Mary Joy is the esteemed founder and owner of Raven Eye Tattoo, located in the vibrant Inner Richmond district of San Francisco. With nearly 20 years of experience, she is a seasoned tattoo artist who learned her craft in North Beach from the legendary Ed Hardy, who encouraged her to innovate while respecting foundational traditions. Mary Joy’s artistic journey began with formal art studies in Italy and a deep involvement in San Francisco’s art and punk scene since her teenage years. Her tattooing style is rooted in traditional techniques, infused with a profound admiration for classical art themes. She specializes in traditional tattooing, large-scale custom work, and black-and-gray pieces. Her distinctive work often features ravens, women’s faces, occult and mythological figures, plants, and animals. Beyond tattooing, Mary Joy is an accomplished painter, drawing inspiration from Renaissance painting and classical printmaking, and has exhibited her art in museums and galleries worldwide.
