http://www.www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/index.html/ https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Dance-Free-2018B.jpg Saga Anderson - Dance Free Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/CarsonHillHOSTED/images/thumbs/bio-foot.jpg Carson Hill - Bio Foot Newbury Park, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/MikeColeArtHOSTED/images/thumbs/geo-bodysuit-tattoo.png Mike Cole - Bodysuit , Southern California untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/skull-back-tattoo.jpg Timothy B Boor - Backpiece Tattoo Kokomo, IN @dougburkmire was ahead of his time! Another fav of last year and very appropriate for The Mandalorian !!!! https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShaineSmithTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/world-war-2-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Shaine Smith - World War 2 Sleeve , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyCrisSTCMEMBERS/images/thumbs/hand-mandala-tattoo.jpg Orge Kalodimas - Hand Tattoos Athens, loyalty is the most hard thing to earn in life from someone.. its like friendship and trust!.. thank you @mr_mcdabbin for the love all those years... (bodysuit in progress) https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7324.jpg Jeff Gogue - koi Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/RookletInkHOSTED/images/thumbs/face-devil-tattoo.jpeg Grin Design - Face Devil Budapest, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/dark-snake-tattoo.jpg Jesse Levitt - Dark Snake Tattoo , Still stoked on this snek I made last year! Hit me up with some other cool evil/dark animal ideas, I dig it. @hustlebutterdeluxe https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/flowers-skull.jpg Laura Jade - Flowers and Skull Grants Pass, OR untitled http://www.www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/index2.html/ https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackRabbitTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/christina-christie-tattoos51.jpg Christina Christie - untitled Vancouver, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/OuterLimitsTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/octopus-upper-arm-tattoo.jpg Kari Barba - Octopus Tattoo Long Beach, CA Part healed, part fresh octopus tattoo on Jason!! Thank you @jasonctak for trusting me with you piece! #octopus #blackandgreytattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chrysanthemum-tattoo.jpg Nick Chaboya - Chrysanthemum tattoo San Francisco, CA Very much looking forward to the next session! I’m now opening my schedule! Write me with your ideas! https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/shoulder-filligree-mandala.jpg Cory Ferguson - Shoulder Mandala Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/DeanoCookTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/realistic-sea-turtle-tattoo.jpg Deano Cook - Color Sea Turtle Tattoo Marietta, GA @deanocook did the first layer of a 2 layer process on the background water of this #seaturtletattoofull sleeve using his own #underwaterphotography. Much more to come on this soon. https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-rose-skull-tattoo.jpg Damon Conklin - Rose with Skull and Crown Tattoo Seattle, WA Finished this sweet rose with skull and crown tattoo on the main man @truckstopsurprise yesterday. You rock bro thanks a lot for letting me do my thing. And thanks for all the valentines candy https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> http://www.www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/index3.html/ https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/color-war-arm-sleeve.jpg Steve Moore - Soldier being led to battle Vancouver island, Canada the soldier being in shell shock, cannot differentiate between his leg and gun. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/hand-blackwork-tattoo.jpg Cory Ferguson - Blackwork hand tattoo Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Ryan.jpg Steve Moore - Ryans Gypsy Vancouver island, Canada Ryan's back shows the struggle of man. Weighing the choices between the good life and bad. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/kylie.jpg Steve Moore - Kylies Sleeping Woman Vancouver island, Canada Kylie described a woman who had fallen asleep reading under a tree. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Mike-Jung.jpg Steve Moore - Mikes Goddess Vancouver island, Canada Mike described an image of a universal female goddess who is judging two individuals. One representing a life of greed and gluttony the other a life of peace and simplicity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/58296A57-2103-420F-A7BB-12550AC6D2F2.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/392CE820-F546-490F-89FC-2744C46704C9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1B19F864-9699-4A03-8E3F-C3FF52EC982C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! http://www.www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/index4.html/ https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-roses-skull-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Flowers and Skull Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-roses-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Color Flowers Tattoo Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Warpig-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Warpig Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/blue-bio.jpg Guy Aitchison - untitled , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Octolantern-Butterfly.jpg Jesse Smith - Octolantern Butterfly Bat Richmond, VA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Oggle.jpg Jesse Smith - Interleukin Oggle Richmond, VA "Spotted this bad boy towards the southern base of the Shinokey Mountains close to Killick Falls Lagoon. If it's anything like the butterfly bat, then it's definitely something I should admire from afar." https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Butterfly_Bat.jpg Jesse Smith - Butterfly Bat Richmond, VA untitled http://www.www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/index5.html/ https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Corporate-Reaper.jpg Jesse Smith - Corporate Reaper Richmond, VA "Typically known for putting our rights as human beings to death" https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Interleukin.jpg Jesse Smith - Interleukin Velociraptor Richmond, VA "I knew right off the bat that this particular creature was the result of mixing old Velociraptor DNA with that of an Interleukin. One of the first hybrids that I've stumbled across that I think may actually survive the horrendous experiments that the Pharmaceutical companies have put them through." https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Samurai-Squirrel.jpg Jesse Smith - Samurai Squirrel Richmond, VA "It's not often that the Samurai Squirrel is called upon, but with rumors swilling around Durken Forest about the possible alliance between the rebellious rabbits and the octopi there aren't many options. Unfortunately, the Samurai Squirrel doesn't do favors. Every call to action comes with a serious price." https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Rat Race 2.0.jpg Jesse Smith - Rat Race 2.0 Richmond, VA "They were so focused on winning the race that they didn't have a chance to enjoy the scenery." I initially dropped this piece off in Vegas a couple years back and the owner decided he wanted to add to it. For details and more info about this tattoo, check out the blog post here https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-forearm-flowers.png Damon Conklin - Full color flowers tattoo Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Flying Monkeys.jpg Jesse Smith - Flying Monkeys Richmond, VA "Back when the humans used to inhabit Carkayous, it was an entirely different place. All the creatures were seen as specimens rather than a life form. The experiments carried on for almost a half century before the government cut funding and they left the island in shambles. Now, almost 45 years later the island is left in shambles and its rare to see any animals that haven't been a victim of genetic modification. Although it's very interesting to see this alien-esque world, I can't help but think about all the horrible things that had to happen in order to create it. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Kilick Falls Lagoon.jpg Jesse Smith - Kilick Falls Lagoon Richmond, VA "About 10 years ago, Jenny walked into the shop that I was working at and asked me to tattoo a couple tribal dragons below her belly button. I tattooed the dragons and honestly never thought I’d see her again. She eventually came back and asked for me to tattoo a fairy riding a dragonfly on her upper back. It soon turned into a back piece and eventually made its way down her legs. 300 hours later this was what we came up with." To see details and stories about this piece, click <a href="https://jessesmithtattoos.com/2010/11/15/killick-falls-lagoon/">here</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Octobear.jpg Jesse Smith - Octobear Richmond, VA Richard was one of first scientists to work on Carkayous . He was fresh out of college and had been offered this job from an unknown company that lured him in with a hefty sign-on bonus and the promise of a tropical work location. When he initially arrived it seemed like a dream come true. The beaches were untouched by humanity, the jungles were pristine, and the abundance of abstract wild life was like nothing he had ever seen before. It wasn't until a couple of months in that he realized what it was that this company was trying to do. He eventually devised a plan of escape but it came at a cost. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Oppression (1).jpg Jesse Smith - Oppression Richmond, VA "They use the Gorillas to do their dirty work but the squirrels aren't stupid. The Revolution is Inevitable!" This piece was put together to represent how the government/corporations try and set us up for failure by giving us things that aren't exactly good for us (ie. loads of credit with super high APR's attached to them). If you notice in the lower left hand side of the the composition the squirrels have other plans. The same poison that they try and feed us will eventually come back and bite them in the ass. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Richmond, VA A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141433.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Dance-Free-2018B.jpg Saga Anderson - Dance Free Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141430.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/bio-foot.jpg Carson Hill - Bio Foot Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141429.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/geo-bodysuit-tattoo.png Mike Cole - Bodysuit Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141428.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/skull-back-tattoo.jpg Timothy B Boor - Backpiece Tattoo Rockford, IL @dougburkmire was ahead of his time! Another fav of last year and very appropriate for The Mandalorian !!!! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141427.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/world-war-2-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Shaine Smith - World War 2 Sleeve Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141426.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/hand-mandala-tattoo.jpg Orge Kalodimas - Hand Tattoos Rockford, IL loyalty is the most hard thing to earn in life from someone.. its like friendship and trust!.. thank you @mr_mcdabbin for the love all those years... (bodysuit in progress) https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141425.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/IMG_7324.jpg Jeff Gogue - koi Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141424.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/face-devil-tattoo.jpeg Grin Design - Face Devil Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141423.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/dark-snake-tattoo.jpg Jesse Levitt - Dark Snake Tattoo Rockford, IL Still stoked on this snek I made last year! Hit me up with some other cool evil/dark animal ideas, I dig it. @hustlebutterdeluxe https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141422.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/flowers-skull.jpg Laura Jade - Flowers and Skull Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141421.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/christina-christie-tattoos51.jpg Christina Christie - untitled Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141419.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/octopus-upper-arm-tattoo.jpg Kari Barba - Octopus Tattoo Rockford, IL Part healed, part fresh octopus tattoo on Jason!! Thank you @jasonctak for trusting me with you piece! #octopus #blackandgreytattoo https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141417.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/chrysanthemum-tattoo.jpg Nick Chaboya - Chrysanthemum tattoo Rockford, IL Very much looking forward to the next session! I’m now opening my schedule! Write me with your ideas! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141416.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/shoulder-filligree-mandala.jpg Cory Ferguson - Shoulder Mandala Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141415.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/realistic-sea-turtle-tattoo.jpg Deano Cook - Color Sea Turtle Tattoo Rockford, IL @deanocook did the first layer of a 2 layer process on the background water of this #seaturtletattoofull sleeve using his own #underwaterphotography. Much more to come on this soon. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141400.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/color-rose-skull-tattoo.jpg Damon Conklin - Rose with Skull and Crown Tattoo Rockford, IL Finished this sweet rose with skull and crown tattoo on the main man @truckstopsurprise yesterday. You rock bro thanks a lot for letting me do my thing. And thanks for all the valentines candy https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141393.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Rockford, IL Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141314.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Rockford, IL “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141310.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Rockford, IL My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141309.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Rockford, IL My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141222.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/color-war-arm-sleeve.jpg Steve Moore - Soldier being led to battle Rockford, IL the soldier being in shell shock, cannot differentiate between his leg and gun. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141071.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/hand-blackwork-tattoo.jpg Cory Ferguson - Blackwork hand tattoo Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141065.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ryan.jpg Steve Moore - Ryans Gypsy Rockford, IL Ryan's back shows the struggle of man. Weighing the choices between the good life and bad. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141064.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/kylie.jpg Steve Moore - Kylies Sleeping Woman Rockford, IL Kylie described a woman who had fallen asleep reading under a tree. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141063.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Mike-Jung.jpg Steve Moore - Mikes Goddess Rockford, IL Mike described an image of a universal female goddess who is judging two individuals. One representing a life of greed and gluttony the other a life of peace and simplicity. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141052.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/58296A57-2103-420F-A7BB-12550AC6D2F2.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141051.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/392CE820-F546-490F-89FC-2744C46704C9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141050.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/1B19F864-9699-4A03-8E3F-C3FF52EC982C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141023.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Rockford, IL Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140923.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Rockford, IL Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140922.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Rockford, IL Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140921.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Rockford, IL Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140912.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/red-roses-skull-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Flowers and Skull Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140911.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/red-roses-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Color Flowers Tattoo Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140816.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Rockford, IL Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140812.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Warpig-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Warpig Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140780.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/blue-bio.jpg Guy Aitchison - untitled Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140674.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Octolantern-Butterfly.jpg Jesse Smith - Octolantern Butterfly Bat Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140673.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Oggle.jpg Jesse Smith - Interleukin Oggle Rockford, IL "Spotted this bad boy towards the southern base of the Shinokey Mountains close to Killick Falls Lagoon. If it's anything like the butterfly bat, then it's definitely something I should admire from afar." https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140672.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Butterfly_Bat.jpg Jesse Smith - Butterfly Bat Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140671.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Corporate-Reaper.jpg Jesse Smith - Corporate Reaper Rockford, IL "Typically known for putting our rights as human beings to death" https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140670.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Interleukin.jpg Jesse Smith - Interleukin Velociraptor Rockford, IL "I knew right off the bat that this particular creature was the result of mixing old Velociraptor DNA with that of an Interleukin. One of the first hybrids that I've stumbled across that I think may actually survive the horrendous experiments that the Pharmaceutical companies have put them through." https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140669.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Samurai-Squirrel.jpg Jesse Smith - Samurai Squirrel Rockford, IL "It's not often that the Samurai Squirrel is called upon, but with rumors swilling around Durken Forest about the possible alliance between the rebellious rabbits and the octopi there aren't many options. Unfortunately, the Samurai Squirrel doesn't do favors. Every call to action comes with a serious price." https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140668.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Rat Race 2.0.jpg Jesse Smith - Rat Race 2.0 Rockford, IL "They were so focused on winning the race that they didn't have a chance to enjoy the scenery." I initially dropped this piece off in Vegas a couple years back and the owner decided he wanted to add to it. For details and more info about this tattoo, check out the blog post here https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140667.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/color-forearm-flowers.png Damon Conklin - Full color flowers tattoo Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140666.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Flying Monkeys.jpg Jesse Smith - Flying Monkeys Rockford, IL "Back when the humans used to inhabit Carkayous, it was an entirely different place. All the creatures were seen as specimens rather than a life form. The experiments carried on for almost a half century before the government cut funding and they left the island in shambles. Now, almost 45 years later the island is left in shambles and its rare to see any animals that haven't been a victim of genetic modification. Although it's very interesting to see this alien-esque world, I can't help but think about all the horrible things that had to happen in order to create it. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140665.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Kilick Falls Lagoon.jpg Jesse Smith - Kilick Falls Lagoon Rockford, IL "About 10 years ago, Jenny walked into the shop that I was working at and asked me to tattoo a couple tribal dragons below her belly button. I tattooed the dragons and honestly never thought I’d see her again. She eventually came back and asked for me to tattoo a fairy riding a dragonfly on her upper back. It soon turned into a back piece and eventually made its way down her legs. 300 hours later this was what we came up with." To see details and stories about this piece, click <a href="https://jessesmithtattoos.com/2010/11/15/killick-falls-lagoon/">here</a>. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140664.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Octobear.jpg Jesse Smith - Octobear Rockford, IL Richard was one of first scientists to work on Carkayous . He was fresh out of college and had been offered this job from an unknown company that lured him in with a hefty sign-on bonus and the promise of a tropical work location. When he initially arrived it seemed like a dream come true. The beaches were untouched by humanity, the jungles were pristine, and the abundance of abstract wild life was like nothing he had ever seen before. It wasn't until a couple of months in that he realized what it was that this company was trying to do. He eventually devised a plan of escape but it came at a cost. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140663.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Oppression (1).jpg Jesse Smith - Oppression Rockford, IL "They use the Gorillas to do their dirty work but the squirrels aren't stupid. The Revolution is Inevitable!" This piece was put together to represent how the government/corporations try and set us up for failure by giving us things that aren't exactly good for us (ie. loads of credit with super high APR's attached to them). If you notice in the lower left hand side of the the composition the squirrels have other plans. The same poison that they try and feed us will eventually come back and bite them in the ass. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140662.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Abstract_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickHarringtonBiochestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sword of Wisdom Austin, TX Nick wanted a new bio-organic chest piece to cover up some old tattoos he had lightened with laser treatments. I came up with this design based loosely on the Buddhist concept of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the tangled mess of delusion with discernment. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/brandonbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Coralmech Austin, TX This leg sleeve of bio organic structures inspired by underwater scenes and the textures of coral includes a large coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo covering much of the thigh. The dense, textured shapes were a great way to achieve the coverup and were balanced out by some smoother glowing light sources. On a top notch client and tattooer <a href="http://www.brandonschultheis.com" target="_blank">Brandon Schultheis</a> who also sports a full sleeve on his arm from me, that you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_77883.html" target="_blank">here</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11255008_717095528415959_8305127131664831883_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image105.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Medusa Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image95.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Geometrik whale Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image93.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Abstract_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2.jpg Jesse Levitt - creature , alien skull creature https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3.jpg Jesse Levitt - singleshothalfsleeve , bio eye half sleeve! Done in one session. - 8 hrs. https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1.jpg Jesse Levitt - Healed-Bio , Healed https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgia-perfumechestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Jitterbug Perfume Austin, TX "The 'smell brain'–the memory area of the brain activated by the olfactory nerve–and the 'light brain'–the neocortex–are the keys to the mystic state." –Tom Robbins, "Jitterbug Perfume" https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1772.jpg Jeff Gogue - spider Grants Pass, OR neo traditional, japanese influenced, full color drawn from my pet tarantula. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Aerosol_Inspired_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/foememorial2015LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - For the Rebels and Dreamers Austin, TX My dedicated client Adrienne gave me the opportunity to rework this piece I did for her 10 years ago, a memorial to her friend who passed away. Over time the contrast, brightness, and sharpness of all tattoos inevitably decrease as a natural result of the body's aging process and the limitations of tattoo pigments. After 10 years just about any tattoo could use a little maintainence, with the added bonus of being able to combine the newer layer of ink with the older one to achieve effects and subtlety not possible with any single layer of pigment. Many thanks to my clients who are willing to come back for a refresher on their older work! https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_mc-tats-0016-t.jpg Mike Cole - Graffiti Writing nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Aerosol_Inspired_Graffiti_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/17780_714043465387832_3235246585426667589_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - grafiti owl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Animal_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/dark-snake-tattoo.jpg Jesse Levitt - Dark Snake Tattoo , Still stoked on this snek I made last year! Hit me up with some other cool evil/dark animal ideas, I dig it. @hustlebutterdeluxe https://www.tattoos.gallery/OuterLimitsTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/octopus-upper-arm-tattoo.jpg Kari Barba - Octopus Tattoo Long Beach, CA Part healed, part fresh octopus tattoo on Jason!! Thank you @jasonctak for trusting me with you piece! #octopus #blackandgreytattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/DeanoCookTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/realistic-sea-turtle-tattoo.jpg Deano Cook - Color Sea Turtle Tattoo Marietta, GA @deanocook did the first layer of a 2 layer process on the background water of this #seaturtletattoofull sleeve using his own #underwaterphotography. Much more to come on this soon. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Warpig-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Warpig Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/beetle-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Beetle Tattoo Seattle, WA Full color realistic beetle tattoo. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Animal_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_8328.jpg Stefano Alcantara - REALISTIC REPTILE EYE Fort Lauderderdale, FL Client came in for a cover-up tattoo of an Irish leprechaun on his lower leg. Left the shop with this a Reptile eye tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7BE6CF27-8137-4AB2-8FBC-DF76504DD3ED.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/28D27007-0B6F-4443-B457-F4EA50157033.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/24997085-EA9F-4FFF-80EC-802CDDFC2A90.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3CCC1BB2-3F47-4F73-B2D5-B8FDA7094893.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Animal_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/71B368B1-910F-415C-930B-4BDAD0CA27CE.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/DE75A647-6B14-4033-A88E-3556C97B309B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Underboobs moth Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2A1289CA-F5B7-4784-B658-5D769897F3C0.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Puss in boots Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Nature Bottom 2018A.jpg Saga Anderson - Flowers and Fish Tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Panda Spirit 2018B.jpg Saga Anderson - Panda Spirit Tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Python 2018B.jpg Saga Anderson - Python and Frog Tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Rockfish 2018G.jpg Saga Anderson - Rockfish and Jellyfish tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Traveller 2018a.jpg Saga Anderson - Monkey in Space Tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/AD3011CA-1966-4BD0-9F24-31F1EC6A8AF2.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Animal_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4D94FDB7-1FB2-446E-AB53-191FFB4A2016.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/14265B61-D073-42A0-8989-0E9E3E603EDB.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Evil cat Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A4C70B2B-B058-4B71-8962-1ADCA9647819.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Voodoo cat Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7A1E950D-D415-48CE-991A-27A819B7E630.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4E5F4C56-B2EE-4D7F-A727-A56AE158F606.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/EA2CEE65-B54B-455C-B1DF-A002D859EDCD.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/13E259BE-895D-4791-9D38-1F13317B2C4C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/keithtroutsleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Trout Fly Fishing Austin, TX Keith wanted a sleeve celebrating his love of fly fishing, complete with anatomically correct details of rainbow and brown trout, and an unbarbed fish hook for proper catch and release. We used some photos he took of the majestic Montana wilderness for reference, and he allowed me the liberty to morph a few different tattoo styles into one seamless aesthetic. This project was tons of fun! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Animal_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/52C9D990-E873-4B13-BA33-879818851020.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8679E126-0FAC-4B9F-B0E4-3BD11B7D5DC9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Bastet Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3E535A72-D2B5-439F-920C-0ED96470AB92.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Love Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/DF24F1B5-57F7-47F5-B2D6-91EB4813DF73.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10F490A9-7BED-4BE9-B5EC-EE84A790CC49.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7924F13D-2544-4458-981F-9E9A83CD9FC7.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Spider Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-wolf-forrest.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Wolf Woods Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Wolf Woods https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-neverending-story.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Neverending Story Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Neverending Story https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-melting-lion.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Watercolor Lion Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Watercolor Lion https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-koi-waves.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Koi In Waves Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Koi In Waves https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Archive_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/SteamPunk.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Steampunk Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed picture of this steam punck piece done at @lastritestattoo last year, was not ab le to take a good picture when i finished so Im just posting it healed. #stefanoalcantara #LastRitesTattoo #steampunk #steampunktattoo #realistictattoos #blackandgraytattoo #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam #kwadron #eternalink #travelingartist https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C9MikeDfinished2.jpg Guy Aitchison - Mike, jungle lightform foot , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/D1DevriesFoot2.jpg Guy Aitchison - Mike, jungle lightform foot , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C7rockLFtat.jpg Guy Aitchison - Rock Lightform forearm , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C8heppHook.jpg Guy Aitchison - Larry, hook half sleeve , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C5MiguelForearm.jpg Guy Aitchison - Miguel, forearm sleeve with silicone implants , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C6Pedro.jpg Guy Aitchison - Jay, stone Buddha , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C3Welshons.jpg Guy Aitchison - Mike, carbon , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C4MiguelUpper.jpg Guy Aitchison - Miguel, biomech upper arm , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C1Micah.jpg Guy Aitchison - Micah, lightform chamber , IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Archive_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C2SueDetail.jpg Guy Aitchison - Sue, Hawaii surf sleeve , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B8AtortRib.jpg Guy Aitchison - Anthony, giant biomech rib panel , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B9CohenTree.jpg Guy Aitchison - Jeff, mind tree forearm , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B7BalrogHealed.jpg Guy Aitchison - Scott, Gandalf battles the balrog , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B6Morgan.jpg Guy Aitchison - Morgan, bird with flowers , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B4Randy.jpg Guy Aitchison - Randy, bio skull , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B5ButiSkull1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Mike, classic biker skull , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B2BeckyUpper.jpg Guy Aitchison - Becky, tattoo geisha closeup , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B3BeckyForearm.jpg Guy Aitchison - Becky, tattoo geisha closeup , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/A9JimSleeve.jpg Guy Aitchison - Jim, heavy bio sleeve , IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Archive_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Art_Nouveau_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-back.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the arms in the detail image link on this image, or in the next gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2867.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5317.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5313.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality, 2nd view Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image106.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Anchor Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image94.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Cat in a frame Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image75.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Grumpy mucha Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/alisonvanitasLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Vanitas Austin, TX This sleeve is an interpretation of classical vanitas paintings, depicting the fleeting nature of life and beauty. The rose on the front of the shoulder was done previously by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, so I matched it with another rose and incorporated the simpler traditional style, as well as some Art Nouveau ornamental shapes, into the rest of the subject matter. The client Alison makes some amazing tattoo aftercare products, in small batches with only the finest ingredients under the label <a href="http://www.staytrueorganics.com/Default.asp" target="_blank">Stay True Organics</a>, and as you might expect she healed perfectly after each of her grueling 2-day sessions. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image13.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, Work In progress https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Art_Nouveau_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1002920_430801030378745_856833935_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - romantic flower cover a tribal phoenix Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/22.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1772.jpg Jeff Gogue - spider Grants Pass, OR neo traditional, japanese influenced, full color drawn from my pet tarantula. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/sarahbugs progress.jpg Conan Lea - Art Nouveau Locust Indianapolis, IN This client has a fascination with the tiny things in nature: bugs, frogs, dragonflies, tadpoles, microorganisms, and pond life. She is also an accomplished artist, and holds a master's degree in painting. Later, she achieved a master's in geology. Then she went to study for a PhD. Calling this full-spectrum thinker an overachiever would be like calling the moon a rock in the sky. There is no limit to what she can do. She has collected more than 75 hours of tattoo from me, all the while delighting me with her ability to speak from both hemispheres of the brain. For this tattoo, she gave me free reign on her skin and I created beautiful, glowing bugs, much to my pleasure. Our first one, in purple and orange to the rear of her hip, is a cover-up of an old tattoo that will probably receive more embellishments later, in the form of bright jewels and elegant filigree. The fantastical insect on the front of her hip features an exciting blend of hand-wrought gold and gems for the head, thorax, and abdomen, and is crowned with soft wings that simultaneously resemble glass and echo real insect wings. She has the skin of a milkmaid, which is ideal for this sort of explosive color. I love this tattoo, I love this client, and I love her themes. Ideally, she will hurry up with this silly PhD of hers so we can get back to tattooing in 2013. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/255.jpg Jeff Gogue - peacock feather and skull Grants Pass, OR I did this one session piece at Yellowblaze in Yokohama japan in April 2013. 8 hours. super sweet, super tough client. Such a privilege to do this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7380.jpg Timothy B Boor - The Artist healed Kokomo, IN Finaly got a healed "Artist" inspired piece I did at The Paradise Gathering https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/269732_400935669967212_1390080401_n.jpg Jeff Gogue - Illuminati Grants Pass, OR This tattoo was done at the 1st annual Park City Tattoo Convention. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/lady liberty inkwell tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Inkwell Tattoo's Lady Liberty Indianapolis, IN This piece is worn by my friend Scot Winskye. He basically drew the damned thing and handed it to me. He even made some of his own patterns. I think he just couldn't tattoo his own right arm so he flattered me into doing it for him. Hell of a lot fo fun, though. Again, I love any chance to dance with Art Nouveau and Mucha. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/mother earth tree goddess tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Mother Earth Goddess Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This gal wanted to express the power of the female as it flows from the earth. She said she'd give me as much of her side as I wish. Hooked me at once. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/art nouveau garden beauty tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Art Nouveau Garden Beauty Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This gal came with an arm, the notion that she loves her garden and a smile. I asked if she'd heard of Art Nouveau, Mucha, and if she liked color. No, No, and yes brought us to this full sleeve. Whimsical, elemental and breathing negative spaces https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Art_Nouveau_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/71B368B1-910F-415C-930B-4BDAD0CA27CE.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/DE75A647-6B14-4033-A88E-3556C97B309B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Underboobs moth Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2A1289CA-F5B7-4784-B658-5D769897F3C0.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Puss in boots Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Nature Bottom 2018A.jpg Saga Anderson - Flowers and Fish Tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Panda Spirit 2018B.jpg Saga Anderson - Panda Spirit Tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Python 2018B.jpg Saga Anderson - Python and Frog Tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Rockfish 2018G.jpg Saga Anderson - Rockfish and Jellyfish tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Traveller 2018a.jpg Saga Anderson - Monkey in Space Tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/AD3011CA-1966-4BD0-9F24-31F1EC6A8AF2.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Back_and_Chest_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/f0e901868b79ea3554247e19eb24b491.jpg Nick Chaboya - Grizzly Bear San Francisco, CA Recently finished Grizzly Bear tattoo with Redwood Trees https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5317.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5313.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality, 2nd view Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11218719_706554596136719_5672875656442660374_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - all seeing owl geo pattern Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image82.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Knowledge Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image45.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Dark maul Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image31.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Hanya Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Biker_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/armchairTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Armchair East Haven, CT I love doing both weird art and photorealism so this was a treat. This is a famous chair design done on a very talented (and wierd), soon-to-be-famous furniture design major. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bio_Mech_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/CarsonHillHOSTED/images/thumbs/bio-foot.jpg Carson Hill - Bio Foot Newbury Park, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickHarringtonBiochestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sword of Wisdom Austin, TX Nick wanted a new bio-organic chest piece to cover up some old tattoos he had lightened with laser treatments. I came up with this design based loosely on the Buddhist concept of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the tangled mess of delusion with discernment. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/abstract-bio-arm-tattoo.jpg Lux Altera - Abstract Arm Bio Tattoo , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/upper-arm-hole-tattoo.jpg Lux Altera - untitled , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-abstract-tattoo-arm-sleeve-red.jpg Lux Altera - Abstract Arm Sleeve Tattoo , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-absctract-bio-tattoo-sleeve-1.jpg Lux Altera - untitled , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackbiomechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Biomech Machine Austin, TX Jack wanted a biomech tattoo depicting a sleek, efficient machine with a glowing power source as a brother piece to the "Comeback Machine" sleeve I did on his brother years ago. I incorporated a few forms and details from his brother's sleeve as little easter eggs to symbolically join the two pieces. Each brother's piece was chosen by them to honestly represent their personalities and life journeys--Jack's being clean and efficient, Cameron's being weathered and cobbled together, but still running off its passionate glowing energy source. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bio_Mech_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/james-timebackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gears of Time Austin, TX When my good friend and fellow tattooer <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> gave me the concept of "time and space" to run wild with for a full backpiece, I wanted to create something that felt as huge and epic as that concept can be. Something showing the ancient and still unfolding process of creation; something that represented the abstract concept of time through a visual symbol. To accomplish this I chose gears to represent time, powered by a flash of perhpas divine light energy from the cosmos, transferring that energy into the forming of worlds. I drew heavy inspiration from the intriguing concepts explained by <a href="https://grahamhancock.com/" target="_blank">Graham Hancock</a> from the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hamlets-Mill-Investigating-Knowledge-Transmission/dp/0879232153/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1530044515&sr=1-1&keywords=hamlets+mill" target="_blank">"Hamlet's Mill"</a>, which pieces together ancient human mythologies and argues that they are all encoded with astrological measurements and calendrical significance related to the precession of the equinoxes (i.e. our planet's unique tilt, wobble, and movement through time and space), in order to pass this information on to future civilizations. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/davidminter-roboarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX David, a computer programmer, wanted a robotic arm representing the harmonious fusion of man and machine. I love the simple, bold, flowing design that we came up with! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-Totem-skull-sleeve.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-bio-organic.png Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jpolitte-robotarm-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX This sleeve presents a more realistic and modern take on a classic biomech tattoo motif, showing human flesh ripped away to reveal robotics underneath. My client Jason is an inspiration—strong in body and mind, committed to achieving what he set out to do, despite having no prior experience, and despite having to fly here from his job guiding bomb-sniffing dogs in the war torn Middle East in order to squeeze a pair of 3-day marathon sessions into his allotted time off. These 2 sessions were spaced one month apart, completing a foundation color layer over the entire arm the first time, and dialing in colors, refining details, and finishing the sleeve during the second session. These photos were taken while the tattoo was still fresh, so there is more pink skin irritation here than it will have when healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bio_Mech_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3474.jpg Jeff Gogue - Feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR I wanted to do an abstract piece about juxtaposition, sugar and spice, flow and movement with some tension, contrast… I have been starting my design process with arcs. To be more precise, with a starting point and a spiraling movement out and off of the person. I then place points of interest along the spirals. My client brought a very colorful photo for the color reference. I’ve been going in a direction of fewer colors, fewer contours, just a “less is more” general direction, so this piece has been a challenge on many levels. I tried to keep the feathers somewhat flat and simple but maintain a good sense of movement and layers, tucked in beneath the feathers there are a few areas of fangs. The goal was to not notice them at first glance but to have them kind of sneak up on you as you look closer at the tattoo. It's always amazing to have clients who let me explore symbolism, metaphor, and artistic expression. What an amazing job I have. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3469.jpg Jeff Gogue - feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3472 2.jpg Jeff Gogue - feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/brandonbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Coralmech Austin, TX This leg sleeve of bio organic structures inspired by underwater scenes and the textures of coral includes a large coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo covering much of the thigh. The dense, textured shapes were a great way to achieve the coverup and were balanced out by some smoother glowing light sources. On a top notch client and tattooer <a href="http://www.brandonschultheis.com" target="_blank">Brandon Schultheis</a> who also sports a full sleeve on his arm from me, that you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_77883.html" target="_blank">here</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ellisbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mechanical Flower Austin, TX I had the opportunity to put a unique twist on a classic biomechanical theme in this lower leg sleeve. It shows the dichotomy of nature and technology with plants turning into robotics; one natural flower and one mechanical...with a bioengineered little visitor. https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2.jpg Jesse Levitt - creature , alien skull creature https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3.jpg Jesse Levitt - singleshothalfsleeve , bio eye half sleeve! Done in one session. - 8 hrs. https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8.jpg Jesse Levitt - untitled , Bio https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/profile1.jpg Jesse Levitt - untitled , Bio Eye https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1.jpg Jesse Levitt - Healed-Bio , Healed https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bio_Mech_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bio_Mech_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bio-Organic_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickHarringtonBiochestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sword of Wisdom Austin, TX Nick wanted a new bio-organic chest piece to cover up some old tattoos he had lightened with laser treatments. I came up with this design based loosely on the Buddhist concept of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the tangled mess of delusion with discernment. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-back.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the arms in the detail image link on this image, or in the next gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/james-timebackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gears of Time Austin, TX When my good friend and fellow tattooer <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> gave me the concept of "time and space" to run wild with for a full backpiece, I wanted to create something that felt as huge and epic as that concept can be. Something showing the ancient and still unfolding process of creation; something that represented the abstract concept of time through a visual symbol. To accomplish this I chose gears to represent time, powered by a flash of perhpas divine light energy from the cosmos, transferring that energy into the forming of worlds. I drew heavy inspiration from the intriguing concepts explained by <a href="https://grahamhancock.com/" target="_blank">Graham Hancock</a> from the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hamlets-Mill-Investigating-Knowledge-Transmission/dp/0879232153/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1530044515&sr=1-1&keywords=hamlets+mill" target="_blank">"Hamlet's Mill"</a>, which pieces together ancient human mythologies and argues that they are all encoded with astrological measurements and calendrical significance related to the precession of the equinoxes (i.e. our planet's unique tilt, wobble, and movement through time and space), in order to pass this information on to future civilizations. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christianGbioflower.jpg Nick Baxter - Alien Flower Austin, TX I made this little gap filler bio-organic alien flower to add to Christian's collection. Fully healed in this photo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bio-Organic_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cameronortiz-ibogaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Iboga Tree Austin, TX This half sleeve was my client's tribute tothe healing powers of iboga, which are helping him overcome his opiate addiction. Tabernanthe iboga or simply iboga is a perennial rainforest shrub and psychedelic, native to western Central Africa. Iboga stimulates the central nervous system when taken in small doses and induces visions in larger doses. In parts of Africa where the plant grows, the bark of the root is chewed for various pharmacological or ritualistic purposes. Ibogaine, the active alkaloid, is also used to treat substance abuse disorders and depression. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/aliafloral.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Floral Austin, TX The process of this tattoo spanned several years, with some extended breaks between very challenging sessions, but we finally persevered and brought the piece to completion recently. Many thanks to my client Alia for her toughness and patience! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bio-Organic_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fruitmechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Tropical Fruitmech Austin, TX I did this sleeve of surreal tropical fruits on the amazing tattooer <a href="http://www.acostattoo.com" target="_blank">Andres Acosta</a>, to pay homage to his family and native land of Venezuela. Various symbols of life and death, decay and regeneration are scattered throughout. The flower on his hand is a rendition of a Mango blossom. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/Markus-B bio.png Lux Altera - Bio-Organic Sleeve Tattoo , Brightly colored sleeve with scaly, insectoid-like bio-organic styling. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/brandonbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Coralmech Austin, TX This leg sleeve of bio organic structures inspired by underwater scenes and the textures of coral includes a large coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo covering much of the thigh. The dense, textured shapes were a great way to achieve the coverup and were balanced out by some smoother glowing light sources. On a top notch client and tattooer <a href="http://www.brandonschultheis.com" target="_blank">Brandon Schultheis</a> who also sports a full sleeve on his arm from me, that you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_77883.html" target="_blank">here</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nickpasteurmusicsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Music and Medicine Austin, TX This sleeve is the client's tribute to his love of music and medicine, being both a practicing physician and a musician in his spare time. To represent these two subjects we chose a stylized rendering of the anatomy of the inner ear, and paired those structures with the classic musical symbolism of the gramophone and "f-hole' on a violin. You can see the client Nick's other arm that I sleeved elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, in the entry titled <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_100966.html" target="_blank">"Florida Tribute."</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christievpollenLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pollenation Austin, TX This half sleeve began with just the bee many years ago, and then was expanded into a more elaborate nature scene featuring 'bleeding heart' flowers and the concept of pollenation. Always a fan of macro photography and microscopic worlds, it was a great opportunity to show the interesting dimensionality of individual pollen grains. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ellisbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mechanical Flower Austin, TX I had the opportunity to put a unique twist on a classic biomechanical theme in this lower leg sleeve. It shows the dichotomy of nature and technology with plants turning into robotics; one natural flower and one mechanical...with a bioengineered little visitor. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/corydivineneckLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Honey Bee Austin, TX This wraparound neck tattoo was completed in 3 sessions, totaling approximately 10 hours. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bio-Organic_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bio-Organic_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Black_and_Gray_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/skull-back-tattoo.jpg Timothy B Boor - Backpiece Tattoo Kokomo, IN @dougburkmire was ahead of his time! Another fav of last year and very appropriate for The Mandalorian !!!! https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShaineSmithTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/world-war-2-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Shaine Smith - World War 2 Sleeve , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/RookletInkHOSTED/images/thumbs/face-devil-tattoo.jpeg Grin Design - Face Devil Budapest, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/dark-snake-tattoo.jpg Jesse Levitt - Dark Snake Tattoo , Still stoked on this snek I made last year! Hit me up with some other cool evil/dark animal ideas, I dig it. @hustlebutterdeluxe https://www.tattoos.gallery/OuterLimitsTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/octopus-upper-arm-tattoo.jpg Kari Barba - Octopus Tattoo Long Beach, CA Part healed, part fresh octopus tattoo on Jason!! Thank you @jasonctak for trusting me with you piece! #octopus #blackandgreytattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Warpig-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Warpig Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Anubis healed.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Anubis Tattoo - Healed Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/stormtrooper-star-wars-tattoo.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Imperial Tie Fighter Pilot Fort Lauderderdale, FL Imperial Tie Pilot / Dead Star for my good friend @plomomagic Artwork by @gregthings #imperialtiepilot #stefanoalcantara #starwarstattoo #plomomagic#starwars #pilotocasaimperial # @ Stefano's Tattoo Studio Ft Lauderdale https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/black-grey-abstract-arm-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Lux Altera - Black and Grey Abstract Arm Sleeve , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Black_and_Gray_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/james-timebackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gears of Time Austin, TX When my good friend and fellow tattooer <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> gave me the concept of "time and space" to run wild with for a full backpiece, I wanted to create something that felt as huge and epic as that concept can be. Something showing the ancient and still unfolding process of creation; something that represented the abstract concept of time through a visual symbol. To accomplish this I chose gears to represent time, powered by a flash of perhpas divine light energy from the cosmos, transferring that energy into the forming of worlds. I drew heavy inspiration from the intriguing concepts explained by <a href="https://grahamhancock.com/" target="_blank">Graham Hancock</a> from the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hamlets-Mill-Investigating-Knowledge-Transmission/dp/0879232153/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1530044515&sr=1-1&keywords=hamlets+mill" target="_blank">"Hamlet's Mill"</a>, which pieces together ancient human mythologies and argues that they are all encoded with astrological measurements and calendrical significance related to the precession of the equinoxes (i.e. our planet's unique tilt, wobble, and movement through time and space), in order to pass this information on to future civilizations. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/davidminter-roboarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX David, a computer programmer, wanted a robotic arm representing the harmonious fusion of man and machine. I love the simple, bold, flowing design that we came up with! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-Totem-skull-sleeve.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-bio-organic.png Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jpolitte-robotarm-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX This sleeve presents a more realistic and modern take on a classic biomech tattoo motif, showing human flesh ripped away to reveal robotics underneath. My client Jason is an inspiration—strong in body and mind, committed to achieving what he set out to do, despite having no prior experience, and despite having to fly here from his job guiding bomb-sniffing dogs in the war torn Middle East in order to squeeze a pair of 3-day marathon sessions into his allotted time off. These 2 sessions were spaced one month apart, completing a foundation color layer over the entire arm the first time, and dialing in colors, refining details, and finishing the sleeve during the second session. These photos were taken while the tattoo was still fresh, so there is more pink skin irritation here than it will have when healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Black_and_Gray_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fruitmechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Tropical Fruitmech Austin, TX I did this sleeve of surreal tropical fruits on the amazing tattooer <a href="http://www.acostattoo.com" target="_blank">Andres Acosta</a>, to pay homage to his family and native land of Venezuela. Various symbols of life and death, decay and regeneration are scattered throughout. The flower on his hand is a rendition of a Mango blossom. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/Markus-B bio.png Lux Altera - Bio-Organic Sleeve Tattoo , Brightly colored sleeve with scaly, insectoid-like bio-organic styling. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/brandonbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Coralmech Austin, TX This leg sleeve of bio organic structures inspired by underwater scenes and the textures of coral includes a large coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo covering much of the thigh. The dense, textured shapes were a great way to achieve the coverup and were balanced out by some smoother glowing light sources. On a top notch client and tattooer <a href="http://www.brandonschultheis.com" target="_blank">Brandon Schultheis</a> who also sports a full sleeve on his arm from me, that you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_77883.html" target="_blank">here</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nickpasteurmusicsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Music and Medicine Austin, TX This sleeve is the client's tribute to his love of music and medicine, being both a practicing physician and a musician in his spare time. To represent these two subjects we chose a stylized rendering of the anatomy of the inner ear, and paired those structures with the classic musical symbolism of the gramophone and "f-hole' on a violin. You can see the client Nick's other arm that I sleeved elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, in the entry titled <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_100966.html" target="_blank">"Florida Tribute."</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christievpollenLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pollenation Austin, TX This half sleeve began with just the bee many years ago, and then was expanded into a more elaborate nature scene featuring 'bleeding heart' flowers and the concept of pollenation. Always a fan of macro photography and microscopic worlds, it was a great opportunity to show the interesting dimensionality of individual pollen grains. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ellisbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mechanical Flower Austin, TX I had the opportunity to put a unique twist on a classic biomechanical theme in this lower leg sleeve. It shows the dichotomy of nature and technology with plants turning into robotics; one natural flower and one mechanical...with a bioengineered little visitor. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/corydivineneckLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Honey Bee Austin, TX This wraparound neck tattoo was completed in 3 sessions, totaling approximately 10 hours. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Black_and_Gray_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2.jpg Jesse Levitt - creature , alien skull creature https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3.jpg Jesse Levitt - singleshothalfsleeve , bio eye half sleeve! Done in one session. - 8 hrs. https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8.jpg Jesse Levitt - untitled , Bio https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/profile1.jpg Jesse Levitt - untitled , Bio Eye https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1.jpg Jesse Levitt - Healed-Bio , Healed https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bencampbellheartchestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Glowing Heart Austin, TX I've done a lot of great work over the last several years on Ben from Australia, and he recently made another trek to this side of the world to get his glowing heart chest panel finished. You can check out his octopus sleeve and venus flytrap rib panel elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/brandonschultheis2013LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Evolution Austin, TX Recently, tattooer <a href="http://www.brandonschultheis.com" target="_blank">Brandon Schultheis</a> came back in for a final tightening session on his sleeve that I had previously posted. It was originally completed in three epic 2-day sessions, spaced about a month apart, and here's the updated version, freshly healed. It's an abstract interpretation of evolution from negative to positive, using a variety of graphic devices to achieve this symbolism, such as texture, color, and dark/light relationships. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/evan-forestfiresleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - The Pine Barrens Austin, TX I did this fun sleeve on my studio partner <a href="http://www.elovettart.com" target="_blank">Evan Lovett</a>, inspired by The Pine Barrens forest in his childhood home New Jersey. He wanted to pay homage to one of his favorite places and express a theme of rebirth and regeneration--which takes place after the cleansing destruction of naturally-occuring forest fires. I attempted to capture the essence of glowing, burning embers and charred wood through some experimental layering techniques, and worked into an existing hand tattoo done by our mutual friend Sean Zee. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1214.PNG Timothy B Boor - Freehand original dark art Kokomo, IN It's always a good day when your client allows you to have free riegn on a tattoo. I was really excited to be able to do this freehand dark art piece on my client. This peice took about 3 hours to complete after I drew it on his skin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JulioFbioheartLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Arterial Austin, TX Human heart and Arteries themed bio tattoo from my May 2013 visit to Ganesha Studio in Medellin, Colombia. Also a coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Black_and_Gray_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/5DB3D309-03A4-4FE2-AD6E-D6136FD4A900.JPG Laura Jade - Ornamental mandala forearm Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3434263C-A158-437B-9528-F16201C39BDD.JPG Laura Jade - Lotus and peony ornamental half sleeve Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/biker-skull-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Biker Skull Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/skulls-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Skulls Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/kurt-cobain-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Kurt Cobain Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/creepy-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Creepy tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/kelly b tryptic.png Jeff Gogue - mandala Grants Pass, OR This mandala starts on her elbow and spans across her back and across the back of her husband. This is a very unique piece. This tryptic displays the second session. I’m excited about this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_60441.JPG Jeff Gogue - lotus Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/valerie sequence.jpg Jeff Gogue - Crane and maple leaves Grants Pass, OR I love the simplicity of this piece. She came in with the Audrey Kawasaki piece on her right thigh done by another tattooer. After completing the Crane leg I added some background to the right thigh piece to let them blend and merge. I am super happy with the outcome and the overall look of the work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Chris before color.jpg Jeff Gogue - koi sleeve Grants Pass, OR Maple leaves, waterfall, koi, birds... This is a healed photo of the outline, and background shading on this sleeve. I have about 9 hours invested at this point. My intention is to stay simple and use very few colors. I love work like this. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Blackwork_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyCrisSTCMEMBERS/images/thumbs/hand-mandala-tattoo.jpg Orge Kalodimas - Hand Tattoos Athens, loyalty is the most hard thing to earn in life from someone.. its like friendship and trust!.. thank you @mr_mcdabbin for the love all those years... (bodysuit in progress) https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/shoulder-filligree-mandala.jpg Cory Ferguson - Shoulder Mandala Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/hand-blackwork-tattoo.jpg Cory Ferguson - Blackwork hand tattoo Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/802A6A13-A888-433F-AA4B-2EF3000DFDFF.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Ornemental rose Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/95E93E70-CB70-486B-90ED-15F157292C4C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2CF50EF5-0320-4971-B7D3-F77943B0908C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/CFF02C24-A69D-4439-B6F8-3A4C60EB3F9B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Ornemental Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/BDAB629C-33CB-421F-9B35-B0BF27962590.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A15E6130-B28B-4652-AFE6-CD1116FB3070.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Wall E Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_0712 copy.jpg Jeff Gogue - shes got legs Grants Pass, OR An in progress pic of my client's legs as we are working on full body coverage. Waves, lilies, chrysanthemums,and ornamental https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Blackwork_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2866.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/5DB3D309-03A4-4FE2-AD6E-D6136FD4A900.JPG Laura Jade - Ornamental mandala forearm Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4F6D1174-1B75-4829-8208-85708F4E480E.JPG Laura Jade - Ornate flower blossom hand tattoo Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3434263C-A158-437B-9528-F16201C39BDD.JPG Laura Jade - Lotus and peony ornamental half sleeve Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/kelly b tryptic.png Jeff Gogue - mandala Grants Pass, OR This mandala starts on her elbow and spans across her back and across the back of her husband. This is a very unique piece. This tryptic displays the second session. I’m excited about this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_60441.JPG Jeff Gogue - lotus Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/valerie sequence.jpg Jeff Gogue - Crane and maple leaves Grants Pass, OR I love the simplicity of this piece. She came in with the Audrey Kawasaki piece on her right thigh done by another tattooer. After completing the Crane leg I added some background to the right thigh piece to let them blend and merge. I am super happy with the outcome and the overall look of the work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Chris before color.jpg Jeff Gogue - koi sleeve Grants Pass, OR Maple leaves, waterfall, koi, birds... This is a healed photo of the outline, and background shading on this sleeve. I have about 9 hours invested at this point. My intention is to stay simple and use very few colors. I love work like this. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image149.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Katy healed 41.jpg Jeff Gogue - Duality, Dichotomy, Harmony Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Blackwork_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Katy healed 3.jpg Jeff Gogue - Duality, Dichotomy, Harmony Grants Pass, OR Traditionally, a dagger through a rose, like my grandpa got in the 1940’s. I got a dagger and rose on my forearm with my kids’ names to represent the coming together of two people creating life perpetual in our children. This dagger through a peony is a modified version. It can represent many things, duality, dichotomy, harmony, Yin-Yang, death and life, sex, creation and destruction. It’s really up to the wearer and the viewer which ironically is a dichotomy itself, intention and perception they go together but are obviously two distinctly different things. This tattoo was done in one session and healed incredibly well especially for a single pass through the ditch of the arm. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nicki Torso 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/nicki torso 4.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR 14 years ago I tattooed this young lady. A butterfly and small tribal about the size of a mandarin orange on the top of her right foot. Later a low back piece, (tramp stamp as some would say). There’s a switch that can be triggered in some people, not all, and in regard to the whole planet, in very very few, but when that switch is triggered, it begins a transformation in the person. I have witnessed this a few times now, and am only beginning to understand enough to try and communicate it. The switch is a surrendering to a decision. It reminds me of the first time I went skydiving. The decision was easy, but the reality of its potential outcome? As the door to the plane was opened, and the rush of wind came in, going head first into a full minute free fall, the horizon steady as we dropped towards the ground at 180 miles per hour... The only thing you can do is surrender at that point. It’s useless to resist. In fact, it is dangerous to. It becomes a spiritual thing. spir·it·u·al 'spiriCH(o?o)?l/ adjective 1.Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Getting your body tattooed as one whole is spiritual also. It's also about surrender. It has to do with your soul more than your physical body. It’s about your decisions, your emotions, how you feel inside during those trying times of how “it” feels on the outside. It’s about the sacrifices needed to be made, about the work one has to do to pay for the work. People who see large scale tattoos as just something a crazy person does, or just being obsessed or extreme, often don’t see what’s gone on inside that tattooed person. They don’t often see the transformation that’s gone on beneath the tattoo in the soul. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image111.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/paradisetattoogathering.com/images/thumbs/image40.jpg Juan Salgado - Dotwork hand , Hand tat https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_75931.JPG Laura Jade - Ornamental inner arm sleeve tattoo Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_65061.JPG Laura Jade - Henna inspired upper arm tattoo Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2384.jpg Jeff Gogue - Ox skull, freehand fullbody suit Grants Pass, OR This view of his ox skull with an orchid mind's eye is a part of a full freehand bodysuit I have worked on for three years. My client from Chicago spends three days at a time getting his work done. He has met me at conventions around the country and been one of the most dedicated people I've ever met to completing his work. It's comprised of the animals from the Chinese zodiac calendar. Years of the Ox, Snake, Rat, Monkey, and Dog. I have drawn everything on his body and tied things together with elements like birth flowers from each person represented which are himself, his wife and their three children. Water, wind, petals, and mandala patterns overlap and provide background for the entire piece. We have over one hundred hours invested and I'm not sure how many more are required. We are refining areas now in what I can the "push and pull" phase of the project. I'm honored and humbled to be doing this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image54.jpeg Laura Jade - Floral black work sleeve tattoo in progress Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image51.jpeg Laura Jade - Ornamental arm tattoo with poppies Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Blackwork_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image37.jpeg Laura Jade - Black and gray ornamental chest tattoo Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image36.jpeg Laura Jade - Peony and filigree torso tattoo Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Untitled-2.jpg Jeff Gogue - Red Dragon Grants Pass, OR This full back piece contains four cover ups, and integrates four other tattoos on his legs. It also wraps around the sides and front almost to the very center. I have worked on this for about 2 years having sessions every couple months. It takes an incredible dedication on the client's part to go through work like this. I am inspired and humbled every time I work on Matt. he teaches me every time by example. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image31.JPG Laura Jade - Ornamental black and gray sleeve Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image25.jpeg Laura Jade - Ornamental floral sleeve line work Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image17.jpeg Laura Jade - Filigree sleeve with henna inspired designs Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image10.jpeg Laura Jade - Peony shoulder cap tattoo Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/blessed.jpg BJ Betts - "Blessed" Script Tattoo , DE Flourishing, fine-line script tattoo, part of a "Blessed/Cursed" pairing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/josh fields leg outline.jpg Jeff Gogue - serpentine outline Grants Pass, OR This six eyed winged snake was super fun to draw on and outline… as tattooers, we are so lucky to be able to get creative and work abstractly. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyCrisSTCMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Orge-B flower halfsleeve.png Orge Kalodimas - Blackwork Flower Half-sleeve Tattoo Athens, Blackwork half-sleeve tattoo depicting some flower-like or mandala imagery. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Blackwork_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_9655.jpg Jeff Gogue - year of the snake Grants Pass, OR This full back was for my client from Hong Kong, his second child was born the year of the snake. Water and cherry blossoms are always a good symbol of the passing of time, new life, mortality, and gratitude for the present. This in progress shot is the second session, the shading, just days after the first session which was the outline from behind the knees to the neck. When people travel so far for work they often do unbelievable amounts of endurance. It is inspiring. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1548.jpg Jeff Gogue - mother nature Grants Pass, OR I love every phase of the tattoo process from concept to the final session, but the outline and background are by far my favorite. That is where the most important decisions are made and where the image is created. After that, the rest seems to be dictated to me by those first deciding marks. Whether to go dark or light, bright or subdued… The rest seems to be a consequential chain reaction, of course with some decisions still to be made, but nowhere near as profound as those first marks laid in the skin… The rest is just an unfolding of what is already set to be. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/PYKQ8210.jpg Jeff Gogue - osprey and maple leaves full back in progress Grants Pass, OR Every tattoo session contains lessons both for the artist and the client. Having 12 full day sessions done in Japan to complete my own back piece, I learned the client’s lessons firsthand. Having done thousands of tattoos and currently working on dozens of large scale full body pieces, I’m a firsthand witness to the growth people go through by making the decision to get this kind of work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_6125.jpg Jeff Gogue - Dagger and peony Grants Pass, OR A dagger through a rose tattoo is a western classic symbol of union, male and female, but it resonates with so many cultures, its dichotomy, its interdependency, duality, yin and yang, intention and perception. Its a universal principle. this modern take with an antique air was drawn during some down time I had and offered via social media as a tattoo lottery. The client had to email and was randomly picked from all the emails received. The experience was unique and exciting, and I met an amazing person through it. This dagger and peony was done in one long session, start to finish, and it healed perfectly. I love this tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image19.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image18.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Frog Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7875.jpg Jeff Gogue - raven skull Grants Pass, OR black and gray, raven skull, chest piece with red flowers. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image6.jpg Cory Ferguson - Abstract patterns Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image5.jpg Cory Ferguson - Mandala hand Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image4.jpg Cory Ferguson - Bring the ruckus Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Ankle_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2208.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Beach Scene Cover-Up Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Arm_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Arm_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/SusanHeartFlowers.jpg Nick Baxter - Heart and Flowers Austin, TX Susan made the trip to Austin from Alabama to collect this piece memorializing her career assisting open heart surgeons. It was a lot of fun combining a realistic human heart and traditional tattoo style flowers for a simple, powerful image. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickCoverdale-natureLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Appalachia Austin, TX Nick wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite wilderness areas in the Appalachian mountain range, so I worked from a few reference photos of the region to piece this waterfall and mountain vista scene together. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Arm_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackbiomechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Biomech Machine Austin, TX Jack wanted a biomech tattoo depicting a sleek, efficient machine with a glowing power source as a brother piece to the "Comeback Machine" sleeve I did on his brother years ago. I incorporated a few forms and details from his brother's sleeve as little easter eggs to symbolically join the two pieces. Each brother's piece was chosen by them to honestly represent their personalities and life journeys--Jack's being clean and efficient, Cameron's being weathered and cobbled together, but still running off its passionate glowing energy source. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/keithtroutsleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Trout Fly Fishing Austin, TX Keith wanted a sleeve celebrating his love of fly fishing, complete with anatomically correct details of rainbow and brown trout, and an unbarbed fish hook for proper catch and release. We used some photos he took of the majestic Montana wilderness for reference, and he allowed me the liberty to morph a few different tattoo styles into one seamless aesthetic. This project was tons of fun! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/davidminter-roboarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX David, a computer programmer, wanted a robotic arm representing the harmonious fusion of man and machine. I love the simple, bold, flowing design that we came up with! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cameronortiz-ibogaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Iboga Tree Austin, TX This half sleeve was my client's tribute tothe healing powers of iboga, which are helping him overcome his opiate addiction. Tabernanthe iboga or simply iboga is a perennial rainforest shrub and psychedelic, native to western Central Africa. Iboga stimulates the central nervous system when taken in small doses and induces visions in larger doses. In parts of Africa where the plant grows, the bark of the root is chewed for various pharmacological or ritualistic purposes. Ibogaine, the active alkaloid, is also used to treat substance abuse disorders and depression. