I’ve got three sessions in on this HEKATE full sleeve for Kristina and we’re both thrilled with the progress. Our first session was just lines followed by a pass on the upper arm and most recently a second pass on the characters face and to the hand. The face is where I’ll put the most attention for a design like this. Once that feels right then I’m confident the rest of the composition will work and further support the character design. Here you see the look of grey wash sha

I would like to extend a big thank you to everyone that came by my booth at the Lexington Tattoo Expo and said hi or got tattooed. A few people came over to show me old work I had done for them years before and I love that experience so much. A tattoo should last a lifetime and being able to track that work over time helps me to make adjustments to my technique and thought processes. I started three large pieces at the show and I'm very excited to get another pass on these de

I've been trying to keep some sketches moving for tattoo design so I can stay fresh in regard to composition and creative problem-solving. For these two, I chose a mandala-type design and another entry in my birdhouse series. The birdhouse was originally meant for a mural that didn't work out, but I love the idea and want to find a new place for it. Could be a cool tattoo!? But if not I think I'll paint it. Always gotta keep chasing the pieces that make you smile. If you want