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Many people have seen this all ready I guess. By Jondix, 11 days ago. Had such a great time. Stayed at the shop past midnight, talking and eating after the session.
Everybody should get something from him. Super good heart, attitude and knowledge of tattooing and art.
Wrathful offering of the five senses by Jonas Nyberg from last year.

Just got this by Marie Sena.Electric Eye Tattoo.

Knee zapper from Chad Koeplinger the other day in Denver

Not a tattoo but we just agreed to terms.
I'm buying a painting from Freddy Corbin. Once this buy goes through, I plan on inquiring on an appointment and going to Oakland.
it's like I never learn my lesson, I need my priorities in order. lol

CJ Fishburn. Knee ditch

Still chipping away at the front. Here's the latest on the right thigh.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BDjFMyVMVH7/?taken-by=horitomo_stateofgrace

I've been lazy as all hell and haven't posted any new bangers in a while.......

Right BUTT cheek - Alex Boyko - December

MOM Cover up on the wrist AND LEMMY tribute- Jon Larson - January

©Ankle - Jon Larson - February

Wrist banger - Jon Larson - March

Left SWELLbow - Chad Koeplinger - March

I'll be in France (Paris/Normandy/Nancy) for 10 days and then in Spain (Barcelona) for 9 days. I already have 5 tattoo appointments booked in BCN....The plane ride home is gonna suuuuuccckkk........... :)
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I'll be in France (Paris/Normandy/Nancy) for 10 days and then in Spain (Barcelona) for 9 days. I already have 5 tattoo appointments booked in BCN....The plane ride home is gonna suuuuuccckkk........... :)

Just got this San Jose tribute, from my buddy Matt Wes.

This is 2-3 days after my 3rd sesh w/ Jason Brooks. Got a little of the background to finish, but gonna start to fill in the scales next time. Can't wait till the next appointment!!! BTW, these boards introduced me to Jason. THANK YOU ALL :D

More shiny fresh line work done on the other side of the arm, will be working on a connecting dragon next session in April.
Kannon by Daniel Innis at the Pearl
 

Gotten a few fun ones over the last six months or so:
Steve Byrne at Temple before the Bay Area Convention of the Arts:

Healed

Robert Ryan at the Convention:

Crappy healed photo:

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Got a couple from Miguel Montgomery aka Uzi to start the year


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And most recent is a little one shot by Alex Petty based off of some old Milton Zeis flash
Flash

Piece (still healing)

Just got a wee elbow banger from Franz Stefanik

Started the line work on my lower sleeve today with a Jizu - will be adding a Kannon on a dragon line work on the other side of the arm in a couple of weeks. Than moving on to filling in the gaps and colour. so it begins.

Arm by Dan Innes at Pearl Harbor

And here we are.
This pic is post 6 hour session. Probably about 45 mins of tracing/freehanding etc and 5 hours of tattooing. I was very worried about how knee and ditch was going to feel but overall I found it Ok. Lower leg probably swelled up for about 5 days after the session and it is definitely taking slightly longer to heal. I hobbled around walking for about 3 days after so I can recommend taking a few days off work afterwards.
Overall not as bad as I was expecting. :)

I have 3 good sized pieces on my legs so far. I will likely get something new on one of them in may.
The dagger is by Scott Sylvia; the mushrooms and skull/wings are by Jereme Galloway

i dont mind stares, comments or questions generally
my pet peeve is the "how much" question
i typically wont give a sincere answer to that one

I met with Chad last night and got tattooed. What a cool experience! It was his last tattoo for the day and Jeff Zuck pulled up a chair and bull shit with us for a while. Both of those guys are so humble and down to Earth. Had a great time and I am thrilled with the tattoo Chad gave me.

I have very limited experience with the -derm products but I do have a full back's experience with getting a backpiece.
All you need to heal a backpiece is soap, water, time, and patience.

I've followed Kelly for a while and finally got to meet him Saturday at the Houston Tattoo Extravaganza. He had a few hours open and I couldn't pass up the opportunity. He is all that you mention above and very humble. I'll certainly have him create something special for me in the future.
Here's a photo of the very fresh, drawn on hanya he tattooed above my knee. It looks like it will settle in nicely when the grey wash lightens up.

Henning requested pics of my healed back with a black background. Believe it or not, it was tough finding large enough black material like a curtain or spool of cloth but luckily my local dry cleaner had something I could borrow. I had to email him LARGE files because he may publish the photos in something. Fun looking at all the details. Maximize your browser!

Who did this? It's fucking killer!
I had my back outlined a few weeks ago by Jason Kelly. Stoked to get back on it! There's going to be a lot more background added, and we're probably going to fill up both ribs and armpits too (fml)

One tiny little touch up/detail session left next month!

I used to cover up at work, but I recently just said fuck it.
Literally no one cared.
lol.

Client: I'd like some ink in my arm and chest.
Tattooer: say no more.