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/josh-springsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Springtime Austin, TX Josh wanted a colorful sleeve embodying the fresh growth, sunshine, and lighthearted feelings of spring. So we pieced together a collage of his favorite spring-themed animals and plants. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Arm_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jpolitte-robotarm-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX This sleeve presents a more realistic and modern take on a classic biomech tattoo motif, showing human flesh ripped away to reveal robotics underneath. My client Jason is an inspiration—strong in body and mind, committed to achieving what he set out to do, despite having no prior experience, and despite having to fly here from his job guiding bomb-sniffing dogs in the war torn Middle East in order to squeeze a pair of 3-day marathon sessions into his allotted time off. These 2 sessions were spaced one month apart, completing a foundation color layer over the entire arm the first time, and dialing in colors, refining details, and finishing the sleeve during the second session. These photos were taken while the tattoo was still fresh, so there is more pink skin irritation here than it will have when healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cate-zeldaWoW-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Gaming Sleeve Austin, TX This sleeve started as a tribute to the video game Zelda, and expanded to include a creature from another favorite game of my client, World of Warcraft. The octopus was pre-existing (done by Justin Oriani), and we worked the new sleeve subject matter into and around it to form a cohesive looking collage of colorful creatures (how about that for some nice alliteration!). https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image97.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Octopus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosbaroqueLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gothic Still Life Sleeve Austin, TX This past year my great client Aaron, who has the graveyard sleeve visible elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, approached me with the idea of a dark gothic themed sleeve. The subject matter was based loosely on a classical still life look, with Aaron requesting that various personally significant symbols be included. Color was kept minimal in this piece in order to achieve the requested dark, dusty, gothic look, and used strategically to provide emphasis and compositional flow. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE2.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador (Detail) Austin, TX Some close-up shots to show some areas of detail on this Ecuador tribute sleeve. In these views you can see a rendition of the Quito apartment building he grew up in, as well as the beetles he used to catch as a child, and an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the sleeve. See the full project elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. These photos were taken upon completion of the sleeve, since the client traveled from Ecuador for the work and I might not see him again any time soon to get healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/PaulbuddhaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Buddha and Three Lotuses Austin, TX This was Paul's first tattoo, completed over two sessions. The buddha statue was based on one at the local Austin Zen Center, and the lotus flower as well as the concept of three are very important in Buddhist symbolism. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Arm_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image94.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Sally Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image54.jpeg Laura Jade - Floral black work sleeve tattoo in progress Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image51.jpeg Laura Jade - Ornamental arm tattoo with poppies Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image43.jpeg Laura Jade - Roses with mandala half sleeve in progress Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image31.JPG Laura Jade - Ornamental black and gray sleeve Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image25.jpeg Laura Jade - Ornamental floral sleeve line work Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image24.jpeg Laura Jade - Pink peony tattoo Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/painfulgoodbyes.jpg BJ Betts - "The most painful goodbyes..." Script and Rose Tattoo , DE Flourishing scripted quote on a black and gray parchment backing, above a realistic black and gray rose. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/foriammybrotherskeeper.jpg BJ Betts - "For I Am My Brother's Keeper" Script Tattoo , DE Multi-typefaced, black and gray script tattoo with some calligraphic flourish. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Arm_Sleeve_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Arm_Sleeve_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackbiomechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Biomech Machine Austin, TX Jack wanted a biomech tattoo depicting a sleek, efficient machine with a glowing power source as a brother piece to the "Comeback Machine" sleeve I did on his brother years ago. I incorporated a few forms and details from his brother's sleeve as little easter eggs to symbolically join the two pieces. Each brother's piece was chosen by them to honestly represent their personalities and life journeys--Jack's being clean and efficient, Cameron's being weathered and cobbled together, but still running off its passionate glowing energy source. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/keithtroutsleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Trout Fly Fishing Austin, TX Keith wanted a sleeve celebrating his love of fly fishing, complete with anatomically correct details of rainbow and brown trout, and an unbarbed fish hook for proper catch and release. We used some photos he took of the majestic Montana wilderness for reference, and he allowed me the liberty to morph a few different tattoo styles into one seamless aesthetic. This project was tons of fun! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Arm_Sleeve_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/josh-springsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Springtime Austin, TX Josh wanted a colorful sleeve embodying the fresh growth, sunshine, and lighthearted feelings of spring. So we pieced together a collage of his favorite spring-themed animals and plants. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jpolitte-robotarm-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX This sleeve presents a more realistic and modern take on a classic biomech tattoo motif, showing human flesh ripped away to reveal robotics underneath. My client Jason is an inspiration—strong in body and mind, committed to achieving what he set out to do, despite having no prior experience, and despite having to fly here from his job guiding bomb-sniffing dogs in the war torn Middle East in order to squeeze a pair of 3-day marathon sessions into his allotted time off. These 2 sessions were spaced one month apart, completing a foundation color layer over the entire arm the first time, and dialing in colors, refining details, and finishing the sleeve during the second session. These photos were taken while the tattoo was still fresh, so there is more pink skin irritation here than it will have when healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosbaroqueLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gothic Still Life Sleeve Austin, TX This past year my great client Aaron, who has the graveyard sleeve visible elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, approached me with the idea of a dark gothic themed sleeve. The subject matter was based loosely on a classical still life look, with Aaron requesting that various personally significant symbols be included. Color was kept minimal in this piece in order to achieve the requested dark, dusty, gothic look, and used strategically to provide emphasis and compositional flow. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE2.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador (Detail) Austin, TX Some close-up shots to show some areas of detail on this Ecuador tribute sleeve. In these views you can see a rendition of the Quito apartment building he grew up in, as well as the beetles he used to catch as a child, and an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the sleeve. See the full project elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. These photos were taken upon completion of the sleeve, since the client traveled from Ecuador for the work and I might not see him again any time soon to get healed photos. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Arm_Sleeve_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image54.jpeg Laura Jade - Floral black work sleeve tattoo in progress Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image31.JPG Laura Jade - Ornamental black and gray sleeve Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fruitmechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Tropical Fruitmech Austin, TX I did this sleeve of surreal tropical fruits on the amazing tattooer <a href="http://www.acostattoo.com" target="_blank">Andres Acosta</a>, to pay homage to his family and native land of Venezuela. Various symbols of life and death, decay and regeneration are scattered throughout. The flower on his hand is a rendition of a Mango blossom. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/Markus-B bio.png Lux Altera - Bio-Organic Sleeve Tattoo , Brightly colored sleeve with scaly, insectoid-like bio-organic styling. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyCrisSTCMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Orge-B flower halfsleeve.png Orge Kalodimas - Blackwork Flower Half-sleeve Tattoo Athens, Blackwork half-sleeve tattoo depicting some flower-like or mandala imagery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/5d269fb4f6cd09c87018c33bbb293c2f.jpg Nick Chaboya - untitled San Francisco, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/Battle of Belleau Wood.jpg Timothy B Boor - untitled Kokomo, IN Part of a Marines themed sleeve in progress. Based on the painting "Battle of Belleau Wood". https://www.tattoos.gallery/IgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/nikko-skull-king-arm-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Skull King Arm Sleeve Tattoo , CA Out side and top of shoulder of @c_murder88 arm this was a exciting project. If your interested in being tattooed email me at nikkohurtado@gmail.com https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Arm_Sleeve_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Dad.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Britt Dad Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did this past week at @lastritestattoo in NYC, part of a 3/4 sleeve I'm working on... #stefanoalcantara #LastRitesTattoo #nyc #realistictattoo #blackandgraytattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nickpasteurmusicsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Music and Medicine Austin, TX This sleeve is the client's tribute to his love of music and medicine, being both a practicing physician and a musician in his spare time. To represent these two subjects we chose a stylized rendering of the anatomy of the inner ear, and paired those structures with the classic musical symbolism of the gramophone and "f-hole' on a violin. You can see the client Nick's other arm that I sleeved elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, in the entry titled <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_100966.html" target="_blank">"Florida Tribute."</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2666.jpg Timothy B Boor - Frog Kokomo, IN Added to a swamp themed sleeve still in progress! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2547.jpg Timothy B Boor - More Progress on the Lord of the Rings Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2452.jpg Timothy B Boor - Mahi Mahi/Dolphin Fish Half Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonnyadventuresleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Follow Your Heart Austin, TX This sleeve was several years in the making but finally finished except for a bit near the elbow where the client has some eczema. X marks the spot on the adventure map of your life. Use your intellect, follow your heart, and go where you must in order to find your truth and fulfillment. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2479.jpg Timothy B Boor - Addition to a Lord of the Rings Sleeve In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2445.jpg Timothy B Boor - Science Sleeve in Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A2209.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Lock Fort Lauderderdale, FL Another piece I did at <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/tommystattooconvention?source=feed_text&story_id=10154723877995497">?#‎TommysTattooConvention?</a> a few weeks ago! <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/hartford?source=feed_text&story_id=10154723877995497">?#‎hartford?</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ct?source=feed_text&story_id=10154723877995497">?#‎ct?</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos?source=feed_text&story_id=10154723877995497">?#‎realistictattoos?</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara?source=feed_text&story_id=10154723877995497">?#‎stefanoalcantara?</a> @fkirons @kwadron @eternalink @samsungmobileusa @officialh2ocean https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/StMichael.jpg Stefano Alcantara - St. Michael Fort Lauderderdale, FL 3/4 sleeve I did in 2 days at @stefanostattoostudio in Lima Peru. Great times! <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/saintmichael">#saintMichael</a> with @fkirons @eternalink @officialh2ocean @kwadron https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Back_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-back.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the arms in the detail image link on this image, or in the next gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bonniefantasyback.jpg Nick Baxter - Slaying the Dragon Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to pay tribute to her favorite fantasy novels from the Wheel of Time series, so we came up with this concept, which will be expanded into a full sleeve as well! In this scene the little girl reading under the tree becomes the fierce warrior slaying the dragon, her fantasy becoming more vivid and detailed than the reality. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2874.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Hannah-B beach.png Hannah Aitchison - Bright Color Beach Back Tattoo Chicago, Il Brightly colored tattoo with retro imagery depicting a woman on a beach with an old-time ship. Lots of flowers to make the color really pop. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/YGJY9629.jpg Jeff Gogue - Asagi koi back piece Grants Pass, OR This in progree koi is accompanied by two, soon to be three, lotus flowers. the symbolism seems common but carries profound metaphors for my client, some obvious, some subtle, and some still undiscovered. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5317.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5313.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality, 2nd view Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image103.jpg Emy Blacksheep - King deer Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Back_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2450.jpg Timothy B Boor - Bacon Cheeseburger Kokomo, IN Fun bacon cheeseburger between two awesome food tattoos from different artists! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1274 2.JPG Timothy B Boor - Virgin Mary by Michelangelo Kokomo, IN Had a good time tattooing this version of a Michelangelo's Virgin Mary. I can't wait to add more! I did not do the other tattoos around this piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/grandmas_bird_ref copy.jpg Conan Lea - Grandma's Bird Painting Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This client loved and admired her grandmother. She used her to guide her daily ambitions, because her grandmother encouraged her to be herself above all else. As we worked, she shared stories: her grandmother was one of the rare white women in the Amazon River basin, and grew up in the jungle among aborigine people that were known as cannibals. Her grandmother was also an artist her entire life. During the crest of her career, she created gorgeous multidimensional paintings, but my client wanted a replication of one done in her late eighties. Her decision was charming and beautiful, and I love the piece she chose. Her grandmother's age at the time she painted it had reduced her hand but not her vision. The challenge was patterning this piece and then replicating the nuances of the paint with my eye, centimeter by centimeter. Another challenge was to convince a sweet young girl from Indiana that great tattoos couldn't happen in five minutes. They rarely happen within sixty minutes or even a single session. A tremendous scholar, this client now has her PhD. She loves the learning process and took the new tattoo education in stride. She also never missed an opportunity to pick on my weak left brain. She even gifted me a tool to grow that logical side of the brain. I love this gal, I love her tattoo, and I love watching her blossom. This piece is one of the favorites in my portfolio. I wish I could do more like them. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/fractal full back tattoo 1.jpg Conan Lea - Full Back Fractal Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This client was interested in the enormity and beauty of randomized fractals. It’s for a good reason, but I won't butcher her eloquent description of why she appreciates this art. The challenge was to define the portal to the fractal world on her soft, curving form that allowed our eyes to find the continuity in a randomized fractal. The client and I were immediately sure that we did not want this piece to occupy the whole of her back, but we also knew that creating a narrow portal would diminish our chances of conveying the idea of fractals to the human eye. Without enough room to see the patterns unravel, I ran the risk of creating a hodgepodge of disorienting textures and values. Using a standard Julia fractal would be ideal given the narrow space through which to view the complex mathematical formations that define the art. Once we've established the shape we realized that any if anything protruded in the top of the portal, it might mimic a Christian cross, which we did not want to happen, even accidentally. Given that random fractals have to be seen on a large surface so that the human eye can find the patterns, I had to imagine that my canvas was more like 5' x 5'. I could not imagine designing a fractal from scratch, nor one of that scale, and certainly not one that was randomized enough to be understood out of my simple human hand. I'm sure it could be done: I know the artists who could do it. But not by me. I instead drew the entire tattoo directly on her back with a marker, imagining the whole thing unfolding on the giant scale. The client and I spent many hours sketching, erasing, and resketching on her body with sharpies. It was very brave of her to stand there for hours with me, moving and dancing in front of the mirror to make sure it flowed with her female curves. We even made a little video so she could see how the silhouette of the piece would look on her form in motion. She drove to my studio from a different state so we had to be economical and focused during our sessions. This rarely happens. She became a dear and trusted friend and a guide for my daughters and for me as a father. Ultimately, I should have paid her for the tattoo time for all the help and support she gave me. I love this tattoo. I love the person wearing it. We discussed eventually giving her two full sleeves when her life allows for it. Given that she is a fantastic scholar and professor at a large university, I imagine this will simply extend our adventure for years to come and solidify our friendship. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chakra spinal tattoo detail copy.jpg Conan Lea - Spinal Chakra Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This breathy piece was drawn on with markers and then tattooed. The collector is a massage therapist and Reiki energy worker, and wanted to embody the lightness and ethereal imagery of the ancient chakras on the meridian of her spine. We did consider putting each of the chakras on her body in their anatomically correct positions, but since they range in location from the top of the head down to the knees, and plenty of special places in between, we decided the spine would be more than acceptable. We tattooed over multiple sessions so that we could ensure the lightness of the inlay. After wearing it for a few years, the collector decided to add another layer of saturation to make the piece brighter and more vivid, and will soon do another small session on it so her piece can reflect the amazing technological advances in the tattoo pigment industry. It will be fun to put some of the newer types onto her skin. This collector is an amazing person with a beautiful spirit, strong heart, and clear, wide-open mind. I like to think that the tattoo is a totem to remind her of what she intends to be. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/zearth wind fire water tattoo (1)1.jpg Conan Lea - Earth Wind Fire Water Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This client waited two years to get this tattoo from me. After all her patience, I was nervous that I would not be able to uphold her hopes for the piece. Her central theme was one of each of the four elements rolling down the side of her body from shoulder to hip. The challenge was to hide an existing tattoo while keeping to the theme and the soft style she was hoping for. Given that desired softness, with strokes both light and whimsical, there was no chance of creating a heavy piece to hide the old tattoo. She came from Chicago to Indianapolis, about a three hour drive, over a one year period. She was kind, patient, collaborative, and tough! She will soon travel the world on her own and I'm excited to be part of her as she evolves. This piece was chosen for the cover of an article at a local newspaper that highlighted my studio and career. This collector is now a striking local figurehead of the elegance of tattoo possibilities in Indianapolis. I am grateful for all she has put into me. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/white ink celtic sun tattoo2.jpg Conan Lea - White Ink Celtic Sun Indianapolis, IN This is a white Celtic sun tattoo, and it is eight years old in this photo with no color edits. White ink, if properly inlaid on light skin with a gentle value shift just beyond it, can indeed stand the test of time. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/GlassRoseWeb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Healed Rose Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed Rose i did on 2012 at Tommy´s Tattoo Convention in Hartford CT. with Fk Irons Tattoo Machines and Eternal Ink https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/witness nunweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Witness to the Fall 2 Kokomo, IN Based off a drawing of mine featured in Big Gus' book "Black and Greys Finest" real fun to do!!! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/scottperkinsback-fullLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Blademech Backpiece Austin, TX Here's the epic continuation of Scott's Blademech sleeve into a full back piece. Many thanks must go to him for enduring months of tough sessions in order to get this project done. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Back_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Backweb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Meditation of the Samurai Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece i was working on at Last Rites for a while, Learn so much from this piece and trying to develop it in the best way i can, was a great vibe to do it! eventually is gonna down to the ancles... but i want it to show it https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7084.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Peacock tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Two days on a row Freehand Peacock half ack piece. @LastRites #FkIrons ·EternalInks https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/thinker choice tattoo1.jpg Conan Lea - Thinker's Choice Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This fella came to me looking for a small replication of the Thinker on his back with the feel of Gustave Dore As he spoke I realized he needed much more canvas to tell his story. He deliberated for a good hour with his wife then took the leap. We all have a choice. Just now the man, after much pondering, has chosen the better path. My client wanted to capture that moment. I markered the rays and most of the architecture on by hand. Dumbest idea of my life. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/mmoe.jpg Timothy B Boor - Marilynn Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/pinup5.jpg Timothy B Boor - Pin up Kokomo, IN Had to take the photo at a bad angle to get rid of the glare. Makes the legs look a bit smashed but they are not. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/oz witch.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Wicked Witch Wizard of Oz Fort Lauderderdale, FL In Progress... https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Brother color.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Brother Portrait Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Day Death.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Day of the dead Sylvia Ji inspired Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Calf_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/unitedwestand.jpg BJ Betts - "United We Stand" Script and Flag Tattoo , DE Black and gray, multi-typefaced script on a realistic stars and stripes backing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10550826_711752338943859_1510862588039178284_n3.jpg Timothy B Boor - Uma Thurman Portrait from a 'Kill Bill' Scene Kokomo, IN Portrait of a beat-up Uma Thurman from a scene in one of the 'Kill Bill' films. Added on a tattoo collector who has an awesome Quentin Tarantino tribute leg sleeve in the works! Done at the Detroit Motor City Tattoo Expo in March 2015. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1311 2.PNG Timothy B Boor - Raven on a skull Kokomo, IN Got to do this one at the Gambling Rose show in Cincinnati on an awsome client, Wade Spend-love. Its a custom piece and I it was a lot of fun to do! It won tattoo of the day on Saturday. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1214.PNG Timothy B Boor - Freehand original dark art Kokomo, IN It's always a good day when your client allows you to have free riegn on a tattoo. I was really excited to be able to do this freehand dark art piece on my client. This peice took about 3 hours to complete after I drew it on his skin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian web.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Fort Lauderderdale, FL Part of an Indian leg sleeve I´m working on Done at Last Rites tattoo theater in NYC Fk Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Keith.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Keith Richards Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Ryan 2 4S.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Ryan's dad Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA My bro Ryan Smith's dad, RIP. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Calf_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/chewalien.jpg Timothy B Boor - chewbacca alien Kokomo, IN fun tattoo! he wanted to cross his love for alien and star wars movies. this is the craziness that happened. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/photo(1) copy.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Girl-Skull Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom piece i did at Last Rites before start my U.S. Tour! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7026.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Squirrel Fort Lauderderdale, FL This is a memorial tattoo, he´s dad have an old shool squirrel tattoo with a parachute and he past away before he meet he´s grand daughter who is represent by and strawberry who is the meaning of he´name in a nother lenguage. Free hand piece done @lastrites 2012 with #eternalinks #fkirons https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/gargoyleweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gargoyle demon dude. Kokomo, IN Got a chance to do some evil stuff! good times. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/NIkki Six.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Nikki Six Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Superman Prog.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Superman in progress Fort Lauderderdale, FL in progress... https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Hermano.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Brother Portrait B/G Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/lionweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Loin Kokomo, IN Black and gray lion portrait https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Chest_Tattoos_for_Men_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickHarringtonBiochestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sword of Wisdom Austin, TX Nick wanted a new bio-organic chest piece to cover up some old tattoos he had lightened with laser treatments. I came up with this design based loosely on the Buddhist concept of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the tangled mess of delusion with discernment. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/enjoytheride.jpg BJ Betts - "Enjoy the Ride" Script Tattoo , DE Very flourishing, fine-line tattoo across the chest, positioned betwixt an existing tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/BXQH4848.jpg Jeff Gogue - samurai and severed snake head Grants Pass, OR This in progress work of a samurai mask, maple leaves, peonies, dahlias, and a severed sneak head really shows the power of designing with archs and flow patterns. I try to set the viewer’s eye in motion with the direction things look like they are moving in. I love the challenge of using a static image to portray movement, and the fun part is a tattoo in many ways is in continual motion wether the person’s body is moving or even on a microscopic and time lapse level, the cells around the pigment are continually regenerating causing tiny shifts in the pigment… what a cool thought. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11218719_706554596136719_5672875656442660374_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - all seeing owl geo pattern Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image113.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Day of the dead Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Chest_Tattoos_for_Men_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image82.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Knowledge Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2314.jpg Timothy B Boor - Chest Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2218.jpg Timothy B Boor - Caravaggio Painting Cover-Up Kokomo, IN A challenging cover-up done recently! Got to do a painting by one of my all time favorite artists, Caravaggio! Had to adjust and alter it a bit to make the cover-up work, but happy so far. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image31.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Hanya Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Skull on Jose_edit.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Skull on Jose Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Creepy black and grey skull tattoo on fellow tattoo artist Jose from Black Cat in Hawaii. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Shane's horse.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Shane's Horse Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Memorial horse tattoo on Shane, the host of Full Metal Jousting on the History Channel. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1468647_432422310216617_1824769402_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - live for today Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bencampbellheartchestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Glowing Heart Austin, TX I've done a lot of great work over the last several years on Ben from Australia, and he recently made another trek to this side of the world to get his glowing heart chest panel finished. You can check out his octopus sleeve and venus flytrap rib panel elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Dog1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Memorial Dog Portrait Fort Lauderderdale, FL Memorial piece I did at @paradisetattoogathering in <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" data-pub="{"type":"hashtag","id":299144073544957,"source":null}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/keystone">#Keystone</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" data-pub="{"type":"hashtag","id":450933571645033,"source":null}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/co">#CO</a> — at <a class="taggee" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=674733655887288" data-hovercard-instant="1" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/674733655887288/" id="js_8">Paradise Tattoo Gathering</a>. Eternal Inks Fk Irons H2Ocean Products https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/kevinChest.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Vampire Fort Lauderderdale, FL Vampire action! Next session I will work on covering up the center. #stefanoalcantara #h2oceanproteam #fkironsproteam #eternalink https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Chest_Tattoos_for_Men_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/eye.jpeg Stefano Alcantara - Eye in water Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom piece of an eye sunk in water, I took the picture of the eye and free hand the water https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/persius.jpg Timothy B Boor - Perseus with the head of Medusa Kokomo, IN Perseus with the head of Medusa. Done on Charlie the bass player for "Fit for an Autopsy". https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShawnBarberOntheRoadHOSTED/images/thumbs/barber-mike-owl3a.jpg Shawn Barber - owl Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chest-tattoo-blackwork.jpg Cory Ferguson - Chest Blackwork Tattoo Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/wolves.jpg Timothy B Boor - Two wolves. Kokomo, IN In progress. Needs background still. Idea was based on a story that the client holds dear. He also has two different colored eyes therefore we did the wolves eyes to match his. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/courting cranes tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Courting Cranes Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This piece is only part of a 3/4 sleeve in progress. I think I'm drawn to delicacy in tattoo. This part, the courtship of him and his wife, is meant to reflect that gentle dance. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_6947.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Owl tattoo - healed Fort Lauderderdale, FL Owl tattoo done at Last Rites i wish all my customers come back to take healed pictures ! thanks to the ones who did it! Healed Piece 2012 https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Planets.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Planets (Healed piece) Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed Realistic Black and Gray tattoo of Planets done at Last Rites in NYC by Stefano Alcantara. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/alien4web.jpg Timothy B Boor - They exist! Kokomo, IN Super fun freehand Alien cover up in progress. Jeremiah has an Alien theme going on and let me make up my own Alien. Good times! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/St Rosa.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Santa Rosa de Lima Fort Lauderderdale, FL Hard Core saint from Lima Peru. piece done in Puerto Rico tattoo Convention 2011 also win 1st place Tattoo of the the day and 1st Place Best Realistic https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Chest_Tattoos_for_Men_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/wing chest.JPG Stefano Alcantara - World Wing Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/BIG.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Notorious BIG Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Chest_Tattoos_for_Women_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cate-zeldaWoW-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Gaming Sleeve Austin, TX This sleeve started as a tribute to the video game Zelda, and expanded to include a creature from another favorite game of my client, World of Warcraft. The octopus was pre-existing (done by Justin Oriani), and we worked the new sleeve subject matter into and around it to form a cohesive looking collage of colorful creatures (how about that for some nice alliteration!). https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image37.jpeg Laura Jade - Black and gray ornamental chest tattoo Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image130.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Love Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11258272_710443015747877_7650602703678231581_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - good and evil cupcake Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11053116_702737286518450_1581629836840621870_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - nono playing guitar on the moon Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgia-perfumechestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Jitterbug Perfume Austin, TX "The 'smell brain'–the memory area of the brain activated by the olfactory nerve–and the 'light brain'–the neocortex–are the keys to the mystic state." –Tom Robbins, "Jitterbug Perfume" https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1005692_361480330644149_1689808438_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - united by fate Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/969655_360001057458743_717807748_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - voodoo heart Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Foot_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/loyalty.jpg BJ Betts - "Loyalty" Script and Tattoo Machine Tattoo , DE Flourishing, fine-line script underneath a black and gray realism tattoo machine. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Hand_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fruitmechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Tropical Fruitmech Austin, TX I did this sleeve of surreal tropical fruits on the amazing tattooer <a href="http://www.acostattoo.com" target="_blank">Andres Acosta</a>, to pay homage to his family and native land of Venezuela. Various symbols of life and death, decay and regeneration are scattered throughout. The flower on his hand is a rendition of a Mango blossom. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1822.jpg Timothy B Boor - Eagle Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_57141.jpg Timothy B Boor - Hand Skull! Kokomo, IN Fun Baby Skull done on the hand of tattooist Adam Stoner based off a painting by Kevin Llewellyn https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7871.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Ghost Flower Fort Lauderderdale, FL Free hand Ghost Flower tattoo done in my guest sopt at Guyama ink in FL, on my buddy Juan Torres. with FK Irons and White Eternat ink and Silverback black 11 https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Hand samurai.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Samurai - ink pens Fort Lauderderdale, FL Free Hand piece adding ink pens as part of the Samurai mask ... fun piece! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Leg_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8679E126-0FAC-4B9F-B0E4-3BD11B7D5DC9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Bastet Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7924F13D-2544-4458-981F-9E9A83CD9FC7.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Spider Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/elan-goatLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - The Judas Goat Austin, TX I did this fun single session tattoo on a great collector from NYC who gets tattoos with animal rights themes and symbolism. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Leg_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/morsecode.jpg BJ Betts - "Morse Code" Script Tattoo , DE Fine line, dual-typefaced script tattoo on a black and gray illustrative parchment backing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/mrT.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Mr T Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray Mr. T with trademark scowl. Pity the fool! https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Screen Shot 2016-01-18 at 12.26.52 PM.png Nick Chaboya - Mac Dre Portrait San Francisco, CA Psychedelic portrait of Mac Dre https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Unicorn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_31791.JPG Timothy B Boor - Atheist Eye Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/brandonbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Coralmech Austin, TX This leg sleeve of bio organic structures inspired by underwater scenes and the textures of coral includes a large coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo covering much of the thigh. The dense, textured shapes were a great way to achieve the coverup and were balanced out by some smoother glowing light sources. On a top notch client and tattooer <a href="http://www.brandonschultheis.com" target="_blank">Brandon Schultheis</a> who also sports a full sleeve on his arm from me, that you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_77883.html" target="_blank">here</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Girly unicorn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/20115_708069715985207_7732231941322135858_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - passion Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image106.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Anchor Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image105.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Medusa Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Leg_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyYomicoMorenoMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10929583_1091582984190534_7768173624900467188_n.jpg Yomico Moreno - Spock Portrait New York, NY Spock portrait done in black and grey https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ellisbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mechanical Flower Austin, TX I had the opportunity to put a unique twist on a classic biomechanical theme in this lower leg sleeve. It shows the dichotomy of nature and technology with plants turning into robotics; one natural flower and one mechanical...with a bioengineered little visitor. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10550826_711752338943859_1510862588039178284_n3.jpg Timothy B Boor - Uma Thurman Portrait from a 'Kill Bill' Scene Kokomo, IN Portrait of a beat-up Uma Thurman from a scene in one of the 'Kill Bill' films. Added on a tattoo collector who has an awesome Quentin Tarantino tribute leg sleeve in the works! Done at the Detroit Motor City Tattoo Expo in March 2015. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TysnailLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Snail Austin, TX I did this fun snail tattoo on my friend and fellow tattooer <a href="http://tymcewen.com" target="_blank">Ty McEwan</a> over 2 sessions. Instead of creating an awkward border between unrelated tattoos, I opted to incorporate the top part of a great color portrait by <a href="http://www.blackanchorcollective.com/aric-taylor-gallery/" target="_blank">Aric Taylor</a> into the bottom of my piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/bette1.jpg Hannah Aitchison - Bette in a Bed of Roses Chicago, Il Bette in a Bed of Roses done on the thigh https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2545.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl & Mace Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image93.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image92.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Snake n skull Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2395.jpg Timothy B Boor - Custom Clock/Sunset/Beach Scene Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image87.jpg Emy Blacksheep - What mummy's thinking Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Leg_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2342.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Wes Anderson Tribute Kokomo, IN The newest addition to a collection of several elements from the Wes Anderson films! Done on the upper thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2354.jpg Timothy B Boor - Monster Cupcakes Kokomo, IN Done at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster, England! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/ConradSkull.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Skull Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Piece I did at the @stefanostattoostudio booth at the INTI Tattoo Expo in Lima, Peru last weekend on my good friend and amazing artist @conradflorez <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/skull">#skull</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/kwadron">#kwadron</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanproteam">#h2oceanproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">#fkironsproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eternalink">#eternalink</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/grizzlygang">#grizzlygang</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/intitattooexpo">#INTITATTOOEXPO</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/lima">#Lima</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/peru">#Peru</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2208.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Beach Scene Cover-Up Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/photo 3.JPG Bob Tyrrell - Skull tattoo with tentacles from Pagoda City Fest Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Skull Tattoo from Friday at Pagoda City Tattoo Fest in Reading, PA https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2179.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wes Anderson Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN Progress on the Wes Anderson themed piece currently in the works. This will eventually be an upper leg sleeve, incorporating several elements gathered from Wes Anderson films. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10405639_10202885169584037_8982660007282640088_n1.jpg Timothy B Boor - untitled Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2156.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wes Anderson Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN An homage to a client's favorite Wes Anderson films; done on the thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image65.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mummy matriochka Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image64.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Medusa Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Leg_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image63.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Crazy octopus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/off.jpg Emy Blacksheep - dark crow Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2131.jpg Timothy B Boor - Surreal Lock and Key Kokomo, IN Done recently on a client's thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image54.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Colorful mandala Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image51.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Never let anybody tell you it's impossible Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image47.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Tattoo gun Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image44.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Morticia And gomez adams Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image43.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Amazon girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4.jpg Emy Blacksheep - student Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2.jpg Emy Blacksheep - go straight ahead Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Leg_Sleeve_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/brandonbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Coralmech Austin, TX This leg sleeve of bio organic structures inspired by underwater scenes and the textures of coral includes a large coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo covering much of the thigh. The dense, textured shapes were a great way to achieve the coverup and were balanced out by some smoother glowing light sources. On a top notch client and tattooer <a href="http://www.brandonschultheis.com" target="_blank">Brandon Schultheis</a> who also sports a full sleeve on his arm from me, that you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_77883.html" target="_blank">here</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10550826_711752338943859_1510862588039178284_n3.jpg Timothy B Boor - Uma Thurman Portrait from a 'Kill Bill' Scene Kokomo, IN Portrait of a beat-up Uma Thurman from a scene in one of the 'Kill Bill' films. Added on a tattoo collector who has an awesome Quentin Tarantino tribute leg sleeve in the works! Done at the Detroit Motor City Tattoo Expo in March 2015. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2342.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Wes Anderson Tribute Kokomo, IN The newest addition to a collection of several elements from the Wes Anderson films! Done on the upper thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/ConradSkull.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Skull Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Piece I did at the @stefanostattoostudio booth at the INTI Tattoo Expo in Lima, Peru last weekend on my good friend and amazing artist @conradflorez <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/skull">#skull</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/kwadron">#kwadron</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanproteam">#h2oceanproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">#fkironsproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eternalink">#eternalink</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/grizzlygang">#grizzlygang</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/intitattooexpo">#INTITATTOOEXPO</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/lima">#Lima</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/peru">#Peru</a> https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Leg_Sleeve_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2179.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wes Anderson Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN Progress on the Wes Anderson themed piece currently in the works. This will eventually be an upper leg sleeve, incorporating several elements gathered from Wes Anderson films. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Octopus Leg.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Octopus Leg piece Fort Lauderderdale, FL Free-Hand Octopus Tattoo by Stefano Alcantara Started at ¨Off the Map tattoo¨ in Massachusetts and the second session was at Tommy tattoo convention in Hartford CT Done with: Fk Irons Tattoo machines Eternal Inks H2Ocean Products https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian web.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Fort Lauderderdale, FL Part of an Indian leg sleeve I´m working on Done at Last Rites tattoo theater in NYC Fk Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShawnBarberOntheRoadHOSTED/images/thumbs/barber-jplatt-hawk.jpg Shawn Barber - hawk Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShawnBarberOntheRoadHOSTED/images/thumbs/barber-heron-leg.jpg Shawn Barber - blue heron Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/ghosted skull and roses tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Skulls and Roses Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This client is a friend of mine who is enormous in heart, spirit, character, and body. Everything about this man is large. He knew I have a strong affection for Georgia O'Keeffe’s work and was seeking something in her style but in black and grey ink. He wanted skulls and roses but with the classic flow and feel of something from her portfolio. His idea intrigued me with its depth and universal application: to incorporate the simplicity and beauty of life with the realities of death, which is ever present, just behind the veil. The piece needed to stay light, open, and on the high end of the value scale. He gave me complete control, telling me I could do whatever I wanted, which was especially exciting. The piece was designed on the spot, approaching it from a fresh perspective with every session. I took the opportunity to test my freehand ability by drawing each part on as we went with little or no preparation and almost no reference. I tried to maintain a transparent sensibility about most parts of the design while giving thematic priority to the joints and parts of the leg that he could see. I wanted the knee and ankle bones to be interesting and his own view of the piece to be exciting, considering that it is impossible to see the entirety of your own leg at one time. For the viewer, I wanted new and exciting focal points around every turn of his leg. I also worked to weave in the obscure interplay of life and death, with some elements functioning conjunctly and others working apart, like a piece of music with many layers. This is one of the more fun pieces I achieved in 2012. It’s open, freestyle, and challenging. I would love to do more of this sort of work. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Lower_Back_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Neck_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/corydivineneckLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Honey Bee Austin, TX This wraparound neck tattoo was completed in 3 sessions, totaling approximately 10 hours. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Boog.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Rose Fort Lauderderdale, FL Really honored to do this Rose on the master of Black and gray Boog! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Shoulder_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/BXQH4848.jpg Jeff Gogue - samurai and severed snake head Grants Pass, OR This in progress work of a samurai mask, maple leaves, peonies, dahlias, and a severed sneak head really shows the power of designing with archs and flow patterns. I try to set the viewer’s eye in motion with the direction things look like they are moving in. I love the challenge of using a static image to portray movement, and the fun part is a tattoo in many ways is in continual motion wether the person’s body is moving or even on a microscopic and time lapse level, the cells around the pigment are continually regenerating causing tiny shifts in the pigment… what a cool thought. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/YacoFinal.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son Lion Headdress Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Happy with the final product of the piece I did for my friend @yacoturco at @stefanostattoostudio Private Studio in Lima, Peru. <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Thanks guys for wait for me @yacoturco @msperu <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/losleones">#losLeones</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/estoesguerra">#estoesguerra</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yaco">#yaco</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warrior">#warrior</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/headdress">#headdress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">@fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron @samsungmobileusa @nickydiamonds @grizzlygriptape https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Shoulder_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Side_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christianGbioflower.jpg Nick Baxter - Alien Flower Austin, TX I made this little gap filler bio-organic alien flower to add to Christian's collection. Fully healed in this photo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/aliafloral.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Floral Austin, TX The process of this tattoo spanned several years, with some extended breaks between very challenging sessions, but we finally persevered and brought the piece to completion recently. Many thanks to my client Alia for her toughness and patience! https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image36.jpeg Laura Jade - Peony and filigree torso tattoo Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/YGJY9629.jpg Jeff Gogue - Asagi koi back piece Grants Pass, OR This in progree koi is accompanied by two, soon to be three, lotus flowers. the symbolism seems common but carries profound metaphors for my client, some obvious, some subtle, and some still undiscovered. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/f0e901868b79ea3554247e19eb24b491.jpg Nick Chaboya - Grizzly Bear San Francisco, CA Recently finished Grizzly Bear tattoo with Redwood Trees https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/SteamPunk.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Steampunk Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed picture of this steam punck piece done at @lastritestattoo last year, was not ab le to take a good picture when i finished so Im just posting it healed. #stefanoalcantara #LastRitesTattoo #steampunk #steampunktattoo #realistictattoos #blackandgraytattoo #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam #kwadron #eternalink #travelingartist https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2374.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gladis, the High Society T-rex, In Progress Kokomo, IN Gladis, the high society T-rex, sipping her martini with a straw. More to come! https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/1174.jpg Jeff Gogue - untitled Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Side_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bodyset_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bodyset_-_Hyperspace_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Ty_Knee.jpg Guy Aitchison - Ty_Knee , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Ty_Ankle.jpg Guy Aitchison - Ty_Ankle , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Ted_Vajra.jpg Guy Aitchison - Ted_Vajra , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Durb_3view.jpg Guy Aitchison - Durb_3view , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Adam_Knee.jpg Guy Aitchison - Adam_Knee , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Adam_Ankle.jpg Guy Aitchison - Adam_Ankle , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Cartoon_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8679E126-0FAC-4B9F-B0E4-3BD11B7D5DC9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Bastet Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A15E6130-B28B-4652-AFE6-CD1116FB3070.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Wall E Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2863.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2870.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image139.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image117.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Stitch Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image113.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - The book of life Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Cartoon_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image68.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Sea turtle surfing on a wave Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1982.jpg Timothy B Boor - Ayrton Senna Kokomo, IN Tribute to the racecar driver Aytron Senna https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1621926_467420613383453_1787781630_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - romantic peony Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Malcolm.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Malcolm X Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Day o Death lilis.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Day Of the Death Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom Day of the dead Piece. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Cartoon_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Cartoon_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Cartoon_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Celebrity_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein2.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Herman Munster Monster Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the infamous Herman Munster monster. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Frankenstein Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the Frankenstein monster https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/mrT.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Mr T Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray Mr. T with trademark scowl. Pity the fool! https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Screen Shot 2016-01-18 at 12.26.52 PM.png Nick Chaboya - Mac Dre Portrait San Francisco, CA Psychedelic portrait of Mac Dre https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10550826_711752338943859_1510862588039178284_n3.jpg Timothy B Boor - Uma Thurman Portrait from a 'Kill Bill' Scene Kokomo, IN Portrait of a beat-up Uma Thurman from a scene in one of the 'Kill Bill' films. Added on a tattoo collector who has an awesome Quentin Tarantino tribute leg sleeve in the works! Done at the Detroit Motor City Tattoo Expo in March 2015. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1982.jpg Timothy B Boor - Ayrton Senna Kokomo, IN Tribute to the racecar driver Aytron Senna https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A0037.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Elaine Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">"Elaine" Julia Louis-Dreyfus tattoo part of the Seinfeld sleeve I've been working on at @lastritestattoo in NYC on the collector @tattooed_assassin , very happy with this one! @officialjld <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/julialouisdreyfus">#JuliaLouisDreyfus</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/elaine">#Elaine</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/elainebenes">#ElaineBenes</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoo">#realistictattoo</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/portrait">#portrait</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/seinfeld">#Seinfeld</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/lastritestattoo">#lastritestattoo</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/nyc">#nyc</a> @fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/LarryWeb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Larry David Fort Lauderderdale, FL Larry David Portrait... Part of the Seinfield sleeve I´ve been working on... He´s the Producer and co-creator of the show. Done at Last Rites in NYC Fk Irons H2Ocean Eternal Ink Kwadron https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1888536_469458889846292_1221156361_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - just started a full arm of Despicable Me Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/579013_10200924597050949_585223808_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Charles Darwin Kokomo, IN Got to put my surreal twist on a portrait of Charles Darwin. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Celebrity_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Celebrity_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Celebrity_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Celebrity_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Collaborative_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/HeavansGate.jpg Guy Aitchison - Heavan's Gate , Collaboration with Guy Aitchison & Brian Geckle https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/GarciaCollab_web.jpg Guy Aitchison - Collaboration with Phil Garcia , IL Collaboration with Phil Garcia https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/Just_Collab_web.jpg Guy Aitchison - Collaboration with Just Shao , IL Collaboration with Just Shao https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/Aitchison_France_Collab_web1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Collaboration with Adam France , IL Collaboration with Adam France https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackmortonmechribs2012LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mech Ribs Austin, TX This large biomechanical piece encompasses all of my work on Jack Morton in 2012. Jack is featured prominently elsewhere in my tattoo gallery for his head tattoo which, along with this one, blend into and have evolved alongside some amazing pre-existing collaborative work between <a href="http://www.bodyworks-tattoo.com" target="_blank">Don McDonald</a> and <a href="http://www.hyperspacestudios.com" target="_blank">Guy Aitchison</a>. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Collaborative_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/JB9ackNeck.jpg Guy Aitchison - Collaboration by Don McDonald and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C8BWhernandezCollab.jpg Guy Aitchison - Collaboration by Robert Hernandez and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C9BowenBackClose.jpg Guy Aitchison - Collaboration by Carson Hill and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C6BrettForearmFlat1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Brett, Collaboration by Litos and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C7colorHernandezCollab.jpg Guy Aitchison - Collaboration by Robert Hernandez and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C4DeanaTurtles1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Deana, Collaboration by Judy Parker and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C5AitchZulu.jpg Guy Aitchison - Tribal fusion, Collaboration by Leo Zulueta and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C2BaxterAitchSleeve.jpg Guy Aitchison - Carson, Collaboration by Nick Baxter and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C3JonRibCollab1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Jon, Collaboration by Jack Rudy and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C1MorrisLeft1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Steve, Collaboration by DonMcDonald and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Collaborative_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B7HiroCollabLarge.jpg Guy Aitchison - Hiro, Collaboration by DonMcDonald and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B8MarkussBack.jpg Guy Aitchison - Markuss, Collaboration by DonMcDonald and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B5AnthonyBurnLarge.jpg Guy Aitchison - Anthony (burn scar coverup), Collaboration by Jon Clue and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B6Alittell1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Amy, Collaboration by Jon Clue and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B3HazeltonBothLarge.jpg Guy Aitchison - Dan, Collaboration by Markus Lenhard and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B4ClueGuyShoulder.jpg Guy Aitchison - Cosmic foam, Collaboration by Jon Clue and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/A9MajerBack.jpg Guy Aitchison - John, Collaboration by Juan Salgado and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B1HazeltonLeftLarge.jpg Guy Aitchison - Dan, Collaboration by Markus Lenhard and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B2HazeltonRightLarge.jpg Guy Aitchison - Dan, Collaboration by Markus Lenhard and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/A8SueBack.jpg Guy Aitchison - Sue, Collaboration by Hannah Aitchison and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Collaborative_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/A5JaySleeve1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Jay, Collaboration by Michele Wortman and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/A3PeterLegFull.jpg Guy Aitchison - Peter, Collaboration by Michele Wortman and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/A4SfondillisCollab3.jpg Guy Aitchison - Jon, Collaboration by Michele Wortman and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/A2Courtney.jpg Guy Aitchison - Courtney, Collaboration by Michele Wortman and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/A1Collab_PhilHand.jpg Guy Aitchison - Phil, Collaboration by Michele Wortman and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/j-unitchestcollab3.jpg Nick Baxter - Ensminger Collaboration Austin, TX This is the first completed tattoo collaboration between my friend Jeff Ensminger and I, on a great client Jeremy. He traveled around the country to catch up with Jeff and I for separate sittings, each of us working slightly into, and basing our next step off of, the other tattooer's healed previous session. However, aside from a small area in the center, Jeff and I each stuck to our own side of the chest, which proved to be a fun collaborative format between two friends who know each other's design and technique tendencies. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackfrontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Jack I Austin, TX This is the face of a true American badass: Jack Morton of www.rethinkyourink.com, owner of one of the most epic head, neck and throat tattoos that I had the honor of completing over the past year. I got to take some really nice portrait shots after our final session, and I felt they each deserved their own spot in my tattoo gallery, so enjoy the next 7 photos of this intense project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackfrontupLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Jack II Austin, TX I extended this collaborative throat piece by Guy Aitchison and Don McDonald up and onto the chin and jawline, as well as gave it a quick refresher so that it would match the newly saturated piece surrounding it. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackright45LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Jack III Austin, TX The right side of Jack's head, blended into an older collaborative throat piece by Guy Aitchison and Don McDonald that I freshened up a bit to match the newly saturated head portions, and extended onto the face and chin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackrightLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Jack IV Austin, TX The right side of Jack's head, blended into an older collaborative throat piece by Guy Aitchison and Don McDonald that I freshened up a bit to match the newly saturated head portions. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Collaborative_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackleft45LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Jack V Austin, TX The left side of Jack's head, blended into an older collaborative throat piece by Guy Aitchison and Don McDonald that I freshened up a bit to match the newly saturated head portions, as well as extended onto the face and chin.. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackleftLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Jack VI Austin, TX The left side of Jack's head, blended into an older collaborative throat piece by Guy Aitchison and Don McDonald that I freshened up a bit to match the newly saturated head portions. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/guyupperarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Guys Eyeballs Austin, TX Here's the beginning of a bunch of reworking I'll be doing on Guy Aitchison's inner arm. Eventually this will complete his sleeve, the outer portion of which is a collaboration between Grime and Aaron Cain. I brutalized Guy for 7 hours on this one, and hats off to one of the fathers of modern tattooing...dude can take it as well as he dishes it--he sat like a champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Shanebob.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Skull-collaboration Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Me and Shane O'Neill did this collaborative skull at our guest spot at Off The Map Tattoo in May, 2010. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Jack_Rudy_Coll_Tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Jack Rudy Collaboration , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/carsonguycollabsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Collaborative Bio Sleeve Austin, TX This sleeve is a a massive coverup of laser-lightened tattoos covering much of Carson Hill's arm, tattooed simultaneously by myself and Guy Aitchison. The project started by sending drawings back and forth, then moved to a quick collaborative painting of the final design, and finally to a pair of 2-day tattoo sessions at Hyperspace Studios. Some of the hardest coverup portions can use a third pass but for the most part, this is done. Many thanks to Carson, Guy, and Michele. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/bio_organic_thumb.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio-Organic , Don McDonald Collaboration https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Skull_Collaboration_L.jpg Guy Aitchison - 4-way Big Skull Collab , By artists: Paul Booth, Filip Leu, Jack Rudy and Guy Aitchison https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/collaboration_thumb.jpg Guy Aitchison - Collaboration , Michele Wortman and Guy Aitchison work https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Lock_Lynda_Tattoo_L.jpg Guy Aitchison - Lynda's Lock , Collaboration with Michele Wortman https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Color_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Dance-Free-2018B.jpg Saga Anderson - Dance Free Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/CarsonHillHOSTED/images/thumbs/bio-foot.jpg Carson Hill - Bio Foot Newbury Park, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/MikeColeArtHOSTED/images/thumbs/geo-bodysuit-tattoo.png Mike Cole - Bodysuit , Southern California untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/flowers-skull.jpg Laura Jade - Flowers and Skull Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackRabbitTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/christina-christie-tattoos51.jpg Christina Christie - untitled Vancouver, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chrysanthemum-tattoo.jpg Nick Chaboya - Chrysanthemum tattoo San Francisco, CA Very much looking forward to the next session! I’m now opening my schedule! Write me with your ideas! https://www.tattoos.gallery/DeanoCookTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/realistic-sea-turtle-tattoo.jpg Deano Cook - Color Sea Turtle Tattoo Marietta, GA @deanocook did the first layer of a 2 layer process on the background water of this #seaturtletattoofull sleeve using his own #underwaterphotography. Much more to come on this soon. https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-rose-skull-tattoo.jpg Damon Conklin - Rose with Skull and Crown Tattoo Seattle, WA Finished this sweet rose with skull and crown tattoo on the main man @truckstopsurprise yesterday. You rock bro thanks a lot for letting me do my thing. And thanks for all the valentines candy https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Color_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/color-war-arm-sleeve.jpg Steve Moore - Soldier being led to battle Vancouver island, Canada the soldier being in shell shock, cannot differentiate between his leg and gun. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Ryan.jpg Steve Moore - Ryans Gypsy Vancouver island, Canada Ryan's back shows the struggle of man. Weighing the choices between the good life and bad. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/kylie.jpg Steve Moore - Kylies Sleeping Woman Vancouver island, Canada Kylie described a woman who had fallen asleep reading under a tree. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Mike-Jung.jpg Steve Moore - Mikes Goddess Vancouver island, Canada Mike described an image of a universal female goddess who is judging two individuals. One representing a life of greed and gluttony the other a life of peace and simplicity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/58296A57-2103-420F-A7BB-12550AC6D2F2.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/392CE820-F546-490F-89FC-2744C46704C9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1B19F864-9699-4A03-8E3F-C3FF52EC982C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Color_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-roses-skull-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Flowers and Skull Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-roses-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Color Flowers Tattoo Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-forearm-flowers.png Damon Conklin - Full color flowers tattoo Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/beetle-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Beetle Tattoo Seattle, WA Full color realistic beetle tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/SusanHeartFlowers.jpg Nick Baxter - Heart and Flowers Austin, TX Susan made the trip to Austin from Alabama to collect this piece memorializing her career assisting open heart surgeons. It was a lot of fun combining a realistic human heart and traditional tattoo style flowers for a simple, powerful image. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickHarringtonBiochestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sword of Wisdom Austin, TX Nick wanted a new bio-organic chest piece to cover up some old tattoos he had lightened with laser treatments. I came up with this design based loosely on the Buddhist concept of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the tangled mess of delusion with discernment. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Color_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/35282A5D-5BDD-45D7-836B-29AD5BF57F85.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A096DDDB-FA0F-401B-9089-670783DFA31C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/abstract-bio-arm-tattoo.jpg Lux Altera - Abstract Arm Bio Tattoo , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/upper-arm-hole-tattoo.jpg Lux Altera - untitled , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-abstract-tattoo-arm-sleeve-red.jpg Lux Altera - Abstract Arm Sleeve Tattoo , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-absctract-bio-tattoo-sleeve-1.jpg Lux Altera - untitled , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/19E7F0E3-EBA8-414C-8589-EEC68B1606B8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1D6CD6DB-31AE-42C1-BF8C-29C82E01893F.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Color_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2ABFB501-F1E0-43D4-BDD5-23673D9BB11D.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/F8CB6864-90CC-4F2E-B800-FE321941F949.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickCoverdale-natureLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Appalachia Austin, TX Nick wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite wilderness areas in the Appalachian mountain range, so I worked from a few reference photos of the region to piece this waterfall and mountain vista scene together. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Lamplight 2018A.jpg Saga Anderson - Lamplight Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Last of Days 2018W1.jpg Saga Anderson - End of Days Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/16B97771-4158-4091-A9AC-467DE28E6990.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Comic_Book_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/marvel-comics-arm-sleeve.jpg Steve Butcher - Comic Sleeve Auckland, Happy New Years everybody!! This is possibly my favourite piece I have completed, about 85 hours total. Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, Captian America, Spiderman, Catwoman, Batman, and Bane! https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/carnage-vs-venom-rib-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Carnage vs Venom Auckland, Carnage vs Venom!! #inkjecta #intenzeproducts#inkeeze #killerinktattoo #electrumstencilprimer#dermalizepro #mithraneedles #lvxlight#sullenclothing #tattoolovers #tattooartistmagazine— at The Black Mark Tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Screen Shot 2016-01-05 at 5.13.13 PM.png Steve Butcher - Jokey Auckland, Realistic joker tattoo from Batman https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Hulk Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image80.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Tank girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10309260_515382491920598_4720206738007159282_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - tribute to the crow Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/reepz.jpg Timothy B Boor - CREEPY comic cover Kokomo, IN Fun littlie black and grey side piece based off of a CREEPY comic book cover. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/121.jpg Timothy B Boor - Captain America! Kokomo, IN Thought I'd post this one up in light of the new Avengers movie which ROCKED! Pict is a bit blurry but you get the idea. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Superman Prog.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Superman in progress Fort Lauderderdale, FL in progress... https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Coverup_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/forearm-crystal.jpeg Guy Aitchison - Bio-Crystal , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickHarringtonBiochestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sword of Wisdom Austin, TX Nick wanted a new bio-organic chest piece to cover up some old tattoos he had lightened with laser treatments. I came up with this design based loosely on the Buddhist concept of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the tangled mess of delusion with discernment. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_8328.jpg Stefano Alcantara - REALISTIC REPTILE EYE Fort Lauderderdale, FL Client came in for a cover-up tattoo of an Irish leprechaun on his lower leg. Left the shop with this a Reptile eye tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/james-timebackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gears of Time Austin, TX When my good friend and fellow tattooer <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> gave me the concept of "time and space" to run wild with for a full backpiece, I wanted to create something that felt as huge and epic as that concept can be. Something showing the ancient and still unfolding process of creation; something that represented the abstract concept of time through a visual symbol. To accomplish this I chose gears to represent time, powered by a flash of perhpas divine light energy from the cosmos, transferring that energy into the forming of worlds. I drew heavy inspiration from the intriguing concepts explained by <a href="https://grahamhancock.com/" target="_blank">Graham Hancock</a> from the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hamlets-Mill-Investigating-Knowledge-Transmission/dp/0879232153/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1530044515&sr=1-1&keywords=hamlets+mill" target="_blank">"Hamlet's Mill"</a>, which pieces together ancient human mythologies and argues that they are all encoded with astrological measurements and calendrical significance related to the precession of the equinoxes (i.e. our planet's unique tilt, wobble, and movement through time and space), in order to pass this information on to future civilizations. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nic Lebrun finished copy.jpg Jeff Gogue - Green Woman of the Woods Grants Pass, OR A twist on the ancient folklore of the Green Man of the Forest. A symbol of rebirth. We added, oak leaves and acorns, fox skull, some autumn leaves, and a large raven. There was a large centered existing tattoo that needed to be covered between his shoulder blades, which we did by adding goat horns and flowers. This tattoo has taken about two and a half years to complete. I appreciate so much the dedication and strength of my clients to see projects like this one through to the end. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nomichan outline.jpg Jeff Gogue - Freyja Grants Pass, OR Norse goddess associated with love, sex, beauty, fertility, gold, war, and death. Freyja is the owner of the necklace Brisingamen, rides a chariot pulled by two cats, keeps the boar Hildisvini by her side, possesses a cloak of falconfeathers (Valshamr) This was the first session. I got to use my client's low back tattoo of Thor's Hammer as Freyja's own stomach tattoo which was cool. There's a bit of cover up going on in the upper back area and tying into sleeve work.I'm excited about the lightning wrapping around Nomi's sides I love this piece and look forward to seeing it progress. