Friday, July 11, 2014

*Guest Spot* Michelle from Circle Tattoo Stockholm

We are excited to announce Michelle from Circle Tattoo in Stockholm will be here at Premium Tattoo
tattooing August 12-15. Check her work out HERE! If interested in booking an appointment with Michelle email her at the following address: Michelle.ct@outlook.com

Tattoo By Michelle of Circle Tattoo Stockholm

Tattoo by Michelle of Circle Tattoo Stockholm

Tattoo By Michelle of Circle Tattoo Stockholm

Tattoo By Michelle of Circle Tattoo Stockholm

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

A little something from everyone….and an introduction!



Summer is finally here! We are pretty excited to launch into the summer season here at Premium Tattoo. If you don't follow us on Instagram you have missed some great work from Matt, Brett, and Danielle! Here's a quick sampling of their recent work!

First up, new work by Matt Decker
Tattoo by Matt Decker

Squid tattoo by Matt Decker

Where the wild things are by Matt Decker

Calligraphy pen by Matt Decker

Black work flowers by Matt Decker

Pig Pile by Matt Decker

Roses by Matt Decker

Next up, Brett Baumgart

Soaring Bird by Brett Baumgart

Graphic Feline by Brett Baumgart

Fortune Cookie by Brett Baumgart

Freddy Krueger by Brett Baumgart

Cable Guy by Brett Baumgart

James Bond by Brett Baumgart

Mermaid by Brett Baumgart

and lastly, Danielle Silva

Anchor by Danielle Silva

Tiger by Danielle Silva

Voodoo re-do by Danielle Silva on the right

Birds and blossoms by Danielle Silva


We recently added a new member to the Premium Tattoo family. Allow us to introduce Matthew Gentz. His art is simply bad ass. Currently he is acting as Matt Decker's apprentice. He will be transitioning to a full time tattoo artist at the shop very soon. We will keep you posted on his starting date and availability. Check out his work below!



Art by Matthew Gentz
Matthew Gentz reimagined our logo! We are using this in our ad in the East Bay Express!
Art by Matthew Gentz


Art by Matthew Gentz
Art by Matthew Gentz

Art by Matthew Gentz

Art by Matthew Gentz

Art By Matthew Gentz

Art by Matthew Gentz


Art by Matthew Gentz

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

It's that time of year again!




Time to vote for the East Bay Express Best of the East Bay! If you love what we do here at Premium Tattoo, please, be sure to follow the link above and give us your vote.  With your help we can make it three years running as the Best Tattoo Shop in the East Bay!  Thanks in advance for your time and your vote! 



Thursday, May 29, 2014

Premium has been busy busy the last couple of months. Matt Decker has designed the t-shirt for 
Also be sure to pick up the June issue of San Francisco Magazine's Oakland issue. Matt Decker is mentioned in an artist round robin. 

See ya this summer!


Monday, March 24, 2014

S.F. Body Art Expo Mar 28-30






Premium Tattoo will be exhibitors at the Body Art Expo this weekend! If you are interested in booking an appointment with Brett Baumgart or Danielle Silva during the convention give us a call at (510) 922-8901.  Matt Decker will be tattooing at the shop, by appointment only, Friday through Sunday. Great shops, fun vendors, and friendly competition!  Follow the link under the above image to the Body Art Expo website for further information involving directions and hours of operation. Due to our participation in the expo we will have slightly irregular hours March 28-30th.

Friday, February 7, 2014

Saturday, February 1, 2014

A fundraiser for a friend



Come to Premium Tattoo, 4130 Broadway Oakland Ca, 
to pay tribute to our departed friend Andy Lenz. On Saturday, March 5th from 12pm-7pm 
receive a tattoo in commemoration of his life and spirit. Choose from one of three
 designs from artist Matthew Decker for a $50.00 donation. All proceeds from the fundraiser 
will be given to Sita and family. Sign ups start at 11am so please show up early.