Hira Lupe — Dark Botanical & Ornamental Tattoos | Oakland
Hira Lupe is a resident tattoo artist at Future Ink in Oakland, specializing in dark botanical and ornamental blackwork. Their work blends Victorian-era illustration, occult botany, mehndi-derived ornament, and dense black ink — large-format pieces with intricate negative-space patterning. Hira is one of the Bay Area's few artists working at this intersection of botanical illustration and heavy blackwork. They book appointments at Future Ink's 5251 Broadway studio in Oakland's Temescal/Rockridge corridor for clients across Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and the broader Bay Area. Sessions typically run 3 to 6 hours, with larger projects spanning multiple visits.
Frequently asked questions
What style of tattoos does Hira Lupe specialize in?
Hira specializes in dark botanical, ornamental, blackwork, and illustrative tattoos. Their signature work blends botanical illustration with dense blackwork ornament — flowers, ferns, mushrooms, and other natural forms rendered in heavy solid black with intricate negative-space detail.
How do I book a consultation with Hira Lupe?
Contact Future Ink at info@futureink.co or (510) 200-8065, or message Hira directly via email at bookings@hiralupe.com. You can also see their portfolio at hiralupetattoo.com. Consultations are required before booking sessions for any custom piece.
How long do Hira Lupe's tattoo sessions typically take?
Sessions run 3 to 6 hours depending on the piece. A small to medium ornamental or botanical design may complete in a single session; large-scale work like full-sleeve botanical pieces typically take 3 to 5 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.
Where is Hira Lupe based?
Hira tattoos out of Future Ink Tattoo & Supply at 5251 Broadway, Oakland CA 94618 — on the Temescal/Rockridge border, 5 minutes from Rockridge BART.
How to book
For any inquiries, please feel free to email us at bookings@hiralupe.com. We look forward to hearing from you!