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Coverup_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/triptic 3500 px wide.jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR This Geisha back piece has been completed over the last three years, My client brought in a photo reference. As much as I tried to stylize it more towards a “tattoo” it seemed to want to remain pretty refined. There are some very simple elements and other areas are soft, dimensional, and layered. some flat areas and some with depth. I try to just respond to whatever has happened in previous sessions and see where the tattoo goes. this one went here. I’ve been challenged by this piece and have learned things. My utmost respect and gratitude to my client for her dedication to complete it. many hours, lots of expense, and a lot of driving time for the sessions driving seven hours each way for each session. I’m grateful to have done this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image93.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Untitled-2.jpg Jeff Gogue - Red Dragon Grants Pass, OR This full back piece contains four cover ups, and integrates four other tattoos on his legs. It also wraps around the sides and front almost to the very center. I have worked on this for about 2 years having sessions every couple months. It takes an incredible dedication on the client's part to go through work like this. I am inspired and humbled every time I work on Matt. he teaches me every time by example. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/tania .jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR Geisha back piece is a coverup of a couple old tattoos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2619.jpg Jeff Gogue - Mucha Nature goddess Grants Pass, OR This will eventually continue onto and around the legs with animal totems carved out of wood. there are a couple old tattoos covered in the hair and the gray background. the peonies on the shoulders tie the tattoos on the arms together and wrap around her collar and slightly onto her chest. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_26331.jpg Jeff Gogue - nature goddess Grants Pass, OR Mucha style mother nature, goddess, birds, https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5520.jpg Jeff Gogue - filling in the gaps Grants Pass, OR My good friend came to me with a challenge. After doing a sleeve of japanese lanterns, and moths with a Hannya background...A neck coverup, a low back cover up/rework, the left shoulder blade done, two calves to cover, a chest rework… its taken many hours and lots of surrender to what is, and what we can do with it all. Overall, I’m happy with the look. I went behind existing work where it was necessary, like the waist wrap around. I dropped the dragon’s body and horn behind it onto the left butt cheek. I also repeated the cherry blossoms from her chest piece on the back and in the dragon’s mouth so the petals and blossoms could be falling down her backside for consistency. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5508.jpg Jeff Gogue - filling in the gaps Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/AQAQ5785.jpg Jeff Gogue - Full back in progress Grants Pass, OR Marie Antoinette full back, it leads into a sleeve of orchids, honeysuckle, and peacock skulls. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/brandonbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Coralmech Austin, TX This leg sleeve of bio organic structures inspired by underwater scenes and the textures of coral includes a large coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo covering much of the thigh. The dense, textured shapes were a great way to achieve the coverup and were balanced out by some smoother glowing light sources. On a top notch client and tattooer <a href="http://www.brandonschultheis.com" target="_blank">Brandon Schultheis</a> who also sports a full sleeve on his arm from me, that you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_77883.html" target="_blank">here</a>. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Coverup_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image133.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Cover Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2218.jpg Timothy B Boor - Caravaggio Painting Cover-Up Kokomo, IN A challenging cover-up done recently! Got to do a painting by one of my all time favorite artists, Caravaggio! Had to adjust and alter it a bit to make the cover-up work, but happy so far. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2208.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Beach Scene Cover-Up Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/alligator.jpg Timothy B Boor - Alligator Kokomo, IN This is a cover-up of the classic tribal arm band on my buddy Jon. He is a reptile breeder so we went with an alligator. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1002920_430801030378745_856833935_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - romantic flower cover a tribal phoenix Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JulioFbioheartLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Arterial Austin, TX Human heart and Arteries themed bio tattoo from my May 2013 visit to Ganesha Studio in Medellin, Colombia. Also a coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/kevinChest.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Vampire Fort Lauderderdale, FL Vampire action! Next session I will work on covering up the center. #stefanoalcantara #h2oceanproteam #fkironsproteam #eternalink https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_6845.jpg Timothy B Boor - Dog and Orchid Kokomo, IN The Dog is completely healed. Tribute to her lost friend. https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/E6UliTreeArm.jpg Guy Aitchison - Uli, after two sessions , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/E4UliBackAfter.jpg Guy Aitchison - Uli, after one long tattoo session , IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Coverup_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/35282A5D-5BDD-45D7-836B-29AD5BF57F85.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A096DDDB-FA0F-401B-9089-670783DFA31C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/abstract-bio-arm-tattoo.jpg Lux Altera - Abstract Arm Bio Tattoo , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/upper-arm-hole-tattoo.jpg Lux Altera - untitled , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-abstract-tattoo-arm-sleeve-red.jpg Lux Altera - Abstract Arm Sleeve Tattoo , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-absctract-bio-tattoo-sleeve-1.jpg Lux Altera - untitled , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/19E7F0E3-EBA8-414C-8589-EEC68B1606B8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1D6CD6DB-31AE-42C1-BF8C-29C82E01893F.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Coverup_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2ABFB501-F1E0-43D4-BDD5-23673D9BB11D.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/F8CB6864-90CC-4F2E-B800-FE321941F949.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickCoverdale-natureLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Appalachia Austin, TX Nick wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite wilderness areas in the Appalachian mountain range, so I worked from a few reference photos of the region to piece this waterfall and mountain vista scene together. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Lamplight 2018A.jpg Saga Anderson - Lamplight Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Last of Days 2018W1.jpg Saga Anderson - End of Days Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/16B97771-4158-4091-A9AC-467DE28E6990.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Cross_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/fractal full back tattoo 1.jpg Conan Lea - Full Back Fractal Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This client was interested in the enormity and beauty of randomized fractals. It’s for a good reason, but I won't butcher her eloquent description of why she appreciates this art. The challenge was to define the portal to the fractal world on her soft, curving form that allowed our eyes to find the continuity in a randomized fractal. The client and I were immediately sure that we did not want this piece to occupy the whole of her back, but we also knew that creating a narrow portal would diminish our chances of conveying the idea of fractals to the human eye. Without enough room to see the patterns unravel, I ran the risk of creating a hodgepodge of disorienting textures and values. Using a standard Julia fractal would be ideal given the narrow space through which to view the complex mathematical formations that define the art. Once we've established the shape we realized that any if anything protruded in the top of the portal, it might mimic a Christian cross, which we did not want to happen, even accidentally. Given that random fractals have to be seen on a large surface so that the human eye can find the patterns, I had to imagine that my canvas was more like 5' x 5'. I could not imagine designing a fractal from scratch, nor one of that scale, and certainly not one that was randomized enough to be understood out of my simple human hand. I'm sure it could be done: I know the artists who could do it. But not by me. I instead drew the entire tattoo directly on her back with a marker, imagining the whole thing unfolding on the giant scale. The client and I spent many hours sketching, erasing, and resketching on her body with sharpies. It was very brave of her to stand there for hours with me, moving and dancing in front of the mirror to make sure it flowed with her female curves. We even made a little video so she could see how the silhouette of the piece would look on her form in motion. She drove to my studio from a different state so we had to be economical and focused during our sessions. This rarely happens. She became a dear and trusted friend and a guide for my daughters and for me as a father. Ultimately, I should have paid her for the tattoo time for all the help and support she gave me. I love this tattoo. I love the person wearing it. We discussed eventually giving her two full sleeves when her life allows for it. Given that she is a fantastic scholar and professor at a large university, I imagine this will simply extend our adventure for years to come and solidify our friendship. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1186.JPG Timothy B Boor - Kokomo, IN I really love getting to do some of my original art on people! This is a piece I call "The Word" , that my client saw hanging on my wall in my tattoo room while I was doing portraits of his daughter. I was honored that he wanted to put it on his body. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Custom_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/SusanHeartFlowers.jpg Nick Baxter - Heart and Flowers Austin, TX Susan made the trip to Austin from Alabama to collect this piece memorializing her career assisting open heart surgeons. It was a lot of fun combining a realistic human heart and traditional tattoo style flowers for a simple, powerful image. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Custom_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickHarringtonBiochestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sword of Wisdom Austin, TX Nick wanted a new bio-organic chest piece to cover up some old tattoos he had lightened with laser treatments. I came up with this design based loosely on the Buddhist concept of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the tangled mess of delusion with discernment. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickCoverdale-natureLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Appalachia Austin, TX Nick wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite wilderness areas in the Appalachian mountain range, so I worked from a few reference photos of the region to piece this waterfall and mountain vista scene together. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-back.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the arms in the detail image link on this image, or in the next gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Custom_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackbiomechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Biomech Machine Austin, TX Jack wanted a biomech tattoo depicting a sleek, efficient machine with a glowing power source as a brother piece to the "Comeback Machine" sleeve I did on his brother years ago. I incorporated a few forms and details from his brother's sleeve as little easter eggs to symbolically join the two pieces. Each brother's piece was chosen by them to honestly represent their personalities and life journeys--Jack's being clean and efficient, Cameron's being weathered and cobbled together, but still running off its passionate glowing energy source. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/james-timebackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gears of Time Austin, TX When my good friend and fellow tattooer <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> gave me the concept of "time and space" to run wild with for a full backpiece, I wanted to create something that felt as huge and epic as that concept can be. Something showing the ancient and still unfolding process of creation; something that represented the abstract concept of time through a visual symbol. To accomplish this I chose gears to represent time, powered by a flash of perhpas divine light energy from the cosmos, transferring that energy into the forming of worlds. I drew heavy inspiration from the intriguing concepts explained by <a href="https://grahamhancock.com/" target="_blank">Graham Hancock</a> from the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hamlets-Mill-Investigating-Knowledge-Transmission/dp/0879232153/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1530044515&sr=1-1&keywords=hamlets+mill" target="_blank">"Hamlet's Mill"</a>, which pieces together ancient human mythologies and argues that they are all encoded with astrological measurements and calendrical significance related to the precession of the equinoxes (i.e. our planet's unique tilt, wobble, and movement through time and space), in order to pass this information on to future civilizations. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christianGbioflower.jpg Nick Baxter - Alien Flower Austin, TX I made this little gap filler bio-organic alien flower to add to Christian's collection. Fully healed in this photo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/keithtroutsleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Trout Fly Fishing Austin, TX Keith wanted a sleeve celebrating his love of fly fishing, complete with anatomically correct details of rainbow and brown trout, and an unbarbed fish hook for proper catch and release. We used some photos he took of the majestic Montana wilderness for reference, and he allowed me the liberty to morph a few different tattoo styles into one seamless aesthetic. This project was tons of fun! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/davidminter-roboarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX David, a computer programmer, wanted a robotic arm representing the harmonious fusion of man and machine. I love the simple, bold, flowing design that we came up with! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Custom_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Custom_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Dark_Skin_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1186.JPG Timothy B Boor - Kokomo, IN I really love getting to do some of my original art on people! This is a piece I call "The Word" , that my client saw hanging on my wall in my tattoo room while I was doing portraits of his daughter. I was honored that he wanted to put it on his body. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/derek-redfeatherLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Redfeather Austin, TX My Native friend Derek's tribal name is Redfeather. Much respect to Turtle Mountain Reservation, North Dakota and all indigenous people. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/chewalien.jpg Timothy B Boor - chewbacca alien Kokomo, IN fun tattoo! he wanted to cross his love for alien and star wars movies. this is the craziness that happened. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/ellephantbattlewebweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Battle Elephant Kokomo, IN Fun addition to a warrior sleeve in progress. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/adrianbiosleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Adrian Austin, TX I started this sleeve on one of my old friends and biggest artistic inspirations Adrian Dominic in 2010, and finally got a chance to finish it up, about 2 and a half years later. Adrian does some amazing biomechanical artwork himself, and years ago was one of the first artists to inspire me in this genre. Check out his work at www.adriandominic.com https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/DOTD sister.jpg Timothy B Boor - Clown Girl Kokomo, IN His sister as part of a Laugh now cry later half sleeve. FK Irons, Fusion ink https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Boog.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Rose Fort Lauderderdale, FL Really honored to do this Rose on the master of Black and gray Boog! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/BIG.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Notorious BIG Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ethnic_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8679E126-0FAC-4B9F-B0E4-3BD11B7D5DC9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Bastet Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE2.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador (Detail) Austin, TX Some close-up shots to show some areas of detail on this Ecuador tribute sleeve. In these views you can see a rendition of the Quito apartment building he grew up in, as well as the beetles he used to catch as a child, and an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the sleeve. See the full project elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. These photos were taken upon completion of the sleeve, since the client traveled from Ecuador for the work and I might not see him again any time soon to get healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fruitmechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Tropical Fruitmech Austin, TX I did this sleeve of surreal tropical fruits on the amazing tattooer <a href="http://www.acostattoo.com" target="_blank">Andres Acosta</a>, to pay homage to his family and native land of Venezuela. Various symbols of life and death, decay and regeneration are scattered throughout. The flower on his hand is a rendition of a Mango blossom. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/YacoFinal.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son Lion Headdress Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Happy with the final product of the piece I did for my friend @yacoturco at @stefanostattoostudio Private Studio in Lima, Peru. <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Thanks guys for wait for me @yacoturco @msperu <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/losleones">#losLeones</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/estoesguerra">#estoesguerra</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yaco">#yaco</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warrior">#warrior</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/headdress">#headdress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">@fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron @samsungmobileusa @nickydiamonds @grizzlygriptape https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/RAYson.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son as a Aztec Warrior Fort Lauderderdale, FL I took a photo of my good friend´s Son and make it as an Aztec Warrior FK Irons H2 Ocean Eternal ink #stefanoalcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/emilybirdsbackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Double Headed Eagle Austin, TX This is my contemporary take on the Byzantine imperial symbol of the double-headed eagle, with a telescope in one claw and glowing orb in the other. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/derek-redfeatherLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Redfeather Austin, TX My Native friend Derek's tribal name is Redfeather. Much respect to Turtle Mountain Reservation, North Dakota and all indigenous people. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian2WEB.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Chief Fort Lauderderdale, FL Indian Chief portrait with more flowy textures i´m enjoying to do lately. FK Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean #stefanoalcantara https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ethnic_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/DOTD sister.jpg Timothy B Boor - Clown Girl Kokomo, IN His sister as part of a Laugh now cry later half sleeve. FK Irons, Fusion ink https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/buda web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Buda Kokomo, IN Fun portrait of Buda piece on a meditation coach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/sugar-skull-tattoo-t.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Sugar Skull Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ethnic_American_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickCoverdale-natureLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Appalachia Austin, TX Nick wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite wilderness areas in the Appalachian mountain range, so I worked from a few reference photos of the region to piece this waterfall and mountain vista scene together. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/unitedwestand.jpg BJ Betts - "United We Stand" Script and Flag Tattoo , DE Black and gray, multi-typefaced script on a realistic stars and stripes backing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/YacoFinal.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son Lion Headdress Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Happy with the final product of the piece I did for my friend @yacoturco at @stefanostattoostudio Private Studio in Lima, Peru. <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Thanks guys for wait for me @yacoturco @msperu <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/losleones">#losLeones</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/estoesguerra">#estoesguerra</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yaco">#yaco</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warrior">#warrior</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/headdress">#headdress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">@fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron @samsungmobileusa @nickydiamonds @grizzlygriptape https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian2WEB.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Chief Fort Lauderderdale, FL Indian Chief portrait with more flowy textures i´m enjoying to do lately. FK Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean #stefanoalcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian web.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Fort Lauderderdale, FL Part of an Indian leg sleeve I´m working on Done at Last Rites tattoo theater in NYC Fk Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/Eagle_Liberty_Tattoo_T.jpg BJ Betts - Lady Liberty and Eagle , DE untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/koolaidmanTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Did Dat Shit Hurded?? Austin, TX Kool-Aid man skin tear-out. Need I say more? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/chrisclarksleeveTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Apocalyptic Warhorse Austin, TX "Who'd believe with the way things are headed we'd be going anywhere telling people how to live / Who'd believe we'd spend more shipping drugs and guns than to educate our sons--sorry, that's what they did..." -Megadeth, "Youthanasia" https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ethnic_Asian_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/PaulbuddhaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Buddha and Three Lotuses Austin, TX This was Paul's first tattoo, completed over two sessions. The buddha statue was based on one at the local Austin Zen Center, and the lotus flower as well as the concept of three are very important in Buddhist symbolism. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Backweb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Meditation of the Samurai Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece i was working on at Last Rites for a while, Learn so much from this piece and trying to develop it in the best way i can, was a great vibe to do it! eventually is gonna down to the ancles... but i want it to show it https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/gargoyleweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gargoyle demon dude. Kokomo, IN Got a chance to do some evil stuff! good times. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ethnic_Celtic_Knotwork_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/white ink celtic sun tattoo2.jpg Conan Lea - White Ink Celtic Sun Indianapolis, IN This is a white Celtic sun tattoo, and it is eight years old in this photo with no color edits. White ink, if properly inlaid on light skin with a gentle value shift just beyond it, can indeed stand the test of time. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ethnic_Irish_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TysnailLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Snail Austin, TX I did this fun snail tattoo on my friend and fellow tattooer <a href="http://tymcewen.com" target="_blank">Ty McEwan</a> over 2 sessions. Instead of creating an awkward border between unrelated tattoos, I opted to incorporate the top part of a great color portrait by <a href="http://www.blackanchorcollective.com/aric-taylor-gallery/" target="_blank">Aric Taylor</a> into the bottom of my piece. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ethnic_Italian_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ethnic_Native_American_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickCoverdale-natureLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Appalachia Austin, TX Nick wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite wilderness areas in the Appalachian mountain range, so I worked from a few reference photos of the region to piece this waterfall and mountain vista scene together. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/unitedwestand.jpg BJ Betts - "United We Stand" Script and Flag Tattoo , DE Black and gray, multi-typefaced script on a realistic stars and stripes backing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/YacoFinal.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son Lion Headdress Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Happy with the final product of the piece I did for my friend @yacoturco at @stefanostattoostudio Private Studio in Lima, Peru. <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Thanks guys for wait for me @yacoturco @msperu <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/losleones">#losLeones</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/estoesguerra">#estoesguerra</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yaco">#yaco</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warrior">#warrior</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/headdress">#headdress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">@fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron @samsungmobileusa @nickydiamonds @grizzlygriptape https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian2WEB.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Chief Fort Lauderderdale, FL Indian Chief portrait with more flowy textures i´m enjoying to do lately. FK Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean #stefanoalcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian web.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Fort Lauderderdale, FL Part of an Indian leg sleeve I´m working on Done at Last Rites tattoo theater in NYC Fk Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/Eagle_Liberty_Tattoo_T.jpg BJ Betts - Lady Liberty and Eagle , DE untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/koolaidmanTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Did Dat Shit Hurded?? Austin, TX Kool-Aid man skin tear-out. Need I say more? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/chrisclarksleeveTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Apocalyptic Warhorse Austin, TX "Who'd believe with the way things are headed we'd be going anywhere telling people how to live / Who'd believe we'd spend more shipping drugs and guns than to educate our sons--sorry, that's what they did..." -Megadeth, "Youthanasia" https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ethnic_Tibetan_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/60loetitia_t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Buddhism Lotus , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Evil_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShaineSmithTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/world-war-2-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Shaine Smith - World War 2 Sleeve , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/RookletInkHOSTED/images/thumbs/face-devil-tattoo.jpeg Grin Design - Face Devil Budapest, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/dark-snake-tattoo.jpg Jesse Levitt - Dark Snake Tattoo , Still stoked on this snek I made last year! Hit me up with some other cool evil/dark animal ideas, I dig it. @hustlebutterdeluxe https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackRabbitTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/christina-christie-tattoos51.jpg Christina Christie - untitled Vancouver, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/color-war-arm-sleeve.jpg Steve Moore - Soldier being led to battle Vancouver island, Canada the soldier being in shell shock, cannot differentiate between his leg and gun. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/392CE820-F546-490F-89FC-2744C46704C9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Warpig-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Warpig Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Baker's Nosferatu.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Nosferatu Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/abstract-bio-arm-tattoo.jpg Lux Altera - Abstract Arm Bio Tattoo , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Lamplight 2018A.jpg Saga Anderson - Lamplight Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Evil_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Evil_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Evil_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Evil_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Evil_Death_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2579.jpg Timothy B Boor - Conjoined Goat Twins Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/ConradSkull.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Skull Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Piece I did at the @stefanostattoostudio booth at the INTI Tattoo Expo in Lima, Peru last weekend on my good friend and amazing artist @conradflorez <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/skull">#skull</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/kwadron">#kwadron</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanproteam">#h2oceanproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">#fkironsproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eternalink">#eternalink</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/grizzlygang">#grizzlygang</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/intitattooexpo">#INTITATTOOEXPO</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/lima">#Lima</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/peru">#Peru</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_0490.JPG Emy Blacksheep - skull and dagger on a knee Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A0645.JPG Stefano Alcantara - My Day of the death version Fort Lauderderdale, FL My Day of the death version done at Last Rites NYC 2012 don with FK Irons and Eternal Ink https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/reepz.jpg Timothy B Boor - CREEPY comic cover Kokomo, IN Fun littlie black and grey side piece based off of a CREEPY comic book cover. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/pirate flag.jpg Timothy B Boor - YO HO HO! Kokomo, IN My version of the classic skull n crossbones! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/demon cross.jpg Timothy B Boor - Demon cross Kokomo, IN Tribute to clients father. Demons represent the cancer that took him too young. Thanks for coming in the next day so I could get a better pict! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Daydead skull FL.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Death biting Death Fort Lauderderdale, FL This custom piece was done in Tattoolapalooza tattoo convention in Miami, FL 2012 with FK Irons tattoo machines and Silverback 11 ink. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Evil_Death_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Last of Days 2018W1.jpg Saga Anderson - End of Days Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Rinzler 2018T.jpg Saga Anderson - Rinzler Calgary, Alberta <a href="https://tron.fandom.com/wiki/Rinzler" target="_blank">Rinzler</a> is Clu's primary enforcer. He is an exceptionally skilled warrior and is the elite combatant in all games in the Grid. In addition, he is the only known programto use two identity discs in battle. Originally known as Tron, Rinzler's identity came into being when Tron was "repurposed" by Clu. In TRON: Uprising, Tron was forced to adopt the name and appearance of Rinzler after his battle with Clu, using the disguise to avoid capture as most programs believed that he was dead. https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Warrior 2018A.jpg Saga Anderson - Warrior tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/AD3011CA-1966-4BD0-9F24-31F1EC6A8AF2.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/14265B61-D073-42A0-8989-0E9E3E603EDB.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Evil cat Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7653BD74-A253-43E0-A1AF-9C4370F31084.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Work in progress Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/96F305F6-7B61-4CE4-9745-420AF8ADA1D4.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Dancing with the Dead Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-character-portrait-.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Villainous Character Portrait Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Villainous Character Portrait https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-Totem-skull-sleeve.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-bio-organic.png Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Evil_Grim_Reaper_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/reepz.jpg Timothy B Boor - CREEPY comic cover Kokomo, IN Fun littlie black and grey side piece based off of a CREEPY comic book cover. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/thinker choice tattoo1.jpg Conan Lea - Thinker's Choice Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This fella came to me looking for a small replication of the Thinker on his back with the feel of Gustave Dore As he spoke I realized he needed much more canvas to tell his story. He deliberated for a good hour with his wife then took the leap. We all have a choice. Just now the man, after much pondering, has chosen the better path. My client wanted to capture that moment. I markered the rays and most of the architecture on by hand. Dumbest idea of my life. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Evil_Zombie_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image121.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Zombi apple Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2354.jpg Timothy B Boor - Monster Cupcakes Kokomo, IN Done at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster, England! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4.jpg Emy Blacksheep - student Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/tony-romel-tattoo-t.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Tony Romel portrait Fort Lauderderdale, FL Portrait of my very close friend TONY ROMEL ( TATTOO SOCIETY Magazine) https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Example_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_60441.JPG Jeff Gogue - lotus Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nicki 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Cranes and cherry blossoms Grants Pass, OR This is a work in progress. Both arm pits and breasts. My intention was to impress on the viewer that the clients skin was a Japanese patterned fabric that the res of her tattoo was above, as if you could look under the tattoos and see this pattern continued throughout her body if she didn’t have tattoos. I need another session to finalize this part but I’m super happy with the outcome so far. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/valerie sequence.jpg Jeff Gogue - Crane and maple leaves Grants Pass, OR I love the simplicity of this piece. She came in with the Audrey Kawasaki piece on her right thigh done by another tattooer. After completing the Crane leg I added some background to the right thigh piece to let them blend and merge. I am super happy with the outcome and the overall look of the work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Chris before color.jpg Jeff Gogue - koi sleeve Grants Pass, OR Maple leaves, waterfall, koi, birds... This is a healed photo of the outline, and background shading on this sleeve. I have about 9 hours invested at this point. My intention is to stay simple and use very few colors. I love work like this. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_0657 copy.jpg Jeff Gogue - Constancy Grants Pass, OR con·stan·cy noun "The quality of being faithful and dependable." https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nic Lebrun finished copy.jpg Jeff Gogue - Green Woman of the Woods Grants Pass, OR A twist on the ancient folklore of the Green Man of the Forest. A symbol of rebirth. We added, oak leaves and acorns, fox skull, some autumn leaves, and a large raven. There was a large centered existing tattoo that needed to be covered between his shoulder blades, which we did by adding goat horns and flowers. This tattoo has taken about two and a half years to complete. I appreciate so much the dedication and strength of my clients to see projects like this one through to the end. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/tony moore triptic website size1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Decay and Rebirth Grants Pass, OR I had the privilidge of tattooing Tony Moore, the co creator and artist of The Walking Dead, and artist of Fear Agent, & Deadpool. He wanted something that illistrated urban decay and rebirth with suggested elements of: A red stag, White Oak leaves and acorns, A Luna moth, Tobacco Horn worms, skulls, and a human skeleton. This piece has been challenging and rewarding. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Untitled-1.jpg Jeff Gogue - A nightingale's story (6th session) Grants Pass, OR Three nightingales encountering a mechanical replica of their kind. A jeweled version that would sing like the real thing until it wore out… I believe we have done 6 sessions. With one more this piece will be complete, and we will move onto the back and arms. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Katy healed 3.jpg Jeff Gogue - Duality, Dichotomy, Harmony Grants Pass, OR Traditionally, a dagger through a rose, like my grandpa got in the 1940’s. I got a dagger and rose on my forearm with my kids’ names to represent the coming together of two people creating life perpetual in our children. This dagger through a peony is a modified version. It can represent many things, duality, dichotomy, harmony, Yin-Yang, death and life, sex, creation and destruction. It’s really up to the wearer and the viewer which ironically is a dichotomy itself, intention and perception they go together but are obviously two distinctly different things. This tattoo was done in one session and healed incredibly well especially for a single pass through the ditch of the arm. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nicki Torso 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Example_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/nicki torso 4.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR 14 years ago I tattooed this young lady. A butterfly and small tribal about the size of a mandarin orange on the top of her right foot. Later a low back piece, (tramp stamp as some would say). There’s a switch that can be triggered in some people, not all, and in regard to the whole planet, in very very few, but when that switch is triggered, it begins a transformation in the person. I have witnessed this a few times now, and am only beginning to understand enough to try and communicate it. The switch is a surrendering to a decision. It reminds me of the first time I went skydiving. The decision was easy, but the reality of its potential outcome? As the door to the plane was opened, and the rush of wind came in, going head first into a full minute free fall, the horizon steady as we dropped towards the ground at 180 miles per hour... The only thing you can do is surrender at that point. It’s useless to resist. In fact, it is dangerous to. It becomes a spiritual thing. spir·it·u·al 'spiriCH(o?o)?l/ adjective 1.Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Getting your body tattooed as one whole is spiritual also. It's also about surrender. It has to do with your soul more than your physical body. It’s about your decisions, your emotions, how you feel inside during those trying times of how “it” feels on the outside. It’s about the sacrifices needed to be made, about the work one has to do to pay for the work. People who see large scale tattoos as just something a crazy person does, or just being obsessed or extreme, often don’t see what’s gone on inside that tattooed person. They don’t often see the transformation that’s gone on beneath the tattoo in the soul. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/ellen chest outline 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - connecting Grants Pass, OR After five years, a vine side piece, a Mucha sleeve, a back piece of two egrets and the front torso, of mandalas, and lotus flowers, we are trying to tie it all together with some cherry blossom branches, and petals falling throughout. Below the blossoms there is a koi on her left forearm and will be another one on her right thigh. A tribute to her grandmother, being a mother of three herself, she understands all too well the stress and strain of caring for people that you wish the best for, but cannot make decisions for. The toughest thing about being a parent is letting go of someone and letting them learn the lessons on their own. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nomichan outline.jpg Jeff Gogue - Freyja Grants Pass, OR Norse goddess associated with love, sex, beauty, fertility, gold, war, and death. Freyja is the owner of the necklace Brisingamen, rides a chariot pulled by two cats, keeps the boar Hildisvini by her side, possesses a cloak of falconfeathers (Valshamr) This was the first session. I got to use my client's low back tattoo of Thor's Hammer as Freyja's own stomach tattoo which was cool. There's a bit of cover up going on in the upper back area and tying into sleeve work.I'm excited about the lightning wrapping around Nomi's sides I love this piece and look forward to seeing it progress. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_0382.jpg Jeff Gogue - Kokeshi dolls and peonies. Grants Pass, OR Symbolic of her four daughters, I did four Kokeshi dolls referenced from some wooden dolls I brought back from my trips to Japan. They are placed here among some Alphonse Mucha peonies which match the ones I did on her chest a couple years ago. Starting with a sleeve, onto a back piece that extends down her leg to her foot, then across and now traveling up her other leg with the dolls and peonies, we hope to resolve the work on her front and eventually tie it into her chest piece and another sleeve. My intention is to have the story meander throughout the different subjects and supporting elements to tell of the many facets of my client's personality and life. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3474.jpg Jeff Gogue - Feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR I wanted to do an abstract piece about juxtaposition, sugar and spice, flow and movement with some tension, contrast… I have been starting my design process with arcs. To be more precise, with a starting point and a spiraling movement out and off of the person. I then place points of interest along the spirals. My client brought a very colorful photo for the color reference. I’ve been going in a direction of fewer colors, fewer contours, just a “less is more” general direction, so this piece has been a challenge on many levels. I tried to keep the feathers somewhat flat and simple but maintain a good sense of movement and layers, tucked in beneath the feathers there are a few areas of fangs. The goal was to not notice them at first glance but to have them kind of sneak up on you as you look closer at the tattoo. It's always amazing to have clients who let me explore symbolism, metaphor, and artistic expression. What an amazing job I have. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3469.jpg Jeff Gogue - feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/triptic 3500 px wide.jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR This Geisha back piece has been completed over the last three years, My client brought in a photo reference. As much as I tried to stylize it more towards a “tattoo” it seemed to want to remain pretty refined. There are some very simple elements and other areas are soft, dimensional, and layered. some flat areas and some with depth. I try to just respond to whatever has happened in previous sessions and see where the tattoo goes. this one went here. I’ve been challenged by this piece and have learned things. My utmost respect and gratitude to my client for her dedication to complete it. many hours, lots of expense, and a lot of driving time for the sessions driving seven hours each way for each session. I’m grateful to have done this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2384.jpg Jeff Gogue - Ox skull, freehand fullbody suit Grants Pass, OR This view of his ox skull with an orchid mind's eye is a part of a full freehand bodysuit I have worked on for three years. My client from Chicago spends three days at a time getting his work done. He has met me at conventions around the country and been one of the most dedicated people I've ever met to completing his work. It's comprised of the animals from the Chinese zodiac calendar. Years of the Ox, Snake, Rat, Monkey, and Dog. I have drawn everything on his body and tied things together with elements like birth flowers from each person represented which are himself, his wife and their three children. Water, wind, petals, and mandala patterns overlap and provide background for the entire piece. We have over one hundred hours invested and I'm not sure how many more are required. We are refining areas now in what I can the "push and pull" phase of the project. I'm honored and humbled to be doing this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/tania .jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR Geisha back piece is a coverup of a couple old tattoos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/gaelyn2 .jpg Jeff Gogue - A nightingale's story Grants Pass, OR Three nightingales encountering a mechanical replica of their kind. A jeweled version that would sing like the real thing until it wore out… https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Example_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/eyeball_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_31791.JPG Timothy B Boor - Atheist Eye Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/IgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/nikko-eye-neck-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Eye throat tattoo , CA Stabbing @tyedollars in the throat a million times last night. #allseeingeye #illumination #innerlight@blackanchorbynikko@blackanchorcollective@stencilanchored chest done by @josh_duffy https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2590.PNG Timothy B Boor - Healed Alligator Eye Kokomo, IN Healed shot of an alligator eye tattoo done awhile back! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2362.jpg Timothy B Boor - "This is Sparta!" Kokomo, IN This tattoo was done during the Tattoo Jam convention in Doncaster, England, in October 2014! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/alligator eye.jpg Timothy B Boor - Alligator Eye Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1772.jpg Jeff Gogue - spider Grants Pass, OR neo traditional, japanese influenced, full color drawn from my pet tarantula. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/peckribsLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Judging Eyes Austin, TX One of my favorite clients Brittany approached me with a theme of "judging eyes" to cover her ribs and hip. I chose some classic judgement symbolism with the old-fashioned scales, and used vines to match the motif with her mannequin and flowers sleeve that you can view elsewhere in my tattoos gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/269732_400935669967212_1390080401_n.jpg Jeff Gogue - Illuminati Grants Pass, OR This tattoo was done at the 1st annual Park City Tattoo Convention. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/eyeball web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Eyeball! Kokomo, IN My client has 1 blue and 1 brown eye. He wanted this represented in 1 eye. This is what happened https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/eyeball_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/nicki torso 4.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR 14 years ago I tattooed this young lady. A butterfly and small tribal about the size of a mandarin orange on the top of her right foot. Later a low back piece, (tramp stamp as some would say). There’s a switch that can be triggered in some people, not all, and in regard to the whole planet, in very very few, but when that switch is triggered, it begins a transformation in the person. I have witnessed this a few times now, and am only beginning to understand enough to try and communicate it. The switch is a surrendering to a decision. It reminds me of the first time I went skydiving. The decision was easy, but the reality of its potential outcome? As the door to the plane was opened, and the rush of wind came in, going head first into a full minute free fall, the horizon steady as we dropped towards the ground at 180 miles per hour... The only thing you can do is surrender at that point. It’s useless to resist. In fact, it is dangerous to. It becomes a spiritual thing. spir·it·u·al 'spiriCH(o?o)?l/ adjective 1.Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Getting your body tattooed as one whole is spiritual also. It's also about surrender. It has to do with your soul more than your physical body. It’s about your decisions, your emotions, how you feel inside during those trying times of how “it” feels on the outside. It’s about the sacrifices needed to be made, about the work one has to do to pay for the work. People who see large scale tattoos as just something a crazy person does, or just being obsessed or extreme, often don’t see what’s gone on inside that tattooed person. They don’t often see the transformation that’s gone on beneath the tattoo in the soul. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/ellen chest outline 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - connecting Grants Pass, OR After five years, a vine side piece, a Mucha sleeve, a back piece of two egrets and the front torso, of mandalas, and lotus flowers, we are trying to tie it all together with some cherry blossom branches, and petals falling throughout. Below the blossoms there is a koi on her left forearm and will be another one on her right thigh. A tribute to her grandmother, being a mother of three herself, she understands all too well the stress and strain of caring for people that you wish the best for, but cannot make decisions for. The toughest thing about being a parent is letting go of someone and letting them learn the lessons on their own. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nomichan outline.jpg Jeff Gogue - Freyja Grants Pass, OR Norse goddess associated with love, sex, beauty, fertility, gold, war, and death. Freyja is the owner of the necklace Brisingamen, rides a chariot pulled by two cats, keeps the boar Hildisvini by her side, possesses a cloak of falconfeathers (Valshamr) This was the first session. I got to use my client's low back tattoo of Thor's Hammer as Freyja's own stomach tattoo which was cool. There's a bit of cover up going on in the upper back area and tying into sleeve work.I'm excited about the lightning wrapping around Nomi's sides I love this piece and look forward to seeing it progress. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_0382.jpg Jeff Gogue - Kokeshi dolls and peonies. Grants Pass, OR Symbolic of her four daughters, I did four Kokeshi dolls referenced from some wooden dolls I brought back from my trips to Japan. They are placed here among some Alphonse Mucha peonies which match the ones I did on her chest a couple years ago. Starting with a sleeve, onto a back piece that extends down her leg to her foot, then across and now traveling up her other leg with the dolls and peonies, we hope to resolve the work on her front and eventually tie it into her chest piece and another sleeve. My intention is to have the story meander throughout the different subjects and supporting elements to tell of the many facets of my client's personality and life. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3474.jpg Jeff Gogue - Feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR I wanted to do an abstract piece about juxtaposition, sugar and spice, flow and movement with some tension, contrast… I have been starting my design process with arcs. To be more precise, with a starting point and a spiraling movement out and off of the person. I then place points of interest along the spirals. My client brought a very colorful photo for the color reference. I’ve been going in a direction of fewer colors, fewer contours, just a “less is more” general direction, so this piece has been a challenge on many levels. I tried to keep the feathers somewhat flat and simple but maintain a good sense of movement and layers, tucked in beneath the feathers there are a few areas of fangs. The goal was to not notice them at first glance but to have them kind of sneak up on you as you look closer at the tattoo. It's always amazing to have clients who let me explore symbolism, metaphor, and artistic expression. What an amazing job I have. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3469.jpg Jeff Gogue - feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/triptic 3500 px wide.jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR This Geisha back piece has been completed over the last three years, My client brought in a photo reference. As much as I tried to stylize it more towards a “tattoo” it seemed to want to remain pretty refined. There are some very simple elements and other areas are soft, dimensional, and layered. some flat areas and some with depth. I try to just respond to whatever has happened in previous sessions and see where the tattoo goes. this one went here. I’ve been challenged by this piece and have learned things. My utmost respect and gratitude to my client for her dedication to complete it. many hours, lots of expense, and a lot of driving time for the sessions driving seven hours each way for each session. I’m grateful to have done this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2384.jpg Jeff Gogue - Ox skull, freehand fullbody suit Grants Pass, OR This view of his ox skull with an orchid mind's eye is a part of a full freehand bodysuit I have worked on for three years. My client from Chicago spends three days at a time getting his work done. He has met me at conventions around the country and been one of the most dedicated people I've ever met to completing his work. It's comprised of the animals from the Chinese zodiac calendar. Years of the Ox, Snake, Rat, Monkey, and Dog. I have drawn everything on his body and tied things together with elements like birth flowers from each person represented which are himself, his wife and their three children. Water, wind, petals, and mandala patterns overlap and provide background for the entire piece. We have over one hundred hours invested and I'm not sure how many more are required. We are refining areas now in what I can the "push and pull" phase of the project. I'm honored and humbled to be doing this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/tania .jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR Geisha back piece is a coverup of a couple old tattoos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/gaelyn2 .jpg Jeff Gogue - A nightingale's story Grants Pass, OR Three nightingales encountering a mechanical replica of their kind. A jeweled version that would sing like the real thing until it wore out… https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Family_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackbiomechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Biomech Machine Austin, TX Jack wanted a biomech tattoo depicting a sleek, efficient machine with a glowing power source as a brother piece to the "Comeback Machine" sleeve I did on his brother years ago. I incorporated a few forms and details from his brother's sleeve as little easter eggs to symbolically join the two pieces. Each brother's piece was chosen by them to honestly represent their personalities and life journeys--Jack's being clean and efficient, Cameron's being weathered and cobbled together, but still running off its passionate glowing energy source. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fruitmechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Tropical Fruitmech Austin, TX I did this sleeve of surreal tropical fruits on the amazing tattooer <a href="http://www.acostattoo.com" target="_blank">Andres Acosta</a>, to pay homage to his family and native land of Venezuela. Various symbols of life and death, decay and regeneration are scattered throughout. The flower on his hand is a rendition of a Mango blossom. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image10.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Party with the dead Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Dad.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Britt Dad Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did this past week at @lastritestattoo in NYC, part of a 3/4 sleeve I'm working on... #stefanoalcantara #LastRitesTattoo #nyc #realistictattoo #blackandgraytattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/floridatributesleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Florida Tribute Austin, TX My client Nick wanted to pay tribute to his childhood home and family roots in Florida with some of his most powerful memories from growing up, from the sweet to the painful. These included living on and around citrus farms, and dealing with the ever-present stinging insects like mosquitos and velvet ants. We had fun thinking of all the ways to depict oranges and managed to include every aspect except for the seed form. These photos show the tattoo healed after almost one year. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2546.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Gorilla Kokomo, IN Added a background to this healed gorilla. The dog tags have the client's son & daughter's names and dates of birth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2436.jpg Timothy B Boor - In Progress Gorilla Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/YacoFinal.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son Lion Headdress Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Happy with the final product of the piece I did for my friend @yacoturco at @stefanostattoostudio Private Studio in Lima, Peru. <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Thanks guys for wait for me @yacoturco @msperu <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/losleones">#losLeones</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/estoesguerra">#estoesguerra</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yaco">#yaco</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warrior">#warrior</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/headdress">#headdress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">@fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron @samsungmobileusa @nickydiamonds @grizzlygriptape https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2171.jpg Timothy B Boor - Portrait Rework Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10421164_544257085699805_8699423025115186589_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - mummy Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Family_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/1538822_10202461891482349_4580602245980053585_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Color Portrait Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/969655_360001057458743_717807748_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - voodoo heart Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Dog1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Memorial Dog Portrait Fort Lauderderdale, FL Memorial piece I did at @paradisetattoogathering in <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" data-pub="{"type":"hashtag","id":299144073544957,"source":null}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/keystone">#Keystone</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" data-pub="{"type":"hashtag","id":450933571645033,"source":null}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/co">#CO</a> — at <a class="taggee" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=674733655887288" data-hovercard-instant="1" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/674733655887288/" id="js_8">Paradise Tattoo Gathering</a>. Eternal Inks Fk Irons H2Ocean Products https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/RAYson.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son as a Aztec Warrior Fort Lauderderdale, FL I took a photo of my good friend´s Son and make it as an Aztec Warrior FK Irons H2 Ocean Eternal ink #stefanoalcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Wings.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Wings Fort Lauderderdale, FL Free hand wings action! FK Irons H2Ocean Eternal Ink https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7742.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Micky´s son Fort Lauderderdale, FL Tattoo i did on my Buddy Mickey, promotor of Tattoolapalooza Tattoo Convention and owner of Eternal Ink IN Davie, FL. done with FK Irons https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7026.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Squirrel Fort Lauderderdale, FL This is a memorial tattoo, he´s dad have an old shool squirrel tattoo with a parachute and he past away before he meet he´s grand daughter who is represent by and strawberry who is the meaning of he´name in a nother lenguage. Free hand piece done @lastrites 2012 with #eternalinks #fkirons https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Brother color.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Brother Portrait Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/child-portrait-tattoo-t.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Portrait tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/garlicflowerTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Garlic Flower Austin, TX This piece was the client's first tattoo, a tribute to her father who was obsessed with garlic. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Family_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/grandpa-portrait-tattoo-t.jpg Juan Salgado - Grandpa San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/baby-portriat-tattoo-t1.jpg Juan Salgado - Baby Portrait Tattoo San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Daddy_Hand_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Daddy Locket , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Baby_Heart_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Baby in a Heart , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/family-portrait-tattoo-t.jpg Nikko Hurtado - untitled Apple Valley, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/dino-baby-portrait-t.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Dino Baby Portrait Apple Valley, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fairybabyfootTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Fairy Baby Austin, TX Heyyyy, Jen the massage therapist and I do trades. This is a rendition of her new baby boy as a sleeping woodland fairy. In two days she will return the favor by pulverizing the knots in my back with seemingly superhuman strength. I sure have gotten a lot of free massages over the years--her husband has 2 full sleeves from me. Umm okay, well anyway, this foot tattoo was blended seemlessly into a lower leg piece completed by Adrian Dominic about a year prior (check out 'view large image' link for the whole project). https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/angelaheartbackTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Amoia Family Tribute Austin, TX My good friend Angela wanted to pay tribute to her parents and family so this tattoo has a bunch of personal symbolism representing her mother and father. Medium. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Family_Heritage_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fruitmechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Tropical Fruitmech Austin, TX I did this sleeve of surreal tropical fruits on the amazing tattooer <a href="http://www.acostattoo.com" target="_blank">Andres Acosta</a>, to pay homage to his family and native land of Venezuela. Various symbols of life and death, decay and regeneration are scattered throughout. The flower on his hand is a rendition of a Mango blossom. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10269427_10202613387589657_5699840359156535324_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Indian Chief Kokomo, IN Got a really good start on this indian chief tattoo based on a painting. More background and details to come! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1230.JPG Timothy B Boor - Taino Warrior Kokomo, IN I did this tiano warrior as an addition to a Puerto Rican themed sleeve while at a guest spot at my other home, Last Rites. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/RAYson.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son as a Aztec Warrior Fort Lauderderdale, FL I took a photo of my good friend´s Son and make it as an Aztec Warrior FK Irons H2 Ocean Eternal ink #stefanoalcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian2WEB.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Chief Fort Lauderderdale, FL Indian Chief portrait with more flowy textures i´m enjoying to do lately. FK Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean #stefanoalcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian web.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Fort Lauderderdale, FL Part of an Indian leg sleeve I´m working on Done at Last Rites tattoo theater in NYC Fk Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/grandpa-portrait-tattoo-t.jpg Juan Salgado - Grandpa San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/392CE820-F546-490F-89FC-2744C46704C9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/29F20B16-919A-41D7-B45F-3DB059DCA8EB.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1D6CD6DB-31AE-42C1-BF8C-29C82E01893F.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2ABFB501-F1E0-43D4-BDD5-23673D9BB11D.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/F8CB6864-90CC-4F2E-B800-FE321941F949.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/87B87AC0-5572-40F2-BEEA-11C0AD3DE62A.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/28D27007-0B6F-4443-B457-F4EA50157033.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A8064311-B28D-4916-845A-4DBDC2A143B5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Tank girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/AAFCD627-3BB0-4D5C-81C7-99A187CB7F54.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0AD80310-F444-434C-93E8-BFA24095442B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Sangoku Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3CCC1BB2-3F47-4F73-B2D5-B8FDA7094893.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bonniefantasyback.jpg Nick Baxter - Slaying the Dragon Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to pay tribute to her favorite fantasy novels from the Wheel of Time series, so we came up with this concept, which will be expanded into a full sleeve as well! In this scene the little girl reading under the tree becomes the fierce warrior slaying the dragon, her fantasy becoming more vivid and detailed than the reality. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/B7488D00-3C51-4DED-BA79-CF4DBFAD23CA.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Red Sonja Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/B34DA8EB-1465-4FA0-BCCB-A812C44411D8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Harley quinn Skull Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2A1289CA-F5B7-4784-B658-5D769897F3C0.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Puss in boots Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Phaeton-tattoo.jpg Saga Anderson - Phaeton Tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Star Lord Full 2018A.jpg Saga Anderson - Star Lord Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/The Ring 2018A.jpg Saga Anderson - Lord of the Rings Tattoo Sleeve Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/249C0AD7-9CD8-4886-A618-28024042A37F.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/F73B97BD-2F99-43E0-BFC8-4BDDEF6ECFC7.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/90ECDEB9-1EA4-48EF-A933-D21025F10072.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/E808BFAA-CA92-4EA6-9E3A-81BCEBC07933.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Final fantasy fan Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/C3330C84-A6D7-4CBA-AF20-62B2131D765A.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Dragon_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/F8CB6864-90CC-4F2E-B800-FE321941F949.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0FB8E24F-34D9-4ECF-81D3-0C1FE6A83CCC.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Spyro Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cate-zeldaWoW-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Gaming Sleeve Austin, TX This sleeve started as a tribute to the video game Zelda, and expanded to include a creature from another favorite game of my client, World of Warcraft. The octopus was pre-existing (done by Justin Oriani), and we worked the new sleeve subject matter into and around it to form a cohesive looking collage of colorful creatures (how about that for some nice alliteration!). https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Matt pixilated for website1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Dragon Grants Pass, OR This dragon, water, and chrysanthemum piece was competed in six sessions. We have decided to leave it as this stage until we get the rest of his body designed and underway as to allow the entire work to age consistently. I look forward to building around this. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image108.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Untitled-2.jpg Jeff Gogue - Red Dragon Grants Pass, OR This full back piece contains four cover ups, and integrates four other tattoos on his legs. It also wraps around the sides and front almost to the very center. I have worked on this for about 2 years having sessions every couple months. It takes an incredible dedication on the client's part to go through work like this. I am inspired and humbled every time I work on Matt. he teaches me every time by example. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5520.jpg Jeff Gogue - filling in the gaps Grants Pass, OR My good friend came to me with a challenge. After doing a sleeve of japanese lanterns, and moths with a Hannya background...A neck coverup, a low back cover up/rework, the left shoulder blade done, two calves to cover, a chest rework… its taken many hours and lots of surrender to what is, and what we can do with it all. Overall, I’m happy with the look. I went behind existing work where it was necessary, like the waist wrap around. I dropped the dragon’s body and horn behind it onto the left butt cheek. I also repeated the cherry blossoms from her chest piece on the back and in the dragon’s mouth so the petals and blossoms could be falling down her backside for consistency. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5508.jpg Jeff Gogue - filling in the gaps Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/FLAN8941.jpg Jeff Gogue - body suit in progress Grants Pass, OR sometimes simple is the best approach, water, rocks, and peonies lead up to a full back dragon, the waves expand and spiral up the ribs. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Dragon_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/87B87AC0-5572-40F2-BEEA-11C0AD3DE62A.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/28D27007-0B6F-4443-B457-F4EA50157033.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A8064311-B28D-4916-845A-4DBDC2A143B5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Tank girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/AAFCD627-3BB0-4D5C-81C7-99A187CB7F54.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0AD80310-F444-434C-93E8-BFA24095442B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Sangoku Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3CCC1BB2-3F47-4F73-B2D5-B8FDA7094893.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bonniefantasyback.jpg Nick Baxter - Slaying the Dragon Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to pay tribute to her favorite fantasy novels from the Wheel of Time series, so we came up with this concept, which will be expanded into a full sleeve as well! In this scene the little girl reading under the tree becomes the fierce warrior slaying the dragon, her fantasy becoming more vivid and detailed than the reality. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/B7488D00-3C51-4DED-BA79-CF4DBFAD23CA.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Red Sonja Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/B34DA8EB-1465-4FA0-BCCB-A812C44411D8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Harley quinn Skull Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Fairy_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Antebrazo1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - woman and wind Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did last week in FL on my cousin <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.1" href="http://instagram.com/brorwensjoe">@brorwensjoe</a>. Was so fun and very happy with the result #stefanoalcantara #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.3" href="http://instagram.com/fkirons">@fkirons</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.5" href="http://instagram.com/officialh2ocean">@officialh2ocean</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.7" href="http://instagram.com/eternalink">@eternalink</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.9" href="http://instagram.com/kwadron">@kwadron</a> https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Gargoyle_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5767.PNG Timothy B Boor - Biomech man Kokomo, IN Super fun Organic/boimech tattoo based off one of my digital illustrations. Done on Tattooist Jack Morris. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/gargoyleweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gargoyle demon dude. Kokomo, IN Got a chance to do some evil stuff! good times. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/demon cross.jpg Timothy B Boor - Demon cross Kokomo, IN Tribute to clients father. Demons represent the cancer that took him too young. Thanks for coming in the next day so I could get a better pict! https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Gargoyle_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Gargoyle Chest , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Mermaid_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/melisNBjuancolabfullNB.jpg Nick Baxter - Capricorn Collaboration Austin, TX This unique project was the result of an artistic collaboration between myself, <a href="http://www.juansalgadoart.com" target="_blank">Juan Salgado</a>, and the client <a href="http://missmelis.com" target="_blank">Melissa Fusco</a>, who requested a capricorn themed sleeve with other symbols relevent to her life. Since Juan and I live far apart, we devised a different kind of collaborative process. First, Melis started us off with a loose compositional sketch and written description via email, then Juan and I tackled different parts of the drawing amidst email discussion over how each of our sections would fit with the other. I did the large moth, forearm shell and flower drawing, and Juan did the Capricorn mermaid with mandala halo. Next, he and I each started our respective portion during separate sessions, completing a loose and incomplete foundation layer. Then on the third session, I added a 2nd layer of ink to Juan's upper half, while he added a 2nd pass of ink during the 4th session on my lower half. This alternation ensured that we each added our influence in roughly equal amounts to every area, despite never being in the same location nor tattooing at the same time. We traded one more pass each after that second layer, then met up at Hell City Tattoo Festival in Ohio for the finishing touches over the entire arm, in person, at the same time. This was a very fun method of long distance collaboration and all three of us are thrilled with the results. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11227054_711525892306256_4022648837707107501_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Antebrazo1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - woman and wind Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did last week in FL on my cousin <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.1" href="http://instagram.com/brorwensjoe">@brorwensjoe</a>. Was so fun and very happy with the result #stefanoalcantara #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.3" href="http://instagram.com/fkirons">@fkirons</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.5" href="http://instagram.com/officialh2ocean">@officialh2ocean</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.7" href="http://instagram.com/eternalink">@eternalink</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.9" href="http://instagram.com/kwadron">@kwadron</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image13.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, Work In progress https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1741.JPG Timothy B Boor - Mermaid and pirate ship Kokomo, IN Finally got to finish this piece up! This is on the winner of our radio contest Corina Bonus. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Pheonix_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image133.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Rise Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/soft nouveau phoenix tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Soft Nouveau Phoenix Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This gal said she wanted a phoenix but had never seen a version she liked. Feminine and on the upper arm were her thoughts, with a way to hide a litte red spot she had on her arm. Loving Art Nouveau as I do, loving her milky ginger's skin, I chose a flowing and fantasy feel. Her skin allowed for extreme subtlty next to popping whites and brights. The little red spot became the head of one of the flowers on her back arm. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Pheonix_Arm_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bird on Perch , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Warrior_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bonniefantasyback.jpg Nick Baxter - Slaying the Dragon Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to pay tribute to her favorite fantasy novels from the Wheel of Time series, so we came up with this concept, which will be expanded into a full sleeve as well! In this scene the little girl reading under the tree becomes the fierce warrior slaying the dragon, her fantasy becoming more vivid and detailed than the reality. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Dad.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Britt Dad Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did this past week at @lastritestattoo in NYC, part of a 3/4 sleeve I'm working on... #stefanoalcantara #LastRitesTattoo #nyc #realistictattoo #blackandgraytattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian2WEB.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Chief Fort Lauderderdale, FL Indian Chief portrait with more flowy textures i´m enjoying to do lately. FK Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean #stefanoalcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/persius.jpg Timothy B Boor - Perseus with the head of Medusa Kokomo, IN Perseus with the head of Medusa. Done on Charlie the bass player for "Fit for an Autopsy". https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5767.PNG Timothy B Boor - Biomech man Kokomo, IN Super fun Organic/boimech tattoo based off one of my digital illustrations. Done on Tattooist Jack Morris. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/witch king web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Witch king Kokomo, IN First Tattoo at the opening of my new studio "The Bohemian Tattoo Club". Got to do the Witch King from Lord of the Rings on a good friend of mine. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/ellephantbattlewebweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Battle Elephant Kokomo, IN Fun addition to a warrior sleeve in progress. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Backweb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Meditation of the Samurai Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece i was working on at Last Rites for a while, Learn so much from this piece and trying to develop it in the best way i can, was a great vibe to do it! eventually is gonna down to the ancles... but i want it to show it https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Warrior_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Feminine_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chrysanthemum-tattoo.jpg Nick Chaboya - Chrysanthemum tattoo San Francisco, CA Very much looking forward to the next session! I’m now opening my schedule! Write me with your ideas! https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/shoulder-filligree-mandala.jpg Cory Ferguson - Shoulder Mandala Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/58296A57-2103-420F-A7BB-12550AC6D2F2.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-roses-skull-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Flowers and Skull Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-forearm-flowers.png Damon Conklin - Full color flowers tattoo Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/SusanHeartFlowers.jpg Nick Baxter - Heart and Flowers Austin, TX Susan made the trip to Austin from Alabama to collect this piece memorializing her career assisting open heart surgeons. It was a lot of fun combining a realistic human heart and traditional tattoo style flowers for a simple, powerful image. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A096DDDB-FA0F-401B-9089-670783DFA31C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Feminine_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Hand samurai.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Samurai - ink pens Fort Lauderderdale, FL Free Hand piece adding ink pens as part of the Samurai mask ... fun piece! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Feminine_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Feminine_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Feminine_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fine_Line_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image54.jpeg Laura Jade - Floral black work sleeve tattoo in progress Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image37.jpeg Laura Jade - Black and gray ornamental chest tattoo Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image25.jpeg Laura Jade - Ornamental floral sleeve line work Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image17.jpeg Laura Jade - Filigree sleeve with henna inspired designs Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/alwayshavealwayswill.jpg BJ Betts - Always Have, Always Will Script Tattoo , DE Flourishing, line-work heavy typeface. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Girly unicorn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image127.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Origami story Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11227054_711525892306256_4022648837707107501_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11255008_717095528415959_8305127131664831883_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11377190_718674398258072_6384142479442649567_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - seaturtle pattern Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fine_Line_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11218719_706554596136719_5672875656442660374_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - all seeing owl geo pattern Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11110292_704782316313947_2677079644175951595_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - momy swallow Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/SteamPunk.