Missed last weeks post, was fighting off a cold. A day of work lost, but got over it.
Mr. M was in. We were able to bring the roots from his Banyan Tree, Further down.
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Coming along on Mr. B’s Piece.
Our Friend Julian Dusseau, was by for a tattoo of his new Daughter’s name. Julian has been getting work at the shop for quite a few years now. He’s climbed the ladder of the Freestyle Moto world , and now finds himself amongst the elite riding for the Metal Mulisha . www.metalmulisha.com/team/julian-dusseau.
Always fun to make a flower. OM MANI PADME HUM
MR. L’s White tiger arm.
Other side of the arm, in progress.
And my offering for the Sunday traditional painting. Sourced from a design by Cap Coleman.
The Start of Mr. G’s Lady Justice and Tiger fore arm.
More work on Mr. M’s Siren of Sorrow
A rare small single needle black and grey. 
Ms. A’s Zombie Gypsy
And this Sunday’s traditional painting. Sourced from Pat Martynuik . I had the pleasure to work for Pat’s son Guy at Body Graphics in Reno. Guy’s son Jesse carries on the tradition today.
‘Til Next Week.
I’ve been looking forward to the art potential for the year of the water dragon. Here is my first offering on this subject. So many possibilities!
We’re a few sessions in on Mr. M’s piece, I really enjoy making 
personal pieces that speak to the here and now of the clients’ life experience. Its as authentic as it gets.
Wacky Packs, Skateboards, Rat Fink , Motorcycles, Bubble Gum with Monet, the Visual Tattoo Way.
Pretty Tattooing on Ms. K , dogwood and chickadee
Moving along on Mr. B’s Piece.
After ten years of service, our counter gave up on us and refused to work. The replacement has been working out quite well. Looks like California, minus LA, Orange, and San Diego counties.
And this weeks traditional exercise. Referenced from a piece of flash made by Ralph Johnstone in the 1950’s. My wife has had a horse for eight years now, and I plan to have one my self one day. With that in mind, this was a fun little flash piece to make. 
I enjoy working in the traditional style, but I am seldom asked , due to a lack of interest from the local clientele. If you do like this type of work, consider me for your next piece. Fine line or Hard style. ’Til next week.
Started Ms.K’s piece this week. Very pleased.
Working on Ms. T’s Dr. Suess tribute Sleeve. Good Fun.
For Ms. A…. Draw it on
Make it happen!
Mr. C’s Fu fighters
I enjoyed making this week’s traditional painting, (my new sunday ritual). This one was sourced from an unknown artist , 1920.
Having a great start this year, a ton of energy and having a blast with tattooing.
‘Til Next week
Hoping to keep everyone informed of what I’m up to with this blog. Here’s a photo of a new piece I started on a repeat Client. I’m also starting some nice work for his wife as well. I’ll post pictures of her work after her next session.
I’ve made a vow to myself to do a traditional flash painting every Sunday morning this year. Here’s my first offering. 
I referenced this piece from a CJ Eddy piece of flash. Living in Bigfoot country, it seems fitting. I like it local! Speaking of Bigfoot. Years ago I did some big feet in the pattern of the Black Flag bars for local bigfoot hunter “Bobo”. He’s now on Animal Planet’s ”Finding Bigfoot”. ‘Til next week
