100%freehand, meticulously selected palette 🎨 to me an absolute display of mastery that even to myself I was impressed with the result of years of handcrafting pieces we’re definitely on peak and Cody who absolutely kicks ass as a client dude this guy makes rocks look like cotton with non stop appointments until we re finally done persevering through the process like this is how we do it here in NY . Appointments available All year long schedule within Direct message or contact @tattooafterlife to request a consultation online with me thank you so much guys see you soon for more and stay tuned for what’s next !!
Charge yourself with energy, display your true colors fill your life with light and positive vibes and no matter what you do don’t let anyone ruin your fun we’re lit 🔥 we’re re the fire we are made of let’s show people how we do it this 2024 is the year of glow the year of vibrancy and happiness and we create a barrier of light to defend ourselves from so much negativity so much darkness, envy we’re stronger and together we will win ! Much love to all my champions out there and happy 2024 appreciate you and can’t wait to make you guys glow ! Love you ! Celebrate 🎉
In every tattoo you have to fight in every step you take into life in any battle the life brings to you just never give up don’t let anything take your honor fight til the bitter end. Big meaning behind this tattoo it happens to be Mr Matt Barbatto the man has beaten Cancer and is back to show you how is done this whole tattoo was made in one jab every single detail about it is custom every single tattoo made into his body was crafted with a meaning in great thanks to his doctors wife and partner in life this battle wasn’t possible without any of them and in every battle staying united together is what is about and fight together is always better big hug and thanks for choosing me to develop this piece I was honored happy it came out so bright traditional American with my little illustration twist and there you have it unique work carefully crafted.
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There you have it folks the mantis is healed and the snake only the flowers and the fire glow in the dark thanks @_ji2ly for the trust and patience through the process
Completed this mesmerizing sleeve dedicated to the legendary Tomoe Gozen one of the most feared Onna-Bugeisha (female samurai) who led over 300 female samurai during the Genpei War in Japan agains thousands of enemies being one of the only ones to survive often fighting besides her husband Kiso Yoshinaka She was the principal commander in many battles. The rest of the sleeve contains traditional symbols of Japanese tattooing including a koi fish, cherry blossoms a crane and a kitsune mask (fox) Thanks @katbknits for allowing me to guide you through the process of developing your project with high historical importance and high quality detail Thanks for watching stay tuned for more legendary tattooing Arigato 🙏🏼
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The Kurikara Sword dragon represents the internal energy of the sword purifying those ignorant and delusional guiding them past temptation in the enlightenment path worn by Fudo Myo-o one of the five lords of light that protects the law of Buddhism /2023 liquid acrylic on Arches fine art paper 23x30”PRINTS AVAILABLE SOON .
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Another great project in the Making also about Tomoe this fierce heroic female I’ve been studying about and main subject of some of my latest projects you can see her now in a more elegant perspective wearing a traditional kimono printed in peony flowers and displaying her unique skill with the katana sword it’s a perfect way to capture her femininity and courage! Super happy with the result and impressed by the commitment of my client @katbknits thanks for trusting my talent and for your patience! #japanesetattoo#japanesewarrior#tomoe#kimono#irezumi#horimono
Outlines for this super detail project I’m super proud of making for @lizzie_cita I’m more than excited to continue ! Tomoe is a serious heroic woman than never left her lover behind not even in battle she represents the kind of woman that is there no matter the circumstances even if it means fighting under a rain of arrows she’s truly inspiring I’ve been working in two pieces related to this tale of real life Japan history next one in the upcoming post #tomoe#femalewarrior#japanesehistory#japanesetattoo#ukiyoe#traditionaljapanese#irezumi