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Steampunk Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed picture of this steam punck piece done at @lastritestattoo last year, was not ab le to take a good picture when i finished so Im just posting it healed. #stefanoalcantara #LastRitesTattoo #steampunk #steampunktattoo #realistictattoos #blackandgraytattoo #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam #kwadron #eternalink #travelingartist https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image97.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mummy Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image94.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Cat in a frame Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image86.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Siren's sushi Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image82.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Knowledge Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2218.jpg Timothy B Boor - Caravaggio Painting Cover-Up Kokomo, IN A challenging cover-up done recently! Got to do a painting by one of my all time favorite artists, Caravaggio! Had to adjust and alter it a bit to make the cover-up work, but happy so far. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2208.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Beach Scene Cover-Up Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2171.jpg Timothy B Boor - Portrait Rework Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fine_Line_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/B7488D00-3C51-4DED-BA79-CF4DBFAD23CA.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Red Sonja Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/71B368B1-910F-415C-930B-4BDAD0CA27CE.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/802A6A13-A888-433F-AA4B-2EF3000DFDFF.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Ornemental rose Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/DE75A647-6B14-4033-A88E-3556C97B309B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Underboobs moth Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1706EA60-DA2E-4EE0-B75A-FD7F34C4C1AC.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Lemon n’roses Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/ABBEA82B-637F-4052-BE6F-3F3A7B92DEB9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/742AE209-DFA7-4868-ADD6-34B5BF55A72C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/249C0AD7-9CD8-4886-A618-28024042A37F.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/9D46C917-BC49-414C-9D4E-0665B082C9E9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/C3330C84-A6D7-4CBA-AF20-62B2131D765A.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fine_Line_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/AD3011CA-1966-4BD0-9F24-31F1EC6A8AF2.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1DB993E3-324C-4FAC-8CDB-6BCD71448188.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4D94FDB7-1FB2-446E-AB53-191FFB4A2016.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/14265B61-D073-42A0-8989-0E9E3E603EDB.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Evil cat Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A4C70B2B-B058-4B71-8962-1ADCA9647819.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Voodoo cat Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/C7025953-2B11-402D-AF6B-FC2EE23D8FC5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Mulan Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A5ED1878-96B4-453B-9182-999214463B42.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7A1E950D-D415-48CE-991A-27A819B7E630.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/95E93E70-CB70-486B-90ED-15F157292C4C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4E5F4C56-B2EE-4D7F-A727-A56AE158F606.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fine_Line_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/479B3B45-E951-4CD7-B1D5-9E836AF054A0.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2CF50EF5-0320-4971-B7D3-F77943B0908C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/F31629DF-C084-44F8-B795-C66224FCB41C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/CFD83F37-E82C-4432-88A4-E5DC92AD011A.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0097F463-511B-4CB9-A5F7-89980732BFA5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/E869219A-471B-4FD4-AECA-99859183BD65.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8B623AC0-CD5A-4594-BE80-9439FBF1F633.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0498A798-8BD5-42BB-A68A-261373CCCB6B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/FEA8AAA2-8591-4DC0-B829-FCC6F0A5759C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Finished_Work_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bonniefantasyback.jpg Nick Baxter - Slaying the Dragon Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to pay tribute to her favorite fantasy novels from the Wheel of Time series, so we came up with this concept, which will be expanded into a full sleeve as well! In this scene the little girl reading under the tree becomes the fierce warrior slaying the dragon, her fantasy becoming more vivid and detailed than the reality. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Finished_Work_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/keithtroutsleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Trout Fly Fishing Austin, TX Keith wanted a sleeve celebrating his love of fly fishing, complete with anatomically correct details of rainbow and brown trout, and an unbarbed fish hook for proper catch and release. We used some photos he took of the majestic Montana wilderness for reference, and he allowed me the liberty to morph a few different tattoo styles into one seamless aesthetic. This project was tons of fun! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0498A798-8BD5-42BB-A68A-261373CCCB6B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/CFF02C24-A69D-4439-B6F8-3A4C60EB3F9B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Ornemental Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/5A718AE7-753E-4C90-A516-AC34A7A63535.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/C49FF704-4482-4764-8CF5-61B5F0AD10D1.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Deadpool bob Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/BF11AC07-335E-4313-BAAD-1B98467BDFEA.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Ornemental compass Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/josh-springsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Springtime Austin, TX Josh wanted a colorful sleeve embodying the fresh growth, sunshine, and lighthearted feelings of spring. So we pieced together a collage of his favorite spring-themed animals and plants. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Finished_Work_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2865.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2867.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/elan-goatLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - The Judas Goat Austin, TX I did this fun single session tattoo on a great collector from NYC who gets tattoos with animal rights themes and symbolism. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jpolitte-robotarm-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX This sleeve presents a more realistic and modern take on a classic biomech tattoo motif, showing human flesh ripped away to reveal robotics underneath. My client Jason is an inspiration—strong in body and mind, committed to achieving what he set out to do, despite having no prior experience, and despite having to fly here from his job guiding bomb-sniffing dogs in the war torn Middle East in order to squeeze a pair of 3-day marathon sessions into his allotted time off. These 2 sessions were spaced one month apart, completing a foundation color layer over the entire arm the first time, and dialing in colors, refining details, and finishing the sleeve during the second session. These photos were taken while the tattoo was still fresh, so there is more pink skin irritation here than it will have when healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cate-zeldaWoW-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Gaming Sleeve Austin, TX This sleeve started as a tribute to the video game Zelda, and expanded to include a creature from another favorite game of my client, World of Warcraft. The octopus was pre-existing (done by Justin Oriani), and we worked the new sleeve subject matter into and around it to form a cohesive looking collage of colorful creatures (how about that for some nice alliteration!). https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image140.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image139.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Finished_Work_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image138.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image134.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Wolf Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image133.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Rise Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/aliafloral.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Floral Austin, TX The process of this tattoo spanned several years, with some extended breaks between very challenging sessions, but we finally persevered and brought the piece to completion recently. Many thanks to my client Alia for her toughness and patience! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image112.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Have heart Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE2.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador (Detail) Austin, TX Some close-up shots to show some areas of detail on this Ecuador tribute sleeve. In these views you can see a rendition of the Quito apartment building he grew up in, as well as the beetles he used to catch as a child, and an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the sleeve. See the full project elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. These photos were taken upon completion of the sleeve, since the client traveled from Ecuador for the work and I might not see him again any time soon to get healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Finished_Work_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/trevorchairs11-05TN.jpg Nick Baxter - More Chairs Austin, TX Here's the latest installment of the chairs sleeve, as it inches to an agonizingly slow finish...only a few more chair designer portraits left, and then some background. Oh yeah, the quote of my life: "Oh my god, Honey, look at this! This person got CHAIRS tattooed on them!!?!?!? Why would someone ever GET that?!?!?!" https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/pixeldeadgirlTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Dead Girl East Haven, CT This was a challenging but fun piece on my friend and fellow tattooer Tim Kern's hand. He requested a dead girl with pixelated eyes so as to resemble a crime scene photo in which the victim's identity has been concealed. I experimented with placement here too, obviously, in trying to come up with a unique positioning which would help illustrate the deadness...and in addition to this I had to work around the existing wristband tattoo. Tim sat for 5 hours like a champion. https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/grasshopperTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Introspective Humanoid Grasshopper East Haven, CT Fellow tattoo artist Billy Hill let me run wild with his request for a grasshopper. This is what happened. https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/chair3TN.jpg Nick Baxter - Bucket Seat Rocking Chair East Haven, CT Another famous chair design on the arm of furniture. https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/redchairTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Red Rocking Chair East Haven, CT Oh yes, another famous chair design. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/flowers-skull.jpg Laura Jade - Flowers and Skull Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chrysanthemum-tattoo.jpg Nick Chaboya - Chrysanthemum tattoo San Francisco, CA Very much looking forward to the next session! I’m now opening my schedule! Write me with your ideas! https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-rose-skull-tattoo.jpg Damon Conklin - Rose with Skull and Crown Tattoo Seattle, WA Finished this sweet rose with skull and crown tattoo on the main man @truckstopsurprise yesterday. You rock bro thanks a lot for letting me do my thing. And thanks for all the valentines candy https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1B19F864-9699-4A03-8E3F-C3FF52EC982C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-roses-skull-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Flowers and Skull Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-roses-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Color Flowers Tattoo Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-forearm-flowers.png Damon Conklin - Full color flowers tattoo Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/SusanHeartFlowers.jpg Nick Baxter - Heart and Flowers Austin, TX Susan made the trip to Austin from Alabama to collect this piece memorializing her career assisting open heart surgeons. It was a lot of fun combining a realistic human heart and traditional tattoo style flowers for a simple, powerful image. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A096DDDB-FA0F-401B-9089-670783DFA31C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/19E7F0E3-EBA8-414C-8589-EEC68B1606B8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/87B87AC0-5572-40F2-BEEA-11C0AD3DE62A.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/D2945C64-7049-4944-8C28-56BC671A96EB.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/9BB1C1D7-1701-4492-81C0-5D5E4DD1684F.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Lotus 2018b.jpg Saga Anderson - Lotus with reflection tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/71B368B1-910F-415C-930B-4BDAD0CA27CE.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/802A6A13-A888-433F-AA4B-2EF3000DFDFF.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Ornemental rose Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1706EA60-DA2E-4EE0-B75A-FD7F34C4C1AC.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Lemon n’roses Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/ABBEA82B-637F-4052-BE6F-3F3A7B92DEB9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Nature Bottom 2018A.jpg Saga Anderson - Flowers and Fish Tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christianGbioflower.jpg Nick Baxter - Alien Flower Austin, TX I made this little gap filler bio-organic alien flower to add to Christian's collection. Fully healed in this photo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/F31629DF-C084-44F8-B795-C66224FCB41C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8B623AC0-CD5A-4594-BE80-9439FBF1F633.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4097F07E-7936-4ADF-BB9F-68A227A65DA9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/DF24F1B5-57F7-47F5-B2D6-91EB4813DF73.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Photo Jan 02, 2 36 17 PM.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Pink Flowers Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Pink Flowers https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-peony-waves.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Peony in waves Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Peony in waves https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-thistle.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Thistle Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Thistle https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-silent-lucidity-yellow-rose.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Yellow Rose Silent Lucidity Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Yellow Rose Silent Lucidity https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-heart-lilly-vase.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Heart Lilly Vase Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Heart Lilly Vase https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-geisha-blossom.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Floral Geisha Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Floral Geisha https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-gamble-devil-stopwatch.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Gambling With a Demon Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Gambling With a Demon https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-floral-waves.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Floral Waves Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Floral Waves https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-floral-sleeve2.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Pink Floral Sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Pink Floral Sleeve https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-floral-sleeve.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Floral Sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Floral Sleeve https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-floral-shoulder.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Floral half Sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Floral Half Sleeve https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/tim.owl.jmassey.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl & Chrysanthemum Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Unicorn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image6.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Geek moment Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image132.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Zombi unicorn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nickpasteurmusicsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Music and Medicine Austin, TX This sleeve is the client's tribute to his love of music and medicine, being both a practicing physician and a musician in his spare time. To represent these two subjects we chose a stylized rendering of the anatomy of the inner ear, and paired those structures with the classic musical symbolism of the gramophone and "f-hole' on a violin. You can see the client Nick's other arm that I sleeved elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, in the entry titled <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_100966.html" target="_blank">"Florida Tribute."</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11063775_715046195287559_7740204941663401911_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11390171_721498541308991_8740988614339058280_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - candy pinup Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11258272_710443015747877_7650602703678231581_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - good and evil cupcake Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11164689_710068215785357_7805795023366381386_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - mario bros sexy flower Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Asian_Pear_Blossom_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/owlz.jpg Timothy B Boor - owlz Kokomo, IN Something quite different for me but fun non the less. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Cherry_Blossom_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image54.jpeg Laura Jade - Floral black work sleeve tattoo in progress Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5317.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5313.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality, 2nd view Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image54.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Colorful mandala Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/owlz.jpg Timothy B Boor - owlz Kokomo, IN Something quite different for me but fun non the less. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Backweb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Meditation of the Samurai Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece i was working on at Last Rites for a while, Learn so much from this piece and trying to develop it in the best way i can, was a great vibe to do it! eventually is gonna down to the ancles... but i want it to show it https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Warrior_Blossom_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Warrior over Flames , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Bonsia_Ocean_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Tree by an Ocean Sunset , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Chrysanthemum_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/tim.owl.jmassey.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl & Chrysanthemum Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1012267_464813336977514_1543695317_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - autumnal flower Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Lily_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/aliafloral.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Floral Austin, TX The process of this tattoo spanned several years, with some extended breaks between very challenging sessions, but we finally persevered and brought the piece to completion recently. Many thanks to my client Alia for her toughness and patience! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/buda web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Buda Kokomo, IN Fun portrait of Buda piece on a meditation coach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/lillianbackTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Floral Backpiece Austin, TX Lillian came to me with a well done lower back tribal tattoo she was no longer happy with, and I told her that if she got laser treatments to lighten it, that I could give her a much better cover-up tattoo. This is the end result of her patience, commitment, and care for her skin, which was some of the best I've ever tattooed. I'm glad I could help give a happy conclusion to this story in Lillian's life, and I appreciate what she went through in order to make this happen, she was an exceptional tattoo client. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Lotus_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/PaulbuddhaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Buddha and Three Lotuses Austin, TX This was Paul's first tattoo, completed over two sessions. The buddha statue was based on one at the local Austin Zen Center, and the lotus flower as well as the concept of three are very important in Buddhist symbolism. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/YGJY9629.jpg Jeff Gogue - Asagi koi back piece Grants Pass, OR This in progree koi is accompanied by two, soon to be three, lotus flowers. the symbolism seems common but carries profound metaphors for my client, some obvious, some subtle, and some still undiscovered. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image31.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Hanya Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1794574_464813206977527_490455979_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - like a candle in a...lotus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1468647_432422310216617_1824769402_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - live for today Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1002920_430801030378745_856833935_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - romantic flower cover a tribal phoenix Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/deep_lotus_tattoo_one.jpg Conan Lea - Deep Lotus Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This client wanted a masculine floral featuring the highly symbolic lotus blossom as the centerpiece, with some bamboo leaves and cherry blossom elements. He chose black and grey as his palette, told me he wanted a fully-wrapped half-sleeve, and then gave me free reign over his upper arm. I did this piece in four six hour sessions and it is as smooth as I could possibly make it. I enjoy carefully manipulating edges so the artwork feels dimensional and unexpected from element to element. Because of this client's willingness, I achieved a multitude of different edges and dimensions, making this piece one of my favorites. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7084.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Peacock tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Two days on a row Freehand Peacock half ack piece. @LastRites #FkIrons ·EternalInks https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/bee-lotus-tattoo-t.jpg Juan Salgado - Bee and Lotus Tattoo San Juan, Puerto Rico bee and lotus tattoo. with color. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Lotus_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Poppy_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image51.jpeg Laura Jade - Ornamental arm tattoo with poppies Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Rose_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4097F07E-7936-4ADF-BB9F-68A227A65DA9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image110.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - In living memory Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image43.jpeg Laura Jade - Roses with mandala half sleeve in progress Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/painfulgoodbyes.jpg BJ Betts - "The most painful goodbyes..." Script and Rose Tattoo , DE Flourishing scripted quote on a black and gray parchment backing, above a realistic black and gray rose. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/c543004af8a8b8d85cad79e1b0887cb5.jpg Nick Chaboya - Rose Sleeve San Francisco, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/bette1.jpg Hannah Aitchison - Bette in a Bed of Roses Chicago, Il Bette in a Bed of Roses done on the thigh https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image87.jpg Emy Blacksheep - What mummy's thinking Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image65.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mummy matriochka Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image62.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Girly skull Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image51.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Never let anybody tell you it's impossible Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Rose_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/lotus-tattoo-t.jpg Juan Salgado - Lotus Tattoo San Juan, Puerto Rico first time on the neuma tattoo machines. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/seahorsesleeveTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Perseverence Austin, TX This sleeve was a fun departure from what I consider my normal style, using a slight Asian water influence for the background in order to work with an existing tattoo on the wrist. The seahorses and lotus flowers help symbolize Teresa's perseverance over addiction, represented by the chemical structures of several drugs. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Lotus_Spike_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Lotus Flowers Arm_Sleeve , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Biomech_Lotus_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Lotus in Biomech , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/diamond-lotus-tattoo-t.jpg Mike Cole - Diamond Lotus nmnb, CA Tattooed on Mary, the manager type at Off the Map Tattoo and TattooNOW, in one session during a guest spot in New England. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Rose_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Rose_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Vine_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christianGbioflower.jpg Nick Baxter - Alien Flower Austin, TX I made this little gap filler bio-organic alien flower to add to Christian's collection. Fully healed in this photo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2263.jpg Timothy B Boor - Rolleiflex Camera Kokomo, IN Finished this Rolleiflex camera and pocketwatch piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2.jpg Emy Blacksheep - go straight ahead Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bencampbellheartchestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Glowing Heart Austin, TX I've done a lot of great work over the last several years on Ben from Australia, and he recently made another trek to this side of the world to get his glowing heart chest panel finished. You can check out his octopus sleeve and venus flytrap rib panel elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/owlz.jpg Timothy B Boor - owlz Kokomo, IN Something quite different for me but fun non the less. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Vine_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Food_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fruitmechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Tropical Fruitmech Austin, TX I did this sleeve of surreal tropical fruits on the amazing tattooer <a href="http://www.acostattoo.com" target="_blank">Andres Acosta</a>, to pay homage to his family and native land of Venezuela. Various symbols of life and death, decay and regeneration are scattered throughout. The flower on his hand is a rendition of a Mango blossom. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11258272_710443015747877_7650602703678231581_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - good and evil cupcake Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/floridatributesleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Florida Tribute Austin, TX My client Nick wanted to pay tribute to his childhood home and family roots in Florida with some of his most powerful memories from growing up, from the sweet to the painful. These included living on and around citrus farms, and dealing with the ever-present stinging insects like mosquitos and velvet ants. We had fun thinking of all the ways to depict oranges and managed to include every aspect except for the seed form. These photos show the tattoo healed after almost one year. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2450.jpg Timothy B Boor - Bacon Cheeseburger Kokomo, IN Fun bacon cheeseburger between two awesome food tattoos from different artists! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2354.jpg Timothy B Boor - Monster Cupcakes Kokomo, IN Done at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster, England! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gregoskneeLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Temptation Austin, TX I did this piece during the Rites of Passage tattoo convention in Melbourne, Australia 2012 on a rather shameless and jolly fellow whose nutsack likes to make an appearance in tattoo photos. Luckily for all of you, however, I run a tight ship here at nickbaxter.com, and have cropped out the unnecessary bits. (But I thought you all might want to know that at one time, there was scrotum in this photo.) You can see the other tattoos I did above and below this kneecap destruction elselwhere in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5363.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Swarm from the sky Fort Lauderderdale, FL So happy with this piece i did last year, was waiting to take a picture healed. but waiting too long hehe hope guys like it! done with FK IRONS and ETERNAL INKS https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Food_Cupcake_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11258272_710443015747877_7650602703678231581_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - good and evil cupcake Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2354.jpg Timothy B Boor - Monster Cupcakes Kokomo, IN Done at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster, England! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/General_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image54.jpeg Laura Jade - Floral black work sleeve tattoo in progress Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image13.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - From the mountains Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image11.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Owl trasher Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Mushu Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Unicorn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11390171_721498541308991_8740988614339058280_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - candy pinup Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2483.jpg Timothy B Boor - ADHD Ribbon Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image66.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Hawk Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Half-Sleeve_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickCoverdale-natureLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Appalachia Austin, TX Nick wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite wilderness areas in the Appalachian mountain range, so I worked from a few reference photos of the region to piece this waterfall and mountain vista scene together. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cameronortiz-ibogaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Iboga Tree Austin, TX This half sleeve was my client's tribute tothe healing powers of iboga, which are helping him overcome his opiate addiction. Tabernanthe iboga or simply iboga is a perennial rainforest shrub and psychedelic, native to western Central Africa. Iboga stimulates the central nervous system when taken in small doses and induces visions in larger doses. In parts of Africa where the plant grows, the bark of the root is chewed for various pharmacological or ritualistic purposes. Ibogaine, the active alkaloid, is also used to treat substance abuse disorders and depression. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image97.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Octopus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image43.jpeg Laura Jade - Roses with mandala half sleeve in progress Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/zeldamechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Zeldamech Austin, TX This half sleeve features mystical symbols and imagery from the videogame The Legend of Zelda, in a colorful fantasy motif. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyCrisSTCMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Orge-B flower halfsleeve.png Orge Kalodimas - Blackwork Flower Half-sleeve Tattoo Athens, Blackwork half-sleeve tattoo depicting some flower-like or mandala imagery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/tim.owl.jmassey.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl & Chrysanthemum Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3182.JPG Timothy B Boor - Flag / Military Patch Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Half-Sleeve_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christievpollenLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pollenation Austin, TX This half sleeve began with just the bee many years ago, and then was expanded into a more elaborate nature scene featuring 'bleeding heart' flowers and the concept of pollenation. Always a fan of macro photography and microscopic worlds, it was a great opportunity to show the interesting dimensionality of individual pollen grains. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2452.jpg Timothy B Boor - Mahi Mahi/Dolphin Fish Half Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2431.jpg Timothy B Boor - Foo Dog In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2342.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Wes Anderson Tribute Kokomo, IN The newest addition to a collection of several elements from the Wes Anderson films! Done on the upper thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2183.jpg Timothy B Boor - Rocky from Paw Patrol Kokomo, IN This is a character from the kids TV show called Paw Patrol, and the newest addition to a client's half sleeve of his son's favorite things. Still in the works! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image13.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, Work In progress https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/KramerSA.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Cosmo Kramer Fort Lauderderdale, FL Just start a "Seinfeld" theme sleeve at Last rites tattoo with one of my favorites Kramer . So exited to see this project done already. Done with FK Irons tattoo machines H2Ocean Products Eternal Ink #besttvshowever #Seinfeld #cosmokramer #stefanoalcantara #kramerportrait #lastritestattoo #NYC #michaelrichards #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam #eternalink https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/meltclock.jpg Timothy B Boor - Melting clock Kokomo, IN Fun melting clock skin tear flower tattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/lady liberty inkwell tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Inkwell Tattoo's Lady Liberty Indianapolis, IN This piece is worn by my friend Scot Winskye. He basically drew the damned thing and handed it to me. He even made some of his own patterns. I think he just couldn't tattoo his own right arm so he flattered me into doing it for him. Hell of a lot fo fun, though. Again, I love any chance to dance with Art Nouveau and Mucha. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/soft nouveau phoenix tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Soft Nouveau Phoenix Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This gal said she wanted a phoenix but had never seen a version she liked. Feminine and on the upper arm were her thoughts, with a way to hide a litte red spot she had on her arm. Loving Art Nouveau as I do, loving her milky ginger's skin, I chose a flowing and fantasy feel. Her skin allowed for extreme subtlty next to popping whites and brights. The little red spot became the head of one of the flowers on her back arm. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Half-Sleeve_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/DOTD sister.jpg Timothy B Boor - Clown Girl Kokomo, IN His sister as part of a Laugh now cry later half sleeve. FK Irons, Fusion ink https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/alchemy.jpg Timothy B Boor - Alchemy Kokomo, IN Alchemy themed tattoo based on the idea of turning lead into gold done at the detroit convention. The green glass piece is an Alembic embellished with steam nozzles from a nuclear reactor core and being lit by a bunsen burner. Lead going in and gold forming from the output. The equation is the Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle and the symbol on the alembic is the philosopher's stone. Lots of fun things to incorporate into this chemist's tattoo. This is what came of it. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/demon cross.jpg Timothy B Boor - Demon cross Kokomo, IN Tribute to clients father. Demons represent the cancer that took him too young. Thanks for coming in the next day so I could get a better pict! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/armydadweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - portrait of Father Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Day o Death lilis.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Day Of the Death Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom Day of the dead Piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShawnBarberOntheRoadHOSTED/images/thumbs/jeramy-ladyj-rosewip2pofo.jpg Shawn Barber - lady liberty Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/FARM.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Animal farm Rebelion Fort Lauderderdale, FL piede i did on my good friend Jamie Kilstein... http://jamiekilstein.com/ https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/wiz tat web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wizard of Oz Kokomo, IN sorry again for the Bad grainy iphone pic. This is the client as Dorothy in a sunflower field instead of the classic poppy field at the end of "The Wizard Of Oz"..... https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/jill.jpg Timothy B Boor - turtle,skull,rose heart/wings thing Kokomo, IN This is on a great client Jill who sits great! She threw me a few things she wanted and this is what happened! Kinda glared photo but you get the idea. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/snake-half-sleeve-tattoo.jpg BJ Betts - Snake Half Sleeve , DE untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Half-Sleeve_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Heart_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A096DDDB-FA0F-401B-9089-670783DFA31C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2A1289CA-F5B7-4784-B658-5D769897F3C0.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Puss in boots Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/742AE209-DFA7-4868-ADD6-34B5BF55A72C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/C3330C84-A6D7-4CBA-AF20-62B2131D765A.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A5ED1878-96B4-453B-9182-999214463B42.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3E535A72-D2B5-439F-920C-0ED96470AB92.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Love Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-heart-lilly-vase.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Heart Lilly Vase Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Heart Lilly Vase https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-Floral-heart-chest2.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Floral Heart Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Floral Heart https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2865.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2868.JPG Emy Blacksheep - Lionheart Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Heart_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image156.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Game over Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image137.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Home is where my heart is Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image112.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Have heart Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image108.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image20.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Lovecat Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image130.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Love Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11258272_710443015747877_7650602703678231581_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - good and evil cupcake Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11110292_704782316313947_2677079644175951595_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - momy swallow Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Heart_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image116.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Beetljuice Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image113.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Day of the dead Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image98.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mexican skull Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/hand-mandala-tattoo.jpg Cory Ferguson - Palm heart mandala Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonnyadventuresleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Follow Your Heart Austin, TX This sleeve was several years in the making but finally finished except for a bit near the elbow where the client has some eczema. X marks the spot on the adventure map of your life. Use your intellect, follow your heart, and go where you must in order to find your truth and fulfillment. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonnyadventureDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Follow Your Heart (detail) Austin, TX Close up shots of the Follow Your Heart adventure map sleeve. Lots of details and fun miniature landscapes! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image77.jpg Emy Blacksheep - To be a mummy Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10421164_544257085699805_8699423025115186589_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - mummy Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image50.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Heart break Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image42.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Have heart Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Heart_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bubblebutterfly1.jpg Nick Baxter - Bubblefly Austin, TX Got around to finishing the half-sleeve of this super fun project...it will turn into a full sleeve eventually, with some very cool effects in the works, so stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/my art sleeve web1.jpg Timothy B Boor - Lost @ sea series half sleeve Kokomo, IN Half sleeve tattoo based on a series of oil paintings of mine titled LOST at SEA...Great honor to tattoo my paintings on skin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/starrynight.jpg Timothy B Boor - Van Gogh's Starry Night Kokomo, IN Van Gogh's Starry Night tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/Escher eye1.jpg Timothy B Boor - M.C. Esher tattoo Kokomo, IN This is an addition to the M.C.Escher sleeve. It is based on 3 different M.C. Escher pieces. https://www.tattoos.gallery/KimSaighTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/Mary_Dog_Tattoo.jpg Kim Saigh - LA, CA Terrier as Virgin Mary Tattoo with and Winged Skull below https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Heart_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Illustrations_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Illustrations_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image156.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Game over Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image137.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Home is where my heart is Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image112.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Have heart Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image108.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image20.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Lovecat Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image130.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Love Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11258272_710443015747877_7650602703678231581_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - good and evil cupcake Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11110292_704782316313947_2677079644175951595_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - momy swallow Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Illustrations_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image116.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Beetljuice Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image113.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Day of the dead Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image98.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mexican skull Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/hand-mandala-tattoo.jpg Cory Ferguson - Palm heart mandala Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonnyadventuresleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Follow Your Heart Austin, TX This sleeve was several years in the making but finally finished except for a bit near the elbow where the client has some eczema. X marks the spot on the adventure map of your life. Use your intellect, follow your heart, and go where you must in order to find your truth and fulfillment. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonnyadventureDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Follow Your Heart (detail) Austin, TX Close up shots of the Follow Your Heart adventure map sleeve. Lots of details and fun miniature landscapes! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image77.jpg Emy Blacksheep - To be a mummy Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10421164_544257085699805_8699423025115186589_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - mummy Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image50.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Heart break Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image42.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Have heart Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Illustrations_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2.jpg Emy Blacksheep - go straight ahead Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image26.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Love after years Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image14.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Cute flying turtle Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image7.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Love Dagger opening an oyster Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bencampbellheartchestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Glowing Heart Austin, TX I've done a lot of great work over the last several years on Ben from Australia, and he recently made another trek to this side of the world to get his glowing heart chest panel finished. You can check out his octopus sleeve and venus flytrap rib panel elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1005692_361480330644149_1689808438_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - united by fate Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7.jpg Emy Blacksheep - true love for life Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/969655_360001057458743_717807748_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - voodoo heart Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/164679_10200226367195639_357320398_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Surreal Heart Face Kokomo, IN I love when I get a chance to do some of my original art on clients. This is a heart with ladies face turning into a flower surrounded by dripping water. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/HeartXavier.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Dark Heart Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custome heart piece with Skulls in the background done at Last Rites in NYC https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Illustrations_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JulioFbioheartLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Arterial Austin, TX Human heart and Arteries themed bio tattoo from my May 2013 visit to Ganesha Studio in Medellin, Colombia. Also a coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/teresasharpechest2-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Winged Heart Austin, TX Friend and amazing tattoo artist Teresa Sharpe let me take some liberties with her chestpiece concept, so I chose a non-traditional, asymmetrical composition and took advantage of her pale skin with some light/dark atmospheric effects. During this latest session we expanded onto the neck and back of the shoulders, and will probably expand higher onto the neck and around the back in the future... In the meantime, check out Teresa's creativity at <a href="http://www.teresasharpeart.com" target="_blank">www.teresasharpeart.com</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/TJ.jpg Timothy B Boor - TJ Kokomo, IN TJ had a few elements he wanted to make into a half sleeve which invoved a descent size cover up as well. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Patriot_Heart_Tattoo_T2.jpg Guy Aitchison - Patriotic Heart , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Daddy_Hand_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Daddy Locket , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Baby_Heart_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Baby in a Heart , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/BioMech_Heart_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio-Organic Heart , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Heart_Cave_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Sliced Blue Heart , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/mannequinflowers1-2TN1.jpg Nick Baxter - Only Skin Deep Austin, TX Brittany is an awesome make-up artist near L.A., and requested a sleeve portraying an interpretation of the theme 'beauty is only skin deep.' Portions of the subject matter symbolic of beauty and purity have cut-outs that reveal rotten, decayed insides, with the mannequin an obvious reference to hollow human form. This project was started around 2 years ago--many thanks to Brittany for sticking to it and being an amazing client! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/angelaheartbackTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Amoia Family Tribute Austin, TX My good friend Angela wanted to pay tribute to her parents and family so this tattoo has a bunch of personal symbolism representing her mother and father. Medium. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/In_Progress_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image54.jpeg Laura Jade - Floral black work sleeve tattoo in progress Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/c95631806b52b26e2581eb3e461f3f24.jpg Nick Chaboya - untitled San Francisco, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/c543004af8a8b8d85cad79e1b0887cb5.jpg Nick Chaboya - Rose Sleeve San Francisco, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2666.jpg Timothy B Boor - Frog Kokomo, IN Added to a swamp themed sleeve still in progress! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2478.jpg Timothy B Boor - Knight Girl (In Progress) Kokomo, IN Started this knight chick at my guest spot at Painful Pleasures in Maryland! Still needs a pass for fine tuning and a splash of color! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2547.jpg Timothy B Boor - More Progress on the Lord of the Rings Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2479.jpg Timothy B Boor - Addition to a Lord of the Rings Sleeve In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2445.jpg Timothy B Boor - Science Sleeve in Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2436.jpg Timothy B Boor - In Progress Gorilla Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2431.jpg Timothy B Boor - Foo Dog In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/In_Progress_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2417.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Sleepy Hollow Tree In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2374.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gladis, the High Society T-rex, In Progress Kokomo, IN Gladis, the high society T-rex, sipping her martini with a straw. More to come! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2314.jpg Timothy B Boor - Chest Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_22921.jpg Timothy B Boor - Voodoo Doll In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2184.jpg Timothy B Boor - Pocket Watch In Progress Kokomo, IN First session of this pocket watch; added next to the Rolleiflex camera piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2183.jpg Timothy B Boor - Rocky from Paw Patrol Kokomo, IN This is a character from the kids TV show called Paw Patrol, and the newest addition to a client's half sleeve of his son's favorite things. Still in the works! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2179.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wes Anderson Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN Progress on the Wes Anderson themed piece currently in the works. This will eventually be an upper leg sleeve, incorporating several elements gathered from Wes Anderson films. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2130.jpg Timothy B Boor - Diseased Mad Cow Kokomo, IN Addition to a sleeve in-progress on fellow Bohemian Tattoo Club artist, Matthew Davidson. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2172.jpg Timothy B Boor - Chimp with Brain Probes Kokomo, IN This is the just the start of an evolution/singularity themed sleeve! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2147.jpg Timothy B Boor - "Donte and Virgil in Hell" In-progress! Kokomo, IN Started on this tattoo of the painting "Donte and Virgil in Hell" by artist William-Adolphe Bougeureau. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/In_Progress_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2156.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wes Anderson Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN An homage to a client's favorite Wes Anderson films; done on the thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10359235_542708232521357_8243541044643297695_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - geisha Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2065.jpg Timothy B Boor - Nature Sleeve Kokomo, IN Some progress made on a colorful, nature themed sleeve! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10269427_10202613387589657_5699840359156535324_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Indian Chief Kokomo, IN Got a really good start on this indian chief tattoo based on a painting. More background and details to come! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10356212_10202607347838667_5446547137831926068_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Start to a black and gray viking sleeve Kokomo, IN Got a good start on this. Can't wait to continue with this sleeve. We have a lot of really cool elements to come. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1949.JPG Timothy B Boor - Mother Nature Kokomo, IN Start of a mother nature themed sleeve currently in progress! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/aku aku mask.png Timothy B Boor - Mask Kokomo, IN Aku Aku mask character from the 'Crash Bandicoot' Playstation games, done next to a Lara Croft pin-up piece I did. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image13.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, Work In progress https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/421932_10200626990050960_371564723_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Girl in a gas mask Kokomo, IN Got to do my thing with this apocolypse themed sleeve. We started with a surreal lady liberty with a gas mask on his forearm. Can't wait to continue on this piece on the very talented Chris Cook, who made some incredible custom arm rests with the shop logo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1274 2.JPG Timothy B Boor - Virgin Mary by Michelangelo Kokomo, IN Had a good time tattooing this version of a Michelangelo's Virgin Mary. I can't wait to add more! I did not do the other tattoos around this piece. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/In_Progress_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1230.JPG Timothy B Boor - Taino Warrior Kokomo, IN I did this tiano warrior as an addition to a Puerto Rican themed sleeve while at a guest spot at my other home, Last Rites. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1184.JPG Timothy B Boor - Start to a black and gray sleeve Kokomo, IN We got a great start to this sleeve on a client from Kansas, who sat for two days straight! We have about 12 hours into so far. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/kevinChest.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Vampire Fort Lauderderdale, FL Vampire action! Next session I will work on covering up the center. #stefanoalcantara #h2oceanproteam #fkironsproteam #eternalink https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShawnBarberOntheRoadHOSTED/images/thumbs/barber-mike-owl3a.jpg Shawn Barber - owl Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/courting cranes tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Courting Cranes Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This piece is only part of a 3/4 sleeve in progress. I think I'm drawn to delicacy in tattoo. This part, the courtship of him and his wife, is meant to reflect that gentle dance. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5259.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Face flowers in Progress Fort Lauderderdale, FL Face flowers in Progress https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Flower.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Rose Fort Lauderderdale, FL Close up on rose who are the eyes of a Face on this sleeve i progress i'm working on... https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Red Octopus Final in prog.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Octopus Fort Lauderderdale, FL Underwater scene in Progress https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Superman Prog.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Superman in progress Fort Lauderderdale, FL in progress... https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/oz witch.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Wicked Witch Wizard of Oz Fort Lauderderdale, FL In Progress... https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/In_Progress_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/devil girl.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Devil Girl Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/sierraarm1-2TN.jpg Nick Baxter - False Fronts Austin, TX The outer portion of Sierra's half sleeve representing the idea of 'nothing is how it first seems.' I chose a more abstract way of representing this theme, opting for a very smooth and graceful looking biomech-esque environment that in some spots reveals a rotting, bloody interior. The bubbly negative space patterns help illustrate the happy, pristine falsehood, as well as lend a bit of a feminine feel to the normally severe and masculine 'biomech' influenced subject matter. I also took advantage of Sierra's very pale skin to experiment with an idea I had for a monochromatic light fleshtone palette. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/sierraarm1-1TN.jpg Nick Baxter - False Fronts Austin, TX The inner portion of Sierra's half sleeve representing the idea of 'nothing is how it first seems.' I chose a more abstract way of representing this theme, opting for a very smooth and graceful looking biomech-esque environment that in some spots reveals a rotting, bloody interior. The bubbly negative space patterns help illustrate the happy, pristine falsehood, as well as lend a bit of a feminine feel to the normally severe and masculine 'biomech' influenced subject matter. We will be expanding this into a full sleeve hopefully later this year, so keep an eye out for updated pictures. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/trevorchairs11-05TN.jpg Nick Baxter - More Chairs Austin, TX Here's the latest installment of the chairs sleeve, as it inches to an agonizingly slow finish...only a few more chair designer portraits left, and then some background. Oh yeah, the quote of my life: "Oh my god, Honey, look at this! This person got CHAIRS tattooed on them!!?!?!? Why would someone ever GET that?!?!?!" https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nakneck1TN.jpg Nick Baxter - Flesh Leaves Austin, TX This client wanted to represent mankind's interconnectedness with nature by combining fleshy elements with some leaves. My piece was worked around and into an unfinished chest piece by Carson Hill, an awesome tattoo artist in CA. https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/eamesportraitTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Charles Eames (1907 1978) East Haven, CT This is a portrait of famed furniture designer Charles Eames (1907-1978) on the 'chairs' sleeve that is still in progress (pictures of the chairs are elsewhere in this gallery). This will be incorporated into the as-of-yet undone background. The client's finger is there for size comparison. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/In_Progress_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/redchairTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Red Rocking Chair East Haven, CT Oh yes, another famous chair design. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Key_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2131.jpg Timothy B Boor - Surreal Lock and Key Kokomo, IN Done recently on a client's thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/juankeyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - The Color Conspiracy Austin, TX I did this fun little Tibetan inspired banger on the amazing tattooer Juan Salgado, at his shop Color Conspiracy in Puerto Rico. It was an honor not only to tattoo such an amazing artist, but to fit the piece in next to a beautiful Guy Aitchison sleeve. The top of the flames extend partially onto the neck, and you can get a closer view of Juan's shop logo as the teeth of the key by clicking the detail image link. Also, do yourself a favor and check out Juan's art at www.juansalgadoart.com https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Lettering_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A5ED1878-96B4-453B-9182-999214463B42.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/44696576-AFBE-4BA1-AC57-8C729BE70F60.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Quote Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-text.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Lettering Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Lettering: reading "Every scar will build my throne" https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-silent-lucidity-yellow-rose.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Yellow Rose Silent Lucidity Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Yellow Rose Silent Lucidity https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image105.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image80.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/unitedwestand.jpg BJ Betts - "United We Stand" Script and Flag Tattoo , DE Black and gray, multi-typefaced script on a realistic stars and stripes backing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/painfulgoodbyes.jpg BJ Betts - "The most painful goodbyes..." Script and Rose Tattoo , DE Flourishing scripted quote on a black and gray parchment backing, above a realistic black and gray rose. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/morsecode.jpg BJ Betts - "Morse Code" Script Tattoo , DE Fine line, dual-typefaced script tattoo on a black and gray illustrative parchment backing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/loyalty.jpg BJ Betts - "Loyalty" Script and Tattoo Machine Tattoo , DE Flourishing, fine-line script underneath a black and gray realism tattoo machine. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Lettering_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cameronortiz-ibogaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Iboga Tree Austin, TX This half sleeve was my client's tribute tothe healing powers of iboga, which are helping him overcome his opiate addiction. Tabernanthe iboga or simply iboga is a perennial rainforest shrub and psychedelic, native to western Central Africa. Iboga stimulates the central nervous system when taken in small doses and induces visions in larger doses. In parts of Africa where the plant grows, the bark of the root is chewed for various pharmacological or ritualistic purposes. Ibogaine, the active alkaloid, is also used to treat substance abuse disorders and depression. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/josh-springsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Springtime Austin, TX Josh wanted a colorful sleeve embodying the fresh growth, sunshine, and lighthearted feelings of spring. So we pieced together a collage of his favorite spring-themed animals and plants. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE2.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador (Detail) Austin, TX Some close-up shots to show some areas of detail on this Ecuador tribute sleeve. In these views you can see a rendition of the Quito apartment building he grew up in, as well as the beetles he used to catch as a child, and an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the sleeve. See the full project elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. These photos were taken upon completion of the sleeve, since the client traveled from Ecuador for the work and I might not see him again any time soon to get healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/morsecode.jpg BJ Betts - "Morse Code" Script Tattoo , DE Fine line, dual-typefaced script tattoo on a black and gray illustrative parchment backing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image112.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Lettering_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image104.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Hippie frog Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image102.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mother chen fu with babe Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image96.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Miaou Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2417.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Sleepy Hollow Tree In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image80.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Tank girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2354.jpg Timothy B Boor - Monster Cupcakes Kokomo, IN Done at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster, England! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Antebrazo1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - woman and wind Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did last week in FL on my cousin <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.1" href="http://instagram.com/brorwensjoe">@brorwensjoe</a>. Was so fun and very happy with the result #stefanoalcantara #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.3" href="http://instagram.com/fkirons">@fkirons</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.5" href="http://instagram.com/officialh2ocean">@officialh2ocean</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.7" href="http://instagram.com/eternalink">@eternalink</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.9" href="http://instagram.com/kwadron">@kwadron</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2131.jpg Timothy B Boor - Surreal Lock and Key Kokomo, IN Done recently on a client's thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image47.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Tattoo gun Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4.jpg Emy Blacksheep - student Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Memorial_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Screen Shot 2016-01-18 at 12.26.52 PM.png Nick Chaboya - Mac Dre Portrait San Francisco, CA Psychedelic portrait of Mac Dre https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3182.JPG Timothy B Boor - Flag / Military Patch Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Dad.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Britt Dad Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did this past week at @lastritestattoo in NYC, part of a 3/4 sleeve I'm working on... #stefanoalcantara #LastRitesTattoo #nyc #realistictattoo #blackandgraytattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1982.jpg Timothy B Boor - Ayrton Senna Kokomo, IN Tribute to the racecar driver Aytron Senna https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Shane's horse.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Shane's Horse Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Memorial horse tattoo on Shane, the host of Full Metal Jousting on the History Channel. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/969655_360001057458743_717807748_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - voodoo heart Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/1005946_10200632966800375_329680691_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Portrait Kokomo, IN Black and gray military portrait I did on a client from Wisconsin. He sat the whole day and got it all done in one shot. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/grandmas_bird_ref copy.jpg Conan Lea - Grandma's Bird Painting Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This client loved and admired her grandmother. She used her to guide her daily ambitions, because her grandmother encouraged her to be herself above all else. As we worked, she shared stories: her grandmother was one of the rare white women in the Amazon River basin, and grew up in the jungle among aborigine people that were known as cannibals. Her grandmother was also an artist her entire life. During the crest of her career, she created gorgeous multidimensional paintings, but my client wanted a replication of one done in her late eighties. Her decision was charming and beautiful, and I love the piece she chose. Her grandmother's age at the time she painted it had reduced her hand but not her vision. The challenge was patterning this piece and then replicating the nuances of the paint with my eye, centimeter by centimeter. Another challenge was to convince a sweet young girl from Indiana that great tattoos couldn't happen in five minutes. They rarely happen within sixty minutes or even a single session. A tremendous scholar, this client now has her PhD. She loves the learning process and took the new tattoo education in stride. She also never missed an opportunity to pick on my weak left brain. She even gifted me a tool to grow that logical side of the brain. I love this gal, I love her tattoo, and I love watching her blossom. This piece is one of the favorites in my portfolio. I wish I could do more like them. https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/biggie-rip-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Biggie tattoo RIP Apple Valley, CA Closer look at Biggie! R.I.P https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian2WEB.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Chief Fort Lauderderdale, FL Indian Chief portrait with more flowy textures i´m enjoying to do lately. FK Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean #stefanoalcantara https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Memorial_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_6845.jpg Timothy B Boor - Dog and Orchid Kokomo, IN The Dog is completely healed. Tribute to her lost friend. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7938.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Eye Reflection Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom piece i did during my guest spot in Timeline Gallery in California. Done with Fk Irons and Eternal Inks https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/stpatrick web1.jpg Timothy B Boor - St. Patrick casting demons into hell Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/anchor.jpg Timothy B Boor - Achors away! Kokomo, IN Fun little anchor tattoo on a great guy from sweden. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/DOTD sister.jpg Timothy B Boor - Clown Girl Kokomo, IN His sister as part of a Laugh now cry later half sleeve. FK Irons, Fusion ink https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/demon cross.jpg Timothy B Boor - Demon cross Kokomo, IN Tribute to clients father. Demons represent the cancer that took him too young. Thanks for coming in the next day so I could get a better pict! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/armydadweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - portrait of Father Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Malcolm.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Malcolm X Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/St Rosa.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Santa Rosa de Lima Fort Lauderderdale, FL Hard Core saint from Lima Peru. piece done in Puerto Rico tattoo Convention 2011 also win 1st place Tattoo of the the day and 1st Place Best Realistic https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Superman Prog.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Superman in progress Fort Lauderderdale, FL in progress... https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Memorial_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2156.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wes Anderson Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN An homage to a client's favorite Wes Anderson films; done on the thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10359235_542708232521357_8243541044643297695_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - geisha Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2065.jpg Timothy B Boor - Nature Sleeve Kokomo, IN Some progress made on a colorful, nature themed sleeve! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10269427_10202613387589657_5699840359156535324_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Indian Chief Kokomo, IN Got a really good start on this indian chief tattoo based on a painting. More background and details to come! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10356212_10202607347838667_5446547137831926068_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Start to a black and gray viking sleeve Kokomo, IN Got a good start on this. Can't wait to continue with this sleeve. We have a lot of really cool elements to come. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1949.JPG Timothy B Boor - Mother Nature Kokomo, IN Start of a mother nature themed sleeve currently in progress! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/aku aku mask.png Timothy B Boor - Mask Kokomo, IN Aku Aku mask character from the 'Crash Bandicoot' Playstation games, done next to a Lara Croft pin-up piece I did. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image13.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, Work In progress https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/421932_10200626990050960_371564723_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Girl in a gas mask Kokomo, IN Got to do my thing with this apocolypse themed sleeve. We started with a surreal lady liberty with a gas mask on his forearm. Can't wait to continue on this piece on the very talented Chris Cook, who made some incredible custom arm rests with the shop logo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1274 2.JPG Timothy B Boor - Virgin Mary by Michelangelo Kokomo, IN Had a good time tattooing this version of a Michelangelo's Virgin Mary. I can't wait to add more! I did not do the other tattoos around this piece. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Military_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/Battle of Belleau Wood.jpg Timothy B Boor - untitled Kokomo, IN Part of a Marines themed sleeve in progress. Based on the painting "Battle of Belleau Wood". https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3182.JPG Timothy B Boor - Flag / Military Patch Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/1005946_10200632966800375_329680691_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Portrait Kokomo, IN Black and gray military portrait I did on a client from Wisconsin. He sat the whole day and got it all done in one shot. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A0681.JPG Stefano Alcantara - New World Order Tattoo Sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL New world order, Illuminaty, Big Brother, Secret society, Free Mason, Conspiracy Theory, Conspiracy Facts, Anonymus , tattoo Sleve by Stefano Alcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/ellephantbattlewebweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Battle Elephant Kokomo, IN Fun addition to a warrior sleeve in progress. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/anchor.jpg Timothy B Boor - Achors away! Kokomo, IN Fun little anchor tattoo on a great guy from sweden. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/armydadweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - portrait of Father Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Misc_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/SteamPunk.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Steampunk Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed picture of this steam punck piece done at @lastritestattoo last year, was not ab le to take a good picture when i finished so Im just posting it healed. #stefanoalcantara #LastRitesTattoo #steampunk #steampunktattoo #realistictattoos #blackandgraytattoo #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam #kwadron #eternalink #travelingartist https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2450.jpg Timothy B Boor - Bacon Cheeseburger Kokomo, IN Fun bacon cheeseburger between two awesome food tattoos from different artists! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2452.jpg Timothy B Boor - Mahi Mahi/Dolphin Fish Half Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2483.jpg Timothy B Boor - ADHD Ribbon Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2479.jpg Timothy B Boor - Addition to a Lord of the Rings Sleeve In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2445.jpg Timothy B Boor - Science Sleeve in Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2395.jpg Timothy B Boor - Custom Clock/Sunset/Beach Scene Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2374.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gladis, the High Society T-rex, In Progress Kokomo, IN Gladis, the high society T-rex, sipping her martini with a straw. More to come! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Misc_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/YacoFinal.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son Lion Headdress Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Happy with the final product of the piece I did for my friend @yacoturco at @stefanostattoostudio Private Studio in Lima, Peru. <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Thanks guys for wait for me @yacoturco @msperu <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/losleones">#losLeones</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/estoesguerra">#estoesguerra</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yaco">#yaco</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warrior">#warrior</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/headdress">#headdress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">@fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron @samsungmobileusa @nickydiamonds @grizzlygriptape https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2342.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Wes Anderson Tribute Kokomo, IN The newest addition to a collection of several elements from the Wes Anderson films! Done on the upper thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2354.jpg Timothy B Boor - Monster Cupcakes Kokomo, IN Done at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster, England! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2336.jpg Timothy B Boor - untitled Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2314.jpg Timothy B Boor - Chest Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2263.jpg Timothy B Boor - Rolleiflex Camera Kokomo, IN Finished this Rolleiflex camera and pocketwatch piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2203.jpg Timothy B Boor - Zebra Finch Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2285.jpg Timothy B Boor - Medusa Kokomo, IN Done at the Lima, Peru tattoo expo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_22921.jpg Timothy B Boor - Voodoo Doll In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2208.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Beach Scene Cover-Up Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Misc_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Misc_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Misc_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Baker's Nosferatu.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Nosferatu Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Last of Days 2018W1.jpg Saga Anderson - End of Days Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A8064311-B28D-4916-845A-4DBDC2A143B5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Tank girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0AD80310-F444-434C-93E8-BFA24095442B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Sangoku Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2A1289CA-F5B7-4784-B658-5D769897F3C0.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Puss in boots Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Phaeton-tattoo.jpg Saga Anderson - Phaeton Tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/C7025953-2B11-402D-AF6B-FC2EE23D8FC5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Mulan Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A73FD148-F0AF-4D7B-9E69-C53CD916B60C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4097F07E-7936-4ADF-BB9F-68A227A65DA9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1D80F217-4EFE-445C-9A35-2979AF976986.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Zombi ariel Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/enjoytheride.jpg BJ Betts - "Enjoy the Ride" Script Tattoo , DE Very flourishing, fine-line tattoo across the chest, positioned betwixt an existing tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/cantstopwontstop.jpg BJ Betts - "Can't Stop Won't Stop" Script Tattoo , DE Four-typefaced script tattoo with lots of flourishing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/cursed.jpg BJ Betts - "Cursed" Script Tattoo , DE Black and gray, negative space script tattoo. Half of a "Blessed/Cursed" pair of pieces. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/blessed.jpg BJ Betts - "Blessed" Script Tattoo , DE Flourishing, fine-line script tattoo, part of a "Blessed/Cursed" pairing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/alwayshavealwayswill.jpg BJ Betts - Always Have, Always Will Script Tattoo , DE Flourishing, line-work heavy typeface. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image131.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Punk mushroom for a derby girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image126.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/17780_714043465387832_3235246585426667589_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - grafiti owl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image116.