Tattoo of a detailed dragonfly on upper arm, with part of a zebra and other animal micro-realism tattoos visible nearby by Lea aka @whiskietattoos at Dark Water, a top-rated Oakland and Berkeley tattoo studio
Micro-realism tattoo of a baby deer resting in grass on a person's upper arm by Lea aka @whiskietattoos at Dark Water, a top-rated Oakland and Berkeley tattoo studio
Micro-realism tattoo of two pet dog faces, one above the other and the phrase "never shed" written vertically next to the dogs by Lea aka @whiskietattoos at Dark Water, a top-rated Oakland and Berkeley tattoo studio.
Three cute pet micro-realism cats and dog tattoos by Lea aka @whiskietattoos at Dark Water, a top-rated Oakland and Berkeley tattoo studio. Three pets, two cats and a dog inked in hyper realism.
Cute micro-realism slug tattoo by Lea aka @whiskietattoos at Dark Water, Berkeley's top-rated tattoo studio
A microrealism tattoo of a bee with detailed wings and body, and a crescent moon shape on top of its head, on a person's forearm by Lea aka @whiskietattoos at Dark Water, Berkeley's top-rated tattoo studio
Micro-realism tattoo of a ladybug on a person's forearm by Lea aka @whiskietattoos at Dark Water, Berkeley's top-rated tattoo studio
Adorable micro-realism tattoo of a small, detailed fish on a person's upper arm by Lea aka @whiskietattoos at Dark Water, Berkeley's top-rated tattoo studio
Hyper-realistic tattoo of a seahorse on upper arm with other tattoos visible nearby by Lea aka @whiskietattoos at Dark Water, Berkeley's top-rated tattoo studio
Tattoo of two realistic fish on a person's forearm by Lea aka @whiskietattoos a micro-realism tattoo expert at Dark Water, Berkeley's top-rated tattoo studio
A micro-realism tattoo of a detailed black and gray flower with leaves on a person's upper arm by Lea aka @whiskietattoos at Dark Water, Berkeley's top-rated tattoo studio
Micro-realism tattoo of a jellyfish on a person's upper arm by Lea aka @whiskietattoos at Dark Water, Berkeley's top-rated tattoo studio
Lea (@whiskietattoos) created this micro-realism tattoo of a bee and flowers on a person's arm at Dark Water, Berkeley's top-rated tattoo studio
Micro-realism bee Tattoo on person's arm by Lea. Find Lea (@whiskietattoos) at Dark Water, Oakland and Berkeley top-rated tattoo shop.
A person's forearm with a delicate black ink floral tattoo of lilies. Find Lea (@whiskietattoos) at darkwater.ink, the East Bay's top-rated tattoo shop.
Realistic wave tattoo with small flying birds on a person's upper arm by Whiskie, aka Lea. Find Lea (@whiskietattoos) at darkwater.ink, the East Bay's top-rated tattoo shop.
Black and gray micro-realism tattoo of a blackberry branch with leaves and a blossom on a person's arm. Find Lea (@whiskietattoos) at darkwater.ink, the East Bay's top-rated tattoo shop.
A person's arm with a whale tattoo, a small black dot tattoo, and a pink tattoo on the forearm, wearing a white sleeveless top and with blue painted nails. Find Lea (@whiskietattoos) at darkwater.ink, the East Bay's top-rated tattoo shop.
Micro-realism black and gray tattoo by @whiskietattoos of an octopus on a person's upper arm. Find Lea at darkwater.ink, the East Bay's top-rated tattoo shop.
Realistic goldfish tattoo by leading micro-realism tattoo artist @whiskietattoos aka Lea. Find Lea at darkwater.ink, the East Bay's top-rated tattoo shop.
Delicate black and grey floral microrealism tattoo featuring three poppy flowers, leaves, and buds on forearm. Find Lea (@whiskietattoos) at Dark Water, Berkeley's top-rated tattoo shop.
Realistic hummingbird tattoo by Lea on person's arm. Find Lea (@whiskietattoos) at Dark Water, Berkeley's top-rated tattoo shop.
Micro-realism black and grey butterfly tattoo on person's forearm by Lea. Find Lea (@whiskietattoos) at Dark Water, Berkeley's top-rated tattoo shop.
Black ink tattoo of a tiger sitting among lilies on a person's arm.
Tattoo of a bee, a curled fern leaf, a caterpillar, and a turtle on a person's forearm by Lea (@whiskietattoos). Find Lea at Dark Water, Berkeley's top-rated tattoo shop.
Tattoo on upper arm featuring stacked stones, a woman’s face with a floral crown, abstract geometric shapes, and a small bird at the wrist. Find Lea at Dark Water, Berkeley's top-rated tattoo shop. @whiskietattoos
Micro-realism tattoo by Lea (@whiskietattoos) of a realistic eye on a person's thigh, showing detailed iris, eyelashes, and eyelid. Find Lea at Dark Water, Berkeley's top-rated tattoo shop.
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Lea

Meet your artist

Lea (a.k.a. whiskietattoos | she/her) brings a distinctive artistic vision cultivated during her East Bay upbringing, where she developed her natural talent amidst California's inspiring landscapes. After dedicating many years to elementary education, she has embraced her true calling in tattoo artistry.

At our atelier, Lea creates elegant designs inspired by the natural world, specializing in sophisticated botanical and wildlife compositions that blend refined detail with playful nostalgia. Her unique perspective and technical precision make her an exceptional addition to our curated team of elite artists.

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  • Got my second tattoo with Whiskey & couldn't be happier!!! My first one healed perfectly & my new one is just as perfect. Least painless experiences I've had with tattoos!

    ★★★★★
    Abagayle K.

  • First tattoo! Lea was very professional and patient, answering all my questions with ease and made me very comfortable. The piece turned out fantastic and I really appreciated Lea’s suggestions throughout the process. Already scheming up ideas for my next visit, thank you Lea for a wonderful experience

    ★★★★★
    Max B.

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