Work in progress – sketch of Raijin!
This sketch is for an underarm gap filler. Raijin! Thunder God! He uses the drums in the background to make thunder..!
Work in progress – Koi dragon tattoo
'Koi no taki_nobori' meaning koi climbing rapids... Carp swim upstream to become a dragon.. They have succeeded in climbing the river rapids. Determination to overcome all obstacles, evoking images of energy, power, courage, overcoming life's difficulties! From sketch to stencil to outline. This one is draping over the clients shoulder from chest to back.
Some of my favourites…
Two awesome outliners! And best grey wash inks!
Work in progress – Chrysanthemum tattoo
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 – Hannya mask tattoos
Daniel traveled from Darwin and we did two full day sessions on his chest plate and sleeve tattoo! It features a Hannya mask on the chest and cherry blossoms, Koi fish and lotus flowers on the sleeve. Only one more session to go to finish this tattoo!
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.
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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 →
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