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Beetljuice Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image106.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Anchor Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image97.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mummy Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image51.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Never let anybody tell you it's impossible Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4.jpg Emy Blacksheep - student Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2.jpg Emy Blacksheep - go straight ahead Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/pirate flag.jpg Timothy B Boor - YO HO HO! Kokomo, IN My version of the classic skull n crossbones! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/lettering-tattoo.jpg BJ Betts - BJ Betts Lettering , DE untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/script-flowers-tattoo.jpg BJ Betts - Flowers and script tattoo , DE untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/demon cross.jpg Timothy B Boor - Demon cross Kokomo, IN Tribute to clients father. Demons represent the cancer that took him too young. Thanks for coming in the next day so I could get a better pict! https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_mc-tats-0016-t.jpg Mike Cole - Graffiti Writing nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_mc-tats-0010-t.jpg Mike Cole - Noah Heart nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Horror_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein2.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Herman Munster Monster Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the infamous Herman Munster monster. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Frankenstein Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the Frankenstein monster https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2417.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Sleepy Hollow Tree In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2354.jpg Timothy B Boor - Monster Cupcakes Kokomo, IN Done at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster, England! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2336.jpg Timothy B Boor - untitled Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Skull on Jose_edit.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Skull on Jose Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Creepy black and grey skull tattoo on fellow tattoo artist Jose from Black Cat in Hawaii. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/kevinChest.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Vampire Fort Lauderderdale, FL Vampire action! Next session I will work on covering up the center. #stefanoalcantara #h2oceanproteam #fkironsproteam #eternalink https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/hitchcock logo.jpg Timothy B Boor - Healed Alfred Hitchcock Kokomo, IN Always fun to get healed picts! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Hellboy.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Hellboy Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/nosferatu.jpg Timothy B Boor - Nosferatu Kokomo, IN First session of a horror themed sleeve began with Nosferatu! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Horror_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/frandeniroweb4.jpg Timothy B Boor - Mary Shelly's Frankenstien Kokomo, IN Or FrankenDeNiro on an awesome Gal, Our shop manager Yami! More to come with background and all. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Silent hill 2.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Silent Hill 2 Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Silent hill 1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Silent Hill Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/bella web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Bella Lugosi dracula Kokomo, IN Portrait of Bella Lugosi as Dracula done on a great guy from france. Didn't get to the background so more to come. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_mike-32-t.jpg Mike Cole - Self Destructive Heads nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/47zackwitch1_t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Witch , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/pixeldeadgirlTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Dead Girl East Haven, CT This was a challenging but fun piece on my friend and fellow tattooer Tim Kern's hand. He requested a dead girl with pixelated eyes so as to resemble a crime scene photo in which the victim's identity has been concealed. I experimented with placement here too, obviously, in trying to come up with a unique positioning which would help illustrate the deadness...and in addition to this I had to work around the existing wristband tattoo. Tim sat for 5 hours like a champion. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/neckBrain-tattoo-T.jpg Guy Aitchison - NeckBrain , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/beast-tattoo-t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Beast , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Horror_Frankenstein_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein2.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Herman Munster Monster Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the infamous Herman Munster monster. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Frankenstein Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the Frankenstein monster https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2354.jpg Timothy B Boor - Monster Cupcakes Kokomo, IN Done at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster, England! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/frandeniroweb4.jpg Timothy B Boor - Mary Shelly's Frankenstien Kokomo, IN Or FrankenDeNiro on an awesome Gal, Our shop manager Yami! More to come with background and all. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Frank.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Frankenstein Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Horror_Vampire_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image105.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Medusa Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image64.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Medusa Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image45.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Dark maul Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10309260_515382491920598_4720206738007159282_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - tribute to the crow Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1978613_495105830614931_238441659_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - vampire doll Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/kevinChest.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Vampire Fort Lauderderdale, FL Vampire action! Next session I will work on covering up the center. #stefanoalcantara #h2oceanproteam #fkironsproteam #eternalink https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/nosferatu.jpg Timothy B Boor - Nosferatu Kokomo, IN First session of a horror themed sleeve began with Nosferatu! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/vampchickweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Tattoo with a vampire Kokomo, IN Fun Vampire portrait piece on a great collector. Opposite of an amazing pin up piece my Mike DeMasi. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/bella web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Bella Lugosi dracula Kokomo, IN Portrait of Bella Lugosi as Dracula done on a great guy from france. Didn't get to the background so more to come. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Sci_Fi_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/stormtrooper-star-wars-tattoo.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Imperial Tie Fighter Pilot Fort Lauderderdale, FL Imperial Tie Pilot / Dead Star for my good friend @plomomagic Artwork by @gregthings #imperialtiepilot #stefanoalcantara #starwarstattoo #plomomagic#starwars #pilotocasaimperial # @ Stefano's Tattoo Studio Ft Lauderdale https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image157.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Mars attack Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/nikko-hurtado-star-wars-tattoo-complete.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Start Wars half sleeve Apple Valley, CA #hansolo #princessleia #atat done on @1scruffynerfherder yesterday. Thanks for flying from Africa to work on the leg sleeve. One hour left to watch @starwars #theforceawakens all healed except for the At-At https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image122.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Stormtrooper Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyYomicoMorenoMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10929583_1091582984190534_7768173624900467188_n.jpg Yomico Moreno - Spock Portrait New York, NY Spock portrait done in black and grey https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2547.jpg Timothy B Boor - More Progress on the Lord of the Rings Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Skull on Jose_edit.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Skull on Jose Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Creepy black and grey skull tattoo on fellow tattoo artist Jose from Black Cat in Hawaii. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1273 2.JPG Timothy B Boor - Yoda Kokomo, IN Yoda tattoo I did on another big Star Wars fan! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/chewalien.jpg Timothy B Boor - chewbacca alien Kokomo, IN fun tattoo! he wanted to cross his love for alien and star wars movies. this is the craziness that happened. https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/boba-fett-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Boba Fett Tattoo Apple Valley, CA Finished up #boba fett tattoo last night this was a fun #starwars #tattoo still need background https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Sci_Fi_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Superman Prog.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Superman in progress Fort Lauderderdale, FL in progress... https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/oz witch.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Wicked Witch Wizard of Oz Fort Lauderderdale, FL In Progress... https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Tusken 1.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Star Wars Tusken Raider Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA On my bro Rob Dukes, singer for Exodus, and major Star Wars geek! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/back-to-the-future-tattoo-t.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Back to the Future tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Mary, from Back to the Future https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Tolken_Dragon_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - J.R. Tolken Dragon , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_IMG_0085-t.jpg Mike Cole - Futuristic Geometric Arm Sleeve nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/41planetalien1_t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Alien and Earth , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/space-tattoo-T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Space , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/sun-tattoo-t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Sun , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/pixelsleeveTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Pixel Sleeve East Haven, CT This is the sleeve that started all the pixel business, in its completed state. The tattooed pixels can be seen in detail elsewhere in this portfolio, and started as an experiment to illustrate the nature/technology theme that i am into. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Star_Wars_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/stormtrooper-star-wars-tattoo.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Imperial Tie Fighter Pilot Fort Lauderderdale, FL Imperial Tie Pilot / Dead Star for my good friend @plomomagic Artwork by @gregthings #imperialtiepilot #stefanoalcantara #starwarstattoo #plomomagic#starwars #pilotocasaimperial # @ Stefano's Tattoo Studio Ft Lauderdale https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/nikko-hurtado-star-wars-tattoo-complete.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Start Wars half sleeve Apple Valley, CA #hansolo #princessleia #atat done on @1scruffynerfherder yesterday. Thanks for flying from Africa to work on the leg sleeve. One hour left to watch @starwars #theforceawakens all healed except for the At-At https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1273 2.JPG Timothy B Boor - Yoda Kokomo, IN Yoda tattoo I did on another big Star Wars fan! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/chewalien.jpg Timothy B Boor - chewbacca alien Kokomo, IN fun tattoo! he wanted to cross his love for alien and star wars movies. this is the craziness that happened. https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/boba-fett-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Boba Fett Tattoo Apple Valley, CA Finished up #boba fett tattoo last night this was a fun #starwars #tattoo still need background https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Tusken 1.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Star Wars Tusken Raider Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA On my bro Rob Dukes, singer for Exodus, and major Star Wars geek! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Music_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Ronnie James Dio.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Ronnie James Dio Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA <a href="https://www.ronniejamesdio.com/" target="_blank">Ronnie James Dio</a> Portrait Tattoo. RIP If you are so inclined, check out the <a href="http://diocancerfund.org/" target="_blank">Dio Cancer Fund</a>. The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund is dedicated to support research and education that furthers early detection, prevention and treatment of prostate, colon and stomach cancers. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/5470D2F1-BE75-4E4D-8C3C-3BC829F54179.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Jane doe /converge band Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-rainbow-music-dna.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Rainbow Music DNA Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Rainbow Music DNA https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/kurt-cobain-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Kurt Cobain Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/frank-sinatra-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Frank Sinatra Tattoo Auckland, #healed #franksinatra I did @blackanchorcollective in Hesperia CA done in 3.5 hours. @inkeeze @intenzetattooink @inkjecta @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @electrumstencilproducts @sullenclothing #inkedmag #tattoolifemagazine #sullenclothing #tattooartistmagazine #tattooistartmag https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Screen Shot 2016-01-18 at 12.26.52 PM.png Nick Chaboya - Mac Dre Portrait San Francisco, CA Psychedelic portrait of Mac Dre https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/violin-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Violin Tattoo Auckland, Got a healed shot of this violin tattoo today @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @inkeeze @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @mithraneedles @sullenclothing @shipshapetattoo @thelvxlight https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/elvis-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Elvis Tattoo Apple Valley, CA Did another pass on this #elvis a few days ago. On a really nice dude from Florida. Thanks for flying out bro. @stencilanchored #stencilanchored https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/ice-cube-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Ice Cube Tattoo Apple Valley, CA "No Vaseline" portrait of @icecube done a few days ago. Fun tattoo to do. If you want to see a smal video of the tattoo head over to @stencilanchored and give it a follow. Thank you for looking I hope everyone has a. Great Wednesday https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/slash-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Slash Guns and Roses Tattoo Apple Valley, CA @slash #slash #gnr#gunsandroses done while i was at the London tattoo convention. Fun piece can't wait to see it healed. @blackanchorcollective@blackanchorbynikko @stencilanchored https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Music_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nickpasteurmusicsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Music and Medicine Austin, TX This sleeve is the client's tribute to his love of music and medicine, being both a practicing physician and a musician in his spare time. To represent these two subjects we chose a stylized rendering of the anatomy of the inner ear, and paired those structures with the classic musical symbolism of the gramophone and "f-hole' on a violin. You can see the client Nick's other arm that I sleeved elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, in the entry titled <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_100966.html" target="_blank">"Florida Tribute."</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image104.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Hippie frog Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/lovely rita.jpg Hannah Aitchison - Lovely Rita Chicago, Il Lovely Rita meter maid pin-up. Beatles tribute. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/bette1.jpg Hannah Aitchison - Bette in a Bed of Roses Chicago, Il Bette in a Bed of Roses done on the thigh https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image4.jpg Cory Ferguson - Bring the ruckus Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/BB King.jpg Bob Tyrrell - B.B. KIng Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Late night B.B. King tat last night on my bro <a data-reactid=".r[2].[0].[0].[0].[0].[0].[0].[1].[1].[0].[0].[0].[0].[1].[2][1].[1]" href="http://instagram.com/tattoodan">@tattoodan</a>. Finished at 6 am, right on time! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image7.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Love Dagger opening an oyster Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/biggie-rip-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Biggie tattoo RIP Apple Valley, CA Closer look at Biggie! R.I.P https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_69283.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wooly Mammoth wearing headphones Kokomo, IN It is a little known fact that the wooly Mammoth was known for sporting an ipod at all times. They apparently are avid mastodon fans. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/NIkki Six.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Nikki Six Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Music_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/BIG.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Notorious BIG Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Halford.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Rob Halford Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Rob Halford from Judas Priest circa 1982-83. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Alice outside.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Alice Cooper Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Coop from 1971 https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/shaneblayribLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Eternal Creation Austin, TX I did this on my friend Shane, one of the creative forces behind the awesome metal band Oh, Sleeper. From Shane's blog: "Nick Baxter did this piece. It represents the creative circle. That art inspires art, and to always keep creating. The Pen and Sword must respect each other and out of this union...the seed grows. Its a reminder for me that the music I create might somehow inspire someone else to do something great, just like other peoples art and music have inspired me to create what I have." https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Derek.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Derek Trucks Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA One of my favorite guitarists! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/pinup music.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gil Elvgren Pin up Kokomo, IN Gil Elvgren pin up tattoo. Start of a music theme pin up sleeve. Gil Elvgren is my all time favorite pin up artist. I Love Pin ups!!!! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/polishgirl.jpg Timothy B Boor - Polish Dancer Kokomo, IN Fun little tattoo Of a polish dancer in classic attire. More to come still..Background etc. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/exorsist.jpg Timothy B Boor - Linda Blair..the Exorcist Kokomo, IN Tattoo portrait of Linda Blair from the movie "The Exorcist" Damn that Stencil Stuff! HA! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/erato web.jpg Timothy B Boor - ERATO Kokomo, IN Based on a pencil drawing of mine titled ERATO. I got the chance to do it in color so I winged it and this is what came out. HELL CITY '10 https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/soundwave.jpg Timothy B Boor - Soundwave crushing an ipod! Kokomo, IN Soundwave crushing an ipod tattoo in a battle of technology. Done on my good friend Paul Miller. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Music_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/ozzy-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Ozzy Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/james web.jpg Timothy B Boor - James Hetfield of Metallica Kokomo, IN Portrait tattoo of lead singer James Hetfield of Metalica done at the 2nd annual Phunk n Ink Tattoo convention. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/wolfman jack.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wolfman Jack Kokomo, IN Portrait tattoo of radio DJ Wolfman Jack https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Blondie-portrait-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Blondie Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Billy-Gibbons-portrait-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - ZZ Top Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Prince_Tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Chet-Baker_Tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Chet Baker Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Zappa_Tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Keith_Richards_Tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/willie-nelson-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Music_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Myth_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bonniefantasyback.jpg Nick Baxter - Slaying the Dragon Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to pay tribute to her favorite fantasy novels from the Wheel of Time series, so we came up with this concept, which will be expanded into a full sleeve as well! In this scene the little girl reading under the tree becomes the fierce warrior slaying the dragon, her fantasy becoming more vivid and detailed than the reality. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/PaulbuddhaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Buddha and Three Lotuses Austin, TX This was Paul's first tattoo, completed over two sessions. The buddha statue was based on one at the local Austin Zen Center, and the lotus flower as well as the concept of three are very important in Buddhist symbolism. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Girly unicorn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image112.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image111.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Jack lope pattern to cover scares Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2547.jpg Timothy B Boor - More Progress on the Lord of the Rings Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Myth_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2479.jpg Timothy B Boor - Addition to a Lord of the Rings Sleeve In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/YacoFinal.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son Lion Headdress Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Happy with the final product of the piece I did for my friend @yacoturco at @stefanostattoostudio Private Studio in Lima, Peru. <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Thanks guys for wait for me @yacoturco @msperu <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/losleones">#losLeones</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/estoesguerra">#estoesguerra</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yaco">#yaco</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warrior">#warrior</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/headdress">#headdress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">@fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron @samsungmobileusa @nickydiamonds @grizzlygriptape https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2285.jpg Timothy B Boor - Medusa Kokomo, IN Done at the Lima, Peru tattoo expo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/StMichael.jpg Stefano Alcantara - St. Michael Fort Lauderderdale, FL 3/4 sleeve I did in 2 days at @stefanostattoostudio in Lima Peru. Great times! <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/saintmichael">#saintMichael</a> with @fkirons @eternalink @officialh2ocean @kwadron https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Antebrazo1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - woman and wind Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did last week in FL on my cousin <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.1" href="http://instagram.com/brorwensjoe">@brorwensjoe</a>. Was so fun and very happy with the result #stefanoalcantara #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.3" href="http://instagram.com/fkirons">@fkirons</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.5" href="http://instagram.com/officialh2ocean">@officialh2ocean</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.7" href="http://instagram.com/eternalink">@eternalink</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.9" href="http://instagram.com/kwadron">@kwadron</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2147.jpg Timothy B Boor - "Donte and Virgil in Hell" In-progress! Kokomo, IN Started on this tattoo of the painting "Donte and Virgil in Hell" by artist William-Adolphe Bougeureau. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1978613_495105830614931_238441659_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - vampire doll Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/CollabWebMark.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Stefano Alcantara and Jose Perez Jr. Collaboration Fort Lauderderdale, FL Stefano Alcantara and Jose Perez Jr. Collaboration done at Dark Water Tattoos in Chicago IL FK Irons Proteam Members H2Ocean Proteam Members https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/HeartXavier.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Dark Heart Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custome heart piece with Skulls in the background done at Last Rites in NYC https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/kevinChest.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Vampire Fort Lauderderdale, FL Vampire action! Next session I will work on covering up the center. #stefanoalcantara #h2oceanproteam #fkironsproteam #eternalink https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Myth_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Myth_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Myth_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/392CE820-F546-490F-89FC-2744C46704C9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1B19F864-9699-4A03-8E3F-C3FF52EC982C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/29F20B16-919A-41D7-B45F-3DB059DCA8EB.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Superman Prog.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Superman in progress Fort Lauderderdale, FL in progress... https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/oz witch.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Wicked Witch Wizard of Oz Fort Lauderderdale, FL In Progress... https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Tusken 1.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Star Wars Tusken Raider Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA On my bro Rob Dukes, singer for Exodus, and major Star Wars geek! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/back-to-the-future-tattoo-t.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Back to the Future tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Mary, from Back to the Future https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Tolken_Dragon_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - J.R. Tolken Dragon , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_IMG_0085-t.jpg Mike Cole - Futuristic Geometric Arm Sleeve nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/41planetalien1_t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Alien and Earth , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/space-tattoo-T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Space , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/sun-tattoo-t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Sun , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/pixelsleeveTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Pixel Sleeve East Haven, CT This is the sleeve that started all the pixel business, in its completed state. The tattooed pixels can be seen in detail elsewhere in this portfolio, and started as an experiment to illustrate the nature/technology theme that i am into. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nickpasteurmusicsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Music and Medicine Austin, TX This sleeve is the client's tribute to his love of music and medicine, being both a practicing physician and a musician in his spare time. To represent these two subjects we chose a stylized rendering of the anatomy of the inner ear, and paired those structures with the classic musical symbolism of the gramophone and "f-hole' on a violin. You can see the client Nick's other arm that I sleeved elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, in the entry titled <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_100966.html" target="_blank">"Florida Tribute."</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image104.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Hippie frog Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/lovely rita.jpg Hannah Aitchison - Lovely Rita Chicago, Il Lovely Rita meter maid pin-up. Beatles tribute. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/bette1.jpg Hannah Aitchison - Bette in a Bed of Roses Chicago, Il Bette in a Bed of Roses done on the thigh https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image4.jpg Cory Ferguson - Bring the ruckus Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/BB King.jpg Bob Tyrrell - B.B. KIng Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Late night B.B. King tat last night on my bro <a data-reactid=".r[2].[0].[0].[0].[0].[0].[0].[1].[1].[0].[0].[0].[0].[1].[2][1].[1]" href="http://instagram.com/tattoodan">@tattoodan</a>. Finished at 6 am, right on time! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image7.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Love Dagger opening an oyster Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/biggie-rip-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Biggie tattoo RIP Apple Valley, CA Closer look at Biggie! R.I.P https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_69283.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wooly Mammoth wearing headphones Kokomo, IN It is a little known fact that the wooly Mammoth was known for sporting an ipod at all times. They apparently are avid mastodon fans. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/NIkki Six.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Nikki Six Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/BIG.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Notorious BIG Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Halford.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Rob Halford Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Rob Halford from Judas Priest circa 1982-83. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Alice outside.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Alice Cooper Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Coop from 1971 https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/shaneblayribLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Eternal Creation Austin, TX I did this on my friend Shane, one of the creative forces behind the awesome metal band Oh, Sleeper. From Shane's blog: "Nick Baxter did this piece. It represents the creative circle. That art inspires art, and to always keep creating. The Pen and Sword must respect each other and out of this union...the seed grows. Its a reminder for me that the music I create might somehow inspire someone else to do something great, just like other peoples art and music have inspired me to create what I have." https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Derek.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Derek Trucks Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA One of my favorite guitarists! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/pinup music.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gil Elvgren Pin up Kokomo, IN Gil Elvgren pin up tattoo. Start of a music theme pin up sleeve. Gil Elvgren is my all time favorite pin up artist. I Love Pin ups!!!! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/polishgirl.jpg Timothy B Boor - Polish Dancer Kokomo, IN Fun little tattoo Of a polish dancer in classic attire. More to come still..Background etc. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/exorsist.jpg Timothy B Boor - Linda Blair..the Exorcist Kokomo, IN Tattoo portrait of Linda Blair from the movie "The Exorcist" Damn that Stencil Stuff! HA! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/erato web.jpg Timothy B Boor - ERATO Kokomo, IN Based on a pencil drawing of mine titled ERATO. I got the chance to do it in color so I winged it and this is what came out. HELL CITY '10 https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/soundwave.jpg Timothy B Boor - Soundwave crushing an ipod! Kokomo, IN Soundwave crushing an ipod tattoo in a battle of technology. Done on my good friend Paul Miller. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/ozzy-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Ozzy Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/james web.jpg Timothy B Boor - James Hetfield of Metallica Kokomo, IN Portrait tattoo of lead singer James Hetfield of Metalica done at the 2nd annual Phunk n Ink Tattoo convention. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/wolfman jack.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wolfman Jack Kokomo, IN Portrait tattoo of radio DJ Wolfman Jack https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Blondie-portrait-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Blondie Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Billy-Gibbons-portrait-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - ZZ Top Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Prince_Tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Chet-Baker_Tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Chet Baker Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Zappa_Tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Keith_Richards_Tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/willie-nelson-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/M-Jackson_Tattoo.jpg Stefano Alcantara - "Thriller" Jackson Fort Lauderderdale, FL Zombie Micheal Jackson from Thriller video https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/microphone-tattoo.jpg Juan Salgado - Microphone tattoo San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/jimi-hendrix-portrait_tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Jimi Hendrix Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/marley-portrait-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Bob Marley Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/neil-young-portrait_tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Neil Young Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/tom-waits-portrait_tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Tom Waits Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/harmonica-tattoo-t.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Harmonica tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Sturgis Oct 08 https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_mc-tats-0018-t.jpg Mike Cole - Geometric Music Note nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Bear_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/f0e901868b79ea3554247e19eb24b491.jpg Nick Chaboya - Grizzly Bear San Francisco, CA Recently finished Grizzly Bear tattoo with Redwood Trees https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image100.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Bear in the automn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10356212_10202607347838667_5446547137831926068_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Start to a black and gray viking sleeve Kokomo, IN Got a good start on this. Can't wait to continue with this sleeve. We have a lot of really cool elements to come. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_1235.JPG Emy Blacksheep - indian hunter girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Bird_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/josh-springsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Springtime Austin, TX Josh wanted a colorful sleeve embodying the fresh growth, sunshine, and lighthearted feelings of spring. So we pieced together a collage of his favorite spring-themed animals and plants. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2860.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosbaroqueLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gothic Still Life Sleeve Austin, TX This past year my great client Aaron, who has the graveyard sleeve visible elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, approached me with the idea of a dark gothic themed sleeve. The subject matter was based loosely on a classical still life look, with Aaron requesting that various personally significant symbols be included. Color was kept minimal in this piece in order to achieve the requested dark, dusty, gothic look, and used strategically to provide emphasis and compositional flow. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Bird_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/bird-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - nightingale bird tattoo Auckland, Fun nightingale bird from today @shipshapetattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/tim.owl.jmassey.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl & Chrysanthemum Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanJungleSleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Rainforest Tribute Austin, TX My friend Dan wanted to pay tribute to the vast array of beautiful fauna and flora of the rainforests, while calling attention to the clearcutting and burning of the Amazon jungle for industrial agriculture. So he chose several interesting animals and plants to depict, and we tied the composition together with flames to represent the peril that these fragile ecosystems are in today. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2342.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Wes Anderson Tribute Kokomo, IN The newest addition to a collection of several elements from the Wes Anderson films! Done on the upper thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2314.jpg Timothy B Boor - Chest Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2203.jpg Timothy B Boor - Zebra Finch Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2179.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wes Anderson Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN Progress on the Wes Anderson themed piece currently in the works. This will eventually be an upper leg sleeve, incorporating several elements gathered from Wes Anderson films. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2156.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wes Anderson Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN An homage to a client's favorite Wes Anderson films; done on the thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10309260_515382491920598_4720206738007159282_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - tribute to the crow Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1822.jpg Timothy B Boor - Eagle Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Bird_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1742.jpg Timothy B Boor - Robin on a cherry tree branch Kokomo, IN Fun little banger I got to do today. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1005692_361480330644149_1689808438_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - united by fate Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/22.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1311 2.PNG Timothy B Boor - Raven on a skull Kokomo, IN Got to do this one at the Gambling Rose show in Cincinnati on an awsome client, Wade Spend-love. Its a custom piece and I it was a lot of fun to do! It won tattoo of the day on Saturday. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/grandmas_bird_ref copy.jpg Conan Lea - Grandma's Bird Painting Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This client loved and admired her grandmother. She used her to guide her daily ambitions, because her grandmother encouraged her to be herself above all else. As we worked, she shared stories: her grandmother was one of the rare white women in the Amazon River basin, and grew up in the jungle among aborigine people that were known as cannibals. Her grandmother was also an artist her entire life. During the crest of her career, she created gorgeous multidimensional paintings, but my client wanted a replication of one done in her late eighties. Her decision was charming and beautiful, and I love the piece she chose. Her grandmother's age at the time she painted it had reduced her hand but not her vision. The challenge was patterning this piece and then replicating the nuances of the paint with my eye, centimeter by centimeter. Another challenge was to convince a sweet young girl from Indiana that great tattoos couldn't happen in five minutes. They rarely happen within sixty minutes or even a single session. A tremendous scholar, this client now has her PhD. She loves the learning process and took the new tattoo education in stride. She also never missed an opportunity to pick on my weak left brain. She even gifted me a tool to grow that logical side of the brain. I love this gal, I love her tattoo, and I love watching her blossom. This piece is one of the favorites in my portfolio. I wish I could do more like them. https://www.tattoos.gallery/DeanoCookTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Screen shot 2013-05-02 at 2.07.47 PM.png Deano Cook - Bird of Prey Marietta, GA Bird going after fish tattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/emilybirdsbackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Double Headed Eagle Austin, TX This is my contemporary take on the Byzantine imperial symbol of the double-headed eagle, with a telescope in one claw and glowing orb in the other. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/derek-redfeatherLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Redfeather Austin, TX My Native friend Derek's tribal name is Redfeather. Much respect to Turtle Mountain Reservation, North Dakota and all indigenous people. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/hitchcock logo.jpg Timothy B Boor - Healed Alfred Hitchcock Kokomo, IN Always fun to get healed picts! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/owl2.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl Part of an animal sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Bird_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShawnBarberOntheRoadHOSTED/images/thumbs/barber-mike-owl3a.jpg Shawn Barber - owl Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShawnBarberOntheRoadHOSTED/images/thumbs/barber-jplatt-hawk.jpg Shawn Barber - hawk Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShawnBarberOntheRoadHOSTED/images/thumbs/barber-heron-leg.jpg Shawn Barber - blue heron Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/robin-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Portrait and cardinal tattoo Apple Valley, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5363.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Swarm from the sky Fort Lauderderdale, FL So happy with this piece i did last year, was waiting to take a picture healed. but waiting too long hehe hope guys like it! done with FK IRONS and ETERNAL INKS https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/TJ.jpg Timothy B Boor - TJ Kokomo, IN TJ had a few elements he wanted to make into a half sleeve which invoved a descent size cover up as well. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Crow_Column_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Raven , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Crow_Tattoo_T3.jpg Guy Aitchison - Crow , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Pheonix_Arm_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bird on Perch , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Butterfly_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/melisNBjuancolabfullNB.jpg Nick Baxter - Capricorn Collaboration Austin, TX This unique project was the result of an artistic collaboration between myself, <a href="http://www.juansalgadoart.com" target="_blank">Juan Salgado</a>, and the client <a href="http://missmelis.com" target="_blank">Melissa Fusco</a>, who requested a capricorn themed sleeve with other symbols relevent to her life. Since Juan and I live far apart, we devised a different kind of collaborative process. First, Melis started us off with a loose compositional sketch and written description via email, then Juan and I tackled different parts of the drawing amidst email discussion over how each of our sections would fit with the other. I did the large moth, forearm shell and flower drawing, and Juan did the Capricorn mermaid with mandala halo. Next, he and I each started our respective portion during separate sessions, completing a loose and incomplete foundation layer. Then on the third session, I added a 2nd layer of ink to Juan's upper half, while he added a 2nd pass of ink during the 4th session on my lower half. This alternation ensured that we each added our influence in roughly equal amounts to every area, despite never being in the same location nor tattooing at the same time. We traded one more pass each after that second layer, then met up at Hell City Tattoo Festival in Ohio for the finishing touches over the entire arm, in person, at the same time. This was a very fun method of long distance collaboration and all three of us are thrilled with the results. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonnyadventureDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Follow Your Heart (detail) Austin, TX Close up shots of the Follow Your Heart adventure map sleeve. Lots of details and fun miniature landscapes! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Blacksheep Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Backweb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Meditation of the Samurai Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece i was working on at Last Rites for a while, Learn so much from this piece and trying to develop it in the best way i can, was a great vibe to do it! eventually is gonna down to the ancles... but i want it to show it https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/art nouveau garden beauty tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Art Nouveau Garden Beauty Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This gal came with an arm, the notion that she loves her garden and a smile. I asked if she'd heard of Art Nouveau, Mucha, and if she liked color. No, No, and yes brought us to this full sleeve. Whimsical, elemental and breathing negative spaces https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_mc-tats-0009-t.jpg Mike Cole - Iris and Butterfly nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Cat_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/52C9D990-E873-4B13-BA33-879818851020.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8679E126-0FAC-4B9F-B0E4-3BD11B7D5DC9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Bastet Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image159.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - The sentinel Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image109.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Bad kitty Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image38.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Bad ass sphynx Grenoble, DONE at the storm tattoo show,Luxembourg. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_0736.JPG Emy Blacksheep - santa muerte doll with her lilblack cat Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7938.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Eye Reflection Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom piece i did during my guest spot in Timeline Gallery in California. Done with Fk Irons and Eternal Inks https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Dog_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/german-shepard-dog-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - German Shepard Dog Tattoo Auckland, German Shepard done at @nztattoofestival @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @inkeeze @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @oneinkseven @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing — atNZ Tattoo and Art Festival. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Screen Shot 2016-01-05 at 5.13.21 PM.png Steve Butcher - Boston Terrier Auckland, Color realisitic Boston Terrier dog https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image102.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mother chen fu with babe Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2431.jpg Timothy B Boor - Foo Dog In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2183.jpg Timothy B Boor - Rocky from Paw Patrol Kokomo, IN This is a character from the kids TV show called Paw Patrol, and the newest addition to a client's half sleeve of his son's favorite things. Still in the works! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1977.jpg Timothy B Boor - Dog portrait Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Pat's dog.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Black and Grey realistic dog portrait Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and Grey realistic dog portrait done on Pat. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Dog1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Memorial Dog Portrait Fort Lauderderdale, FL Memorial piece I did at @paradisetattoogathering in <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" data-pub="{"type":"hashtag","id":299144073544957,"source":null}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/keystone">#Keystone</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" data-pub="{"type":"hashtag","id":450933571645033,"source":null}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/co">#CO</a> — at <a class="taggee" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=674733655887288" data-hovercard-instant="1" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/674733655887288/" id="js_8">Paradise Tattoo Gathering</a>. Eternal Inks Fk Irons H2Ocean Products https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/image1.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Dog tattoo - Cocker Spaniel Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1316.PNG Timothy B Boor - Bulldog portrait Kokomo, IN Got to do this portait of a great client's bulldog riding a skateboard at The Gambling Rose Tattoo Convention in Cincinnati. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Dog_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Dogsuit.jpg Stefano Alcantara - French Bulldog Portrait Fort Lauderderdale, FL <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":553997807955929}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/frenchbulldog">French bulldog</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":427436830674014}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/portrait">‎Portrait</a> I did at <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":131765663687319}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/tommystattooconvention">‎Tommy´s tattoo convention</a> a couple weeks ago. Been a while since I been doing a full color portrait. <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":223673844439015}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fun">‎</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":435404386534090}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/frenchie">‎#frenchie</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":318631524906196}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/bulldog">‎#bulldog</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":121017301416227}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/bullie">‎</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":557475344285029}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/dog">‎#dog</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":104032733119839}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/tux">‎#tux</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":177312822419908}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">‎#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":475628735843971}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">‎</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":475628735843971}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">#fkironsproteam</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":290922387704312}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanproteam">‎#h2oceanproteam</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":550476561663225}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eternalink">‎#eternalink</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":442597949160542}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoo">‎</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Perrito.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Memorial Dog Portrait Fort Lauderderdale, FL Begining of a memorial sleeve, done at Last Rites tattoo in <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":159486934207434}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/nyc">NYC, </a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":177312822419908}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":493817273999578}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/lastritestattoo">#lastritestattoo</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":489624154420011}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/maltese">#Maltese</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":308929135899162}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/puppy">#puppy</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":349855628451728}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/rip">#rip</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":136003083239272}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/memorial">#memorial</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":427436830674014}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/portrait">#portrait</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":500897043279284}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistic">#realistic</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":442597949160542}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoo">#realistictattoo</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":475628735843971}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">#fkironsproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":290922387704312}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanproteam">#h2oceanproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":550476561663225}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eternalink">#eternalink</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":218007878345214}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a><a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":179167005567741}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":271373662995002}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/tattoo">#tattoo</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":416710611759288}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanforlife">#h2oceanforlife</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1150.JPG Timothy B Boor - Portrait of a St. Bernard Kokomo, IN I had an amazing time tattooing this St. Bernard for a huge dog lover! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_6845.jpg Timothy B Boor - Dog and Orchid Kokomo, IN The Dog is completely healed. Tribute to her lost friend. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/405788_415847891809798_1630672596_n.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Peruvian Hairless dog Fort Lauderderdale, FL Peruvian Hairless dog Perro Peruano sin pelo https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7382.JPG Stefano Alcantara - German Shepherd Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/dog-portrait-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Dog portrait tattoo Apple Valley, CA Lil dog portrait I finished up today. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Dolphin_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/f0e901868b79ea3554247e19eb24b491.jpg Nick Chaboya - Grizzly Bear San Francisco, CA Recently finished Grizzly Bear tattoo with Redwood Trees https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image100.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Bear in the automn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10356212_10202607347838667_5446547137831926068_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Start to a black and gray viking sleeve Kokomo, IN Got a good start on this. Can't wait to continue with this sleeve. We have a lot of really cool elements to come. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_1235.JPG Emy Blacksheep - indian hunter girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Dragonfly_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/josh-springsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Springtime Austin, TX Josh wanted a colorful sleeve embodying the fresh growth, sunshine, and lighthearted feelings of spring. So we pieced together a collage of his favorite spring-themed animals and plants. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2860.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosbaroqueLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gothic Still Life Sleeve Austin, TX This past year my great client Aaron, who has the graveyard sleeve visible elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, approached me with the idea of a dark gothic themed sleeve. The subject matter was based loosely on a classical still life look, with Aaron requesting that various personally significant symbols be included. Color was kept minimal in this piece in order to achieve the requested dark, dusty, gothic look, and used strategically to provide emphasis and compositional flow. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Eagle_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image1.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Holyhawk Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10170775_10202521155443911_3461024155466363169_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Eagle and sun chest piece Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1822.jpg Timothy B Boor - Eagle Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/emilybirdsbackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Double Headed Eagle Austin, TX This is my contemporary take on the Byzantine imperial symbol of the double-headed eagle, with a telescope in one claw and glowing orb in the other. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/lady liberty inkwell tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Inkwell Tattoo's Lady Liberty Indianapolis, IN This piece is worn by my friend Scot Winskye. He basically drew the damned thing and handed it to me. He even made some of his own patterns. I think he just couldn't tattoo his own right arm so he flattered me into doing it for him. Hell of a lot fo fun, though. Again, I love any chance to dance with Art Nouveau and Mucha. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Bald_Eagle_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bald Eagle with Banner , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Horse_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image132.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Zombi unicorn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image15.jpg Emy Blacksheep - My little dead pony Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Shane's horse.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Shane's Horse Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Memorial horse tattoo on Shane, the host of Full Metal Jousting on the History Channel. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/unicorngayTN.jpg Nick Baxter - The Last Unicorn Austin, TX Dear World, Thank you for having XLindseyX help make my job the most fun and hilarious ever. Sincerely, Nick https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Insect_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/josh-springsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Springtime Austin, TX Josh wanted a colorful sleeve embodying the fresh growth, sunshine, and lighthearted feelings of spring. So we pieced together a collage of his favorite spring-themed animals and plants. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE2.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador (Detail) Austin, TX Some close-up shots to show some areas of detail on this Ecuador tribute sleeve. In these views you can see a rendition of the Quito apartment building he grew up in, as well as the beetles he used to catch as a child, and an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the sleeve. See the full project elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. These photos were taken upon completion of the sleeve, since the client traveled from Ecuador for the work and I might not see him again any time soon to get healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fruitmechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Tropical Fruitmech Austin, TX I did this sleeve of surreal tropical fruits on the amazing tattooer <a href="http://www.acostattoo.com" target="_blank">Andres Acosta</a>, to pay homage to his family and native land of Venezuela. Various symbols of life and death, decay and regeneration are scattered throughout. The flower on his hand is a rendition of a Mango blossom. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christievpollenLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pollenation Austin, TX This half sleeve began with just the bee many years ago, and then was expanded into a more elaborate nature scene featuring 'bleeding heart' flowers and the concept of pollenation. Always a fan of macro photography and microscopic worlds, it was a great opportunity to show the interesting dimensionality of individual pollen grains. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ellisbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mechanical Flower Austin, TX I had the opportunity to put a unique twist on a classic biomechanical theme in this lower leg sleeve. It shows the dichotomy of nature and technology with plants turning into robotics; one natural flower and one mechanical...with a bioengineered little visitor. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/floridatributesleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Florida Tribute Austin, TX My client Nick wanted to pay tribute to his childhood home and family roots in Florida with some of his most powerful memories from growing up, from the sweet to the painful. These included living on and around citrus farms, and dealing with the ever-present stinging insects like mosquitos and velvet ants. We had fun thinking of all the ways to depict oranges and managed to include every aspect except for the seed form. These photos show the tattoo healed after almost one year. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Insect_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Dogsuit.jpg Stefano Alcantara - French Bulldog Portrait Fort Lauderderdale, FL <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":553997807955929}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/frenchbulldog">French bulldog</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":427436830674014}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/portrait">‎Portrait</a> I did at <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":131765663687319}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/tommystattooconvention">‎Tommy´s tattoo convention</a> a couple weeks ago. Been a while since I been doing a full color portrait. <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":223673844439015}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fun">‎</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":435404386534090}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/frenchie">‎#frenchie</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":318631524906196}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/bulldog">‎#bulldog</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":121017301416227}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/bullie">‎</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":557475344285029}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/dog">‎#dog</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":104032733119839}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/tux">‎#tux</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":177312822419908}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">‎#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":475628735843971}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">‎</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":475628735843971}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">#fkironsproteam</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":290922387704312}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanproteam">‎#h2oceanproteam</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":550476561663225}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eternalink">‎#eternalink</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":442597949160542}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoo">‎</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Perrito.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Memorial Dog Portrait Fort Lauderderdale, FL Begining of a memorial sleeve, done at Last Rites tattoo in <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":159486934207434}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/nyc">NYC, </a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":177312822419908}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":493817273999578}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/lastritestattoo">#lastritestattoo</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":489624154420011}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/maltese">#Maltese</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":308929135899162}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/puppy">#puppy</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":349855628451728}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/rip">#rip</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":136003083239272}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/memorial">#memorial</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":427436830674014}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/portrait">#portrait</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":500897043279284}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistic">#realistic</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":442597949160542}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoo">#realistictattoo</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":475628735843971}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">#fkironsproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":290922387704312}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanproteam">#h2oceanproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":550476561663225}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eternalink">#eternalink</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":218007878345214}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a><a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":179167005567741}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":271373662995002}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/tattoo">#tattoo</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":416710611759288}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanforlife">#h2oceanforlife</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1150.JPG Timothy B Boor - Portrait of a St. Bernard Kokomo, IN I had an amazing time tattooing this St. Bernard for a huge dog lover! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_6845.jpg Timothy B Boor - Dog and Orchid Kokomo, IN The Dog is completely healed. Tribute to her lost friend. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/405788_415847891809798_1630672596_n.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Peruvian Hairless dog Fort Lauderderdale, FL Peruvian Hairless dog Perro Peruano sin pelo https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7382.JPG Stefano Alcantara - German Shepherd Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/dog-portrait-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Dog portrait tattoo Apple Valley, CA Lil dog portrait I finished up today. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Koi_Fish_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/YGJY9629.jpg Jeff Gogue - Asagi koi back piece Grants Pass, OR This in progree koi is accompanied by two, soon to be three, lotus flowers. the symbolism seems common but carries profound metaphors for my client, some obvious, some subtle, and some still undiscovered. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10409297_541405952651585_5672379393897603321_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - not traditional koi fish Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image41.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Sushi Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Backweb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Meditation of the Samurai Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece i was working on at Last Rites for a while, Learn so much from this piece and trying to develop it in the best way i can, was a great vibe to do it! eventually is gonna down to the ancles... but i want it to show it https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Lion_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/underwater sleeve1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Freehand Underwater sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Freehand Underwater sleeve done on my bro Wilbert, dragon is a cover-up by <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1046223233" href="http://www.facebook.com/timothy.boor">Timothy B Boor</a>. #FKIrons #Eternalinks https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Lizard_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanJungleSleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Rainforest Tribute Austin, TX My friend Dan wanted to pay tribute to the vast array of beautiful fauna and flora of the rainforests, while calling attention to the clearcutting and burning of the Amazon jungle for industrial agriculture. So he chose several interesting animals and plants to depict, and we tied the composition together with flames to represent the peril that these fragile ecosystems are in today. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_4019.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Tree Frogs half Sleeve tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Part of this Tree Frogs half Sleeve tattoo i was working on a while ago at Last Rites in NYC #Fkirons #eternalinks https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Octopus_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/OuterLimitsTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/octopus-upper-arm-tattoo.jpg Kari Barba - Octopus Tattoo Long Beach, CA Part healed, part fresh octopus tattoo on Jason!! Thank you @jasonctak for trusting me with you piece! #octopus #blackandgreytattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10006312_495627807229400_1676476390_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - octopus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_09601.jpg Emy Blacksheep - nautical hand and arm Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Octopus_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/nature_animal_owl_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/tim.owl.jmassey.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl & Chrysanthemum Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5317.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5313.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality, 2nd view Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image128.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/17780_714043465387832_3235246585426667589_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - grafiti owl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11218719_706554596136719_5672875656442660374_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - all seeing owl geo pattern Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2545.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl & Mace Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image82.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Knowledge Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image58.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Owl's skull Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/nature_animal_owl_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image23.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Owl my god Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/1939986_10202227550863980_602317645_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Original Art Kokomo, IN I was honored to tattoo an amazing collector with one of my original pieces of art. It was a full 8 hours on his side and he sat like a rock! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1184.JPG Timothy B Boor - Start to a black and gray sleeve Kokomo, IN We got a great start to this sleeve on a client from Kansas, who sat for two days straight! We have about 12 hours into so far. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/owlz.jpg Timothy B Boor - owlz Kokomo, IN Something quite different for me but fun non the less. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A0681.JPG Stefano Alcantara - New World Order Tattoo Sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL New world order, Illuminaty, Big Brother, Secret society, Free Mason, Conspiracy Theory, Conspiracy Facts, Anonymus , tattoo Sleve by Stefano Alcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/owl2.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl Part of an animal sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_6947.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Owl tattoo - healed Fort Lauderderdale, FL Owl tattoo done at Last Rites i wish all my customers come back to take healed pictures ! thanks to the ones who did it! Healed Piece 2012 https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/buho2.jpg Stefano Alcantara - OWL Cover up Fort Lauderderdale, FL This is a Cover up of a Portrait... challenging but happy with the final Product! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Panther_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7938.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Eye Reflection Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom piece i did during my guest spot in Timeline Gallery in California. Done with Fk Irons and Eternal Inks https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Rabbit_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image111.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Jack lope pattern to cover scares Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7.jpg Jesse Levitt - untitled , Rabbit! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Rhinoceros_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Ryno.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Rhino tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Rhino tattoo I did at @hellCity tattoo convention in Columbus Ohio 2013 done with: FkIrons Tattoo Machines H2Ocean Products Eternal Inks https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Shark_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/shark-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Shark attack Auckland, The effort from the last 2 days at The Black Mark, done using #inkjecta #intenzeproducts #inkeeze#killerinktattoo #dermalizepro #electrumstencilprimer#mithraneedles #lvxlight #sullenclothing — at The Black Mark Tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1505399_452941061498075_402030667_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - from mountains to the ocean Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/underwater sleeve1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Freehand Underwater sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Freehand Underwater sleeve done on my bro Wilbert, dragon is a cover-up by <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1046223233" href="http://www.facebook.com/timothy.boor">Timothy B Boor</a>. #FKIrons #Eternalinks https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Underwater Sleeve web.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Underwater Sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Underwater sleeve by Stefano Alcantara, really happy to work with an empty canvas and create my own vision with all the elements that my customer wants. Done with FK Irons Tattoo Machines and Eternal Inks Here a Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xvvyCB97HU https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/nature_animal_shrimp_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image114.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Angry shrimp Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8471_354062991385883_1435513412_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - shrimp Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Snake_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/BXQH4848.jpg Jeff Gogue - samurai and severed snake head Grants Pass, OR This in progress work of a samurai mask, maple leaves, peonies, dahlias, and a severed sneak head really shows the power of designing with archs and flow patterns. I try to set the viewer’s eye in motion with the direction things look like they are moving in. I love the challenge of using a static image to portray movement, and the fun part is a tattoo in many ways is in continual motion wether the person’s body is moving or even on a microscopic and time lapse level, the cells around the pigment are continually regenerating causing tiny shifts in the pigment… what a cool thought. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/snake-ribs.jpg Steve Moore - Snake Ribs Vancouver island, Canada Finished up Kaija's ribs today. Thanks Kaija! https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/snake-arm-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Steve Moore - snake sleeve Vancouver island, Canada We finished up Michael's @blinkf2 "Naga" sleeve today! Such a fun project on a great guy, thanks Mike! #goodguysupplyfamily https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/snake-sleeve-tattoo1.jpg Steve Moore - snakes details Vancouver island, Canada Here's some cool details from Michael's arm Read more at http://websta.me/p/1091596397583027815_19020530#UyZZYCIfHqUmOUwh.99 https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image105.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Medusa Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image92.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Snake n skull Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image64.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Medusa Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Snake.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Black Mamba Tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Black mamba head I did at Last rites tattoo in NYC, part of a sleeve I been working on <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":177312822419908}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":493817273999578}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/lastritestattoo">#lastritestattoo</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":159486934207434}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/nyc">#NYC</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":149564378538887}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/snake">#snake</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":554780667886047}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/skull">#skull</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":290922387704312}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanproteam">#h2oceanproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":475628735843971}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">#fkironsproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":550476561663225}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eternalink">#eternalink</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/persius.jpg Timothy B Boor - Perseus with the head of Medusa Kokomo, IN Perseus with the head of Medusa. Done on Charlie the bass player for "Fit for an Autopsy". https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Snake_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bencampbellheartchestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Glowing Heart Austin, TX I've done a lot of great work over the last several years on Ben from Australia, and he recently made another trek to this side of the world to get his glowing heart chest panel finished. You can check out his octopus sleeve and venus flytrap rib panel elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/underwater sleeve1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Freehand Underwater sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Freehand Underwater sleeve done on my bro Wilbert, dragon is a cover-up by <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1046223233" href="http://www.facebook.com/timothy.boor">Timothy B Boor</a>. #FKIrons #Eternalinks https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Underwater Sleeve web.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Underwater Sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Underwater sleeve by Stefano Alcantara, really happy to work with an empty canvas and create my own vision with all the elements that my customer wants. Done with FK Irons Tattoo Machines and Eternal Inks Here a Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xvvyCB97HU https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/vamptipus web.jpg Timothy B Boor - freehand vamptipus Kokomo, IN freehanded this vamptipus under a tribal band he already had. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Red Octopus Final in prog.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Octopus Fort Lauderderdale, FL Underwater scene in Progress https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Spider_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/tim.owl.jmassey.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl & Chrysanthemum Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5317.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5313.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality, 2nd view Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image128.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/17780_714043465387832_3235246585426667589_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - grafiti owl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11218719_706554596136719_5672875656442660374_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - all seeing owl geo pattern Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2545.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl & Mace Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image82.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Knowledge Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image58.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Owl's skull Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Tiger_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2869.