Jelani

@prettyboyblueink · Tattoo artist

Tattoo Artist,Bay Area CA Dm to book,100$ deposit(non-refundable)250$ minimum. English Bulldogs @prettyboybluebulllounge

Jelani is a tattoo artist in Bay Area, CA whose work centres on realism. Across the 24 pieces on Perspectiv the work spans realism, Chicano and sketch, with realism making up about 58% of it. Roughly 56% of the work is black and grey and the remainder is in colour, most often navy, sky and burgundy. Woman, angel, dragon and jesus christ come up again and again. The forearm and the upper arm are the usual placements. Portfolio last updated July 2026.

Styles

Colour

Mostly black and grey, colour in 44% of pieces, measured across 23 segmented pieces.

Recurring colours: navy, sky, burgundy and teal.

What they tattoo

Subjects: woman, angel, dragon, jesus christ, leopard and flower.

Usually on the forearm, the upper arm and the thigh.

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Work

Virgin Mary and crucifixions Chicano tattoo on the forearm by JelaniWoman with snake and roses realism tattoo on the upper arm by JelaniLeopard face with quote realism tattoo on the forearm by JelaniVirgin Mary with dove and rosary Chicano tattoo on the forearm by JelaniPortrait of a woman with butterflies sketch tattoo on the thigh by JelaniSplit face portrait, woman and skull sketch tattoo on the forearm by JelaniSketch tattoo on the forearm by JelaniJoker and Harley Quinn portraits realism tattoo on the forearm by JelaniDragon and lotus flowers Japanese tattoo on the forearm by JelaniWoman with leopard headdress realism tattoo on the shoulder by JelaniSun with angels and clouds realism tattoo on the upper arm by JelaniDahlia flower and numbers geometric tattoo on the chest by JelaniDragon with red accents Japanese tattoo on the back by JelaniRealism tattoo on the forearm by JelaniJesus Christ on the cross realism tattoo on the forearm by JelaniSun with rays and angels realism tattoo on the upper arm by JelaniTwo lions realism tattoo on the forearm by JelaniTiger and flowers realism tattoo on the thigh by JelaniRed Hood character realism tattoo on the thigh by JelaniEye of providence and face realism tattoo on the forearm by JelaniThree joker faces realism tattoo on the forearm by JelaniAngel, money bags, clouds, lettering Chicano tattoo on the upper arm by JelaniChicano tattoo on the upper arm by JelaniName Jennifer with rose and crown lettering tattoo on the forearm by Jelani