Story Wilkes is a Resident Artist at Dark Water in Berkeley, CA. They are known for their thoughtful approach, radiating kindness that translates into tattoos carefully crafted with each client’s design requests at the forefront. Their portfolio showcases years of honed skill in illustrative artistry, featuring vintage-style artwork, lovely botanicals, and underlying themes of life, death, and rebirth. Story excels at fine-line tattoos, and also welcomes requests for bolder blackwork, as well as pieces inspired by horror and occult themes. They are celebrated for creating a comfortable and welcoming experience, fostering genuine connections with clients. Story ensures every session is inclusive for all skin and body types, leaving clients not only with beautiful art but also with confidence and fond memories of the tattooing experience. Their work combines visual storytelling with technical precision, bringing sketches to life, whether they are whimsical characters or fantastical scenes.