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3072.jpg Jeff Gogue - tiger Grants Pass, OR An incredible tattooer, Justin Hartman asked me to tattoo his hand a few years back during his first guest spot at Off the Map Northwest, Grants Pass, Oregon. Hands are tough and are pretty unforgiving as far as retaining details and pigment. I reluctantly did the piece and it has ended up being one of my favorite had tattoos I’ve done to date. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Screen Shot 2016-01-05 at 5.12.16 PM.png Steve Butcher - TIger Auckland, Color realisitic tiger done on the arm https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyYomicoMorenoMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11081252_1108852842463548_734367205836221832_n.jpg Yomico Moreno - Realistic Tiger New York, NY Realistic tiger done in color https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image67.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Lil oldschool tiger Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/RAYson.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son as a Aztec Warrior Fort Lauderderdale, FL I took a photo of my good friend´s Son and make it as an Aztec Warrior FK Irons H2 Ocean Eternal ink #stefanoalcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Tigertat.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Tiger Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece done at Off the Map Tattoo guest spot... FKIrons H2Ocean Eternal Ink https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7938.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Eye Reflection Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom piece i did during my guest spot in Timeline Gallery in California. Done with Fk Irons and Eternal Inks https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/tiger-tattoo-t.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Freehand Tiger tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL freehand tiger tattoo, very fun https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Turtle_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11377190_718674398258072_6384142479442649567_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - seaturtle pattern Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image68.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Sea turtle surfing on a wave Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image14.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Cute flying turtle Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/DeanoCookTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Screen shot 2013-05-02 at 2.07.20 PM.png Deano Cook - Sea Turtle Marietta, GA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/underwater sleeve1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Freehand Underwater sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Freehand Underwater sleeve done on my bro Wilbert, dragon is a cover-up by <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1046223233" href="http://www.facebook.com/timothy.boor">Timothy B Boor</a>. #FKIrons #Eternalinks https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Underwater Sleeve web.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Underwater Sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Underwater sleeve by Stefano Alcantara, really happy to work with an empty canvas and create my own vision with all the elements that my customer wants. Done with FK Irons Tattoo Machines and Eternal Inks Here a Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xvvyCB97HU https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Wildlife_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Ryno.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Rhino tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Rhino tattoo I did at @hellCity tattoo convention in Columbus Ohio 2013 done with: FkIrons Tattoo Machines H2Ocean Products Eternal Inks https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Wildlife_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Wildlife_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Wildlife_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Wildlife_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Wolf_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image138.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image134.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Wolf Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/wolf.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Snarling Wolf Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray realistic portrait of a wolf with awesome fur shading. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/wolves-stomach-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Wolves Auckland, Got a healed shot of this piece I did on @tomrendalltattoo at the @nztattoofestival on the weekend! @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @inkeeze @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @oneinkseven @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing#tattooistartmag #tattoolifemagazine#tattooartistmagazine #inkedmag — at NZ Tattoo and Art Festival. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image108.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Wolfobouros Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image87.jpg Emy Blacksheep - What mummy's thinking Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10356212_10202607347838667_5446547137831926068_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Start to a black and gray viking sleeve Kokomo, IN Got a good start on this. Can't wait to continue with this sleeve. We have a lot of really cool elements to come. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image25.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7856.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Wolf Fort Lauderderdale, FL Wolf i did on my guest spot at All or nothing tattoo in Atlanta, GA Done with Fk Irons and Eternal inks https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Wolf_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nate-evilbioarmTN4.jpg Nick Baxter - Stealing Souls Austin, TX Here's a sleeve I did on one of my best childhood buddies, symbolizing the negative forces in the world corrupting the purity of the young. Next up is the other arm, which will feature a positive energy theme, but for now you can see more work on Nate's chest and torso elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. P.S.-- the whole upper portion of this sleeve is a coverup, one part of which was my first tattoo I ever did on Nate, earlier in my career. Click on the detail image link to see the original tattoo. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Fire_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanJungleSleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Rainforest Tribute Austin, TX My friend Dan wanted to pay tribute to the vast array of beautiful fauna and flora of the rainforests, while calling attention to the clearcutting and burning of the Amazon jungle for industrial agriculture. So he chose several interesting animals and plants to depict, and we tied the composition together with flames to represent the peril that these fragile ecosystems are in today. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2547.jpg Timothy B Boor - More Progress on the Lord of the Rings Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10170775_10202521155443911_3461024155466363169_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Eagle and sun chest piece Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/HeartXavier.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Dark Heart Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custome heart piece with Skulls in the background done at Last Rites in NYC https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/zearth wind fire water tattoo (1)1.jpg Conan Lea - Earth Wind Fire Water Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This client waited two years to get this tattoo from me. After all her patience, I was nervous that I would not be able to uphold her hopes for the piece. Her central theme was one of each of the four elements rolling down the side of her body from shoulder to hip. The challenge was to hide an existing tattoo while keeping to the theme and the soft style she was hoping for. Given that desired softness, with strokes both light and whimsical, there was no chance of creating a heavy piece to hide the old tattoo. She came from Chicago to Indianapolis, about a three hour drive, over a one year period. She was kind, patient, collaborative, and tough! She will soon travel the world on her own and I'm excited to be part of her as she evolves. This piece was chosen for the cover of an article at a local newspaper that highlighted my studio and career. This collector is now a striking local figurehead of the elegance of tattoo possibilities in Indianapolis. I am grateful for all she has put into me. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A0681.JPG Stefano Alcantara - New World Order Tattoo Sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL New world order, Illuminaty, Big Brother, Secret society, Free Mason, Conspiracy Theory, Conspiracy Facts, Anonymus , tattoo Sleve by Stefano Alcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/stpatrick web1.jpg Timothy B Boor - St. Patrick casting demons into hell Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2343.JPG Timothy B Boor - Abstract elements Kokomo, IN my client already had the polynesian piece and wanted to add an abstract design representing the 4 elements with an energy sourse. This is what happened. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/underwater sleeve1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Freehand Underwater sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Freehand Underwater sleeve done on my bro Wilbert, dragon is a cover-up by <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1046223233" href="http://www.facebook.com/timothy.boor">Timothy B Boor</a>. #FKIrons #Eternalinks https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Fire_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Moon_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Backweb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Meditation of the Samurai Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece i was working on at Last Rites for a while, Learn so much from this piece and trying to develop it in the best way i can, was a great vibe to do it! eventually is gonna down to the ancles... but i want it to show it https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Planets.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Planets (Healed piece) Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed Realistic Black and Gray tattoo of Planets done at Last Rites in NYC by Stefano Alcantara. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Space_Leg_Tattoo_T1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Space Leg Sleeve , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Sea_Shells_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-back.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the arms in the detail image link on this image, or in the next gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image86.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Siren's sushi Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2208.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Beach Scene Cover-Up Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image13.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, Work In progress https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/amonit.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Ammonite Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Sea_Shells_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Sun_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2395.jpg Timothy B Boor - Custom Clock/Sunset/Beach Scene Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2208.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Beach Scene Cover-Up Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7380.jpg Timothy B Boor - The Artist healed Kokomo, IN Finaly got a healed "Artist" inspired piece I did at The Paradise Gathering https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/ski web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Ski Lift Kokomo, IN bad pict of a fun piece I did on an avid skier. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2343.JPG Timothy B Boor - Abstract elements Kokomo, IN my client already had the polynesian piece and wanted to add an abstract design representing the 4 elements with an energy sourse. This is what happened. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Planets.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Planets (Healed piece) Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed Realistic Black and Gray tattoo of Planets done at Last Rites in NYC by Stefano Alcantara. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Space_Leg_Tattoo_T1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Space Leg Sleeve , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Sun_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Bonsia_Ocean_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Tree by an Ocean Sunset , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/42rain1_t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Rain , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/space-tattoo-T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Space , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/sun-tattoo-t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Sun , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Tree_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickCoverdale-natureLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Appalachia Austin, TX Nick wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite wilderness areas in the Appalachian mountain range, so I worked from a few reference photos of the region to piece this waterfall and mountain vista scene together. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/keithtroutsleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Trout Fly Fishing Austin, TX Keith wanted a sleeve celebrating his love of fly fishing, complete with anatomically correct details of rainbow and brown trout, and an unbarbed fish hook for proper catch and release. We used some photos he took of the majestic Montana wilderness for reference, and he allowed me the liberty to morph a few different tattoo styles into one seamless aesthetic. This project was tons of fun! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cameronortiz-ibogaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Iboga Tree Austin, TX This half sleeve was my client's tribute tothe healing powers of iboga, which are helping him overcome his opiate addiction. Tabernanthe iboga or simply iboga is a perennial rainforest shrub and psychedelic, native to western Central Africa. Iboga stimulates the central nervous system when taken in small doses and induces visions in larger doses. In parts of Africa where the plant grows, the bark of the root is chewed for various pharmacological or ritualistic purposes. Ibogaine, the active alkaloid, is also used to treat substance abuse disorders and depression. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/josh-springsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Springtime Austin, TX Josh wanted a colorful sleeve embodying the fresh growth, sunshine, and lighthearted feelings of spring. So we pieced together a collage of his favorite spring-themed animals and plants. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Tree_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE2.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador (Detail) Austin, TX Some close-up shots to show some areas of detail on this Ecuador tribute sleeve. In these views you can see a rendition of the Quito apartment building he grew up in, as well as the beetles he used to catch as a child, and an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the sleeve. See the full project elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. These photos were taken upon completion of the sleeve, since the client traveled from Ecuador for the work and I might not see him again any time soon to get healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/f0e901868b79ea3554247e19eb24b491.jpg Nick Chaboya - Grizzly Bear San Francisco, CA Recently finished Grizzly Bear tattoo with Redwood Trees https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2479.jpg Timothy B Boor - Addition to a Lord of the Rings Sleeve In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2417.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Sleepy Hollow Tree In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2208.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Beach Scene Cover-Up Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2065.jpg Timothy B Boor - Nature Sleeve Kokomo, IN Some progress made on a colorful, nature themed sleeve! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1949.JPG Timothy B Boor - Mother Nature Kokomo, IN Start of a mother nature themed sleeve currently in progress! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1742.jpg Timothy B Boor - Robin on a cherry tree branch Kokomo, IN Fun little banger I got to do today. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/579013_10200924597050949_585223808_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Charles Darwin Kokomo, IN Got to put my surreal twist on a portrait of Charles Darwin. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Tree_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Tree_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Water_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickCoverdale-natureLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Appalachia Austin, TX Nick wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite wilderness areas in the Appalachian mountain range, so I worked from a few reference photos of the region to piece this waterfall and mountain vista scene together. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Water_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Warrior_Blossom_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Warrior over Flames , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Biomech_Volcano_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Magma Arm , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Water_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Water_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Water_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nautical_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Hannah-B beach.png Hannah Aitchison - Bright Color Beach Back Tattoo Chicago, Il Brightly colored tattoo with retro imagery depicting a woman on a beach with an old-time ship. Lots of flowers to make the color really pop. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image114.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Angry shrimp Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image112.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image106.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Anchor Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image86.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Siren's sushi Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2342.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Wes Anderson Tribute Kokomo, IN The newest addition to a collection of several elements from the Wes Anderson films! Done on the upper thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2208.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Beach Scene Cover-Up Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nautical_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image68.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Sea turtle surfing on a wave Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image63.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Crazy octopus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10409297_541405952651585_5672379393897603321_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - not traditional koi fish Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10006312_495627807229400_1676476390_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - octopus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image11.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Jellyfish Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image2.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Nautical sextant Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_09601.jpg Emy Blacksheep - nautical hand and arm Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1505399_452941061498075_402030667_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - from mountains to the ocean Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/amonit.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Ammonite Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/18.jpg Emy Blacksheep - become a pirat Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nautical_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/New_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/blue-bio.jpg Guy Aitchison - untitled , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/neck-tattoo.jpeg Guy Aitchison - Neck Tattoo , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/red-bio-organic-forearm-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Forearm Bio Organic Tattoo , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/SusanHeartFlowers.jpg Nick Baxter - Heart and Flowers Austin, TX Susan made the trip to Austin from Alabama to collect this piece memorializing her career assisting open heart surgeons. It was a lot of fun combining a realistic human heart and traditional tattoo style flowers for a simple, powerful image. https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/forearm-crystal.jpeg Guy Aitchison - Bio-Crystal , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickHarringtonBiochestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sword of Wisdom Austin, TX Nick wanted a new bio-organic chest piece to cover up some old tattoos he had lightened with laser treatments. I came up with this design based loosely on the Buddhist concept of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the tangled mess of delusion with discernment. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/New_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/Space-Ribs-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Space Ribs , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/tree-leg-sleeve.jpeg Guy Aitchison - Tree Leg Sleeve , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/George-bio-foot-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio Foot Tattoo , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/alien-bio-sleeve-tattoo.jpeg Guy Aitchison - Forearm Black and Grey Bio , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/tree-ribs-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Tree , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/Cicada-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - untitled , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/bio-full-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Full Bio Sleeve Tattoo , IL And yesterday’s crazy all day second pass on @gwooki ...this was super fun and I’d love to do more like it! #blackandgrey #biomech#tattoo #sleeve #abstractart #artcollector https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/bio-upper-half-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio Upper Sleeve Tattoo , IL And yesterday’s crazy all day second pass on @gwooki ...this was super fun and I’d love to do more like it! #blackandgrey #biomech#tattoo #sleeve #abstractart #artcollector https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/black-grey-bio-forearm-sleeve-guy-aitchison.jpg Guy Aitchison - Forearm Bio Sleeve Tattoo , IL And yesterday’s crazy all day second pass on @gwooki ...this was super fun and I’d love to do more like it! #blackandgrey #biomech#tattoo #sleeve #abstractart #artcollector https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/New_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/bio-space-rib-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio Space Rib Tattoo , IL Nice long final tattoo session on this space bio ribpanel on the unstoppable @durbmorrison #biomech #tattoo #psychedelic #visionaryart https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-back.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the arms in the detail image link on this image, or in the next gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bonniefantasyback.jpg Nick Baxter - Slaying the Dragon Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to pay tribute to her favorite fantasy novels from the Wheel of Time series, so we came up with this concept, which will be expanded into a full sleeve as well! In this scene the little girl reading under the tree becomes the fierce warrior slaying the dragon, her fantasy becoming more vivid and detailed than the reality. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/New_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackbiomechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Biomech Machine Austin, TX Jack wanted a biomech tattoo depicting a sleek, efficient machine with a glowing power source as a brother piece to the "Comeback Machine" sleeve I did on his brother years ago. I incorporated a few forms and details from his brother's sleeve as little easter eggs to symbolically join the two pieces. Each brother's piece was chosen by them to honestly represent their personalities and life journeys--Jack's being clean and efficient, Cameron's being weathered and cobbled together, but still running off its passionate glowing energy source. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/james-timebackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gears of Time Austin, TX When my good friend and fellow tattooer <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> gave me the concept of "time and space" to run wild with for a full backpiece, I wanted to create something that felt as huge and epic as that concept can be. Something showing the ancient and still unfolding process of creation; something that represented the abstract concept of time through a visual symbol. To accomplish this I chose gears to represent time, powered by a flash of perhpas divine light energy from the cosmos, transferring that energy into the forming of worlds. I drew heavy inspiration from the intriguing concepts explained by <a href="https://grahamhancock.com/" target="_blank">Graham Hancock</a> from the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hamlets-Mill-Investigating-Knowledge-Transmission/dp/0879232153/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1530044515&sr=1-1&keywords=hamlets+mill" target="_blank">"Hamlet's Mill"</a>, which pieces together ancient human mythologies and argues that they are all encoded with astrological measurements and calendrical significance related to the precession of the equinoxes (i.e. our planet's unique tilt, wobble, and movement through time and space), in order to pass this information on to future civilizations. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/keithtroutsleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Trout Fly Fishing Austin, TX Keith wanted a sleeve celebrating his love of fly fishing, complete with anatomically correct details of rainbow and brown trout, and an unbarbed fish hook for proper catch and release. We used some photos he took of the majestic Montana wilderness for reference, and he allowed me the liberty to morph a few different tattoo styles into one seamless aesthetic. This project was tons of fun! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8B623AC0-CD5A-4594-BE80-9439FBF1F633.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0498A798-8BD5-42BB-A68A-261373CCCB6B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/43DBF28B-0E09-407C-B331-9B2BC1B25845.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/New_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/52C9D990-E873-4B13-BA33-879818851020.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4097F07E-7936-4ADF-BB9F-68A227A65DA9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7653BD74-A253-43E0-A1AF-9C4370F31084.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Work in progress Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8679E126-0FAC-4B9F-B0E4-3BD11B7D5DC9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Bastet Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/BDAB629C-33CB-421F-9B35-B0BF27962590.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3E535A72-D2B5-439F-920C-0ED96470AB92.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Love Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/New_School_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/29F20B16-919A-41D7-B45F-3DB059DCA8EB.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1D6CD6DB-31AE-42C1-BF8C-29C82E01893F.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/F8CB6864-90CC-4F2E-B800-FE321941F949.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/New_School_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE2.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador (Detail) Austin, TX Some close-up shots to show some areas of detail on this Ecuador tribute sleeve. In these views you can see a rendition of the Quito apartment building he grew up in, as well as the beetles he used to catch as a child, and an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the sleeve. See the full project elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. These photos were taken upon completion of the sleeve, since the client traveled from Ecuador for the work and I might not see him again any time soon to get healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/f0e901868b79ea3554247e19eb24b491.jpg Nick Chaboya - Grizzly Bear San Francisco, CA Recently finished Grizzly Bear tattoo with Redwood Trees https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2479.jpg Timothy B Boor - Addition to a Lord of the Rings Sleeve In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2417.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Sleepy Hollow Tree In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2208.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Beach Scene Cover-Up Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2065.jpg Timothy B Boor - Nature Sleeve Kokomo, IN Some progress made on a colorful, nature themed sleeve! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1949.JPG Timothy B Boor - Mother Nature Kokomo, IN Start of a mother nature themed sleeve currently in progress! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1742.jpg Timothy B Boor - Robin on a cherry tree branch Kokomo, IN Fun little banger I got to do today. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/579013_10200924597050949_585223808_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Charles Darwin Kokomo, IN Got to put my surreal twist on a portrait of Charles Darwin. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/New_School_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2342.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Wes Anderson Tribute Kokomo, IN The newest addition to a collection of several elements from the Wes Anderson films! Done on the upper thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2208.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Beach Scene Cover-Up Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image63.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Crazy octopus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10409297_541405952651585_5672379393897603321_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - not traditional koi fish Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1949.JPG Timothy B Boor - Mother Nature Kokomo, IN Start of a mother nature themed sleeve currently in progress! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10006312_495627807229400_1676476390_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - octopus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image11.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Jellyfish Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/amonit.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Ammonite Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8471_354062991385883_1435513412_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - shrimp Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Octopus Leg.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Octopus Leg piece Fort Lauderderdale, FL Free-Hand Octopus Tattoo by Stefano Alcantara Started at ¨Off the Map tattoo¨ in Massachusetts and the second session was at Tommy tattoo convention in Hartford CT Done with: Fk Irons Tattoo machines Eternal Inks H2Ocean Products https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/New_School_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/zearth wind fire water tattoo (1)1.jpg Conan Lea - Earth Wind Fire Water Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This client waited two years to get this tattoo from me. After all her patience, I was nervous that I would not be able to uphold her hopes for the piece. Her central theme was one of each of the four elements rolling down the side of her body from shoulder to hip. The challenge was to hide an existing tattoo while keeping to the theme and the soft style she was hoping for. Given that desired softness, with strokes both light and whimsical, there was no chance of creating a heavy piece to hide the old tattoo. She came from Chicago to Indianapolis, about a three hour drive, over a one year period. She was kind, patient, collaborative, and tough! She will soon travel the world on her own and I'm excited to be part of her as she evolves. This piece was chosen for the cover of an article at a local newspaper that highlighted my studio and career. This collector is now a striking local figurehead of the elegance of tattoo possibilities in Indianapolis. I am grateful for all she has put into me. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5559.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Lighthouse Fort Lauderderdale, FL Ligthhouse tattoo I did like 2 years ago and was waiting to get a healed picture but never happen haha so looking in my old pics i found it again... i forgot how much i like this piece... enjoy! done with FK Irons Tattoo Machines https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7380.jpg Timothy B Boor - The Artist healed Kokomo, IN Finaly got a healed "Artist" inspired piece I did at The Paradise Gathering https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/meltclock.jpg Timothy B Boor - Melting clock Kokomo, IN Fun melting clock skin tear flower tattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7793.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Alligator Fort Lauderderdale, FL Alligator done at Tattoolapalooza tattoo conv 2012, FL <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1788954010" href="http://www.facebook.com/fkirons">Fk Irons</a> and Eternal Ink https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Backweb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Meditation of the Samurai Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece i was working on at Last Rites for a while, Learn so much from this piece and trying to develop it in the best way i can, was a great vibe to do it! eventually is gonna down to the ancles... but i want it to show it https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2343.JPG Timothy B Boor - Abstract elements Kokomo, IN my client already had the polynesian piece and wanted to add an abstract design representing the 4 elements with an energy sourse. This is what happened. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/underwater sleeve1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Freehand Underwater sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Freehand Underwater sleeve done on my bro Wilbert, dragon is a cover-up by <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1046223233" href="http://www.facebook.com/timothy.boor">Timothy B Boor</a>. #FKIrons #Eternalinks https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5363.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Swarm from the sky Fort Lauderderdale, FL So happy with this piece i did last year, was waiting to take a picture healed. but waiting too long hehe hope guys like it! done with FK IRONS and ETERNAL INKS https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/anchor.jpg Timothy B Boor - Achors away! Kokomo, IN Fun little anchor tattoo on a great guy from sweden. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/New_School_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/TJ.jpg Timothy B Boor - TJ Kokomo, IN TJ had a few elements he wanted to make into a half sleeve which invoved a descent size cover up as well. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Underwater Sleeve web.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Underwater Sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Underwater sleeve by Stefano Alcantara, really happy to work with an empty canvas and create my own vision with all the elements that my customer wants. Done with FK Irons Tattoo Machines and Eternal Inks Here a Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xvvyCB97HU https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Red Octopus Final in prog.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Octopus Fort Lauderderdale, FL Underwater scene in Progress https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/katiefulltorsoTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Miss Lovecraft Austin, TX I finally just finished this stomach piece on my longtime client, started back in 2006 after completing her Ghost Orchid chestpiece prior to that. The mother octopus is guarding her string of eggs, which is what those oval shapes to the right are. Click on 'view detail image' to see a closer view of just the octopus piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joepepinsleeveTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Transience Austin, TX This sleeve combines objects of personal significance and traditional symbols of fragility and transience to comment on the impermanence of youth and superficiality of physical beauty. A really fun project and a cool concept on a great dude. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Bonsia_Ocean_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Tree by an Ocean Sunset , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/75seashellCalf-t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Seashell , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/angelaheartbackTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Amoia Family Tribute Austin, TX My good friend Angela wanted to pay tribute to her parents and family so this tattoo has a bunch of personal symbolism representing her mother and father. Medium. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/72seahorse-t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Seahorse , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/65mBinnsInner_t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Cathedral Water , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Oddities_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/SusanHeartFlowers.jpg Nick Baxter - Heart and Flowers Austin, TX Susan made the trip to Austin from Alabama to collect this piece memorializing her career assisting open heart surgeons. It was a lot of fun combining a realistic human heart and traditional tattoo style flowers for a simple, powerful image. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Oddities_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-back.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the arms in the detail image link on this image, or in the next gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/james-timebackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gears of Time Austin, TX When my good friend and fellow tattooer <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> gave me the concept of "time and space" to run wild with for a full backpiece, I wanted to create something that felt as huge and epic as that concept can be. Something showing the ancient and still unfolding process of creation; something that represented the abstract concept of time through a visual symbol. To accomplish this I chose gears to represent time, powered by a flash of perhpas divine light energy from the cosmos, transferring that energy into the forming of worlds. I drew heavy inspiration from the intriguing concepts explained by <a href="https://grahamhancock.com/" target="_blank">Graham Hancock</a> from the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hamlets-Mill-Investigating-Knowledge-Transmission/dp/0879232153/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1530044515&sr=1-1&keywords=hamlets+mill" target="_blank">"Hamlet's Mill"</a>, which pieces together ancient human mythologies and argues that they are all encoded with astrological measurements and calendrical significance related to the precession of the equinoxes (i.e. our planet's unique tilt, wobble, and movement through time and space), in order to pass this information on to future civilizations. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christianGbioflower.jpg Nick Baxter - Alien Flower Austin, TX I made this little gap filler bio-organic alien flower to add to Christian's collection. Fully healed in this photo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/davidminter-roboarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX David, a computer programmer, wanted a robotic arm representing the harmonious fusion of man and machine. I love the simple, bold, flowing design that we came up with! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Oddities_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/5.jpg Emy Blacksheep - watching crab Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_0388.JPG Emy Blacksheep - surfing girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Octopus Leg.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Octopus Leg piece Fort Lauderderdale, FL Free-Hand Octopus Tattoo by Stefano Alcantara Started at ¨Off the Map tattoo¨ in Massachusetts and the second session was at Tommy tattoo convention in Hartford CT Done with: Fk Irons Tattoo machines Eternal Inks H2Ocean Products https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Oddities_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Oddities_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Original_Art_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/SusanHeartFlowers.jpg Nick Baxter - Heart and Flowers Austin, TX Susan made the trip to Austin from Alabama to collect this piece memorializing her career assisting open heart surgeons. It was a lot of fun combining a realistic human heart and traditional tattoo style flowers for a simple, powerful image. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Original_Art_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickHarringtonBiochestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sword of Wisdom Austin, TX Nick wanted a new bio-organic chest piece to cover up some old tattoos he had lightened with laser treatments. I came up with this design based loosely on the Buddhist concept of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the tangled mess of delusion with discernment. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickCoverdale-natureLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Appalachia Austin, TX Nick wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite wilderness areas in the Appalachian mountain range, so I worked from a few reference photos of the region to piece this waterfall and mountain vista scene together. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-back.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the arms in the detail image link on this image, or in the next gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bonniefantasyback.jpg Nick Baxter - Slaying the Dragon Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to pay tribute to her favorite fantasy novels from the Wheel of Time series, so we came up with this concept, which will be expanded into a full sleeve as well! In this scene the little girl reading under the tree becomes the fierce warrior slaying the dragon, her fantasy becoming more vivid and detailed than the reality. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Original_Art_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackbiomechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Biomech Machine Austin, TX Jack wanted a biomech tattoo depicting a sleek, efficient machine with a glowing power source as a brother piece to the "Comeback Machine" sleeve I did on his brother years ago. I incorporated a few forms and details from his brother's sleeve as little easter eggs to symbolically join the two pieces. Each brother's piece was chosen by them to honestly represent their personalities and life journeys--Jack's being clean and efficient, Cameron's being weathered and cobbled together, but still running off its passionate glowing energy source. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/james-timebackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gears of Time Austin, TX When my good friend and fellow tattooer <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> gave me the concept of "time and space" to run wild with for a full backpiece, I wanted to create something that felt as huge and epic as that concept can be. Something showing the ancient and still unfolding process of creation; something that represented the abstract concept of time through a visual symbol. To accomplish this I chose gears to represent time, powered by a flash of perhpas divine light energy from the cosmos, transferring that energy into the forming of worlds. I drew heavy inspiration from the intriguing concepts explained by <a href="https://grahamhancock.com/" target="_blank">Graham Hancock</a> from the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hamlets-Mill-Investigating-Knowledge-Transmission/dp/0879232153/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1530044515&sr=1-1&keywords=hamlets+mill" target="_blank">"Hamlet's Mill"</a>, which pieces together ancient human mythologies and argues that they are all encoded with astrological measurements and calendrical significance related to the precession of the equinoxes (i.e. our planet's unique tilt, wobble, and movement through time and space), in order to pass this information on to future civilizations. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christianGbioflower.jpg Nick Baxter - Alien Flower Austin, TX I made this little gap filler bio-organic alien flower to add to Christian's collection. Fully healed in this photo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/keithtroutsleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Trout Fly Fishing Austin, TX Keith wanted a sleeve celebrating his love of fly fishing, complete with anatomically correct details of rainbow and brown trout, and an unbarbed fish hook for proper catch and release. We used some photos he took of the majestic Montana wilderness for reference, and he allowed me the liberty to morph a few different tattoo styles into one seamless aesthetic. This project was tons of fun! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/davidminter-roboarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX David, a computer programmer, wanted a robotic arm representing the harmonious fusion of man and machine. I love the simple, bold, flowing design that we came up with! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8B623AC0-CD5A-4594-BE80-9439FBF1F633.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0498A798-8BD5-42BB-A68A-261373CCCB6B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/43DBF28B-0E09-407C-B331-9B2BC1B25845.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Original_Art_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackbiomechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Biomech Machine Austin, TX Jack wanted a biomech tattoo depicting a sleek, efficient machine with a glowing power source as a brother piece to the "Comeback Machine" sleeve I did on his brother years ago. I incorporated a few forms and details from his brother's sleeve as little easter eggs to symbolically join the two pieces. Each brother's piece was chosen by them to honestly represent their personalities and life journeys--Jack's being clean and efficient, Cameron's being weathered and cobbled together, but still running off its passionate glowing energy source. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/james-timebackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gears of Time Austin, TX When my good friend and fellow tattooer <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> gave me the concept of "time and space" to run wild with for a full backpiece, I wanted to create something that felt as huge and epic as that concept can be. Something showing the ancient and still unfolding process of creation; something that represented the abstract concept of time through a visual symbol. To accomplish this I chose gears to represent time, powered by a flash of perhpas divine light energy from the cosmos, transferring that energy into the forming of worlds. I drew heavy inspiration from the intriguing concepts explained by <a href="https://grahamhancock.com/" target="_blank">Graham Hancock</a> from the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hamlets-Mill-Investigating-Knowledge-Transmission/dp/0879232153/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1530044515&sr=1-1&keywords=hamlets+mill" target="_blank">"Hamlet's Mill"</a>, which pieces together ancient human mythologies and argues that they are all encoded with astrological measurements and calendrical significance related to the precession of the equinoxes (i.e. our planet's unique tilt, wobble, and movement through time and space), in order to pass this information on to future civilizations. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/keithtroutsleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Trout Fly Fishing Austin, TX Keith wanted a sleeve celebrating his love of fly fishing, complete with anatomically correct details of rainbow and brown trout, and an unbarbed fish hook for proper catch and release. We used some photos he took of the majestic Montana wilderness for reference, and he allowed me the liberty to morph a few different tattoo styles into one seamless aesthetic. This project was tons of fun! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8B623AC0-CD5A-4594-BE80-9439FBF1F633.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0498A798-8BD5-42BB-A68A-261373CCCB6B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/43DBF28B-0E09-407C-B331-9B2BC1B25845.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Original_Art_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/52C9D990-E873-4B13-BA33-879818851020.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4097F07E-7936-4ADF-BB9F-68A227A65DA9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7653BD74-A253-43E0-A1AF-9C4370F31084.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Work in progress Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8679E126-0FAC-4B9F-B0E4-3BD11B7D5DC9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Bastet Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/BDAB629C-33CB-421F-9B35-B0BF27962590.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3E535A72-D2B5-439F-920C-0ED96470AB92.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Love Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Permanent_Makeup_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image74.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Pin_Up_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Hannah-B beach.png Hannah Aitchison - Bright Color Beach Back Tattoo Chicago, Il Brightly colored tattoo with retro imagery depicting a woman on a beach with an old-time ship. Lots of flowers to make the color really pop. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image125.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image120.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Lady candy Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11390171_721498541308991_8740988614339058280_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - candy pinup Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/lovely rita.jpg Hannah Aitchison - Lovely Rita Chicago, Il Lovely Rita meter maid pin-up. Beatles tribute. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image80.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Tank girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Antebrazo1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - woman and wind Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did last week in FL on my cousin <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.1" href="http://instagram.com/brorwensjoe">@brorwensjoe</a>. Was so fun and very happy with the result #stefanoalcantara #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.3" href="http://instagram.com/fkirons">@fkirons</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.5" href="http://instagram.com/officialh2ocean">@officialh2ocean</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.7" href="http://instagram.com/eternalink">@eternalink</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.9" href="http://instagram.com/kwadron">@kwadron</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10359235_542708232521357_8243541044643297695_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - geisha Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image43.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Amazon girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_0736.JPG Emy Blacksheep - santa muerte doll with her lilblack cat Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Pin_Up_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A8064311-B28D-4916-845A-4DBDC2A143B5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Tank girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/AAFCD627-3BB0-4D5C-81C7-99A187CB7F54.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3CCC1BB2-3F47-4F73-B2D5-B8FDA7094893.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/B7488D00-3C51-4DED-BA79-CF4DBFAD23CA.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Red Sonja Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/B34DA8EB-1465-4FA0-BCCB-A812C44411D8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Harley quinn Skull Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2A1289CA-F5B7-4784-B658-5D769897F3C0.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Puss in boots Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/249C0AD7-9CD8-4886-A618-28024042A37F.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/F73B97BD-2F99-43E0-BFC8-4BDDEF6ECFC7.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/90ECDEB9-1EA4-48EF-A933-D21025F10072.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/E808BFAA-CA92-4EA6-9E3A-81BCEBC07933.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Final fantasy fan Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Portrait_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Danny Devito.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Danny Devito Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Al Davis.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Allen Davis Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Davis" target="_blank">Allen Davis</a> (July 4, 1929 – October 8, 2011) was an American football coach and executive. He was the principal owner and general manager of the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL) for 39 years, from 1972 until his death in 2011. Prior to becoming the principal owner of the Raiders, he served as the team's head coach from 1963 to 1965 and part owner from 1966 to 1971, assuming both positions while the Raiders were part of the American Football League (AFL). He also served as the commissioner of the AFL in 1966. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Hunter S. Thompson1.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Hunter S Thompson Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Hunter S. Thompson.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Hunter S Thompson Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Jimmy Hoffa.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Jimmy Hoffa Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f08Ucdb63bw" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/John Denver.jpg Bob Tyrrell - John Denver Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zlKLtnbU0xE" width="560"></iframe> https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-gypsy.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Gypsy Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Gypsy https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-geisha-blossom.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Floral Geisha Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Floral Geisha https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-character-portrait-.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Villainous Character Portrait Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Villainous Character Portrait https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Portrait_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2867.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/19620456_1551700281569913_40106811613815051_o.jpg Steve Butcher - Realistic Portrait Auckland, Day 1 done at @remistattoo in Ireland! Keep posted for finished pics!! This took about 12-13 hours one session Done using @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @inkeeze @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @electrumstencilproducts @thelvxlightofficial @sullenclothing @immortalprime#tattooartistmagazine #tattooistartmag #inkedmag#sullenclothing https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/kurt-cobain-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Kurt Cobain Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/dog-portrait.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Dog Portrait Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Last night's tat, Diana's tribute to her son. He was a handsome devil. @intenzetattooink@cheyenne_tattooequipment#intenzebobtyrrellgreywashset#cheyennehawkpen @sullenclothing@h2oceanproteam @opustattoogloves@stencilanchored https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/triptic 3500 px wide.jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR This Geisha back piece has been completed over the last three years, My client brought in a photo reference. As much as I tried to stylize it more towards a “tattoo” it seemed to want to remain pretty refined. There are some very simple elements and other areas are soft, dimensional, and layered. some flat areas and some with depth. I try to just respond to whatever has happened in previous sessions and see where the tattoo goes. this one went here. I’ve been challenged by this piece and have learned things. My utmost respect and gratitude to my client for her dedication to complete it. many hours, lots of expense, and a lot of driving time for the sessions driving seven hours each way for each session. I’m grateful to have done this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/tania .jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR Geisha back piece is a coverup of a couple old tattoos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/basketball-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - James Harden Auckland, Better photo of the James Harden piece I did last week, forgot to post this on fb NBA Houston Rockets https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/stan-lee-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Stan Lee Tattoo Auckland, photo of the #stanlee I did last week @marvel @stanleecollectibles @stanleecomikaze https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/frank-sinatra-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Frank Sinatra Tattoo Auckland, #healed #franksinatra I did @blackanchorcollective in Hesperia CA done in 3.5 hours. @inkeeze @intenzetattooink @inkjecta @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @electrumstencilproducts @sullenclothing #inkedmag #tattoolifemagazine #sullenclothing #tattooartistmagazine #tattooistartmag https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/nasty.jpg Steve Butcher - Walking Dead Zombie Tattoo Auckland, #gusfring from #breakingbad done today took about 6 hours @inkeeze @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @killerinktattoo @electrumstencilproducts @dermalizepro @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing #tattooistartmag #tattooartistmagazine #sullenclothing #tattoolifemagazine #inkedmag https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Portrait_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/michael-jordan-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - michael jordan portrait tattoo Auckland, Finished this #michaeljordan today while watching the devastating loss OKC received from the Mavs, it was soo close! Had a lot of fun with this piece and want to do more like it! @michaeljordan23 @espn @sportscenter @nba @chicagobulls #nba #nbatattoo #mj #mj23 #michaeljordancigar Done using @inkeeze @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @electrumstencilproducts @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing #inkedmag #tattooartistmagazine #tattoolifemagazine #tattooistartmag #sullenclothing https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/wolf.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Snarling Wolf Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray realistic portrait of a wolf with awesome fur shading. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/lion.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Lion Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray lion with realistic fur shading. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/ninja_girl.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Ninja Mask Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of a masked woman, cut abstractly. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein2.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Herman Munster Monster Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the infamous Herman Munster monster. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Frankenstein Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the Frankenstein monster https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/mrT.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Mr T Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray Mr. T with trademark scowl. Pity the fool! https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/tyler-dead-fisherman-tattoo-sleeve.jpg Steve Moore - Full Color Dead fisherman sleeve tattoo Vancouver island, Canada untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/f0e901868b79ea3554247e19eb24b491.jpg Nick Chaboya - Grizzly Bear San Francisco, CA Recently finished Grizzly Bear tattoo with Redwood Trees https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Screen Shot 2016-01-18 at 12.26.52 PM.png Nick Chaboya - Mac Dre Portrait San Francisco, CA Psychedelic portrait of Mac Dre https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Portrait_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/dr-no-james-bond-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Dr No Auckland, First tattoo done at @theblackmarktattoo in Melbourne. Dr No from the original 007 done on @travcookie !! @intenzetattooink @inkeeze @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @oneinkseven @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing#tattooistartmag #tattoolifemagazine#tattooartistmagazine #inkedmag #bnginksociety — at The Black Mark Tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/wolves-stomach-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Wolves Auckland, Got a healed shot of this piece I did on @tomrendalltattoo at the @nztattoofestival on the weekend! @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @inkeeze @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @oneinkseven @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing#tattooistartmag #tattoolifemagazine#tattooartistmagazine #inkedmag — at NZ Tattoo and Art Festival. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/german-shepard-dog-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - German Shepard Dog Tattoo Auckland, German Shepard done at @nztattoofestival @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @inkeeze @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @oneinkseven @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing — atNZ Tattoo and Art Festival. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/SMOKEY-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Smokey tattoo Auckland, SMOKEY!! Day one at @nztattoofestival in New Plymouth, ended up winning best realistic for this piece! @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @inkeeze @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @oneinkseven @mithraneedles @sullenclothing @shipshapetattoo#tattooistartmag #tattoolifemagazine#tattooartistmagazine #inkedmag #friday#christucker — at NZ Tattoo and Art Festival. https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/elvis-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Elvis Tattoo Apple Valley, CA Did another pass on this #elvis a few days ago. On a really nice dude from Florida. Thanks for flying out bro. @stencilanchored #stencilanchored https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/ice-cube-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Ice Cube Tattoo Apple Valley, CA "No Vaseline" portrait of @icecube done a few days ago. Fun tattoo to do. If you want to see a smal video of the tattoo head over to @stencilanchored and give it a follow. Thank you for looking I hope everyone has a. Great Wednesday https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/han-solo-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Han Solo Apple Valley, CA #hansolo #starwars#harrisonford @starwars@starwarscelebration have I ever told you I'm a license Lucas film star wars Tattooer! Yeah it's pretty cool. I can't wait for the new movies done while I was in London last week. https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/slash-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Slash Guns and Roses Tattoo Apple Valley, CA @slash #slash #gnr#gunsandroses done while i was at the London tattoo convention. Fun piece can't wait to see it healed. @blackanchorcollective@blackanchorbynikko @stencilanchored https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/han-solo-details.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Han Solo Details Apple Valley, CA Details. I love making portrait tattoos. @blackanchorcollective@blackanchorbynikko @stencilanchored https://www.tattoos.gallery/IgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/nikko-baby-portrait-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Baby Portrait , CA This was the final tattoo I did while in New York was a nice change to tattoo my clients daughters on his arm. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Portrait_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonnyadventureDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Follow Your Heart (detail) Austin, TX Close up shots of the Follow Your Heart adventure map sleeve. Lots of details and fun miniature landscapes! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2374.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gladis, the High Society T-rex, In Progress Kokomo, IN Gladis, the high society T-rex, sipping her martini with a straw. More to come! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2342.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Wes Anderson Tribute Kokomo, IN The newest addition to a collection of several elements from the Wes Anderson films! Done on the upper thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2354.jpg Timothy B Boor - Monster Cupcakes Kokomo, IN Done at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster, England! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2336.jpg Timothy B Boor - untitled Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2314.jpg Timothy B Boor - Chest Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2263.jpg Timothy B Boor - Rolleiflex Camera Kokomo, IN Finished this Rolleiflex camera and pocketwatch piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2285.jpg Timothy B Boor - Medusa Kokomo, IN Done at the Lima, Peru tattoo expo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_22921.jpg Timothy B Boor - Voodoo Doll In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2179.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wes Anderson Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN Progress on the Wes Anderson themed piece currently in the works. This will eventually be an upper leg sleeve, incorporating several elements gathered from Wes Anderson films. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Realistic_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShaineSmithTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/world-war-2-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Shaine Smith - World War 2 Sleeve , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/OuterLimitsTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/octopus-upper-arm-tattoo.jpg Kari Barba - Octopus Tattoo Long Beach, CA Part healed, part fresh octopus tattoo on Jason!! Thank you @jasonctak for trusting me with you piece! #octopus #blackandgreytattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/DeanoCookTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/realistic-sea-turtle-tattoo.jpg Deano Cook - Color Sea Turtle Tattoo Marietta, GA @deanocook did the first layer of a 2 layer process on the background water of this #seaturtletattoofull sleeve using his own #underwaterphotography. Much more to come on this soon. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Anubis healed.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Anubis Tattoo - Healed Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/SusanHeartFlowers.jpg Nick Baxter - Heart and Flowers Austin, TX Susan made the trip to Austin from Alabama to collect this piece memorializing her career assisting open heart surgeons. It was a lot of fun combining a realistic human heart and traditional tattoo style flowers for a simple, powerful image. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_8328.jpg Stefano Alcantara - REALISTIC REPTILE EYE Fort Lauderderdale, FL Client came in for a cover-up tattoo of an Irish leprechaun on his lower leg. Left the shop with this a Reptile eye tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Danny Devito.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Danny Devito Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickCoverdale-natureLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Appalachia Austin, TX Nick wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite wilderness areas in the Appalachian mountain range, so I worked from a few reference photos of the region to piece this waterfall and mountain vista scene together. https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Lotus 2018b.jpg Saga Anderson - Lotus with reflection tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Hunter S. Thompson1.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Hunter S Thompson Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Realistic_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Hunter S. Thompson.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Hunter S Thompson Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Python 2018B.jpg Saga Anderson - Python and Frog Tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Rockfish 2018G.jpg Saga Anderson - Rockfish and Jellyfish tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Jimmy Hoffa.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Jimmy Hoffa Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f08Ucdb63bw" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/John Denver.jpg Bob Tyrrell - John Denver Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zlKLtnbU0xE" width="560"></iframe> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Ralfie from Christmas Story.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Ralphie Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Ronnie James Dio.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Ronnie James Dio Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA <a href="https://www.ronniejamesdio.com/" target="_blank">Ronnie James Dio</a> Portrait Tattoo. RIP If you are so inclined, check out the <a href="http://diocancerfund.org/" target="_blank">Dio Cancer Fund</a>. The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund is dedicated to support research and education that furthers early detection, prevention and treatment of prostate, colon and stomach cancers. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Zombie Bob.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Zombie Bob Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Self portrait as zombie tattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Traveller 2018a.jpg Saga Anderson - Monkey in Space Tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Volcano 2018B.jpg Saga Anderson - Volcano Tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Realistic_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-Smoking-skull-pistol.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Smoking skull Pistol Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Smoking skull Pistol https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-filigree-eye.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Filigree Eye Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Filigree Eye https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/kurt-cobain-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Kurt Cobain Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jpolitte-robotarm-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX This sleeve presents a more realistic and modern take on a classic biomech tattoo motif, showing human flesh ripped away to reveal robotics underneath. My client Jason is an inspiration—strong in body and mind, committed to achieving what he set out to do, despite having no prior experience, and despite having to fly here from his job guiding bomb-sniffing dogs in the war torn Middle East in order to squeeze a pair of 3-day marathon sessions into his allotted time off. These 2 sessions were spaced one month apart, completing a foundation color layer over the entire arm the first time, and dialing in colors, refining details, and finishing the sleeve during the second session. These photos were taken while the tattoo was still fresh, so there is more pink skin irritation here than it will have when healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/dog-portrait.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Dog Portrait Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Last night's tat, Diana's tribute to her son. He was a handsome devil. @intenzetattooink@cheyenne_tattooequipment#intenzebobtyrrellgreywashset#cheyennehawkpen @sullenclothing@h2oceanproteam @opustattoogloves@stencilanchored https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/PaulbuddhaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Buddha and Three Lotuses Austin, TX This was Paul's first tattoo, completed over two sessions. The buddha statue was based on one at the local Austin Zen Center, and the lotus flower as well as the concept of three are very important in Buddhist symbolism. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/triptic 3500 px wide.jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR This Geisha back piece has been completed over the last three years, My client brought in a photo reference. As much as I tried to stylize it more towards a “tattoo” it seemed to want to remain pretty refined. There are some very simple elements and other areas are soft, dimensional, and layered. some flat areas and some with depth. I try to just respond to whatever has happened in previous sessions and see where the tattoo goes. this one went here. I’ve been challenged by this piece and have learned things. My utmost respect and gratitude to my client for her dedication to complete it. many hours, lots of expense, and a lot of driving time for the sessions driving seven hours each way for each session. I’m grateful to have done this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/tania .jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR Geisha back piece is a coverup of a couple old tattoos. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Realistic_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/bird-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - nightingale bird tattoo Auckland, Fun nightingale bird from today @shipshapetattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/basketball-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - James Harden Auckland, Better photo of the James Harden piece I did last week, forgot to post this on fb NBA Houston Rockets https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/stan-lee-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Stan Lee Tattoo Auckland, photo of the #stanlee I did last week @marvel @stanleecollectibles @stanleecomikaze https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/frank-sinatra-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Frank Sinatra Tattoo Auckland, #healed #franksinatra I did @blackanchorcollective in Hesperia CA done in 3.5 hours. @inkeeze @intenzetattooink @inkjecta @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @electrumstencilproducts @sullenclothing #inkedmag #tattoolifemagazine #sullenclothing #tattooartistmagazine #tattooistartmag https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/nasty.jpg Steve Butcher - Walking Dead Zombie Tattoo Auckland, #gusfring from #breakingbad done today took about 6 hours @inkeeze @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @killerinktattoo @electrumstencilproducts @dermalizepro @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing #tattooistartmag #tattooartistmagazine #sullenclothing #tattoolifemagazine #inkedmag https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/kobe-bryant-basketball-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Kobe Auckland, "Mamba out" portrait of @kobebryant I did last year I wanna do more Kobe tattoos where my Kobe fans at!! @espn @sportscenter @nba @lakers @lakersscene #farewellkobe #GOAT #kobebryant #espn #sportscenter #nba #mambaday #blackmambaday https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chess-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Chess Tattoo Auckland, Fun chess piece I did last week, I love doing tattoos with out of focus areas, Done using @inkeeze @intenzetattooink @inkjecta @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @electrumstencilproducts @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing #inkedmag #tattoolifemagazine #tattooartistmagazine #tattooistartmag #sullenclothing — at Matt Jordan's Ship Shape Tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/michael-jordan-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - michael jordan portrait tattoo Auckland, Finished this #michaeljordan today while watching the devastating loss OKC received from the Mavs, it was soo close! Had a lot of fun with this piece and want to do more like it! @michaeljordan23 @espn @sportscenter @nba @chicagobulls #nba #nbatattoo #mj #mj23 #michaeljordancigar Done using @inkeeze @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @electrumstencilproducts @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing #inkedmag #tattooartistmagazine #tattoolifemagazine #tattooistartmag #sullenclothing https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/unitedwestand.jpg BJ Betts - "United We Stand" Script and Flag Tattoo , DE Black and gray, multi-typefaced script on a realistic stars and stripes backing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/painfulgoodbyes.jpg BJ Betts - "The most painful goodbyes..." Script and Rose Tattoo , DE Flourishing scripted quote on a black and gray parchment backing, above a realistic black and gray rose. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Realistic_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/BDAB629C-33CB-421F-9B35-B0BF27962590.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A571ACA7-C205-4B3B-A4ED-F6017C5B61AA.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - The pact Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3E535A72-D2B5-439F-920C-0ED96470AB92.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Love Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/5A718AE7-753E-4C90-A516-AC34A7A63535.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/C49FF704-4482-4764-8CF5-61B5F0AD10D1.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Deadpool bob Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10F490A9-7BED-4BE9-B5EC-EE84A790CC49.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7924F13D-2544-4458-981F-9E9A83CD9FC7.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Spider Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/BF11AC07-335E-4313-BAAD-1B98467BDFEA.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Ornemental compass Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cameronortiz-ibogaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Iboga Tree Austin, TX This half sleeve was my client's tribute tothe healing powers of iboga, which are helping him overcome his opiate addiction. Tabernanthe iboga or simply iboga is a perennial rainforest shrub and psychedelic, native to western Central Africa. Iboga stimulates the central nervous system when taken in small doses and induces visions in larger doses. In parts of Africa where the plant grows, the bark of the root is chewed for various pharmacological or ritualistic purposes. Ibogaine, the active alkaloid, is also used to treat substance abuse disorders and depression. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/josh-springsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Springtime Austin, TX Josh wanted a colorful sleeve embodying the fresh growth, sunshine, and lighthearted feelings of spring. So we pieced together a collage of his favorite spring-themed animals and plants. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Anubis healed.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Anubis Tattoo - Healed Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/BDAB629C-33CB-421F-9B35-B0BF27962590.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-sugar-skull-roses2.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin skull and roses Seattle, WA Damon Conklin skull and roses https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-gold-budda.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Golden Buddha Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Golden Buddha https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nicki Torso 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/nicki torso 4.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR 14 years ago I tattooed this young lady. A butterfly and small tribal about the size of a mandarin orange on the top of her right foot. Later a low back piece, (tramp stamp as some would say). There’s a switch that can be triggered in some people, not all, and in regard to the whole planet, in very very few, but when that switch is triggered, it begins a transformation in the person. I have witnessed this a few times now, and am only beginning to understand enough to try and communicate it. The switch is a surrendering to a decision. It reminds me of the first time I went skydiving. The decision was easy, but the reality of its potential outcome? As the door to the plane was opened, and the rush of wind came in, going head first into a full minute free fall, the horizon steady as we dropped towards the ground at 180 miles per hour... The only thing you can do is surrender at that point. It’s useless to resist. In fact, it is dangerous to. It becomes a spiritual thing. spir·it·u·al 'spiriCH(o?o)?l/ adjective 1.Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Getting your body tattooed as one whole is spiritual also. It's also about surrender. It has to do with your soul more than your physical body. It’s about your decisions, your emotions, how you feel inside during those trying times of how “it” feels on the outside. It’s about the sacrifices needed to be made, about the work one has to do to pay for the work. People who see large scale tattoos as just something a crazy person does, or just being obsessed or extreme, often don’t see what’s gone on inside that tattooed person. They don’t often see the transformation that’s gone on beneath the tattoo in the soul. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/PaulbuddhaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Buddha and Three Lotuses Austin, TX This was Paul's first tattoo, completed over two sessions. The buddha statue was based on one at the local Austin Zen Center, and the lotus flower as well as the concept of three are very important in Buddhist symbolism. https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/eagle-angel.jpg Juan Salgado - Red Eagle Angel San Juan, Puerto Rico "Red Eagle Angel" Tattoo art by: Juan Salgado Follow me on Instagram: @juan_salgado https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/stan-lee-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Stan Lee Tattoo Auckland, photo of the #stanlee I did last week @marvel @stanleecollectibles @stanleecomikaze https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chess-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Chess Tattoo Auckland, Fun chess piece I did last week, I love doing tattoos with out of focus areas, Done using @inkeeze @intenzetattooink @inkjecta @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @electrumstencilproducts @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing #inkedmag #tattoolifemagazine #tattooartistmagazine #tattooistartmag #sullenclothing — at Matt Jordan's Ship Shape Tattoo. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/nikko-hurtado-tattoo1.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Virgin Mary Tattoo Apple Valley, CA Added some back ground to @alexisdejoria half sleeve. Her mothers portrait as a Virgin Mary. Can't wait to see it finished next up to get tattooed is @popeofwelding where you at bro? Need to get that front side handled hope life is great. @stencilanchored @blackanchorcollective @blackanchorbynikko https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/a0fd8931-bbdb-4c6c-8057-d7946ff6ace1-20077.jpg Nikko Hurtado - untitled Apple Valley, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/ConradSkull.