Stunning leg tattoo (if I do say myself), Jon found me via a comment on a tattoo forum in New Zealand.
He had been searching for two years for a Maori inspired Kirituhi Tatttoo specialist. He plans to visit me at the Tattoo freeze convention on the 15/16 Jan to show off his tattoo...
Bret's first session and first tattoo...
Traveling all the way from Vancouver Canada, we had to push and complete this tattoo in one session... I don't know about him but my neck hurts... lol awesome job including an Orca whale.
The wife of a Christchurch NZ local. Jody wanted something different that connected her marriage roots to her husband and NZ.
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After 2.5 years Jasper finally got himself into the studio for this tattoo. his first at 44.
Ironic that in the grip of the worst snow falls in the UK for years. Tony has been invited to attend the Tattoo Freeze Convention in Telford, UK in Jan. Pop by and say hi...
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A slight departure from my usual work. i like the challenge even the simple text of the first verse of "I believe in miracles" by the Ramones, positioned across the ribs, painful but cool.
Maori inspired kirituhi tattoo design 1/4 sleeve band.
First part of a religious tattoo, we covered an old 8 Ball tattoo with the praying hands and scroll. The next stage will be Angels and more work in the clouds...
Something a little different is challenging and refreshing, Kat wanted this dove in a basic monotone style with an old school feel. Not my usual stuff but enjoyed branching out a little (no pun intended)...
Designed by Greg Ashwell in New Zealand it was great to be asked to do the tattoo on his behalf... check the testimonial page for further info on the experience.
Graham drove an 8 hr round trip to get his Maori/Polynesian inspired Kirituhi tattoo, that was designed with some very personal elements and meaning specifically for him.
Steve's, design was dictated by the old shark tattoo that swims in the center of the wave
First sitting for Danny, who is rather giddy about his new Maori inspired Kirituhi Tattoo. plenty of fill and pattern yet to do.
This is a rough design for Kurtis. through my learning of Maori tattoo culture and the practice of tattooing, the flow of these tattoo's generally form themselves but as a tattooist you must allow the tattoo to develop naturally.
My first tattoo in Thailand for Maddog at Pattaya Ink.
Sue's first Tattoo, she wanted the life experience of receiving a tattoo that symbolically represented her two daughters and her two grandsons.
Sam wanted his girls name on his calf, after meeting them both and finding out about the new pregnancy the symbolism used is for protection and family.
Giovanni's Polynesian design tattoo was created to speak direct to the amount of travel he does, and protection but also pays respect to his family connection and thirst for knowledge and future prosperity.
This was Tim's second session, to complete the fill work and shading.
second session saw the completion of this Half leg Kirituhi design.