Donnie Darko Tattoo

The client wanted to get this tattoo for his new friend Frank. I didn't want to ask him what the story was behind the numbers as he had a strange look in his eyes. Sometimes people can have private reasons for getting a tattoo so it's best not to go there.

This piece took around 90 minutes from start to finish. The outline was rendered with a Dan Drigenberg liner and the shading was filled in with an Aaron Cain Shader.

Jin Kazama Tattoo

Lead singer in a local metal band wanted a tribal style Tekken tattoo that features on one of the game's characters.
To make sure he didn't regret this decision later on in life I asked him if he knew how to pull off Jin Kazama's 10-string combo. Dude answered with a "hell yeah!" so I drew up the design and went to work. Session took just over 90 minutes.
Machines used were all Micky Sharpz (2x Microdials, 1x T-Dial Shader).

Wolfpack.

Client wanted wolf paw prints going over his shoulder and down his upper arm- because a wolf is his animal spirit guide.
 I enjoy sketching nature and I believe in the power of the American Native so this piece was a blast to do. Wolvie sat like a rock (sometimes ;))- props going out to him as afterall this was his first ever inking session.

This tatt took 3 hours to complete + wolfman was stoked so  another mission accomplished.

Lining was done with a Swiss Zeiss,  finished up with an Aaron Cain Shader.

Ned Kelly Half-Sleeve

 

Anthony 'Tony' Soprano Sr.: I called you here, 'cause I got something to tell you. From now on, I'm gonna rely on you more and more, 'cause you're the only one I can fully trust. Syl and Paulie... they're old friends, but you're one thing they're not.
 Christopher Moltisanti: What's that, T?
 Anthony 'Tony' Soprano Sr.: Blood.

Normally I only ever do flash up for myself to tattoo on my own clients but since D is family and interstate I could not refuse his request for a B&G gangsta stylin' Ned Kelly sleeve (that and his Momma would kick my a$$ if I ever tattooed one of her boyz haha).

Nu Skool Octopussy

Client wants a traditional full sleeve with a nautical theme, so naturally to start with we sat down and I sketched a few designs and we ended up with an anchor-riding octopus catching some waves.
The aim is to work our way down to the wrist over the next couple of months, I like to start sleeves from the top so this piece is on the upper arm.
Today's session took just over 4 hours from start to finish. Ms.Pirate sat like a rock and only needed a couple of breaks- which made packing those colours so much easier. Props going out to you grrl and I look forward to our next adventure on the high seas.
Machines used were 2x Custom Micky Sharpz Micro Dial Liners & 1x old skool Paul Rogers Shader.

Nu Skool Feather

This feather was drawn freehand onto the skin with a red marker and then tattooed in one session. Client brought in an "old school" sketch of a feather and I said to her that if I could kick it nu skool stylin' we could make things work out better. She had no problem with nu skool but wanted the feather to still be black and grey- so i guess she cramped my style colour theory wise lol.
She is stoked with the end result tho' and thats what counts :)
Machines used were all micky sharpz (micro dial for lining,T-Dial for shading).

Spook House!

Jake wanted a hand tattoo composed of a clouded moon, a coffin and a bat.
I drew up the design the way he wanted it and then did another piece of flash but with a haunted house instead of the coffin, as I thought that it would bring the piece together and make a better tatt. I always provide a second option for the client if I think I can improve on the original idea/design (if I have the time).
We only managed a 2 and a half hour session the other day before Goth Boy tapped out, can't say I blame him as hand tatts hurt like hell and he was hungover! Only another 1 hour session to go on this one, looking forward to packing in that blue/grey sky and finishing this tattoo.
Machines used were 2x micky sharpz microdial rebuilds (lining and outlining) and an old National Jonesy rebuild  for the shading.