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Skull Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Piece I did at the @stefanostattoostudio booth at the INTI Tattoo Expo in Lima, Peru last weekend on my good friend and amazing artist @conradflorez <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/skull">#skull</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/kwadron">#kwadron</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanproteam">#h2oceanproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">#fkironsproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eternalink">#eternalink</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/grizzlygang">#grizzlygang</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/intitattooexpo">#INTITATTOOEXPO</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/lima">#Lima</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/peru">#Peru</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/StMichael.jpg Stefano Alcantara - St. Michael Fort Lauderderdale, FL 3/4 sleeve I did in 2 days at @stefanostattoostudio in Lima Peru. Great times! <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/saintmichael">#saintMichael</a> with @fkirons @eternalink @officialh2ocean @kwadron https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10405639_10202885169584037_8982660007282640088_n1.jpg Timothy B Boor - untitled Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2147.jpg Timothy B Boor - "Donte and Virgil in Hell" In-progress! Kokomo, IN Started on this tattoo of the painting "Donte and Virgil in Hell" by artist William-Adolphe Bougeureau. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1274 2.JPG Timothy B Boor - Virgin Mary by Michelangelo Kokomo, IN Had a good time tattooing this version of a Michelangelo's Virgin Mary. I can't wait to add more! I did not do the other tattoos around this piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1186.JPG Timothy B Boor - Kokomo, IN I really love getting to do some of my original art on people! This is a piece I call "The Word" , that my client saw hanging on my wall in my tattoo room while I was doing portraits of his daughter. I was honored that he wanted to put it on his body. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/DOD.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Realistic Day Of the Dead Fort Lauderderdale, FL Another Day Custom Day of the Dead own version... Done with FKIrons tattoo machines - at <a class="taggee" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=172118276976" data-hovercard-instant="1" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Off-the-Map-Tattoo/172118276976?ref=stream">Off the Map Tattoo</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Carlos 2 4S.jpg Bob Tyrrell - untitled Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA On my bro and idol Carlos Torres. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A0645.JPG Stefano Alcantara - My Day of the death version Fort Lauderderdale, FL My Day of the death version done at Last Rites NYC 2012 don with FK Irons and Eternal Ink https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A0681.JPG Stefano Alcantara - New World Order Tattoo Sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL New world order, Illuminaty, Big Brother, Secret society, Free Mason, Conspiracy Theory, Conspiracy Facts, Anonymus , tattoo Sleve by Stefano Alcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/witness nunweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Witness to the Fall 2 Kokomo, IN Based off a drawing of mine featured in Big Gus' book "Black and Greys Finest" real fun to do!!! https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShawnBarberOntheRoadHOSTED/images/thumbs/barber-ryan-prayinghands2.jpg Shawn Barber - praying hands and roses Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/stpatrick web1.jpg Timothy B Boor - St. Patrick casting demons into hell Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/chimp web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Chimp Kokomo, IN Chimp in deep thought. Start of a animal theme sleeve that I am really excited about. More to come. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/buda web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Buda Kokomo, IN Fun portrait of Buda piece on a meditation coach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/St Rosa.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Santa Rosa de Lima Fort Lauderderdale, FL Hard Core saint from Lima Peru. piece done in Puerto Rico tattoo Convention 2011 also win 1st place Tattoo of the the day and 1st Place Best Realistic https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/dod girlweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Day of the dead female. 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Good times, quite fun</div> </div> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Charlie healed.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Jesus Manson Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA On my bro Dan Lins, healed shot. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Demasi's neck.jpg Bob Tyrrell - untitled Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA On my bro Mike DeMasi's neck... https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/photo(2).JPG Bob Tyrrell - Mother Mary Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Healed shot of this one... https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/dog b&g.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Dog portrait tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gregosbookflowerLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Self Realization Austin, TX This was a great endcap to my Australian tattooing trip, on the last day of Rites of Passage, on my good friend Gregos. It symbolizes the jaded concepts and oppressive constructs of the world obscuring the jewel of enlightenment and peace inside every person--and the ability of each of us to transcend the ego trap with the blossoming of true knowledge. I consider this a companion piece to the book and flower tattoo featured elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_0344.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Eye of RA Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom tattoo of the Eye of RA or Osiris eye done by Stefano Alcantara from Lima Peru, now in NYC in LAST RITES Tattoo Theatre. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/k tut.jpg Timothy B Boor - king tutankhamun Kokomo, IN Black and grey realistic portrait of king tutankhamun's burial mask. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/shaman-tattoo.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Mayan Mother Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Justin leg phone.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Virgin Mary Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Andy's hand phone.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Virgin Mary Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Did this on Andy Engel from Germany, one of my best friends and favorite artists! https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/pinup-tattoo.jpg Jeff Gogue - frazetta style sleeve Grants Pass, OR skulls, girl, fantasy, color, realistic, custom, original https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Angel_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Hannah-B beach.png Hannah Aitchison - Bright Color Beach Back Tattoo Chicago, Il Brightly colored tattoo with retro imagery depicting a woman on a beach with an old-time ship. Lots of flowers to make the color really pop. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image125.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image120.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Lady candy Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11390171_721498541308991_8740988614339058280_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - candy pinup Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/lovely rita.jpg Hannah Aitchison - Lovely Rita Chicago, Il Lovely Rita meter maid pin-up. Beatles tribute. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image80.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Tank girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Antebrazo1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - woman and wind Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did last week in FL on my cousin <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.1" href="http://instagram.com/brorwensjoe">@brorwensjoe</a>. Was so fun and very happy with the result #stefanoalcantara #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.3" href="http://instagram.com/fkirons">@fkirons</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.5" href="http://instagram.com/officialh2ocean">@officialh2ocean</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.7" href="http://instagram.com/eternalink">@eternalink</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.9" href="http://instagram.com/kwadron">@kwadron</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10359235_542708232521357_8243541044643297695_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - geisha Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image43.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Amazon girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_0736.JPG Emy Blacksheep - santa muerte doll with her lilblack cat Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Cross_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1186.JPG Timothy B Boor - Kokomo, IN I really love getting to do some of my original art on people! This is a piece I call "The Word" , that my client saw hanging on my wall in my tattoo room while I was doing portraits of his daughter. I was honored that he wanted to put it on his body. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/witness nunweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Witness to the Fall 2 Kokomo, IN Based off a drawing of mine featured in Big Gus' book "Black and Greys Finest" real fun to do!!! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/stpatrick web1.jpg Timothy B Boor - St. Patrick casting demons into hell Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Demon_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A571ACA7-C205-4B3B-A4ED-F6017C5B61AA.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - The pact Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2579.jpg Timothy B Boor - Conjoined Goat Twins Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/StMichael.jpg Stefano Alcantara - St. Michael Fort Lauderderdale, FL 3/4 sleeve I did in 2 days at @stefanostattoostudio in Lima Peru. Great times! <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/saintmichael">#saintMichael</a> with @fkirons @eternalink @officialh2ocean @kwadron https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2147.jpg Timothy B Boor - "Donte and Virgil in Hell" In-progress! Kokomo, IN Started on this tattoo of the painting "Donte and Virgil in Hell" by artist William-Adolphe Bougeureau. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/off.jpg Emy Blacksheep - dark crow Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5767.PNG Timothy B Boor - Biomech man Kokomo, IN Super fun Organic/boimech tattoo based off one of my digital illustrations. Done on Tattooist Jack Morris. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/witch king web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Witch king Kokomo, IN First Tattoo at the opening of my new studio "The Bohemian Tattoo Club". Got to do the Witch King from Lord of the Rings on a good friend of mine. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/thinker choice tattoo1.jpg Conan Lea - Thinker's Choice Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This fella came to me looking for a small replication of the Thinker on his back with the feel of Gustave Dore As he spoke I realized he needed much more canvas to tell his story. He deliberated for a good hour with his wife then took the leap. We all have a choice. Just now the man, after much pondering, has chosen the better path. My client wanted to capture that moment. I markered the rays and most of the architecture on by hand. Dumbest idea of my life. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/gargoyleweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gargoyle demon dude. Kokomo, IN Got a chance to do some evil stuff! good times. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Demon_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/demon cross.jpg Timothy B Boor - Demon cross Kokomo, IN Tribute to clients father. Demons represent the cancer that took him too young. Thanks for coming in the next day so I could get a better pict! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/devil girl.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Devil Girl Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Devil_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/BDAB629C-33CB-421F-9B35-B0BF27962590.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A571ACA7-C205-4B3B-A4ED-F6017C5B61AA.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - The pact Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/StMichael.jpg Stefano Alcantara - St. Michael Fort Lauderderdale, FL 3/4 sleeve I did in 2 days at @stefanostattoostudio in Lima Peru. Great times! <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/saintmichael">#saintMichael</a> with @fkirons @eternalink @officialh2ocean @kwadron https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Blacksheep Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5767.PNG Timothy B Boor - Biomech man Kokomo, IN Super fun Organic/boimech tattoo based off one of my digital illustrations. Done on Tattooist Jack Morris. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/stpatrick web1.jpg Timothy B Boor - St. Patrick casting demons into hell Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/gargoyleweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gargoyle demon dude. Kokomo, IN Got a chance to do some evil stuff! good times. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/demon cross.jpg Timothy B Boor - Demon cross Kokomo, IN Tribute to clients father. Demons represent the cancer that took him too young. Thanks for coming in the next day so I could get a better pict! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/St Rosa.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Santa Rosa de Lima Fort Lauderderdale, FL Hard Core saint from Lima Peru. piece done in Puerto Rico tattoo Convention 2011 also win 1st place Tattoo of the the day and 1st Place Best Realistic https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Jesus_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/ConradSkull.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Skull Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Piece I did at the @stefanostattoostudio booth at the INTI Tattoo Expo in Lima, Peru last weekend on my good friend and amazing artist @conradflorez <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/skull">#skull</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/kwadron">#kwadron</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanproteam">#h2oceanproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">#fkironsproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eternalink">#eternalink</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/grizzlygang">#grizzlygang</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/intitattooexpo">#INTITATTOOEXPO</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/lima">#Lima</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/peru">#Peru</a> https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Mary_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1274 2.JPG Timothy B Boor - Virgin Mary by Michelangelo Kokomo, IN Had a good time tattooing this version of a Michelangelo's Virgin Mary. I can't wait to add more! I did not do the other tattoos around this piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/thinker choice tattoo1.jpg Conan Lea - Thinker's Choice Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This fella came to me looking for a small replication of the Thinker on his back with the feel of Gustave Dore As he spoke I realized he needed much more canvas to tell his story. He deliberated for a good hour with his wife then took the leap. We all have a choice. Just now the man, after much pondering, has chosen the better path. My client wanted to capture that moment. I markered the rays and most of the architecture on by hand. Dumbest idea of my life. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Day o Death lilis.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Day Of the Death Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom Day of the dead Piece. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Praying_Hands_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShawnBarberOntheRoadHOSTED/images/thumbs/barber-ryan-prayinghands2.jpg Shawn Barber - praying hands and roses Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/Hands_Praying_Tattoo_T1.jpg BJ Betts - Praying Hands , DE Ouch https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Rework_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Hulk Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image2.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Geisha Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image116.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Beetljuice Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2171.jpg Timothy B Boor - Portrait Rework Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_mc-tats-0005-t.jpg Mike Cole - Christ Halo nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Royal_King_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2314.jpg Timothy B Boor - Chest Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/witch king web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Witch king Kokomo, IN First Tattoo at the opening of my new studio "The Bohemian Tattoo Club". Got to do the Witch King from Lord of the Rings on a good friend of mine. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Sci_Fi_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Rinzler 2018T.jpg Saga Anderson - Rinzler Calgary, Alberta <a href="https://tron.fandom.com/wiki/Rinzler" target="_blank">Rinzler</a> is Clu's primary enforcer. He is an exceptionally skilled warrior and is the elite combatant in all games in the Grid. In addition, he is the only known programto use two identity discs in battle. Originally known as Tron, Rinzler's identity came into being when Tron was "repurposed" by Clu. In TRON: Uprising, Tron was forced to adopt the name and appearance of Rinzler after his battle with Clu, using the disguise to avoid capture as most programs believed that he was dead. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/davidminter-roboarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX David, a computer programmer, wanted a robotic arm representing the harmonious fusion of man and machine. I love the simple, bold, flowing design that we came up with! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/Markus-B bio.png Lux Altera - Bio-Organic Sleeve Tattoo , Brightly colored sleeve with scaly, insectoid-like bio-organic styling. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Tyrrell-B skull.png Bob Tyrrell - Collaborative Black and Gray Skull Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Me and my bro Marshall Bennett do a dual seminar every year on Sunday at the Motor City Tattoo Expo in Detroit Rock City. We pick a name out of a hat and give someone who takes the seminar a free collab tattoo from both of us. This year was special, because our friends Rember, Jose Perez Jr., Tibor, and Francisco Sanchez joined in, making it a 6 way collab! We tattooed until 2 a.m. It turned into a party. I am beyond stoked and beyond humbled to do this with five of my friends who are five of the best tattooers on the planet. I can't thank you guys enough for coming and making this happen. Love y'all!!! An amazing day and one of the highlights of my life. This tat is done with my signature Bob Tyrrell grey wash set from Intenze. Ha!!! I hope you guys liked it. The pic doesn't do it justice, lighting was bad in the room. It's not quite this dark. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyYomicoMorenoMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10929583_1091582984190534_7768173624900467188_n.jpg Yomico Moreno - Spock Portrait New York, NY Spock portrait done in black and grey https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ellisbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mechanical Flower Austin, TX I had the opportunity to put a unique twist on a classic biomechanical theme in this lower leg sleeve. It shows the dichotomy of nature and technology with plants turning into robotics; one natural flower and one mechanical...with a bioengineered little visitor. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2547.jpg Timothy B Boor - More Progress on the Lord of the Rings Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Sci_Fi_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2479.jpg Timothy B Boor - Addition to a Lord of the Rings Sleeve In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2354.jpg Timothy B Boor - Monster Cupcakes Kokomo, IN Done at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster, England! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2336.jpg Timothy B Boor - untitled Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2285.jpg Timothy B Boor - Medusa Kokomo, IN Done at the Lima, Peru tattoo expo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2101.jpg Timothy B Boor - Starcraft Creature Kokomo, IN Hydralysk Zerg creature from the game Starcraft. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1273 2.JPG Timothy B Boor - Yoda Kokomo, IN Yoda tattoo I did on another big Star Wars fan! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/chewalien.jpg Timothy B Boor - chewbacca alien Kokomo, IN fun tattoo! he wanted to cross his love for alien and star wars movies. this is the craziness that happened. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/alien4web.jpg Timothy B Boor - They exist! Kokomo, IN Super fun freehand Alien cover up in progress. Jeremiah has an Alien theme going on and let me make up my own Alien. Good times! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Severed_Head_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2218.jpg Timothy B Boor - Caravaggio Painting Cover-Up Kokomo, IN A challenging cover-up done recently! Got to do a painting by one of my all time favorite artists, Caravaggio! Had to adjust and alter it a bit to make the cover-up work, but happy so far. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/persius.jpg Timothy B Boor - Perseus with the head of Medusa Kokomo, IN Perseus with the head of Medusa. Done on Charlie the bass player for "Fit for an Autopsy". https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/reepz.jpg Timothy B Boor - CREEPY comic cover Kokomo, IN Fun littlie black and grey side piece based off of a CREEPY comic book cover. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/Skull_Tattoo_T.jpg BJ Betts - Skull , DE untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_mike-32-t.jpg Mike Cole - Self Destructive Heads nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/trevorchairs11-05TN.jpg Nick Baxter - More Chairs Austin, TX Here's the latest installment of the chairs sleeve, as it inches to an agonizingly slow finish...only a few more chair designer portraits left, and then some background. Oh yeah, the quote of my life: "Oh my god, Honey, look at this! This person got CHAIRS tattooed on them!!?!?!? Why would someone ever GET that?!?!?!" https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/eamesportraitTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Charles Eames (1907 1978) East Haven, CT This is a portrait of famed furniture designer Charles Eames (1907-1978) on the 'chairs' sleeve that is still in progress (pictures of the chairs are elsewhere in this gallery). This will be incorporated into the as-of-yet undone background. The client's finger is there for size comparison. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Singular_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8B623AC0-CD5A-4594-BE80-9439FBF1F633.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0498A798-8BD5-42BB-A68A-261373CCCB6B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/43DBF28B-0E09-407C-B331-9B2BC1B25845.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4097F07E-7936-4ADF-BB9F-68A227A65DA9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/CFF02C24-A69D-4439-B6F8-3A4C60EB3F9B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Ornemental Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7653BD74-A253-43E0-A1AF-9C4370F31084.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Work in progress Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8679E126-0FAC-4B9F-B0E4-3BD11B7D5DC9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Bastet Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/96F305F6-7B61-4CE4-9745-420AF8ADA1D4.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Dancing with the Dead Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/BDAB629C-33CB-421F-9B35-B0BF27962590.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A571ACA7-C205-4B3B-A4ED-F6017C5B61AA.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - The pact Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Singular_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Singular_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Singular_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Singular_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Skin_Rips_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jpolitte-robotarm-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX This sleeve presents a more realistic and modern take on a classic biomech tattoo motif, showing human flesh ripped away to reveal robotics underneath. My client Jason is an inspiration—strong in body and mind, committed to achieving what he set out to do, despite having no prior experience, and despite having to fly here from his job guiding bomb-sniffing dogs in the war torn Middle East in order to squeeze a pair of 3-day marathon sessions into his allotted time off. These 2 sessions were spaced one month apart, completing a foundation color layer over the entire arm the first time, and dialing in colors, refining details, and finishing the sleeve during the second session. These photos were taken while the tattoo was still fresh, so there is more pink skin irritation here than it will have when healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/dissectedbeeLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Totally Committed Austin, TX Carlos wanted a very unique and interesting interpretation of the concept of commitment, after learning that some bees sacrifice their lives when they decide to sting. He wanted to depict the bee unraveling while trying to remove his stinger and fly away, so I consulted the brilliant work of muralist Nychos for inspiration when drawing my design. This photo shows the tattoo healed after one 5 hour session. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/meltclock.jpg Timothy B Boor - Melting clock Kokomo, IN Fun melting clock skin tear flower tattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5767.PNG Timothy B Boor - Biomech man Kokomo, IN Super fun Organic/boimech tattoo based off one of my digital illustrations. Done on Tattooist Jack Morris. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Skin_Rips_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/koolaidmanTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Did Dat Shit Hurded?? Austin, TX Kool-Aid man skin tear-out. Need I say more? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/unicorngayTN.jpg Nick Baxter - The Last Unicorn Austin, TX Dear World, Thank you for having XLindseyX help make my job the most fun and hilarious ever. Sincerely, Nick https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/50armRibMuscle_t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Muscles , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nakneck1TN.jpg Nick Baxter - Flesh Leaves Austin, TX This client wanted to represent mankind's interconnectedness with nature by combining fleshy elements with some leaves. My piece was worked around and into an unfinished chest piece by Carson Hill, an awesome tattoo artist in CA. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skinripfoliageTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Eco Skin Rip Austin, TX That's right, my friend and I are bringing back every tattooer's favorite, the one and only, the timeless, skin rip tattoo. This is, of course, updated for the modern age with more realistic depth and trompe l'oeil effects, and some actual meaning behind the image--it celebrates his love for, and oneness with, the natural world which sustains all life on this planet. Including yours, dipshit. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/neckBrain-tattoo-T.jpg Guy Aitchison - NeckBrain , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/beast-tattoo-t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Beast , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Skull_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/flowers-skull.jpg Laura Jade - Flowers and Skull Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-rose-skull-tattoo.jpg Damon Conklin - Rose with Skull and Crown Tattoo Seattle, WA Finished this sweet rose with skull and crown tattoo on the main man @truckstopsurprise yesterday. You rock bro thanks a lot for letting me do my thing. And thanks for all the valentines candy https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1B19F864-9699-4A03-8E3F-C3FF52EC982C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-roses-skull-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Flowers and Skull Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2ABFB501-F1E0-43D4-BDD5-23673D9BB11D.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/79EFF980-8925-4141-AF2E-ECE8B9373E43.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/9BB1C1D7-1701-4492-81C0-5D5E4DD1684F.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/B34DA8EB-1465-4FA0-BCCB-A812C44411D8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Harley quinn Skull Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2C2F1B54-B667-4472-801E-0270B3A4AD49.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Skull_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/654433C8-3D97-4DC6-AC77-55AD1658EBA5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-time-skull-sleeve.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Time Skull Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Time Skull https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-sugar-skull-roses2.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin skull and roses Seattle, WA Damon Conklin skull and roses https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-Smoking-skull-pistol.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Smoking skull Pistol Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Smoking skull Pistol https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-mushroom-skull.png Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Mushroom Skull Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Mushroom Skull https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-crowned-boar-skull.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Crowned Boar Skull Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Crowned Boar Skull https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-Totem-skull-sleeve.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-bio-organic.png Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Skull_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Skull_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Skull_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Sleeves_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Sleeves_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/bio-full-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Full Bio Sleeve Tattoo , IL And yesterday’s crazy all day second pass on @gwooki ...this was super fun and I’d love to do more like it! #blackandgrey #biomech#tattoo #sleeve #abstractart #artcollector https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/bio-upper-half-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio Upper Sleeve Tattoo , IL And yesterday’s crazy all day second pass on @gwooki ...this was super fun and I’d love to do more like it! #blackandgrey #biomech#tattoo #sleeve #abstractart #artcollector https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/black-grey-bio-forearm-sleeve-guy-aitchison.jpg Guy Aitchison - Forearm Bio Sleeve Tattoo , IL And yesterday’s crazy all day second pass on @gwooki ...this was super fun and I’d love to do more like it! #blackandgrey #biomech#tattoo #sleeve #abstractart #artcollector https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Sleeves_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackbiomechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Biomech Machine Austin, TX Jack wanted a biomech tattoo depicting a sleek, efficient machine with a glowing power source as a brother piece to the "Comeback Machine" sleeve I did on his brother years ago. I incorporated a few forms and details from his brother's sleeve as little easter eggs to symbolically join the two pieces. Each brother's piece was chosen by them to honestly represent their personalities and life journeys--Jack's being clean and efficient, Cameron's being weathered and cobbled together, but still running off its passionate glowing energy source. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/keithtroutsleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Trout Fly Fishing Austin, TX Keith wanted a sleeve celebrating his love of fly fishing, complete with anatomically correct details of rainbow and brown trout, and an unbarbed fish hook for proper catch and release. We used some photos he took of the majestic Montana wilderness for reference, and he allowed me the liberty to morph a few different tattoo styles into one seamless aesthetic. This project was tons of fun! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/davidminter-roboarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX David, a computer programmer, wanted a robotic arm representing the harmonious fusion of man and machine. I love the simple, bold, flowing design that we came up with! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/josh-springsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Springtime Austin, TX Josh wanted a colorful sleeve embodying the fresh growth, sunshine, and lighthearted feelings of spring. So we pieced together a collage of his favorite spring-themed animals and plants. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Sleeves_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jpolitte-robotarm-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX This sleeve presents a more realistic and modern take on a classic biomech tattoo motif, showing human flesh ripped away to reveal robotics underneath. My client Jason is an inspiration—strong in body and mind, committed to achieving what he set out to do, despite having no prior experience, and despite having to fly here from his job guiding bomb-sniffing dogs in the war torn Middle East in order to squeeze a pair of 3-day marathon sessions into his allotted time off. These 2 sessions were spaced one month apart, completing a foundation color layer over the entire arm the first time, and dialing in colors, refining details, and finishing the sleeve during the second session. These photos were taken while the tattoo was still fresh, so there is more pink skin irritation here than it will have when healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cate-zeldaWoW-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Gaming Sleeve Austin, TX This sleeve started as a tribute to the video game Zelda, and expanded to include a creature from another favorite game of my client, World of Warcraft. The octopus was pre-existing (done by Justin Oriani), and we worked the new sleeve subject matter into and around it to form a cohesive looking collage of colorful creatures (how about that for some nice alliteration!). https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosbaroqueLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gothic Still Life Sleeve Austin, TX This past year my great client Aaron, who has the graveyard sleeve visible elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, approached me with the idea of a dark gothic themed sleeve. The subject matter was based loosely on a classical still life look, with Aaron requesting that various personally significant symbols be included. Color was kept minimal in this piece in order to achieve the requested dark, dusty, gothic look, and used strategically to provide emphasis and compositional flow. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Sleeves_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fruitmechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Tropical Fruitmech Austin, TX I did this sleeve of surreal tropical fruits on the amazing tattooer <a href="http://www.acostattoo.com" target="_blank">Andres Acosta</a>, to pay homage to his family and native land of Venezuela. Various symbols of life and death, decay and regeneration are scattered throughout. The flower on his hand is a rendition of a Mango blossom. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/BXQH4848.jpg Jeff Gogue - samurai and severed snake head Grants Pass, OR This in progress work of a samurai mask, maple leaves, peonies, dahlias, and a severed sneak head really shows the power of designing with archs and flow patterns. I try to set the viewer’s eye in motion with the direction things look like they are moving in. I love the challenge of using a static image to portray movement, and the fun part is a tattoo in many ways is in continual motion wether the person’s body is moving or even on a microscopic and time lapse level, the cells around the pigment are continually regenerating causing tiny shifts in the pigment… what a cool thought. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/5d269fb4f6cd09c87018c33bbb293c2f.jpg Nick Chaboya - untitled San Francisco, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/melisNBjuancolabfullNB.jpg Nick Baxter - Capricorn Collaboration Austin, TX This unique project was the result of an artistic collaboration between myself, <a href="http://www.juansalgadoart.com" target="_blank">Juan Salgado</a>, and the client <a href="http://missmelis.com" target="_blank">Melissa Fusco</a>, who requested a capricorn themed sleeve with other symbols relevent to her life. Since Juan and I live far apart, we devised a different kind of collaborative process. First, Melis started us off with a loose compositional sketch and written description via email, then Juan and I tackled different parts of the drawing amidst email discussion over how each of our sections would fit with the other. I did the large moth, forearm shell and flower drawing, and Juan did the Capricorn mermaid with mandala halo. Next, he and I each started our respective portion during separate sessions, completing a loose and incomplete foundation layer. Then on the third session, I added a 2nd layer of ink to Juan's upper half, while he added a 2nd pass of ink during the 4th session on my lower half. This alternation ensured that we each added our influence in roughly equal amounts to every area, despite never being in the same location nor tattooing at the same time. We traded one more pass each after that second layer, then met up at Hell City Tattoo Festival in Ohio for the finishing touches over the entire arm, in person, at the same time. This was a very fun method of long distance collaboration and all three of us are thrilled with the results. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nickpasteurmusicsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Music and Medicine Austin, TX This sleeve is the client's tribute to his love of music and medicine, being both a practicing physician and a musician in his spare time. To represent these two subjects we chose a stylized rendering of the anatomy of the inner ear, and paired those structures with the classic musical symbolism of the gramophone and "f-hole' on a violin. You can see the client Nick's other arm that I sleeved elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, in the entry titled <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_100966.html" target="_blank">"Florida Tribute."</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2666.jpg Timothy B Boor - Frog Kokomo, IN Added to a swamp themed sleeve still in progress! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/floridatributesleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Florida Tribute Austin, TX My client Nick wanted to pay tribute to his childhood home and family roots in Florida with some of his most powerful memories from growing up, from the sweet to the painful. These included living on and around citrus farms, and dealing with the ever-present stinging insects like mosquitos and velvet ants. We had fun thinking of all the ways to depict oranges and managed to include every aspect except for the seed form. These photos show the tattoo healed after almost one year. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanJungleSleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Rainforest Tribute Austin, TX My friend Dan wanted to pay tribute to the vast array of beautiful fauna and flora of the rainforests, while calling attention to the clearcutting and burning of the Amazon jungle for industrial agriculture. So he chose several interesting animals and plants to depict, and we tied the composition together with flames to represent the peril that these fragile ecosystems are in today. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonnyadventuresleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Follow Your Heart Austin, TX This sleeve was several years in the making but finally finished except for a bit near the elbow where the client has some eczema. X marks the spot on the adventure map of your life. Use your intellect, follow your heart, and go where you must in order to find your truth and fulfillment. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Small_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1B19F864-9699-4A03-8E3F-C3FF52EC982C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/530242C0-1BE6-48E4-AC4B-1418E5FACBE8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/D2945C64-7049-4944-8C28-56BC671A96EB.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A8064311-B28D-4916-845A-4DBDC2A143B5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Tank girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/24997085-EA9F-4FFF-80EC-802CDDFC2A90.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0AD80310-F444-434C-93E8-BFA24095442B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Sangoku Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/802A6A13-A888-433F-AA4B-2EF3000DFDFF.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Ornemental rose Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/DE75A647-6B14-4033-A88E-3556C97B309B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Underboobs moth Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1706EA60-DA2E-4EE0-B75A-FD7F34C4C1AC.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Lemon n’roses Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/ABBEA82B-637F-4052-BE6F-3F3A7B92DEB9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Small_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/koolaidmanTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Did Dat Shit Hurded?? Austin, TX Kool-Aid man skin tear-out. Need I say more? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/unicorngayTN.jpg Nick Baxter - The Last Unicorn Austin, TX Dear World, Thank you for having XLindseyX help make my job the most fun and hilarious ever. Sincerely, Nick https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/50armRibMuscle_t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Muscles , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nakneck1TN.jpg Nick Baxter - Flesh Leaves Austin, TX This client wanted to represent mankind's interconnectedness with nature by combining fleshy elements with some leaves. My piece was worked around and into an unfinished chest piece by Carson Hill, an awesome tattoo artist in CA. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skinripfoliageTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Eco Skin Rip Austin, TX That's right, my friend and I are bringing back every tattooer's favorite, the one and only, the timeless, skin rip tattoo. This is, of course, updated for the modern age with more realistic depth and trompe l'oeil effects, and some actual meaning behind the image--it celebrates his love for, and oneness with, the natural world which sustains all life on this planet. Including yours, dipshit. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/neckBrain-tattoo-T.jpg Guy Aitchison - NeckBrain , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/beast-tattoo-t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Beast , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Small_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Small_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Small_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Space_and_Aliens_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-back.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the arms in the detail image link on this image, or in the next gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2336.jpg Timothy B Boor - untitled Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2101.jpg Timothy B Boor - Starcraft Creature Kokomo, IN Hydralysk Zerg creature from the game Starcraft. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Planets.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Planets (Healed piece) Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed Realistic Black and Gray tattoo of Planets done at Last Rites in NYC by Stefano Alcantara. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/alien4web.jpg Timothy B Boor - They exist! Kokomo, IN Super fun freehand Alien cover up in progress. Jeremiah has an Alien theme going on and let me make up my own Alien. Good times! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Spiritual_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickHarringtonBiochestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sword of Wisdom Austin, TX Nick wanted a new bio-organic chest piece to cover up some old tattoos he had lightened with laser treatments. I came up with this design based loosely on the Buddhist concept of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the tangled mess of delusion with discernment. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cameronortiz-ibogaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Iboga Tree Austin, TX This half sleeve was my client's tribute tothe healing powers of iboga, which are helping him overcome his opiate addiction. Tabernanthe iboga or simply iboga is a perennial rainforest shrub and psychedelic, native to western Central Africa. Iboga stimulates the central nervous system when taken in small doses and induces visions in larger doses. In parts of Africa where the plant grows, the bark of the root is chewed for various pharmacological or ritualistic purposes. Ibogaine, the active alkaloid, is also used to treat substance abuse disorders and depression. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2873.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/PaulbuddhaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Buddha and Three Lotuses Austin, TX This was Paul's first tattoo, completed over two sessions. The buddha statue was based on one at the local Austin Zen Center, and the lotus flower as well as the concept of three are very important in Buddhist symbolism. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5317.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10439400_707260859399426_835373242025656909_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - choose your way Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/20115_708069715985207_7732231941322135858_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - passion Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2395.jpg Timothy B Boor - Custom Clock/Sunset/Beach Scene Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Spiritual_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/YacoFinal.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son Lion Headdress Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Happy with the final product of the piece I did for my friend @yacoturco at @stefanostattoostudio Private Studio in Lima, Peru. <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Thanks guys for wait for me @yacoturco @msperu <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/losleones">#losLeones</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/estoesguerra">#estoesguerra</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yaco">#yaco</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warrior">#warrior</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/headdress">#headdress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">@fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron @samsungmobileusa @nickydiamonds @grizzlygriptape https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_22921.jpg Timothy B Boor - Voodoo Doll In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Antebrazo1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - woman and wind Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did last week in FL on my cousin <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.1" href="http://instagram.com/brorwensjoe">@brorwensjoe</a>. Was so fun and very happy with the result #stefanoalcantara #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.3" href="http://instagram.com/fkirons">@fkirons</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.5" href="http://instagram.com/officialh2ocean">@officialh2ocean</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.7" href="http://instagram.com/eternalink">@eternalink</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.9" href="http://instagram.com/kwadron">@kwadron</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1899.jpg Timothy B Boor - Day of the Dead Woman Kokomo, IN Timothy Boor did this tattoo at the 2014 Hell City Tattoo Festival in Columbus, Ohio. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/1480711_10201686524978671_1551148132_n1.jpg Timothy B Boor - Aleister Crowley Kokomo, IN I got to finish this Aleister Crowley portrait on my buddy Clint the other day. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/1480711_10201686524978671_1551148132_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Aleister Crowley Kokomo, IN Got to finish this Aleister Crowley portrait yesterday on my buddy Clint. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Blacksheep Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chakra spinal tattoo detail copy.jpg Conan Lea - Spinal Chakra Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This breathy piece was drawn on with markers and then tattooed. The collector is a massage therapist and Reiki energy worker, and wanted to embody the lightness and ethereal imagery of the ancient chakras on the meridian of her spine. We did consider putting each of the chakras on her body in their anatomically correct positions, but since they range in location from the top of the head down to the knees, and plenty of special places in between, we decided the spine would be more than acceptable. We tattooed over multiple sessions so that we could ensure the lightness of the inlay. After wearing it for a few years, the collector decided to add another layer of saturation to make the piece brighter and more vivid, and will soon do another small session on it so her piece can reflect the amazing technological advances in the tattoo pigment industry. It will be fun to put some of the newer types onto her skin. This collector is an amazing person with a beautiful spirit, strong heart, and clear, wide-open mind. I like to think that the tattoo is a totem to remind her of what she intends to be. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/derek-redfeatherLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Redfeather Austin, TX My Native friend Derek's tribal name is Redfeather. Much respect to Turtle Mountain Reservation, North Dakota and all indigenous people. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian2WEB.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Chief Fort Lauderderdale, FL Indian Chief portrait with more flowy textures i´m enjoying to do lately. FK Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean #stefanoalcantara https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Spiritual_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian web.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Fort Lauderderdale, FL Part of an Indian leg sleeve I´m working on Done at Last Rites tattoo theater in NYC Fk Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/buddhagardenTN3.jpg Nick Baxter - The Forager's Path Austin, TX This sleeve reflects Jack's love for foraging wild edibles and deep appreciation of Buddhist teachings and philosophy. The 2 symbols in the background are the Lotus flower which represents enlightenment growing out of ignorance, and the Wheel of Life whose 8 spokes represent the Eightfold Path of Buddhist practice. The fruits depicted are wild blueberries, blackberries, grapevines and persimmons. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A0681.JPG Stefano Alcantara - New World Order Tattoo Sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL New world order, Illuminaty, Big Brother, Secret society, Free Mason, Conspiracy Theory, Conspiracy Facts, Anonymus , tattoo Sleve by Stefano Alcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7847.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Magnifying Glass Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom piece i did on my guest spot at All or Nothing , really fun piece! Done with <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1788954010" href="http://www.facebook.com/fkirons">Fk Irons</a> and Eternal inks https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/juankeyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - The Color Conspiracy Austin, TX I did this fun little Tibetan inspired banger on the amazing tattooer Juan Salgado, at his shop Color Conspiracy in Puerto Rico. It was an honor not only to tattoo such an amazing artist, but to fit the piece in next to a beautiful Guy Aitchison sleeve. The top of the flames extend partially onto the neck, and you can get a closer view of Juan's shop logo as the teeth of the key by clicking the detail image link. Also, do yourself a favor and check out Juan's art at www.juansalgadoart.com https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/mother earth tree goddess tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Mother Earth Goddess Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This gal wanted to express the power of the female as it flows from the earth. She said she'd give me as much of her side as I wish. Hooked me at once. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Planets.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Planets (Healed piece) Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed Realistic Black and Gray tattoo of Planets done at Last Rites in NYC by Stefano Alcantara. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/big-lebowski-tattoo-t.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Big Lebowski Tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL The Big Levowsky (movie) 9 hours, 3 more comming! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Sports_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/basketball-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - James Harden Auckland, Better photo of the James Harden piece I did last week, forgot to post this on fb NBA Houston Rockets https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/kobe-bryant-basketball-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Kobe Auckland, "Mamba out" portrait of @kobebryant I did last year I wanna do more Kobe tattoos where my Kobe fans at!! @espn @sportscenter @nba @lakers @lakersscene #farewellkobe #GOAT #kobebryant #espn #sportscenter #nba #mambaday #blackmambaday https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/michael-jordan-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - michael jordan portrait tattoo Auckland, Finished this #michaeljordan today while watching the devastating loss OKC received from the Mavs, it was soo close! Had a lot of fun with this piece and want to do more like it! @michaeljordan23 @espn @sportscenter @nba @chicagobulls #nba #nbatattoo #mj #mj23 #michaeljordancigar Done using @inkeeze @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @electrumstencilproducts @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing #inkedmag #tattooartistmagazine #tattoolifemagazine #tattooistartmag #sullenclothing https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/20115_708069715985207_7732231941322135858_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - passion Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1982.jpg Timothy B Boor - Ayrton Senna Kokomo, IN Tribute to the racecar driver Aytron Senna https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/ski web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Ski Lift Kokomo, IN bad pict of a fun piece I did on an avid skier. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nbajamconeTN.jpg Nick Baxter - NBA Jam Ice Cream Cone Austin, TX Sarah is an NBA Jam hustler, and she plays dirty. But I know her achilles heal: she can only win when she plays as the Chicago Bulls. She's also building quite a collection of ridiculous tattoos--this one sits just below the Kool-Aid Man Tear-out. Dedicated to sweet hoop sessions, Super Nintendo, and Sweet Claude's ice cream trips. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Stand_Alone_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/SusanHeartFlowers.jpg Nick Baxter - Heart and Flowers Austin, TX Susan made the trip to Austin from Alabama to collect this piece memorializing her career assisting open heart surgeons. It was a lot of fun combining a realistic human heart and traditional tattoo style flowers for a simple, powerful image. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8B623AC0-CD5A-4594-BE80-9439FBF1F633.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0498A798-8BD5-42BB-A68A-261373CCCB6B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/43DBF28B-0E09-407C-B331-9B2BC1B25845.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4097F07E-7936-4ADF-BB9F-68A227A65DA9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/CFF02C24-A69D-4439-B6F8-3A4C60EB3F9B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Ornemental Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7653BD74-A253-43E0-A1AF-9C4370F31084.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Work in progress Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8679E126-0FAC-4B9F-B0E4-3BD11B7D5DC9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Bastet Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/96F305F6-7B61-4CE4-9745-420AF8ADA1D4.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Dancing with the Dead Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/BDAB629C-33CB-421F-9B35-B0BF27962590.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Stand_Alone_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A571ACA7-C205-4B3B-A4ED-F6017C5B61AA.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - The pact Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3E535A72-D2B5-439F-920C-0ED96470AB92.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Love Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/5A718AE7-753E-4C90-A516-AC34A7A63535.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10F490A9-7BED-4BE9-B5EC-EE84A790CC49.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2860.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2861.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2862.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2863.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2864.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2865.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Stand_Alone_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2867.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2868.JPG Emy Blacksheep - Lionheart Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2869.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2870.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2872.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2873.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2874.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/elan-goatLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - The Judas Goat Austin, TX I did this fun single session tattoo on a great collector from NYC who gets tattoos with animal rights themes and symbolism. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image159.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - The sentinel Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image156.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Game over Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Stand_Alone_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image155.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - So this is freedom? Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image153.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image140.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image139.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image137.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Home is where my heart is Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image133.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Rise Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image117.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Stitch Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image114.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Cuddly toy Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image113.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - The book of life Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image112.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Have heart Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Stand_Alone_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image111.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image110.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - In living memory Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image109.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image108.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image107.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image105.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image100.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image97.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Octopus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image16.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Let it burn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image15.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Tribute to pink floyd Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Star_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/nikko-hurtado-star-wars-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - ATAT Tattoo Apple Valley, CA Detail of the #atat Damn the movie was epic https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7380.jpg Timothy B Boor - The Artist healed Kokomo, IN Finaly got a healed "Artist" inspired piece I did at The Paradise Gathering https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Backweb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Meditation of the Samurai Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece i was working on at Last Rites for a while, Learn so much from this piece and trying to develop it in the best way i can, was a great vibe to do it! eventually is gonna down to the ancles... but i want it to show it https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/underwater sleeve1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Freehand Underwater sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Freehand Underwater sleeve done on my bro Wilbert, dragon is a cover-up by <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1046223233" href="http://www.facebook.com/timothy.boor">Timothy B Boor</a>. #FKIrons #Eternalinks https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/art nouveau garden beauty tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Art Nouveau Garden Beauty Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This gal came with an arm, the notion that she loves her garden and a smile. I asked if she'd heard of Art Nouveau, Mucha, and if she liked color. No, No, and yes brought us to this full sleeve. Whimsical, elemental and breathing negative spaces https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Planets.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Planets (Healed piece) Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed Realistic Black and Gray tattoo of Planets done at Last Rites in NYC by Stefano Alcantara. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Space_Leg_Tattoo_T1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Space Leg Sleeve , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Biomech_Star_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio_Organic Shoulder , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Tattoo_Concepts_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5317.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11063775_715046195287559_7740204941663401911_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image100.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Bear in the automn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_Asian_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/19E7F0E3-EBA8-414C-8589-EEC68B1606B8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7653BD74-A253-43E0-A1AF-9C4370F31084.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Work in progress Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_0712 copy.jpg Jeff Gogue - shes got legs Grants Pass, OR An in progress pic of my client's legs as we are working on full body coverage. Waves, lilies, chrysanthemums,and ornamental https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2864.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_60441.JPG Jeff Gogue - lotus Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nicki 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Cranes and cherry blossoms Grants Pass, OR This is a work in progress. Both arm pits and breasts. My intention was to impress on the viewer that the clients skin was a Japanese patterned fabric that the res of her tattoo was above, as if you could look under the tattoos and see this pattern continued throughout her body if she didn’t have tattoos. I need another session to finalize this part but I’m super happy with the outcome so far. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/valerie sequence.jpg Jeff Gogue - Crane and maple leaves Grants Pass, OR I love the simplicity of this piece. She came in with the Audrey Kawasaki piece on her right thigh done by another tattooer. After completing the Crane leg I added some background to the right thigh piece to let them blend and merge. I am super happy with the outcome and the overall look of the work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Matt pixilated for website1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Dragon Grants Pass, OR This dragon, water, and chrysanthemum piece was competed in six sessions. We have decided to leave it as this stage until we get the rest of his body designed and underway as to allow the entire work to age consistently. I look forward to building around this. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_Asian_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Chris before color.jpg Jeff Gogue - koi sleeve Grants Pass, OR Maple leaves, waterfall, koi, birds... This is a healed photo of the outline, and background shading on this sleeve. I have about 9 hours invested at this point. My intention is to stay simple and use very few colors. I love work like this. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_0657 copy.jpg Jeff Gogue - Constancy Grants Pass, OR con·stan·cy noun "The quality of being faithful and dependable." https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nic Lebrun finished copy.jpg Jeff Gogue - Green Woman of the Woods Grants Pass, OR A twist on the ancient folklore of the Green Man of the Forest. A symbol of rebirth. We added, oak leaves and acorns, fox skull, some autumn leaves, and a large raven. There was a large centered existing tattoo that needed to be covered between his shoulder blades, which we did by adding goat horns and flowers. This tattoo has taken about two and a half years to complete. I appreciate so much the dedication and strength of my clients to see projects like this one through to the end. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Untitled-1.jpg Jeff Gogue - A nightingale's story (6th session) Grants Pass, OR Three nightingales encountering a mechanical replica of their kind. A jeweled version that would sing like the real thing until it wore out… I believe we have done 6 sessions. With one more this piece will be complete, and we will move onto the back and arms. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nicki Torso 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/nicki torso 4.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR 14 years ago I tattooed this young lady. A butterfly and small tribal about the size of a mandarin orange on the top of her right foot. Later a low back piece, (tramp stamp as some would say). There’s a switch that can be triggered in some people, not all, and in regard to the whole planet, in very very few, but when that switch is triggered, it begins a transformation in the person. I have witnessed this a few times now, and am only beginning to understand enough to try and communicate it. The switch is a surrendering to a decision. It reminds me of the first time I went skydiving. The decision was easy, but the reality of its potential outcome? As the door to the plane was opened, and the rush of wind came in, going head first into a full minute free fall, the horizon steady as we dropped towards the ground at 180 miles per hour... The only thing you can do is surrender at that point. It’s useless to resist. In fact, it is dangerous to. It becomes a spiritual thing. spir·it·u·al 'spiriCH(o?o)?l/ adjective 1.Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Getting your body tattooed as one whole is spiritual also. It's also about surrender. It has to do with your soul more than your physical body. It’s about your decisions, your emotions, how you feel inside during those trying times of how “it” feels on the outside. It’s about the sacrifices needed to be made, about the work one has to do to pay for the work. People who see large scale tattoos as just something a crazy person does, or just being obsessed or extreme, often don’t see what’s gone on inside that tattooed person. They don’t often see the transformation that’s gone on beneath the tattoo in the soul. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/ellen chest outline 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - connecting Grants Pass, OR After five years, a vine side piece, a Mucha sleeve, a back piece of two egrets and the front torso, of mandalas, and lotus flowers, we are trying to tie it all together with some cherry blossom branches, and petals falling throughout. Below the blossoms there is a koi on her left forearm and will be another one on her right thigh. A tribute to her grandmother, being a mother of three herself, she understands all too well the stress and strain of caring for people that you wish the best for, but cannot make decisions for. The toughest thing about being a parent is letting go of someone and letting them learn the lessons on their own. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_033421.jpg Jeff Gogue - In Progress Grants Pass, OR This is her only tattoo, a mom, a grandmother, a business woman, a role model, a friend. We did the koi a couple years ago. The decision to move forward led to a short session of framing in the top with what will be a repetitive element throughout the rest of the work. Having lived in Japan as a child she wanted a reminder. The cherry blossoms and water will be a constant in this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_0382.jpg Jeff Gogue - Kokeshi dolls and peonies. Grants Pass, OR Symbolic of her four daughters, I did four Kokeshi dolls referenced from some wooden dolls I brought back from my trips to Japan. They are placed here among some Alphonse Mucha peonies which match the ones I did on her chest a couple years ago. Starting with a sleeve, onto a back piece that extends down her leg to her foot, then across and now traveling up her other leg with the dolls and peonies, we hope to resolve the work on her front and eventually tie it into her chest piece and another sleeve. My intention is to have the story meander throughout the different subjects and supporting elements to tell of the many facets of my client's personality and life. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image100.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_Asian_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/triptic 3500 px wide.jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR This Geisha back piece has been completed over the last three years, My client brought in a photo reference. As much as I tried to stylize it more towards a “tattoo” it seemed to want to remain pretty refined. There are some very simple elements and other areas are soft, dimensional, and layered. some flat areas and some with depth. I try to just respond to whatever has happened in previous sessions and see where the tattoo goes. this one went here. I’ve been challenged by this piece and have learned things. My utmost respect and gratitude to my client for her dedication to complete it. many hours, lots of expense, and a lot of driving time for the sessions driving seven hours each way for each session. I’m grateful to have done this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image74.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2384.jpg Jeff Gogue - Ox skull, freehand fullbody suit Grants Pass, OR This view of his ox skull with an orchid mind's eye is a part of a full freehand bodysuit I have worked on for three years. My client from Chicago spends three days at a time getting his work done. He has met me at conventions around the country and been one of the most dedicated people I've ever met to completing his work. It's comprised of the animals from the Chinese zodiac calendar. Years of the Ox, Snake, Rat, Monkey, and Dog. I have drawn everything on his body and tied things together with elements like birth flowers from each person represented which are himself, his wife and their three children. Water, wind, petals, and mandala patterns overlap and provide background for the entire piece. We have over one hundred hours invested and I'm not sure how many more are required. We are refining areas now in what I can the "push and pull" phase of the project. I'm honored and humbled to be doing this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Untitled-2.jpg Jeff Gogue - Red Dragon Grants Pass, OR This full back piece contains four cover ups, and integrates four other tattoos on his legs. It also wraps around the sides and front almost to the very center. I have worked on this for about 2 years having sessions every couple months. It takes an incredible dedication on the client's part to go through work like this. I am inspired and humbled every time I work on Matt. he teaches me every time by example. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/tania .jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR Geisha back piece is a coverup of a couple old tattoos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Daniellea-82.jpg Jeff Gogue - bodysuit in progress Grants Pass, OR This work started when she was 18 and got a small, no outline trinity symbol on her right foot. 10 years and four children later, she is working on telling her story. Her work tells of her family, her heritage, her aspirations, being a wife, a mother, and lost loved ones. I see in her journey, one of openness, strength, resilience, courage, and fortitude. The right leg ,right arm, and stomach still is yet to be done. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Untitled21.jpg Jeff Gogue - blue rabbit, snake and bells Grants Pass, OR This full leg is opposite a full leg done by Cory Norris of Grass Valley Ca. His is a fox and lanterns. I love colaborating with other artists like this one done on Jayme Goodwin, also from California. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5520.jpg Jeff Gogue - filling in the gaps Grants Pass, OR My good friend came to me with a challenge. After doing a sleeve of japanese lanterns, and moths with a Hannya background...A neck coverup, a low back cover up/rework, the left shoulder blade done, two calves to cover, a chest rework… its taken many hours and lots of surrender to what is, and what we can do with it all. Overall, I’m happy with the look. I went behind existing work where it was necessary, like the waist wrap around. I dropped the dragon’s body and horn behind it onto the left butt cheek. I also repeated the cherry blossoms from her chest piece on the back and in the dragon’s mouth so the petals and blossoms could be falling down her backside for consistency. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5508.jpg Jeff Gogue - filling in the gaps Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Untitled.jpg Jeff Gogue - Blue rabbit, snake and bells Grants Pass, OR This full leg of bells, water, a snake, and a blue rabbit was done as an addition to a full back collaboration with Cory Norris of Grass Valley, CA. He did the other leg as well. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_Asian_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_9655.jpg Jeff Gogue - year of the snake Grants Pass, OR This full back was for my client from Hong Kong, his second child was born the year of the snake. Water and cherry blossoms are always a good symbol of the passing of time, new life, mortality, and gratitude for the present. This in progress shot is the second session, the shading, just days after the first session which was the outline from behind the knees to the neck. When people travel so far for work they often do unbelievable amounts of endurance. It is inspiring. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Daniellea-762.jpg Jeff Gogue - Heron maiden Grants Pass, OR In the Japanese folk- tale of The Heron Maiden, a young man comes across a wounded heron, and he takes it in and nurses it back to health. When the heron has regained the use of its wings, he releases it, and the heron flies away. Time passes and the young man meets a beautiful young woman with whom he falls in love. They get married and begin living happily together. The young wife weaves a particular kind of silk brocade in which the designs appear in relief. The young man sells the fabric, and the two are able to support themselves in this way. But the young woman places a constraint upon the man: He must never observe her while she is weaving her fabric. Of course the young man cannot resist the temptation to look, and when he does he sees a heron at the loom. Under his gaze the heron is transformed into a beautiful woman – she is his wife. Now that the secret has been exposed, The heron Maiden’s happy life with the young man must come to an end. The young woman bids her husband a fond goodbye, and flies away with her heron companions. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/YGJY9629.jpg Jeff Gogue - Asagi koi back piece Grants Pass, OR This in progree koi is accompanied by two, soon to be three, lotus flowers. the symbolism seems common but carries profound metaphors for my client, some obvious, some subtle, and some still undiscovered. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/BXQH4848.jpg Jeff Gogue - samurai and severed snake head Grants Pass, OR This in progress work of a samurai mask, maple leaves, peonies, dahlias, and a severed sneak head really shows the power of designing with archs and flow patterns. I try to set the viewer’s eye in motion with the direction things look like they are moving in. I love the challenge of using a static image to portray movement, and the fun part is a tattoo in many ways is in continual motion wether the person’s body is moving or even on a microscopic and time lapse level, the cells around the pigment are continually regenerating causing tiny shifts in the pigment… what a cool thought. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1468647_432422310216617_1824769402_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - live for today Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7084.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Peacock tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Two days on a row Freehand Peacock half ack piece. @LastRites #FkIrons ·EternalInks https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/courting cranes tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Courting Cranes Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This piece is only part of a 3/4 sleeve in progress. I think I'm drawn to delicacy in tattoo. This part, the courtship of him and his wife, is meant to reflect that gentle dance. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/fenix BG.JPG Stefano Alcantara - fenix tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/coi.jpg Stefano Alcantara - coi tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/peacock-feathers-leg-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Juan Salgado - Phoenix Leg Sleeve San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_Asian_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/snake-half-sleeve-tattoo.jpg BJ Betts - Snake Half Sleeve , DE untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/skull-tattoo.jpg BJ Betts - Skull Tattoo , DE untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/hanya-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Hanya Mask Tattoo Apple Valley, CA i love to put my twist on it. Siverback ink in the background. Eternal and Intenze ink in the mask. https://www.tattoos.gallery/KimSaighTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/Pheonix_Arm_TAttoo.jpg Kim Saigh - Phoenix Tattoo LA, CA Half Sleeve Phoenix with Wind, Clouds and Flower on shoulder https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/krishna-hanuman-tattoo.jpg Juan Salgado - krishna and hanuman tattoo San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/krishna-tattoo.jpg Juan Salgado - krishna tattoo San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/hanuman-tattoo.jpg Juan Salgado - hanuman tattoo San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/pheonix-tattoo-t.jpg Juan Salgado - Phoenix Tattoo San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/seahorsesleeveTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Perseverence Austin, TX This sleeve was a fun departure from what I consider my normal style, using a slight Asian water influence for the background in order to work with an existing tattoo on the wrist. The seahorses and lotus flowers help symbolize Teresa's perseverance over addiction, represented by the chemical structures of several drugs. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/Figure_Old_Tattoo_T.jpg BJ Betts - Old Figure , DE untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_Japanese_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image74.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/YGJY9629.jpg Jeff Gogue - Asagi koi back piece Grants Pass, OR This in progree koi is accompanied by two, soon to be three, lotus flowers. the symbolism seems common but carries profound metaphors for my client, some obvious, some subtle, and some still undiscovered. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/BXQH4848.jpg Jeff Gogue - samurai and severed snake head Grants Pass, OR This in progress work of a samurai mask, maple leaves, peonies, dahlias, and a severed sneak head really shows the power of designing with archs and flow patterns. I try to set the viewer’s eye in motion with the direction things look like they are moving in. I love the challenge of using a static image to portray movement, and the fun part is a tattoo in many ways is in continual motion wether the person’s body is moving or even on a microscopic and time lapse level, the cells around the pigment are continually regenerating causing tiny shifts in the pigment… what a cool thought. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image2.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Geisha Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image31.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Hanya Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Hand samurai.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Samurai - ink pens Fort Lauderderdale, FL Free Hand piece adding ink pens as part of the Samurai mask ... fun piece! https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/pheonix-tattoo-t.jpg Juan Salgado - Phoenix Tattoo San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_Japanese_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/Figure_Old_Tattoo_T.jpg BJ Betts - Old Figure , DE untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/Flower_Knee_Tattoo_T.jpg BJ Betts - Flower , DE untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Buddha_Foo-Dog_Tattoo_T2.jpg Guy Aitchison - Foo Dog - Buddha Sleeve , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/mc-tats-0019-t.jpg Mike Cole - Japanese Dragon Sleeve nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/26emilykoi1_t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Koi , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_Japanese_Hanya_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/43DBF28B-0E09-407C-B331-9B2BC1B25845.