Gianna Braga

GB

Licensed Tattoo Artist

E: gbraga18@petk12.org

Objective

To be employed as an artist to tattoo and create pieces for clients who want body
modifications.

Summary

I am a good fit for this position because I have worked in this field for eleven
years including three years of apprenticing. I know the techniques and equipment
well. I am also part of the APT, Alliance of Professional Tattooists. I have a lot of
experience working with clients and creating pieces from their ideas.

Experience

Artist, Everlasting Tattoo

San Francisco, California 2025-2030
Here, I worked alongside several artists that tattoo with similar styles as me. I
picked up some more skills and tricks from them. I worked on bigger and more
complex pieces than I had previously done.
Accomplishments
Spent around fifteen hours over several sessions tattooing a full
back tattoo

Artist, Black Heart Tattoo

San Francisco, California 2022-2025
I began my professional tattoo career here after my apprenticeship. I worked
alongside Scott Sylvia, and several other talented artists. I began to develop my
skills as a neo-traditional artist.
Accomplishments
Joined the APT
Began my career as a professional tattoo artist

Apprentice, Blank Heart Tattoo

San Francisco, California 2019-2022
As an apprentice, I learned everything about the craft. I learned to tattoo, how to
design and drawing tattoos, how to operate the tattoo machine, and how to take
the proper medical precautions. My teacher, Scott Sylvia, is a very talented tattoo
artist who has been tattooing since he was eighteen. He made sure that I knew
everything I needed to know about the field so I could succeed as an artist.
Accomplishments
Completed my three year apprenticeship
Did over one hundred free, practice tattoos in preparation for my
career

Education

Earned my tattoo license in 2022

University Of San Francisco

Bachelor's 2019-2023
I graduated with a BA in art. I majored in Drawing and minored in Illustration.

Skills

References

Can listen to a clients idea and illustrate what they want, while
adding to it in ways I believe will help
Able to sit for long periods of time, focused and working
Knowledgeable about tattoo styles and technique
Possess communication skills that are helpful for working with
clients, especially those who have questions or need information

Scott Sylvia, Tattoo Artist

Black Heart Tattoo
Contact: (415) 431-2100

Kevin Ray, Tattoo Artist

Art Alive Tattoo
Contact: artalivetattoo@gmail.com

Olivia Oliveria, Tattoo Artist

Everlasting Tattoo
Contact: (415) 928-6244