Mike Bianco — Fandom, Star Wars & Pop Culture Tattoos in Oakland
Mike Bianco is a resident tattoo artist at Future Ink in Oakland, specializing in fandom and pop culture tattoos: Star Wars, comic books, anime, video games, horror icons, and full nerdy mashups. Licensed since 2007 in Chicago and based in the Bay Area since 2011, Mike spent a decade as an officially licensed Lucasfilm artist with the Ink Fusion Empire, tattooing at Star Wars Celebration events in the U.S. and abroad. His illustrative style comes from years as an independent comic book illustrator and animator, and he works mostly in vibrant color, with black and grey when the source material calls for it. Mike books consultations at Future Ink's 5251 Broadway studio in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood, five minutes from Rockridge BART, for clients across Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and the Bay Area. Sessions typically run 2 to 4 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What style does Mike Bianco specialize in?
Mike specializes in custom illustrative tattoos inspired by pop culture, comic books, sci-fi, horror, gaming, anime, and all things nerdy. He is known for vibrant color and fine detail, bringing favorite characters and fandoms to life through personalized designs.
Does Mike Bianco tattoo Star Wars?
Yes. Star Wars is a core part of Mike's portfolio. He worked as an officially licensed Lucasfilm artist with the Ink Fusion Empire starting in 2012 and tattooed at Star Wars Celebration events in the U.S. and internationally. At Future Ink in Oakland he does Star Wars characters, ships, droids, and Lego minifigure pieces.
How do I book a consultation with Mike Bianco?
Contact Future Ink at info@futureink.co or (510) 200-8065, or submit Mike's booking request form at the link on this page or at mikebiancoart.com. You can also message him on Instagram at @mikebiancoart. An in-person consultation is required before booking sessions.
How long does a Mike Bianco tattoo take?
Mike's sessions typically run 2 to 4 hours depending on size and complexity. A small illustrative piece may finish in one session, medium pieces typically take 1 to 3 sessions, and large illustrative pieces can span 5 to 8 sessions spaced 3 to 5 weeks apart.
Does Mike only do color tattoos?
Mike specializes in color, but he also does black and grey work depending on the source material he is adapting.
Does Mike do custom tattoos from photo references?
Yes. Photo references are always encouraged for custom pieces built around your fandom, whether it is a film still, comic panel, game screenshot, or character art.
Where is Mike Bianco based?
Mike tattoos at Future Ink Tattoo & Supply, 5251 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94618, in the Rockridge neighborhood, five minutes from Rockridge BART.
How to book
For any inquiries, please feel free to fill up THIS form or email tattoosbymikebianco@gmail.com
Website: mikebiancoart.com
Instagram: @mikebiancoart
