Pikachu (laughing, black & grey) Cute black and grey Pikachu tattoo with stippled dotwork shading and bold linework. By Stella Sanchez (@umbra.inks), now booking at Dark Water Tattoo Studio in Berkeley.
Jinx (Arcane / League of Legends) Color anime portrait of Jinx from Arcane with a watercolor-style "Get Jinxed" backdrop. By Stella Sanchez (@umbra.inks), now booking at Dark Water Tattoo Studio in Berkeley.
Poochyena (color) Cute color Poochyena tattoo with a crescent moon and sparkles — a kawaii take on the Gen 3 Dark-type Pokémon. By Stella Sanchez (@umbra.inks), now booking at Dark Water Tattoo Studio in Berkeley, CA.
Tomura Shigaraki (My Hero Academia) Black and grey illustrative tattoo of Shigaraki from My Hero Academia, with red ink accents and cybersigilism-style framing. By Stella Sanchez (@umbra.inks), now booking at Dark Water Tattoo Studio in Berkeley.
"Steel City" / "Charm City" script Bold blackletter and script lettering forearm pieces — Pittsburgh and Baltimore hometown tributes. By Stella Sanchez (@umbra.inks), now booking at Dark Water Tattoo Studio in Berkeley.
Black cat with bat wings. Witchy black and grey tattoo of a vampire cat under a crescent moon, with dotwork shading and dancing bats. By Stella Sanchez (@umbra.inks), now booking at Dark Water Tattoo Studio in Berkeley, CA.
Red and black cybersigilism piece with hand-drawn red spider lilies (higanbana) woven through neo-tribal thorns. By Stella Sanchez (@umbra.inks), now booking at Dark Water Tattoo Studio in Berkeley.
Red ornamental dagger All-red fineline ornamental dagger with cybersigilism flourishes — a clean, gothic forearm piece. By Stella Sanchez (@umbra.inks), now booking at Dark Water Tattoo Studio in Berkeley.
Blackwork cybersigilism heart wrapped in thorns and sparkles — a y2k-meets-gothic forearm piece. By Stella Sanchez (@umbra.inks), now booking at Dark Water Tattoo Studio in Berkeley, CA.
Color Vaporeon tattoo with dotwork shading and bold negative-space sparkles — a fresh take on the classic Eeveelution. By Stella Sanchez (@umbra.inks), now booking at Dark Water Tattoo Studio in Berkeley.
Hyperrealistic zombie bite wound with bruising, broken skin, and blood detail — a horror SFX-style piece. By Stella Sanchez (@umbra.inks), now booking at Dark Water Tattoo Studio in Berkeley.
Spooky black and grey Gengar tattoo with stipple shading and bold sparkle accents. By Stella Sanchez (@umbra.inks), now booking at Dark Water Tattoo Studio in Berkeley, CA.
Dynamic black and grey Raichu mid-thunderbolt, with bold linework and dotwork shading. By Stella Sanchez (@umbra.inks), now booking at Dark Water Tattoo Studio in Berkeley.
Bold blackwork piece featuring Ichigo's Hollow mask alongside red spider lilies and ginkgo leaves — a suminagashi-influenced Bleach tattoo. By Stella Sanchez (@umbra.inks), now booking at Dark Water Tattoo Studio in Berkeley.
Black and grey illustrative tattoo of Chrollo from Hunter x Hunter, bound by Kurapika's chains and framed in flowing ink. By Stella Sanchez (@umbra.inks), now booking at Dark Water Tattoo Studio in Berkeley.
Matching glitter Pokémon tattoos in heart frames — a pastel Sylveon and a Hydreigon. By Stella Sanchez (@umbra.inks), now booking at Dark Water Tattoo Studio in Berkeley, CA.
Y2K-style Twilight tribute with a polaroid of Edward and Bella, charm bracelet, and sparkle accents. By Stella Sanchez (@umbra.inks), now booking at Dark Water Tattoo Studio in Berkeley.
American traditional potion bottle with classic trad flowers and bold linework — a Twenty One Pilots tribute. By Stella Sanchez (@umbra.inks), now booking at Dark Water Tattoo Studio in Berkeley.
Classic American traditional tiger and snake combo with a banner reading "Life's Not Out To Get You" — a Modest Mouse lyric piece. By Stella Sanchez (@umbra.inks), now booking at Dark Water Tattoo Studio in Berkeley.
Manga-panel-style color tattoo of Itachi's Mangekyō Sharingan and Sasuke's Sharingan/Rinnegan — a Naruto fan tribute. By Stella Sanchez (@umbra.inks), now booking at Dark Water Tattoo Studio in Berkeley, CA.

Stella

Meet Dark Water’s newest tattoo artist…

Stella (a.k.a. @umbra.inks | she/her) brings a distinctly Gen Z voice to Dark Water — fluent in anime, gaming, and the sharp, sparkling visual language of y2k cybersigilism. Her work moves easily between cute color Pokémon, bold blackwork anime portraits in the suminagashi-influenced style, and red-and-black neo-tribal pieces threaded with spider lilies and thorns.

Stella specializes in custom designs with a focus on black and grey with color pops, stipple shading, and a signature "cute but edgy" sensibility. Her anime knowledge runs deep across Bleach, Hunter x Hunter, Naruto, My Hero Academia, and the full Pokédex — translating beloved characters into pieces that honor the source while standing on their own as wearable art. She's built her chair as a chill, inclusive space that warmly welcomes all bodies and identities.

Artist Speciality

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

    Fine Art & Surrealist Tattoos

    Tattoos inspired by art history's masters and movements. From Dalí-style dreamscapes to classical sculptures in ink, these pieces transform skin into canvas. Each design brings museum-quality artistry to custom tattoo work.

  • Black and gray floral tattoo on the upper arm and shoulder by Kuya (@kuyatattoos)

    Botanical & Nature Tattoos

    Bold blackwork inspired by the natural world. These tattoos feature detailed plants, animals, and organic forms with artistic flair. From olive branches to serpents, each piece celebrates nature through strong linework and unique composition.

  • A tattoo of two cherubs with wings, sitting on rocks and surrounded by flowers, inside an oval frame by Kuya (@kuyatattoos)

    Mystical & Symbolic Tattoos

    Tattoos rooted in mythology, spirituality, and ancient symbolism. Celestial bodies, all-seeing eyes, and mythological creatures come to life through contemporary technique. Each design carries meaning beyond its surface.

QUICK FAQ

  • Books are OPEN
    Estimated next availability: ~2 weeks
    (Earlier availability may be possible depending on schedule)

  • $150/HR with a $150 minimum.
    $50-$100 deposit (depending on size) to secure appointment.
    (Drawing fee included)

    Accepts Tips? Yes! ☺︎

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

  • Stella offers consultations in-person
    Please reach out for details.

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