I've finished this stencil of Raijin for an upcoming tattoo. I love creating oriental tattoos, this is going to be fun to work on!
Work in progress – new tattoo stencil
This dragon stencil is going to be filling a gap on the back of a client in between older tattoos, looking forward to starting this piece. Will post more pics soon!
Work in progress – Sakura rib tattoo
A great first session on this Sakura tattoo on the ribs, thanks so much to this lovely lady for flying to Melbourne for this piece! Looking forward to the next session, always love working with cherry blossoms!
Work in progress – Peony tattoo
Another session completed on this Peony tattoo which is filling a gap on an inner bicep! This session we worked on the colour, only a little more to finish off next time. It's a little red from today, will post healed pics soon!
In the studio – work in progress
When I get a little spare time I love to get in the studio! I'm currently working on this self portrait and building up the under painting, I'm looking forward to getting back to it!
What to expect when you get a tattoo
If you're about to get your first tattoo you might not know what to expect. Here are some helpful tips: Firstly, it's extremely important that you do your research to find the right tattooist for you. What style to they specialise in? How much experience do they have? Look though their gallery to see if... Continue Reading →
New work – Sakura and Koi sleeve tattoo
Great to have finished this chest piece and sleeve! Fish tail is freshly tattooed in these pics and the cherry blossoms, Koi and Hannya mask are healed. Thanks so much to Daniel for traveling all the way from Darwin for our sessions!
New work – Goat and Monkey tattoos!
Was great to finish these goat and monkey tattoos on the forearms, all healed and was fun to work on!
FINAL 2016 DATES!!
Final dates for 2016! Small and large pieces welcome, please email me with your ideas clareketon@me.com!
WIP – forearm sleeve
A bit more work done on Ilona's arm, a symbol for clarity and her Grandpa's hat. We also reworked the gum leaf tattoo (by another tattooist). Next session I'll add some grey wash shading to the pine cone and banksia cone tattoos, then one more big piece to be added and her half sleeve is... Continue Reading →