A woman with a black and gray futuristic geometric leaf-themed tattoo sleeve on her upper arm and shoulder, standing against a dark green background, tattooed by Josaline @josalinegreen at Bay Area's top-rated tattoo studio, Dark Water in Berkeley.
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A person's arm with a detailed black and gray floral tattoo, surrounded by clean black-out by Josaline @josalinegreen at Bay Area's top-rated tattoo studio, Dark Water in Berkeley.
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Josaline

Blackwork & Cyber Futuristic Artist

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Josaline Green is a blackwork artist whose work earned top recognition at the 2025 Summit Invitational. She specializes in large-scale, body-driven compositions that blend bold abstraction with futuristic, spiritual and ornamental influences. Designed to move intuitively with the body’s natural architecture, her tattoos feel seamlessly integrated using minimalist palettes guided by intention.

Working closely with clients, Josaline approaches each project as a collaborative study of form and identity. Her focus on expansive pieces allows space for depth and cohesion, shaping designs that remain striking, long after they are completed.

Artist Speciality

  • Anime style tattoo by DUDUDRU, a girl looking like a shunji ito heroine lifts a finger and gazes outwards

    Blackwork Tattoos

    Solid black tattoos with clean, bold graphics. Popular for their minimalist look and perfect for covering up older work you want to transform. Each blackwork piece is designed to work with your body's shape and create maximum visual impact.

  • Futuristic blackwork geometric tattoo by Josaline Green @josalinegreen

    Geometric Tattoos

    Sacred geometry and abstract patterns turned into wearable art. These geometric tattoos blend mathematical precision with organic flow, creating pieces that feel both structured and natural. Perfect for clients who appreciate clean lines and meaningful or ambiguous symbolism.

  • Futuristic blackwork geometric tattoo by Josaline Green @josalinegreen

    Cyberpunk

    Futuristic tattoos that explore the merging of technology and human bodies. These cyberpunk designs look forward to what we might become, blending organic forms with tech-inspired elements. Perfect for clients who are excited about the future and want tattoos that feel like they're from tomorrow.

  • Josaline is a fantastic artist to say the least, and great to work with to boot. Great style and design in her art. I contacted her with a customization to an existing cyber sigil design she had in her portfolio, went over the customization I wanted well-ahead of the appointment. On appointment day, we went over variations she came up with, chose the design of choice and got going. She checked in on me regularly to see if I liked what was being done, great communication during. I am beyond happy with it! Can't wait to work with her again for more.

    ★★★★★
    Alex D.

  • Very happy with my new tattoo! Did black and white xenomorph on Sunday and it came out really nice. The image is done very nicely, super realistic and clean. Josaline was quick and professional, everything went smooth and easy. Atmosphere was calm and friendly, no stress at all, I even had a nap during the session. Studio felt clean and comfortable. Tattoo healed nicely and looks amazing! Honestly, this experience just made me want more tattoos. Definitely recommend and would come back again.

    ★★★★★
    Agnė D.

  • I was looking for an artist who did black work to cover up an old tattoo that no longer resonated with me. I found Josaline through Instagram and loved her work. She is an amazing artist and a lovely person. She not only designed a brilliant tattoo for me but also helped me through two full days of being tattooed. If you're looking for a highly skilled black work artist who takes care of their clients, Josaline is your person!

    ★★★★★
    Abigail

  • I had such a great experience with Josaline, I'm already looking forward to working with her again! She made sure I was comfortable and all my needs were addressed, worked super quickly and precisely so the results were incredibly clean. Not to mention, her art style sets her apart from so many tattooers - her work captures the exact cyber/futuristic/abstract vibe I've been looking for and I'm so excited to have found her!

    ★★★★★
    Emily C.

  • Great experience! I feel like Joseline did a wonderful job bringing my tattoo to life. All the staff here were very sweet. I can definitely recommend this place and will be going back for any future tattoos

    ★★★★★
    Ty S.

  • Every time I get compliments on my tattoos I refer them back to Josie. I cannot recommend her enough. She is a true artist with so much creative talent, drive, dedication, professionalism and high quality work & care. Not only does she deliver excellent work but creates a safe space for all those who enter her shop. Truly brilliant. I wish her nothing but continued success in her career ♡

    ★★★★★
    Dru D.

  • My partner and I have gotten six tattoos between us done by Josaline. Needless to say, we are huge fans of her work and I couldn't recommend her more (I made a point to recommend her to everybody I knew who was even remotely interested in getting a tattoo). Every tattoo is flawless and she was very active in the design process, offering suggestions that made the final pieces even better than we envisioned. We both also have custom designs of hers that we love, as her style is impeccable.

    ★★★★★
    Douglas G.

  • I went to see Josie and she is amazing. Not only does she have a light hand, but her passion shines through her work. I have never felt more comfortable with a tattoo artist. She is considerate of her clients and provides high quality work. Would recommend!

    ★★★★★

    Z. M.

  • My boyfriend got his tattoo done by Josie and she did an incredible job! The design she created, her attention to detail is top notch and she ensures to give you great after care instructions. Highly recommend Josie for your next tattoo.

    ★★★★★

    Shelby A.

  • I absolutely love every tattoo that Josaline Green has tattooed upon me. She makes an effort to meet me where I’m at and understand/capture the vibe of what I want. On top of that, she’s the coolest person you could ever want to spend hours with while getting a piece done. From my first appoint with her, Josie made me feel so at ease and delivered incredible results.

    ★★★★★
    Megan G.

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  • I had Josie do a custom design last year and she was wonderful throughout the whole process. The piece came out incredibly beautiful and her touch created a beautiful design that I'm obsessed with.

    ★★★★★
    Ryan A.

  • 10/10 would do again! Dark Water studios was such an amazing experience for me. I cannot run out of good things to say about this place. I'd highly recommend Dark Water studios and Josaline Green. This is my first tattoo (yes, I know I'm kinda insane for diving in and doing a full sleeve for my first tattoo) I've ever gotten and I absolutely love it! Josaline Green was my artist and she did an incredible job. She was really easy to communicate with when we began initial talks about the designs I was going for. I was definitely a bit nervous and apprehensive since I had never done this before. However, after speaking with her for a consultation, I felt confident/excited that she was going to come up with something awesome and she totally delivered.

    ★★★★★
    Colin F.

QUICK FAQ

  • Books are OPEN
    Estimated next availability: 1 week ~ 1 month+

  • $300/HR with a $400 minimum.
    $400 hourly deposit to secure appointment

    $1600 Day Rate
    $800 deposit

    Accepts Tips? No. All tips will be donated to charity. ☺︎

    Disclaimer: There may be a short delay in information from artists is updated.

  • Josaline offers consultations over Zoom or in Person
    Please reach out for details.

  • Click Here for FAQ on artist’s site

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