist pages and the website; that booking route documents sliding scale options targeted to people at or below 80% AMI and community workers and marginalized community members.
The same Book Now pathway is documented as offering free video consultations, and H Adams has opened limited sliding-scale spots through that booking link.
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3991 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114Confirm the address and availability directly before traveling. The map uses supplied directory coordinates; a pin does not verify a shop’s current operating status.
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Does Castro Tattoo offer sliding scale pricing?
Yes. The shop’s Book Now options include a sliding scale for people at or below 80% AMI and for community workers and marginalized community members.
Can I request a video consultation before booking studio time?
Yes. The booking flow documents free video consultations available through the Book Now link.
Who is listed as the studio owner and what styles do they list?
H Adams is listed as the owner and an artist specializing in color, fantasy color, and color realism.
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