Holly Ellis
@hollyellistattoo · San Francisco, California · Tattoo artist
Tattooer/Owner @idlehandsf♥️San Francisco♥️ Currently booking July/August 2026, appt link below♥️ email: idlehandsf@gmail NO DMs♥️ @tworiversretreats
Holly Ellis is a realism tattoo artist in San Francisco, California. Of the 267 pieces on Perspectiv, about 45% are realism; American traditional and neo-traditional run through the rest. Roughly 47% of the work is black and grey and the remainder is in colour, most often dark red, coral and red. Recurring subjects include woman, dog, heart and man. The forearm and the thigh are the usual placements. 180 of the pieces are shown healed rather than fresh. Portfolio last updated August 2026.
Styles
- Realism — 116 pieces (45%)
- American Traditional — 111 pieces (43%)
- Neo Traditional — 33 pieces (13%)
Colour
Mostly colour, black and grey in 47% of pieces, measured across 263 segmented pieces.
Recurring colours: dark red, coral, red, burgundy and forest.
What they tattoo
Subjects: woman, dog, heart, man, flowers and mermaid.
Usually on the forearm, the thigh and the back.
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