From a freehand sketch, to a stencil, to a tattoo. This chrysanthemum tattoo is for a client we've already created a half sleeve for and now we're adding a chest plate. Chrysanthemum's are one of my favourite flowers, love tattooing them!
Work in progress – tattoo sleeve with dragon
Another session completed on this sleeve tattoo! Next session we'll continue work on the chest plate and maple leaves.
Tattoo dates in Melbourne!
I've got a few dates free for tattooing in April and May 2016! Book in quick to get some small tattoos done or to start a large piece!
Work in progress – swallow and cherry blossom tattoo
Worked on this new piece this week! Cherry blossom is a cover up of an old tattoo (by another tattooist) with the swallow, bird to be finished next session.
Don’t be like Bill.
Via MaterPiece Tattoos! They also wrote a great article, with video, explaining why tattoos are so expensive.
Work in progress – Year of the Monkey and Goat!
Worked on these two pieces last week, one for the year of the Goat and one for the Year of the Monkey! Fun to work on these, shading to be done next session.
Clare Keton Tattoos on instagram
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Work in progress – small pieces for Ilona
A couple more small pieces for artist Ilona Nelson! A pine cone from where she grew up and a pattern from a piece of lace handed down the family. Next session we'll be shading the pine cone and banksia which we did last time. We've got a few more pieces planned to fill in her... Continue Reading →
New work – chest/shoulder piece and sleeve tattoo
Finished this big piece recently! Greywash hawk, Pantheon and Zeus with coloured leaves. Thanks Daniel!
Work in progress – a tree for a Queensland client
A special Queensland client flew down to get a special tree from her family farm tattooed on her forearm. Above is a rough initial sketch and the tattoo after two session, we'll finish it next session. She was an absolute champion getting through two day sessions in a row!