painterly contemporary
tattoos, made with care
by hayoung emily yun

dancheong 단청 inspired pattern for Alina made @bituinstudio I love Korean inspired tattoos for fellow diasporic Koreans. I especially love when people ask for a modern or contemporary twist 🖤🤍 these types of tattoos are so meaningful for me to cre
dancheong 단청 inspired pattern for Alina made @bituinstudio I love Korean inspired tattoos for fellow diasporic Koreans. I especially love when people ask for a modern or contemporary twist 🖤🤍 these types of tattoos are so meaningful for me to create, thank you for the trust 🫶 — Dancheong tattoo. Ornamental tattoo. Korean inspired tattoo. Bay Area tattoo artist. Korean American tattoo artist. Black and gray tattoo.
inky chrysanthemum for Alex made @bituinstudio thank you for your continued trust!! always an honor and joy :) booking floral tattoos in San Francisco - check out my page for flash or fill out my booking form to share your ideas — chrys
inky chrysanthemum for Alex made @bituinstudio thank you for your continued trust!! always an honor and joy :) booking floral tattoos in San Francisco - check out my page for flash or fill out my booking form to share your ideas — chrysanthemum tattoo. San Francisco floral tattoo artist. Black and gray tattoo. Abstract floral tattoo.
nasturtium cyanotype in red ink for lilirose’s first tattoo ✨ made @bituinstudio thank you so much for trusting me with this one! now booking january in san francisco **cyanotype tattoos (my design or yours) are available in black/gray, blue,
nasturtium cyanotype in red ink for lilirose’s first tattoo ✨ made @bituinstudio thank you so much for trusting me with this one! now booking january in san francisco **cyanotype tattoos (my design or yours) are available in black/gray, blue, red, purple, and brown ink** first pic is w my digital camera, second and third taken w my phone - no edits, photos taken w different lighting and devices — Cyanotype tattoo. Sternum tattoo. San Francisco botanical tattoo artist. Negative space tattoo.
gosari 고사리 (fiddlehead fern) for Jane made @bituinstudio above ~1 yr healed kkaenip 깻잎 (perilla) last img: ~1 yr healed California poppy 꽃 thank you for your continued support! Always love catching up with you and adding on to your beautiful col
gosari 고사리 (fiddlehead fern) for Jane made @bituinstudio above ~1 yr healed kkaenip 깻잎 (perilla) last img: ~1 yr healed California poppy 꽃 thank you for your continued support! Always love catching up with you and adding on to your beautiful collection 😊 now booking flash and customs for November & December (links in bio) — Fern tattoo, botanical tattoo, San Francisco tattoo artist, poppy tattoo, fineline black and grey tattoo, watercolor flower tattoo
willow branch for Becky made @bituinstudio / exhibiting temple of the filipinx diaspora by @jimmie.flora would love to do more flowy botanical tattoos like these! available in San Francisco link in bio for more info 🫶 — San Francisco botanical tattoo artist, willow branch tattoo, black and grey tattoo, flowy shoulder tattoo

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Close-up view of a black ink chrysanthemum tattoo on a person's leg.
Tattoo of a nasturtium flower cyanotype in the shape of a four pointed star on the upper arm.
Tattoo of a branch with leaves on a person's knee.
A black and gray botanical tattoo featuring an olive branch with leaves and olives on a person's calf.
Close-up of a witch hazel branch tattoo on a persons ribs.
A black and gray tattoo of a chrysanthemum flower with leaves on a person's upper arm and shoulder.
A tattoo of 888 angel numbers on a person's upper arm.
A tattoo of a detailed, realistic chanterelle mushrooms on a persons ankle.
Close-up of a person's side and back showing a floral tattoo with pink and purple flowers and dark branches.
A black floral tattoo on a person's upper arm, featuring curved stems, leaves, and small flower buds.
Black and gray tattoo of a phoenix on a person's forearm.
Tattoo of three koi fish in orange, yellow, and black, on the person's arm.
Close-up of a woman's arm with a black floral tattoo, wearing a dark sleeveless top, gold necklace, and a gold pendant.
Tattoo of a horse's head in black and gray ink on a person's arm.
Tattoo of a black and gray floral branch on a person's shoulder.
Tattoo of a ginkgo leaf branch on a person's forearm.
Tattoo of a goldfish on an arm.
watercolor style tattoo of a small peony on person's forearm.
Tattoo of a fish on person's forearm.
Tattoo of a brush stroke snake wrapping around a turtle on a person's upper leg.
Tattoo of a floral design with a large leaf in black and gray ink on a person's arm.
A tattoo of an inky abstract black and gray shrimp on a person's forearm.
Close-up of a tattoo of an abstract black ink butterfly tattoo on a persons arm.
Tattoo of a black and white abstract shrimp on a person's forearm.
A tattoo of a girl with braids on a swing, hanging from a tree branch, located on a person's arm.
Tattoo of cherry blossom branch with pink flowers on person's arm.
A tattoo of three black and gray flowers along a curved line on a person's lower leg, with a black background.
A close-up of a person's shoulder with a pink and green floral tattoo of a lotus flower and leaf.
A tattoo of a heron or crane with detailed black and gray feathers on the skin.
Cyanotype tattoo of thistles with skin tone as negative space and a black rectangular background.
A black and gray tattoo of an abstract x-ray style magnolia flower with a long, curved stem on a person's upper arm.
A blue cyanotype tattoo on the arm of a california poppy in negative space or as the person's skin tone.
A close-up of a person's shoulder and upper back featuring a tattoo of a bright orange california poppy flower with green stem and leaves.
Tattoo of a black river with red lilies and gray leaves on a person's upper arm.
Close-up of a tattoo of a butterfly on a person's skin.
A tattoo of an x-ray calla lily flower on a person's ribs.
A tattoo on a person's upper arm depicts a lotus flower with a small fisherman sitting on a petal fishing from the lotus leaf.
Black tattoo of a stylized, flowing branch on a person's shoulder.
A person's shoulder with a colorful tattoo of a red and black chrysanthemum flower.

about

hayoung emily yun (she/they) is a Korean American tattoo artist based on Ramaytush Ohlone land in San Francisco. Inspired by nature, watercolor illustrations, and East Asian ink paintings, hayoung brings a delicate, contemporary style to her work. People often describe their tattoos as ethereal and expressive.

hayoung prioritizes client comfort, safety, and autonomy throughout the tattooing experience. They tattoo with both black and color ink and welcome all body types and skin tones.

Fill out her booking form to request an appointment or see their recent work on instagram. For art commissions or non-tattoo related collaborations, please inquire via email.