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7653BD74-A253-43E0-A1AF-9C4370F31084.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Work in progress Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2864.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image74.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image57.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Crazy hanya Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image31.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Hanya Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/photo(1).JPG Stefano Alcantara - Hannya Mask Tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom Hannya Mask tattoo Black and gray plus Red,done at Last Rites #FKIrons #Eternal Inks #Hannyatattoo #Hannyamask #lastrites #nyc #iphonepic #iphone https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_Japanese_Koi_Fish_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/YGJY9629.jpg Jeff Gogue - Asagi koi back piece Grants Pass, OR This in progree koi is accompanied by two, soon to be three, lotus flowers. the symbolism seems common but carries profound metaphors for my client, some obvious, some subtle, and some still undiscovered. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image56.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Koifish colorful pattern Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10409297_541405952651585_5672379393897603321_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - not traditional koi fish Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_O_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/YacoFinal.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son Lion Headdress Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Happy with the final product of the piece I did for my friend @yacoturco at @stefanostattoostudio Private Studio in Lima, Peru. <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Thanks guys for wait for me @yacoturco @msperu <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/losleones">#losLeones</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/estoesguerra">#estoesguerra</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yaco">#yaco</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warrior">#warrior</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/headdress">#headdress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">@fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron @samsungmobileusa @nickydiamonds @grizzlygriptape https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/roses-tattoo.jpg BJ Betts - Red and Purple Roses tattoo , DE untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Bald_Eagle_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bald Eagle with Banner , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/briefcasemeatTN.jpg Nick Baxter - meatcase/briefsteak Austin, TX An ode to the lives we chose not to live. I will now turn it over to the incredibly talented jeff ensminger, whom this piece is on, since he is bored in my living room right now: "uhh, I'm not quite sure what to say, but this is an honor to be talking on the magnificently wonderful nick baxter's website. Hope you like my leg." OK, thank you Jeff, that was very nice of you to say about me. P.S.-- www.jeffensminger.com, pretty much go there or die. P.P.S.-- Make sure you get those TPS reports into my office, mkay? https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/trevorchair2TN.jpg Nick Baxter - Chair East Haven, CT A famous chair design tattooed on a furniture-design major. Did i mention i enjoy weirdness and photorealism yet? https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_Old_School_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A571ACA7-C205-4B3B-A4ED-F6017C5B61AA.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - The pact Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-gypsy.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Gypsy Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Gypsy https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3980.jpg Jeff Gogue - little devil Grants Pass, OR Sailor Jerry has had an unbelievable influence on modern tattooing. ...this is one pf my favorite tattoos ever. Done on one of my best friends. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image17.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Old school Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_0457.jpg Jeff Gogue - self destruction Grants Pass, OR pirate ship, color, skull, its a take on the traditional "hold fast" tattoo with a self destructive element with a girl pushing a version of herself off the plank. done around 2007... I can;t qiite remember, but it continues to be one of my faavorites. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Kiyohime-sleeve.jpg Steve Moore - Kiyohime tattoo sleeve Vancouver island, Canada I got some healed photos of Sam's Kiyohime sleeve. Sam gave me an Awesome burl bowl! Thanks Sam :) Check out his stuff @pocketsfullofsawdust #goodguysupplyfamily https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image67.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Lil oldschool tiger Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/alisonvanitasLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Vanitas Austin, TX This sleeve is an interpretation of classical vanitas paintings, depicting the fleeting nature of life and beauty. The rose on the front of the shoulder was done previously by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, so I matched it with another rose and incorporated the simpler traditional style, as well as some Art Nouveau ornamental shapes, into the rest of the subject matter. The client Alison makes some amazing tattoo aftercare products, in small batches with only the finest ingredients under the label <a href="http://www.staytrueorganics.com/Default.asp" target="_blank">Stay True Organics</a>, and as you might expect she healed perfectly after each of her grueling 2-day sessions. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Tribal_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/nicki torso 4.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR 14 years ago I tattooed this young lady. A butterfly and small tribal about the size of a mandarin orange on the top of her right foot. Later a low back piece, (tramp stamp as some would say). There’s a switch that can be triggered in some people, not all, and in regard to the whole planet, in very very few, but when that switch is triggered, it begins a transformation in the person. I have witnessed this a few times now, and am only beginning to understand enough to try and communicate it. The switch is a surrendering to a decision. It reminds me of the first time I went skydiving. The decision was easy, but the reality of its potential outcome? As the door to the plane was opened, and the rush of wind came in, going head first into a full minute free fall, the horizon steady as we dropped towards the ground at 180 miles per hour... The only thing you can do is surrender at that point. It’s useless to resist. In fact, it is dangerous to. It becomes a spiritual thing. spir·it·u·al 'spiriCH(o?o)?l/ adjective 1.Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Getting your body tattooed as one whole is spiritual also. It's also about surrender. It has to do with your soul more than your physical body. It’s about your decisions, your emotions, how you feel inside during those trying times of how “it” feels on the outside. It’s about the sacrifices needed to be made, about the work one has to do to pay for the work. People who see large scale tattoos as just something a crazy person does, or just being obsessed or extreme, often don’t see what’s gone on inside that tattooed person. They don’t often see the transformation that’s gone on beneath the tattoo in the soul. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image2.jpg Cory Ferguson - Water mandala poly back piece Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image1.jpg Cory Ferguson - Poly fusion arm/hand Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_7534.JPG Cory Ferguson - poly fusion back and sleeve Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1230.JPG Timothy B Boor - Taino Warrior Kokomo, IN I did this tiano warrior as an addition to a Puerto Rican themed sleeve while at a guest spot at my other home, Last Rites. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/derek-redfeatherLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Redfeather Austin, TX My Native friend Derek's tribal name is Redfeather. Much respect to Turtle Mountain Reservation, North Dakota and all indigenous people. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/leg-blackwork-tattoo.jpg Cory Ferguson - Blackwork Leg Tattoo Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chest-tattoo-blackwork.jpg Cory Ferguson - Chest Blackwork Tattoo Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Vintage_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jpolitte-robotarm-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX This sleeve presents a more realistic and modern take on a classic biomech tattoo motif, showing human flesh ripped away to reveal robotics underneath. My client Jason is an inspiration—strong in body and mind, committed to achieving what he set out to do, despite having no prior experience, and despite having to fly here from his job guiding bomb-sniffing dogs in the war torn Middle East in order to squeeze a pair of 3-day marathon sessions into his allotted time off. These 2 sessions were spaced one month apart, completing a foundation color layer over the entire arm the first time, and dialing in colors, refining details, and finishing the sleeve during the second session. These photos were taken while the tattoo was still fresh, so there is more pink skin irritation here than it will have when healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosbaroqueLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gothic Still Life Sleeve Austin, TX This past year my great client Aaron, who has the graveyard sleeve visible elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, approached me with the idea of a dark gothic themed sleeve. The subject matter was based loosely on a classical still life look, with Aaron requesting that various personally significant symbols be included. Color was kept minimal in this piece in order to achieve the requested dark, dusty, gothic look, and used strategically to provide emphasis and compositional flow. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image126.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A2209.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Lock Fort Lauderderdale, FL Another piece I did at <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/tommystattooconvention?source=feed_text&story_id=10154723877995497">?#‎TommysTattooConvention?</a> a few weeks ago! <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/hartford?source=feed_text&story_id=10154723877995497">?#‎hartford?</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ct?source=feed_text&story_id=10154723877995497">?#‎ct?</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos?source=feed_text&story_id=10154723877995497">?#‎realistictattoos?</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara?source=feed_text&story_id=10154723877995497">?#‎stefanoalcantara?</a> @fkirons @kwadron @eternalink @samsungmobileusa @officialh2ocean https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2342.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Wes Anderson Tribute Kokomo, IN The newest addition to a collection of several elements from the Wes Anderson films! Done on the upper thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2263.jpg Timothy B Boor - Rolleiflex Camera Kokomo, IN Finished this Rolleiflex camera and pocketwatch piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/mmoe.jpg Timothy B Boor - Marilynn Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/graciesquidship-reworkLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Squid Attack Rework Austin, TX Around 10 years ago, I did this incredibly fun piece. Fast-forward a whole decade, and Gracie contacts me to say she wants to revisit the work for an overhaul. This was a perfect opportunity to practice one of the concepts I preach in my tattoo seminar--that "an artist's work is never finished," that it's okay to rework and revisit tattoos as much as needed, to be flexible and experimental in one's approach. There was nothing "wrong" with the 10 year aged tattoo on the left, aside from some predictable fading in the sky background, yet with the old ink settled in over so much time and my skills much developed in the meantime, a lot could still be done to make the tattoo better than ever. Working in layers like this allows for a wider degree of subtlety and push/pull of contrast, as some of the original ink layer is left alone in order to appear soft and pastel-like. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Whim_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Wings_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5317.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5313.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality, 2nd view Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11218719_706554596136719_5672875656442660374_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - all seeing owl geo pattern Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11110292_704782316313947_2677079644175951595_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - momy swallow Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image82.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Knowledge Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2342.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Wes Anderson Tribute Kokomo, IN The newest addition to a collection of several elements from the Wes Anderson films! Done on the upper thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/StMichael.jpg Stefano Alcantara - St. Michael Fort Lauderderdale, FL 3/4 sleeve I did in 2 days at @stefanostattoostudio in Lima Peru. Great times! <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/saintmichael">#saintMichael</a> with @fkirons @eternalink @officialh2ocean @kwadron https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/photo-10 2.jpg Timothy B Boor - Dual Personality Kokomo, IN I got to finish this piece yesterday. It represents bipolar disorder as well as a tribute to my client's father. I'm really happy with how it turned out. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/emilybirdsbackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Double Headed Eagle Austin, TX This is my contemporary take on the Byzantine imperial symbol of the double-headed eagle, with a telescope in one claw and glowing orb in the other. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Wings_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/owl2.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl Part of an animal sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/teresasharpechest2-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Winged Heart Austin, TX Friend and amazing tattoo artist Teresa Sharpe let me take some liberties with her chestpiece concept, so I chose a non-traditional, asymmetrical composition and took advantage of her pale skin with some light/dark atmospheric effects. During this latest session we expanded onto the neck and back of the shoulders, and will probably expand higher onto the neck and around the back in the future... In the meantime, check out Teresa's creativity at <a href="http://www.teresasharpeart.com" target="_blank">www.teresasharpeart.com</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/mechwings-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mech Wings Austin, TX This piece was a fun challenge. I had the honor of placing these mechanical butterfly wings next to a pair of gorgeous Guy Aitchison half-sleeves, on a courageous and patient client from Japan. Each wing was done over two consecutive days, but during seperate trips to the U.S., so in this photo one is freshly done and the other is healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/armydadweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - portrait of Father Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/wing chest.JPG Stefano Alcantara - World Wing Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Crow_Column_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Raven , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Bald_Eagle_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bald Eagle with Banner , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ying_Yang_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Katy healed 41.jpg Jeff Gogue - Duality, Dichotomy, Harmony Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Katy healed 3.jpg Jeff Gogue - Duality, Dichotomy, Harmony Grants Pass, OR Traditionally, a dagger through a rose, like my grandpa got in the 1940’s. I got a dagger and rose on my forearm with my kids’ names to represent the coming together of two people creating life perpetual in our children. This dagger through a peony is a modified version. It can represent many things, duality, dichotomy, harmony, Yin-Yang, death and life, sex, creation and destruction. It’s really up to the wearer and the viewer which ironically is a dichotomy itself, intention and perception they go together but are obviously two distinctly different things. This tattoo was done in one session and healed incredibly well especially for a single pass through the ditch of the arm. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nicki Torso 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/nicki torso 4.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR 14 years ago I tattooed this young lady. A butterfly and small tribal about the size of a mandarin orange on the top of her right foot. Later a low back piece, (tramp stamp as some would say). There’s a switch that can be triggered in some people, not all, and in regard to the whole planet, in very very few, but when that switch is triggered, it begins a transformation in the person. I have witnessed this a few times now, and am only beginning to understand enough to try and communicate it. The switch is a surrendering to a decision. It reminds me of the first time I went skydiving. The decision was easy, but the reality of its potential outcome? As the door to the plane was opened, and the rush of wind came in, going head first into a full minute free fall, the horizon steady as we dropped towards the ground at 180 miles per hour... The only thing you can do is surrender at that point. It’s useless to resist. In fact, it is dangerous to. It becomes a spiritual thing. spir·it·u·al 'spiriCH(o?o)?l/ adjective 1.Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Getting your body tattooed as one whole is spiritual also. It's also about surrender. It has to do with your soul more than your physical body. It’s about your decisions, your emotions, how you feel inside during those trying times of how “it” feels on the outside. It’s about the sacrifices needed to be made, about the work one has to do to pay for the work. People who see large scale tattoos as just something a crazy person does, or just being obsessed or extreme, often don’t see what’s gone on inside that tattooed person. They don’t often see the transformation that’s gone on beneath the tattoo in the soul. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3474.jpg Jeff Gogue - Feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR I wanted to do an abstract piece about juxtaposition, sugar and spice, flow and movement with some tension, contrast… I have been starting my design process with arcs. To be more precise, with a starting point and a spiraling movement out and off of the person. I then place points of interest along the spirals. My client brought a very colorful photo for the color reference. I’ve been going in a direction of fewer colors, fewer contours, just a “less is more” general direction, so this piece has been a challenge on many levels. I tried to keep the feathers somewhat flat and simple but maintain a good sense of movement and layers, tucked in beneath the feathers there are a few areas of fangs. The goal was to not notice them at first glance but to have them kind of sneak up on you as you look closer at the tattoo. It's always amazing to have clients who let me explore symbolism, metaphor, and artistic expression. What an amazing job I have. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3469.jpg Jeff Gogue - feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3472 2.jpg Jeff Gogue - feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/triptic 3500 px wide.jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR This Geisha back piece has been completed over the last three years, My client brought in a photo reference. As much as I tried to stylize it more towards a “tattoo” it seemed to want to remain pretty refined. There are some very simple elements and other areas are soft, dimensional, and layered. some flat areas and some with depth. I try to just respond to whatever has happened in previous sessions and see where the tattoo goes. this one went here. I’ve been challenged by this piece and have learned things. My utmost respect and gratitude to my client for her dedication to complete it. many hours, lots of expense, and a lot of driving time for the sessions driving seven hours each way for each session. I’m grateful to have done this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_8823.jpg Jeff Gogue - feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR Sleeve in progress containing an aesthetic display of feathers and fangs. I wanted to show some tension and juxtaposition of beautiful soft colorful feathers upon first glance with an underlying danger component. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ying_Yang_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/RKLY6611.jpg Jeff Gogue - feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR Sleeve in progress containing an aesthetic display of feathers and fangs. I wanted to show some tension and juxtaposition of beautiful soft colorful feathers upon first glance with an underlying danger component. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_6125.jpg Jeff Gogue - Dagger and peony Grants Pass, OR A dagger through a rose tattoo is a western classic symbol of union, male and female, but it resonates with so many cultures, its dichotomy, its interdependency, duality, yin and yang, intention and perception. Its a universal principle. this modern take with an antique air was drawn during some down time I had and offered via social media as a tattoo lottery. The client had to email and was randomly picked from all the emails received. The experience was unique and exciting, and I met an amazing person through it. This dagger and peony was done in one long session, start to finish, and it healed perfectly. I love this tattoo. fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) http://www.www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/index.html/ https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Dance-Free-2018B.jpg Saga Anderson - Dance Free Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/CarsonHillHOSTED/images/thumbs/bio-foot.jpg Carson Hill - Bio Foot Newbury Park, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/MikeColeArtHOSTED/images/thumbs/geo-bodysuit-tattoo.png Mike Cole - Bodysuit , Southern California untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/skull-back-tattoo.jpg Timothy B Boor - Backpiece Tattoo Kokomo, IN @dougburkmire was ahead of his time! Another fav of last year and very appropriate for The Mandalorian !!!! https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShaineSmithTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/world-war-2-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Shaine Smith - World War 2 Sleeve , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyCrisSTCMEMBERS/images/thumbs/hand-mandala-tattoo.jpg Orge Kalodimas - Hand Tattoos Athens, loyalty is the most hard thing to earn in life from someone.. its like friendship and trust!.. thank you @mr_mcdabbin for the love all those years... (bodysuit in progress) https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7324.jpg Jeff Gogue - koi Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/RookletInkHOSTED/images/thumbs/face-devil-tattoo.jpeg Grin Design - Face Devil Budapest, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/dark-snake-tattoo.jpg Jesse Levitt - Dark Snake Tattoo , Still stoked on this snek I made last year! Hit me up with some other cool evil/dark animal ideas, I dig it. @hustlebutterdeluxe https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/flowers-skull.jpg Laura Jade - Flowers and Skull Grants Pass, OR untitled http://www.www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/index2.html/ https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackRabbitTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/christina-christie-tattoos51.jpg Christina Christie - untitled Vancouver, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/OuterLimitsTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/octopus-upper-arm-tattoo.jpg Kari Barba - Octopus Tattoo Long Beach, CA Part healed, part fresh octopus tattoo on Jason!! Thank you @jasonctak for trusting me with you piece! #octopus #blackandgreytattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chrysanthemum-tattoo.jpg Nick Chaboya - Chrysanthemum tattoo San Francisco, CA Very much looking forward to the next session! I’m now opening my schedule! Write me with your ideas! https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/shoulder-filligree-mandala.jpg Cory Ferguson - Shoulder Mandala Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/DeanoCookTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/realistic-sea-turtle-tattoo.jpg Deano Cook - Color Sea Turtle Tattoo Marietta, GA @deanocook did the first layer of a 2 layer process on the background water of this #seaturtletattoofull sleeve using his own #underwaterphotography. Much more to come on this soon. https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-rose-skull-tattoo.jpg Damon Conklin - Rose with Skull and Crown Tattoo Seattle, WA Finished this sweet rose with skull and crown tattoo on the main man @truckstopsurprise yesterday. You rock bro thanks a lot for letting me do my thing. And thanks for all the valentines candy https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> http://www.www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/index3.html/ https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/color-war-arm-sleeve.jpg Steve Moore - Soldier being led to battle Vancouver island, Canada the soldier being in shell shock, cannot differentiate between his leg and gun. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/hand-blackwork-tattoo.jpg Cory Ferguson - Blackwork hand tattoo Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Ryan.jpg Steve Moore - Ryans Gypsy Vancouver island, Canada Ryan's back shows the struggle of man. Weighing the choices between the good life and bad. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/kylie.jpg Steve Moore - Kylies Sleeping Woman Vancouver island, Canada Kylie described a woman who had fallen asleep reading under a tree. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Mike-Jung.jpg Steve Moore - Mikes Goddess Vancouver island, Canada Mike described an image of a universal female goddess who is judging two individuals. One representing a life of greed and gluttony the other a life of peace and simplicity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/58296A57-2103-420F-A7BB-12550AC6D2F2.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/392CE820-F546-490F-89FC-2744C46704C9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1B19F864-9699-4A03-8E3F-C3FF52EC982C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! http://www.www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/index4.html/ https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-roses-skull-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Flowers and Skull Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-roses-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Color Flowers Tattoo Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Warpig-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Warpig Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/blue-bio.jpg Guy Aitchison - untitled , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Octolantern-Butterfly.jpg Jesse Smith - Octolantern Butterfly Bat Richmond, VA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Oggle.jpg Jesse Smith - Interleukin Oggle Richmond, VA "Spotted this bad boy towards the southern base of the Shinokey Mountains close to Killick Falls Lagoon. If it's anything like the butterfly bat, then it's definitely something I should admire from afar." https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Butterfly_Bat.jpg Jesse Smith - Butterfly Bat Richmond, VA untitled http://www.www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/index5.html/ https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Corporate-Reaper.jpg Jesse Smith - Corporate Reaper Richmond, VA "Typically known for putting our rights as human beings to death" https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Interleukin.jpg Jesse Smith - Interleukin Velociraptor Richmond, VA "I knew right off the bat that this particular creature was the result of mixing old Velociraptor DNA with that of an Interleukin. One of the first hybrids that I've stumbled across that I think may actually survive the horrendous experiments that the Pharmaceutical companies have put them through." https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Samurai-Squirrel.jpg Jesse Smith - Samurai Squirrel Richmond, VA "It's not often that the Samurai Squirrel is called upon, but with rumors swilling around Durken Forest about the possible alliance between the rebellious rabbits and the octopi there aren't many options. Unfortunately, the Samurai Squirrel doesn't do favors. Every call to action comes with a serious price." https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Rat Race 2.0.jpg Jesse Smith - Rat Race 2.0 Richmond, VA "They were so focused on winning the race that they didn't have a chance to enjoy the scenery." I initially dropped this piece off in Vegas a couple years back and the owner decided he wanted to add to it. For details and more info about this tattoo, check out the blog post here https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-forearm-flowers.png Damon Conklin - Full color flowers tattoo Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Flying Monkeys.jpg Jesse Smith - Flying Monkeys Richmond, VA "Back when the humans used to inhabit Carkayous, it was an entirely different place. All the creatures were seen as specimens rather than a life form. The experiments carried on for almost a half century before the government cut funding and they left the island in shambles. Now, almost 45 years later the island is left in shambles and its rare to see any animals that haven't been a victim of genetic modification. Although it's very interesting to see this alien-esque world, I can't help but think about all the horrible things that had to happen in order to create it. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Kilick Falls Lagoon.jpg Jesse Smith - Kilick Falls Lagoon Richmond, VA "About 10 years ago, Jenny walked into the shop that I was working at and asked me to tattoo a couple tribal dragons below her belly button. I tattooed the dragons and honestly never thought I’d see her again. She eventually came back and asked for me to tattoo a fairy riding a dragonfly on her upper back. It soon turned into a back piece and eventually made its way down her legs. 300 hours later this was what we came up with." To see details and stories about this piece, click <a href="https://jessesmithtattoos.com/2010/11/15/killick-falls-lagoon/">here</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Octobear.jpg Jesse Smith - Octobear Richmond, VA Richard was one of first scientists to work on Carkayous . He was fresh out of college and had been offered this job from an unknown company that lured him in with a hefty sign-on bonus and the promise of a tropical work location. When he initially arrived it seemed like a dream come true. The beaches were untouched by humanity, the jungles were pristine, and the abundance of abstract wild life was like nothing he had ever seen before. It wasn't until a couple of months in that he realized what it was that this company was trying to do. He eventually devised a plan of escape but it came at a cost. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Oppression (1).jpg Jesse Smith - Oppression Richmond, VA "They use the Gorillas to do their dirty work but the squirrels aren't stupid. The Revolution is Inevitable!" This piece was put together to represent how the government/corporations try and set us up for failure by giving us things that aren't exactly good for us (ie. loads of credit with super high APR's attached to them). If you notice in the lower left hand side of the the composition the squirrels have other plans. The same poison that they try and feed us will eventually come back and bite them in the ass. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Richmond, VA A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141433.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Dance-Free-2018B.jpg Saga Anderson - Dance Free Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141430.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/bio-foot.jpg Carson Hill - Bio Foot Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141429.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/geo-bodysuit-tattoo.png Mike Cole - Bodysuit Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141428.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/skull-back-tattoo.jpg Timothy B Boor - Backpiece Tattoo Rockford, IL @dougburkmire was ahead of his time! Another fav of last year and very appropriate for The Mandalorian !!!! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141427.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/world-war-2-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Shaine Smith - World War 2 Sleeve Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141426.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/hand-mandala-tattoo.jpg Orge Kalodimas - Hand Tattoos Rockford, IL loyalty is the most hard thing to earn in life from someone.. its like friendship and trust!.. thank you @mr_mcdabbin for the love all those years... (bodysuit in progress) https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141425.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/IMG_7324.jpg Jeff Gogue - koi Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141424.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/face-devil-tattoo.jpeg Grin Design - Face Devil Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141423.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/dark-snake-tattoo.jpg Jesse Levitt - Dark Snake Tattoo Rockford, IL Still stoked on this snek I made last year! Hit me up with some other cool evil/dark animal ideas, I dig it. @hustlebutterdeluxe https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141422.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/flowers-skull.jpg Laura Jade - Flowers and Skull Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141421.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/christina-christie-tattoos51.jpg Christina Christie - untitled Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141419.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/octopus-upper-arm-tattoo.jpg Kari Barba - Octopus Tattoo Rockford, IL Part healed, part fresh octopus tattoo on Jason!! Thank you @jasonctak for trusting me with you piece! #octopus #blackandgreytattoo https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141417.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/chrysanthemum-tattoo.jpg Nick Chaboya - Chrysanthemum tattoo Rockford, IL Very much looking forward to the next session! I’m now opening my schedule! Write me with your ideas! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141416.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/shoulder-filligree-mandala.jpg Cory Ferguson - Shoulder Mandala Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141415.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/realistic-sea-turtle-tattoo.jpg Deano Cook - Color Sea Turtle Tattoo Rockford, IL @deanocook did the first layer of a 2 layer process on the background water of this #seaturtletattoofull sleeve using his own #underwaterphotography. Much more to come on this soon. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141400.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/color-rose-skull-tattoo.jpg Damon Conklin - Rose with Skull and Crown Tattoo Rockford, IL Finished this sweet rose with skull and crown tattoo on the main man @truckstopsurprise yesterday. You rock bro thanks a lot for letting me do my thing. And thanks for all the valentines candy https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141393.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Rockford, IL Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141314.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Rockford, IL “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141310.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Rockford, IL My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141309.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Rockford, IL My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141222.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/color-war-arm-sleeve.jpg Steve Moore - Soldier being led to battle Rockford, IL the soldier being in shell shock, cannot differentiate between his leg and gun. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141071.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/hand-blackwork-tattoo.jpg Cory Ferguson - Blackwork hand tattoo Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141065.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ryan.jpg Steve Moore - Ryans Gypsy Rockford, IL Ryan's back shows the struggle of man. Weighing the choices between the good life and bad. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141064.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/kylie.jpg Steve Moore - Kylies Sleeping Woman Rockford, IL Kylie described a woman who had fallen asleep reading under a tree. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141063.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Mike-Jung.jpg Steve Moore - Mikes Goddess Rockford, IL Mike described an image of a universal female goddess who is judging two individuals. One representing a life of greed and gluttony the other a life of peace and simplicity. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141052.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/58296A57-2103-420F-A7BB-12550AC6D2F2.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141051.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/392CE820-F546-490F-89FC-2744C46704C9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141050.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/1B19F864-9699-4A03-8E3F-C3FF52EC982C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_141023.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Rockford, IL Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140923.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Rockford, IL Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140922.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Rockford, IL Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140921.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Rockford, IL Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140912.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/red-roses-skull-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Flowers and Skull Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140911.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/red-roses-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Color Flowers Tattoo Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140816.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Rockford, IL Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140812.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Warpig-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Warpig Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140780.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/blue-bio.jpg Guy Aitchison - untitled Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140674.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Octolantern-Butterfly.jpg Jesse Smith - Octolantern Butterfly Bat Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140673.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Oggle.jpg Jesse Smith - Interleukin Oggle Rockford, IL "Spotted this bad boy towards the southern base of the Shinokey Mountains close to Killick Falls Lagoon. If it's anything like the butterfly bat, then it's definitely something I should admire from afar." https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140672.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Butterfly_Bat.jpg Jesse Smith - Butterfly Bat Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140671.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Corporate-Reaper.jpg Jesse Smith - Corporate Reaper Rockford, IL "Typically known for putting our rights as human beings to death" https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140670.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Interleukin.jpg Jesse Smith - Interleukin Velociraptor Rockford, IL "I knew right off the bat that this particular creature was the result of mixing old Velociraptor DNA with that of an Interleukin. One of the first hybrids that I've stumbled across that I think may actually survive the horrendous experiments that the Pharmaceutical companies have put them through." https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140669.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Samurai-Squirrel.jpg Jesse Smith - Samurai Squirrel Rockford, IL "It's not often that the Samurai Squirrel is called upon, but with rumors swilling around Durken Forest about the possible alliance between the rebellious rabbits and the octopi there aren't many options. Unfortunately, the Samurai Squirrel doesn't do favors. Every call to action comes with a serious price." https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140668.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Rat Race 2.0.jpg Jesse Smith - Rat Race 2.0 Rockford, IL "They were so focused on winning the race that they didn't have a chance to enjoy the scenery." I initially dropped this piece off in Vegas a couple years back and the owner decided he wanted to add to it. For details and more info about this tattoo, check out the blog post here https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140667.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/color-forearm-flowers.png Damon Conklin - Full color flowers tattoo Rockford, IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140666.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Flying Monkeys.jpg Jesse Smith - Flying Monkeys Rockford, IL "Back when the humans used to inhabit Carkayous, it was an entirely different place. All the creatures were seen as specimens rather than a life form. The experiments carried on for almost a half century before the government cut funding and they left the island in shambles. Now, almost 45 years later the island is left in shambles and its rare to see any animals that haven't been a victim of genetic modification. Although it's very interesting to see this alien-esque world, I can't help but think about all the horrible things that had to happen in order to create it. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140665.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Kilick Falls Lagoon.jpg Jesse Smith - Kilick Falls Lagoon Rockford, IL "About 10 years ago, Jenny walked into the shop that I was working at and asked me to tattoo a couple tribal dragons below her belly button. I tattooed the dragons and honestly never thought I’d see her again. She eventually came back and asked for me to tattoo a fairy riding a dragonfly on her upper back. It soon turned into a back piece and eventually made its way down her legs. 300 hours later this was what we came up with." To see details and stories about this piece, click <a href="https://jessesmithtattoos.com/2010/11/15/killick-falls-lagoon/">here</a>. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140664.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Octobear.jpg Jesse Smith - Octobear Rockford, IL Richard was one of first scientists to work on Carkayous . He was fresh out of college and had been offered this job from an unknown company that lured him in with a hefty sign-on bonus and the promise of a tropical work location. When he initially arrived it seemed like a dream come true. The beaches were untouched by humanity, the jungles were pristine, and the abundance of abstract wild life was like nothing he had ever seen before. It wasn't until a couple of months in that he realized what it was that this company was trying to do. He eventually devised a plan of escape but it came at a cost. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140663.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Oppression (1).jpg Jesse Smith - Oppression Rockford, IL "They use the Gorillas to do their dirty work but the squirrels aren't stupid. The Revolution is Inevitable!" This piece was put together to represent how the government/corporations try and set us up for failure by giving us things that aren't exactly good for us (ie. loads of credit with super high APR's attached to them). If you notice in the lower left hand side of the the composition the squirrels have other plans. The same poison that they try and feed us will eventually come back and bite them in the ass. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/tattoos_140662.html http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Abstract_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickHarringtonBiochestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sword of Wisdom Austin, TX Nick wanted a new bio-organic chest piece to cover up some old tattoos he had lightened with laser treatments. I came up with this design based loosely on the Buddhist concept of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the tangled mess of delusion with discernment. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/brandonbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Coralmech Austin, TX This leg sleeve of bio organic structures inspired by underwater scenes and the textures of coral includes a large coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo covering much of the thigh. The dense, textured shapes were a great way to achieve the coverup and were balanced out by some smoother glowing light sources. On a top notch client and tattooer <a href="http://www.brandonschultheis.com" target="_blank">Brandon Schultheis</a> who also sports a full sleeve on his arm from me, that you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_77883.html" target="_blank">here</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11255008_717095528415959_8305127131664831883_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image105.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Medusa Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image95.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Geometrik whale Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image93.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Abstract_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1002920_430801030378745_856833935_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - romantic flower cover a tribal phoenix Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/22.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1772.jpg Jeff Gogue - spider Grants Pass, OR neo traditional, japanese influenced, full color drawn from my pet tarantula. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/sarahbugs progress.jpg Conan Lea - Art Nouveau Locust Indianapolis, IN This client has a fascination with the tiny things in nature: bugs, frogs, dragonflies, tadpoles, microorganisms, and pond life. She is also an accomplished artist, and holds a master's degree in painting. Later, she achieved a master's in geology. Then she went to study for a PhD. Calling this full-spectrum thinker an overachiever would be like calling the moon a rock in the sky. There is no limit to what she can do. She has collected more than 75 hours of tattoo from me, all the while delighting me with her ability to speak from both hemispheres of the brain. For this tattoo, she gave me free reign on her skin and I created beautiful, glowing bugs, much to my pleasure. Our first one, in purple and orange to the rear of her hip, is a cover-up of an old tattoo that will probably receive more embellishments later, in the form of bright jewels and elegant filigree. The fantastical insect on the front of her hip features an exciting blend of hand-wrought gold and gems for the head, thorax, and abdomen, and is crowned with soft wings that simultaneously resemble glass and echo real insect wings. She has the skin of a milkmaid, which is ideal for this sort of explosive color. I love this tattoo, I love this client, and I love her themes. Ideally, she will hurry up with this silly PhD of hers so we can get back to tattooing in 2013. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/255.jpg Jeff Gogue - peacock feather and skull Grants Pass, OR I did this one session piece at Yellowblaze in Yokohama japan in April 2013. 8 hours. super sweet, super tough client. Such a privilege to do this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7380.jpg Timothy B Boor - The Artist healed Kokomo, IN Finaly got a healed "Artist" inspired piece I did at The Paradise Gathering https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/269732_400935669967212_1390080401_n.jpg Jeff Gogue - Illuminati Grants Pass, OR This tattoo was done at the 1st annual Park City Tattoo Convention. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/lady liberty inkwell tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Inkwell Tattoo's Lady Liberty Indianapolis, IN This piece is worn by my friend Scot Winskye. He basically drew the damned thing and handed it to me. He even made some of his own patterns. I think he just couldn't tattoo his own right arm so he flattered me into doing it for him. Hell of a lot fo fun, though. Again, I love any chance to dance with Art Nouveau and Mucha. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/mother earth tree goddess tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Mother Earth Goddess Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This gal wanted to express the power of the female as it flows from the earth. She said she'd give me as much of her side as I wish. Hooked me at once. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/art nouveau garden beauty tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Art Nouveau Garden Beauty Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This gal came with an arm, the notion that she loves her garden and a smile. I asked if she'd heard of Art Nouveau, Mucha, and if she liked color. No, No, and yes brought us to this full sleeve. Whimsical, elemental and breathing negative spaces https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Aerosol_Inspired_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/foememorial2015LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - For the Rebels and Dreamers Austin, TX My dedicated client Adrienne gave me the opportunity to rework this piece I did for her 10 years ago, a memorial to her friend who passed away. Over time the contrast, brightness, and sharpness of all tattoos inevitably decrease as a natural result of the body's aging process and the limitations of tattoo pigments. After 10 years just about any tattoo could use a little maintainence, with the added bonus of being able to combine the newer layer of ink with the older one to achieve effects and subtlety not possible with any single layer of pigment. Many thanks to my clients who are willing to come back for a refresher on their older work! https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_mc-tats-0016-t.jpg Mike Cole - Graffiti Writing nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Aerosol_Inspired_Graffiti_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/17780_714043465387832_3235246585426667589_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - grafiti owl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Animal_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/dark-snake-tattoo.jpg Jesse Levitt - Dark Snake Tattoo , Still stoked on this snek I made last year! Hit me up with some other cool evil/dark animal ideas, I dig it. @hustlebutterdeluxe https://www.tattoos.gallery/OuterLimitsTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/octopus-upper-arm-tattoo.jpg Kari Barba - Octopus Tattoo Long Beach, CA Part healed, part fresh octopus tattoo on Jason!! Thank you @jasonctak for trusting me with you piece! #octopus #blackandgreytattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/DeanoCookTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/realistic-sea-turtle-tattoo.jpg Deano Cook - Color Sea Turtle Tattoo Marietta, GA @deanocook did the first layer of a 2 layer process on the background water of this #seaturtletattoofull sleeve using his own #underwaterphotography. Much more to come on this soon. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Warpig-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Warpig Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/beetle-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Beetle Tattoo Seattle, WA Full color realistic beetle tattoo. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Animal_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_8328.jpg Stefano Alcantara - REALISTIC REPTILE EYE Fort Lauderderdale, FL Client came in for a cover-up tattoo of an Irish leprechaun on his lower leg. Left the shop with this a Reptile eye tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7BE6CF27-8137-4AB2-8FBC-DF76504DD3ED.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/28D27007-0B6F-4443-B457-F4EA50157033.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/24997085-EA9F-4FFF-80EC-802CDDFC2A90.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3CCC1BB2-3F47-4F73-B2D5-B8FDA7094893.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Animal_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Animal_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Animal_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Archive_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/SteamPunk.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Steampunk Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed picture of this steam punck piece done at @lastritestattoo last year, was not ab le to take a good picture when i finished so Im just posting it healed. #stefanoalcantara #LastRitesTattoo #steampunk #steampunktattoo #realistictattoos #blackandgraytattoo #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam #kwadron #eternalink #travelingartist https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C9MikeDfinished2.jpg Guy Aitchison - Mike, jungle lightform foot , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/D1DevriesFoot2.jpg Guy Aitchison - Mike, jungle lightform foot , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C7rockLFtat.jpg Guy Aitchison - Rock Lightform forearm , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C8heppHook.jpg Guy Aitchison - Larry, hook half sleeve , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C5MiguelForearm.jpg Guy Aitchison - Miguel, forearm sleeve with silicone implants , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C6Pedro.jpg Guy Aitchison - Jay, stone Buddha , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C3Welshons.jpg Guy Aitchison - Mike, carbon , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C4MiguelUpper.jpg Guy Aitchison - Miguel, biomech upper arm , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C1Micah.jpg Guy Aitchison - Micah, lightform chamber , IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Archive_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/james-timebackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gears of Time Austin, TX When my good friend and fellow tattooer <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> gave me the concept of "time and space" to run wild with for a full backpiece, I wanted to create something that felt as huge and epic as that concept can be. Something showing the ancient and still unfolding process of creation; something that represented the abstract concept of time through a visual symbol. To accomplish this I chose gears to represent time, powered by a flash of perhpas divine light energy from the cosmos, transferring that energy into the forming of worlds. I drew heavy inspiration from the intriguing concepts explained by <a href="https://grahamhancock.com/" target="_blank">Graham Hancock</a> from the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hamlets-Mill-Investigating-Knowledge-Transmission/dp/0879232153/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1530044515&sr=1-1&keywords=hamlets+mill" target="_blank">"Hamlet's Mill"</a>, which pieces together ancient human mythologies and argues that they are all encoded with astrological measurements and calendrical significance related to the precession of the equinoxes (i.e. our planet's unique tilt, wobble, and movement through time and space), in order to pass this information on to future civilizations. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/davidminter-roboarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX David, a computer programmer, wanted a robotic arm representing the harmonious fusion of man and machine. I love the simple, bold, flowing design that we came up with! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-Totem-skull-sleeve.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-bio-organic.png Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jpolitte-robotarm-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX This sleeve presents a more realistic and modern take on a classic biomech tattoo motif, showing human flesh ripped away to reveal robotics underneath. My client Jason is an inspiration—strong in body and mind, committed to achieving what he set out to do, despite having no prior experience, and despite having to fly here from his job guiding bomb-sniffing dogs in the war torn Middle East in order to squeeze a pair of 3-day marathon sessions into his allotted time off. These 2 sessions were spaced one month apart, completing a foundation color layer over the entire arm the first time, and dialing in colors, refining details, and finishing the sleeve during the second session. These photos were taken while the tattoo was still fresh, so there is more pink skin irritation here than it will have when healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Archive_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3474.jpg Jeff Gogue - Feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR I wanted to do an abstract piece about juxtaposition, sugar and spice, flow and movement with some tension, contrast… I have been starting my design process with arcs. To be more precise, with a starting point and a spiraling movement out and off of the person. I then place points of interest along the spirals. My client brought a very colorful photo for the color reference. I’ve been going in a direction of fewer colors, fewer contours, just a “less is more” general direction, so this piece has been a challenge on many levels. I tried to keep the feathers somewhat flat and simple but maintain a good sense of movement and layers, tucked in beneath the feathers there are a few areas of fangs. The goal was to not notice them at first glance but to have them kind of sneak up on you as you look closer at the tattoo. It's always amazing to have clients who let me explore symbolism, metaphor, and artistic expression. What an amazing job I have. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3469.jpg Jeff Gogue - feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3472 2.jpg Jeff Gogue - feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/brandonbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Coralmech Austin, TX This leg sleeve of bio organic structures inspired by underwater scenes and the textures of coral includes a large coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo covering much of the thigh. The dense, textured shapes were a great way to achieve the coverup and were balanced out by some smoother glowing light sources. On a top notch client and tattooer <a href="http://www.brandonschultheis.com" target="_blank">Brandon Schultheis</a> who also sports a full sleeve on his arm from me, that you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_77883.html" target="_blank">here</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ellisbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mechanical Flower Austin, TX I had the opportunity to put a unique twist on a classic biomechanical theme in this lower leg sleeve. It shows the dichotomy of nature and technology with plants turning into robotics; one natural flower and one mechanical...with a bioengineered little visitor. https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2.jpg Jesse Levitt - creature , alien skull creature https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3.jpg Jesse Levitt - singleshothalfsleeve , bio eye half sleeve! Done in one session. - 8 hrs. https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8.jpg Jesse Levitt - untitled , Bio https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/profile1.jpg Jesse Levitt - untitled , Bio Eye https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1.jpg Jesse Levitt - Healed-Bio , Healed https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Art_Nouveau_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-back.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the arms in the detail image link on this image, or in the next gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2867.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5317.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5313.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality, 2nd view Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image106.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Anchor Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image94.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Cat in a frame Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image75.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Grumpy mucha Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/alisonvanitasLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Vanitas Austin, TX This sleeve is an interpretation of classical vanitas paintings, depicting the fleeting nature of life and beauty. The rose on the front of the shoulder was done previously by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, so I matched it with another rose and incorporated the simpler traditional style, as well as some Art Nouveau ornamental shapes, into the rest of the subject matter. The client Alison makes some amazing tattoo aftercare products, in small batches with only the finest ingredients under the label <a href="http://www.staytrueorganics.com/Default.asp" target="_blank">Stay True Organics</a>, and as you might expect she healed perfectly after each of her grueling 2-day sessions. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image13.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, Work In progress https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Art_Nouveau_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cameronortiz-ibogaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Iboga Tree Austin, TX This half sleeve was my client's tribute tothe healing powers of iboga, which are helping him overcome his opiate addiction. Tabernanthe iboga or simply iboga is a perennial rainforest shrub and psychedelic, native to western Central Africa. Iboga stimulates the central nervous system when taken in small doses and induces visions in larger doses. In parts of Africa where the plant grows, the bark of the root is chewed for various pharmacological or ritualistic purposes. Ibogaine, the active alkaloid, is also used to treat substance abuse disorders and depression. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/aliafloral.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Floral Austin, TX The process of this tattoo spanned several years, with some extended breaks between very challenging sessions, but we finally persevered and brought the piece to completion recently. Many thanks to my client Alia for her toughness and patience! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Art_Nouveau_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fruitmechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Tropical Fruitmech Austin, TX I did this sleeve of surreal tropical fruits on the amazing tattooer <a href="http://www.acostattoo.com" target="_blank">Andres Acosta</a>, to pay homage to his family and native land of Venezuela. Various symbols of life and death, decay and regeneration are scattered throughout. The flower on his hand is a rendition of a Mango blossom. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/Markus-B bio.png Lux Altera - Bio-Organic Sleeve Tattoo , Brightly colored sleeve with scaly, insectoid-like bio-organic styling. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/brandonbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Coralmech Austin, TX This leg sleeve of bio organic structures inspired by underwater scenes and the textures of coral includes a large coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo covering much of the thigh. The dense, textured shapes were a great way to achieve the coverup and were balanced out by some smoother glowing light sources. On a top notch client and tattooer <a href="http://www.brandonschultheis.com" target="_blank">Brandon Schultheis</a> who also sports a full sleeve on his arm from me, that you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_77883.html" target="_blank">here</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nickpasteurmusicsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Music and Medicine Austin, TX This sleeve is the client's tribute to his love of music and medicine, being both a practicing physician and a musician in his spare time. To represent these two subjects we chose a stylized rendering of the anatomy of the inner ear, and paired those structures with the classic musical symbolism of the gramophone and "f-hole' on a violin. You can see the client Nick's other arm that I sleeved elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, in the entry titled <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_100966.html" target="_blank">"Florida Tribute."</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christievpollenLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pollenation Austin, TX This half sleeve began with just the bee many years ago, and then was expanded into a more elaborate nature scene featuring 'bleeding heart' flowers and the concept of pollenation. Always a fan of macro photography and microscopic worlds, it was a great opportunity to show the interesting dimensionality of individual pollen grains. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ellisbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mechanical Flower Austin, TX I had the opportunity to put a unique twist on a classic biomechanical theme in this lower leg sleeve. It shows the dichotomy of nature and technology with plants turning into robotics; one natural flower and one mechanical...with a bioengineered little visitor. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/corydivineneckLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Honey Bee Austin, TX This wraparound neck tattoo was completed in 3 sessions, totaling approximately 10 hours. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Back_and_Chest_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/f0e901868b79ea3554247e19eb24b491.jpg Nick Chaboya - Grizzly Bear San Francisco, CA Recently finished Grizzly Bear tattoo with Redwood Trees https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5317.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5313.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality, 2nd view Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11218719_706554596136719_5672875656442660374_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - all seeing owl geo pattern Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image82.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Knowledge Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image45.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Dark maul Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image31.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Hanya Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Biker_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/armchairTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Armchair East Haven, CT I love doing both weird art and photorealism so this was a treat. This is a famous chair design done on a very talented (and wierd), soon-to-be-famous furniture design major. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bio_Mech_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/CarsonHillHOSTED/images/thumbs/bio-foot.jpg Carson Hill - Bio Foot Newbury Park, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickHarringtonBiochestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sword of Wisdom Austin, TX Nick wanted a new bio-organic chest piece to cover up some old tattoos he had lightened with laser treatments. I came up with this design based loosely on the Buddhist concept of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the tangled mess of delusion with discernment. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/abstract-bio-arm-tattoo.jpg Lux Altera - Abstract Arm Bio Tattoo , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/upper-arm-hole-tattoo.jpg Lux Altera - untitled , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-abstract-tattoo-arm-sleeve-red.jpg Lux Altera - Abstract Arm Sleeve Tattoo , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-absctract-bio-tattoo-sleeve-1.jpg Lux Altera - untitled , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackbiomechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Biomech Machine Austin, TX Jack wanted a biomech tattoo depicting a sleek, efficient machine with a glowing power source as a brother piece to the "Comeback Machine" sleeve I did on his brother years ago. I incorporated a few forms and details from his brother's sleeve as little easter eggs to symbolically join the two pieces. Each brother's piece was chosen by them to honestly represent their personalities and life journeys--Jack's being clean and efficient, Cameron's being weathered and cobbled together, but still running off its passionate glowing energy source. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bio_Mech_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/james-timebackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gears of Time Austin, TX When my good friend and fellow tattooer <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> gave me the concept of "time and space" to run wild with for a full backpiece, I wanted to create something that felt as huge and epic as that concept can be. Something showing the ancient and still unfolding process of creation; something that represented the abstract concept of time through a visual symbol. To accomplish this I chose gears to represent time, powered by a flash of perhpas divine light energy from the cosmos, transferring that energy into the forming of worlds. I drew heavy inspiration from the intriguing concepts explained by <a href="https://grahamhancock.com/" target="_blank">Graham Hancock</a> from the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hamlets-Mill-Investigating-Knowledge-Transmission/dp/0879232153/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1530044515&sr=1-1&keywords=hamlets+mill" target="_blank">"Hamlet's Mill"</a>, which pieces together ancient human mythologies and argues that they are all encoded with astrological measurements and calendrical significance related to the precession of the equinoxes (i.e. our planet's unique tilt, wobble, and movement through time and space), in order to pass this information on to future civilizations. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/davidminter-roboarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX David, a computer programmer, wanted a robotic arm representing the harmonious fusion of man and machine. I love the simple, bold, flowing design that we came up with! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-Totem-skull-sleeve.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-bio-organic.png Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jpolitte-robotarm-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX This sleeve presents a more realistic and modern take on a classic biomech tattoo motif, showing human flesh ripped away to reveal robotics underneath. My client Jason is an inspiration—strong in body and mind, committed to achieving what he set out to do, despite having no prior experience, and despite having to fly here from his job guiding bomb-sniffing dogs in the war torn Middle East in order to squeeze a pair of 3-day marathon sessions into his allotted time off. These 2 sessions were spaced one month apart, completing a foundation color layer over the entire arm the first time, and dialing in colors, refining details, and finishing the sleeve during the second session. These photos were taken while the tattoo was still fresh, so there is more pink skin irritation here than it will have when healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bio_Mech_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3474.jpg Jeff Gogue - Feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR I wanted to do an abstract piece about juxtaposition, sugar and spice, flow and movement with some tension, contrast… I have been starting my design process with arcs. To be more precise, with a starting point and a spiraling movement out and off of the person. I then place points of interest along the spirals. My client brought a very colorful photo for the color reference. I’ve been going in a direction of fewer colors, fewer contours, just a “less is more” general direction, so this piece has been a challenge on many levels. I tried to keep the feathers somewhat flat and simple but maintain a good sense of movement and layers, tucked in beneath the feathers there are a few areas of fangs. The goal was to not notice them at first glance but to have them kind of sneak up on you as you look closer at the tattoo. It's always amazing to have clients who let me explore symbolism, metaphor, and artistic expression. What an amazing job I have. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3469.jpg Jeff Gogue - feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3472 2.jpg Jeff Gogue - feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/brandonbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Coralmech Austin, TX This leg sleeve of bio organic structures inspired by underwater scenes and the textures of coral includes a large coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo covering much of the thigh. The dense, textured shapes were a great way to achieve the coverup and were balanced out by some smoother glowing light sources. On a top notch client and tattooer <a href="http://www.brandonschultheis.com" target="_blank">Brandon Schultheis</a> who also sports a full sleeve on his arm from me, that you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_77883.html" target="_blank">here</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ellisbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mechanical Flower Austin, TX I had the opportunity to put a unique twist on a classic biomechanical theme in this lower leg sleeve. It shows the dichotomy of nature and technology with plants turning into robotics; one natural flower and one mechanical...with a bioengineered little visitor. https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2.jpg Jesse Levitt - creature , alien skull creature https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3.jpg Jesse Levitt - singleshothalfsleeve , bio eye half sleeve! Done in one session. - 8 hrs. https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8.jpg Jesse Levitt - untitled , Bio https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/profile1.jpg Jesse Levitt - untitled , Bio Eye https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1.jpg Jesse Levitt - Healed-Bio , Healed https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bio_Mech_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10259796_10154117535055002_131538711982143079_n.jpg Jesse Levitt - Black and Grey Bio , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackarmpitmouthTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Chew the Thorn Austin, TX “Let me tell you a crazy story about a camel. Camels have strange behavior. Plodding through the desert for days on end gets them really thirsty. But there’s no water in sight, which freaks the camel out a bit. Now the weird part: The thirsty camel walks up to some scraggly shrub brush, sticks his big lips around it, and bites off a thorn. Smile on his face, eyes staring blankly to the horizon, he begins to chew. Thorn slices tongue. Tongue bleeds. He lets the blood well up inside his mouth and anticipates the pleasure, the wonderful pleasure. Swallow. Yes, oh yes–the sensation. Quench that thirst.” —Vraja Kishore Dada https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackmortonmechribs2012LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mech Ribs Austin, TX This large biomechanical piece encompasses all of my work on Jack Morton in 2012. Jack is featured prominently elsewhere in my tattoo gallery for his head tattoo which, along with this one, blend into and have evolved alongside some amazing pre-existing collaborative work between <a href="http://www.bodyworks-tattoo.com" target="_blank">Don McDonald</a> and <a href="http://www.hyperspacestudios.com" target="_blank">Guy Aitchison</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/adrianbiosleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Adrian Austin, TX I started this sleeve on one of my old friends and biggest artistic inspirations Adrian Dominic in 2010, and finally got a chance to finish it up, about 2 and a half years later. Adrian does some amazing biomechanical artwork himself, and years ago was one of the first artists to inspire me in this genre. Check out his work at www.adriandominic.com https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/scottperkinsback-fullLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Blademech Backpiece Austin, TX Here's the epic continuation of Scott's Blademech sleeve into a full back piece. Many thanks must go to him for enduring months of tough sessions in order to get this project done. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/mechwings-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mech Wings Austin, TX This piece was a fun challenge. I had the honor of placing these mechanical butterfly wings next to a pair of gorgeous Guy Aitchison half-sleeves, on a courageous and patient client from Japan. Each wing was done over two consecutive days, but during seperate trips to the U.S., so in this photo one is freshly done and the other is healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Head_Bio-Mech_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio Mech Head , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Bubbles_BioMech_Tattoo_T1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio Mech Bubbles , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Tree_Bio-Mech_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Tree over Bio Mech , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Foot_Bio-Organic_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio Mech Foot , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bio_Mech_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Fetus_BioMech_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio Mech Fetus , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Eyeball_BioMech_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio Mech Eyeball , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Watch_Gears_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Watch Gears on Hand , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Torso_Gears_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio-Mech Gear Ribs , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/74seanP6-7-t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Hook and Teeth Tattoo , A Bio Mech, Guy Aitchison original https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/73seanhand1-t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Coil Tattoo on Hand , This is a good example of the Bio-organic Bio mech tattooing that Guy Aitchison is famous for. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/murial-foot-tattoo-t.jpg Mike Cole - Murials foot nmnb, CA This was done on Murial from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.zaotattoo.com">ZaoTattoo.com</a>. Done at a guest spot at Off the Map Tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/coverup-leg-sleeve-tattoo-t.jpg Mike Cole - Leg coverup nmnb, CA First session on Tattoo Andy's leg coverup. One more tattoo session to go to color it out! Tattooed at a guest spot at Off the Map Tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_mc-tats-0034-t.jpg Mike Cole - Black and Grey Bio Mech Arm nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_mike-6-t.jpg Mike Cole - Geometric Heart nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bio-Organic_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickHarringtonBiochestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sword of Wisdom Austin, TX Nick wanted a new bio-organic chest piece to cover up some old tattoos he had lightened with laser treatments. I came up with this design based loosely on the Buddhist concept of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the tangled mess of delusion with discernment. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-back.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the arms in the detail image link on this image, or in the next gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/james-timebackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gears of Time Austin, TX When my good friend and fellow tattooer <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> gave me the concept of "time and space" to run wild with for a full backpiece, I wanted to create something that felt as huge and epic as that concept can be. Something showing the ancient and still unfolding process of creation; something that represented the abstract concept of time through a visual symbol. To accomplish this I chose gears to represent time, powered by a flash of perhpas divine light energy from the cosmos, transferring that energy into the forming of worlds. I drew heavy inspiration from the intriguing concepts explained by <a href="https://grahamhancock.com/" target="_blank">Graham Hancock</a> from the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hamlets-Mill-Investigating-Knowledge-Transmission/dp/0879232153/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1530044515&sr=1-1&keywords=hamlets+mill" target="_blank">"Hamlet's Mill"</a>, which pieces together ancient human mythologies and argues that they are all encoded with astrological measurements and calendrical significance related to the precession of the equinoxes (i.e. our planet's unique tilt, wobble, and movement through time and space), in order to pass this information on to future civilizations. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christianGbioflower.jpg Nick Baxter - Alien Flower Austin, TX I made this little gap filler bio-organic alien flower to add to Christian's collection. Fully healed in this photo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bio-Organic_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cameronortiz-ibogaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Iboga Tree Austin, TX This half sleeve was my client's tribute tothe healing powers of iboga, which are helping him overcome his opiate addiction. Tabernanthe iboga or simply iboga is a perennial rainforest shrub and psychedelic, native to western Central Africa. Iboga stimulates the central nervous system when taken in small doses and induces visions in larger doses. In parts of Africa where the plant grows, the bark of the root is chewed for various pharmacological or ritualistic purposes. Ibogaine, the active alkaloid, is also used to treat substance abuse disorders and depression. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/aliafloral.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Floral Austin, TX The process of this tattoo spanned several years, with some extended breaks between very challenging sessions, but we finally persevered and brought the piece to completion recently. Many thanks to my client Alia for her toughness and patience! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bio-Organic_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fruitmechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Tropical Fruitmech Austin, TX I did this sleeve of surreal tropical fruits on the amazing tattooer <a href="http://www.acostattoo.com" target="_blank">Andres Acosta</a>, to pay homage to his family and native land of Venezuela. Various symbols of life and death, decay and regeneration are scattered throughout. The flower on his hand is a rendition of a Mango blossom. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/Markus-B bio.png Lux Altera - Bio-Organic Sleeve Tattoo , Brightly colored sleeve with scaly, insectoid-like bio-organic styling. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/brandonbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Coralmech Austin, TX This leg sleeve of bio organic structures inspired by underwater scenes and the textures of coral includes a large coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo covering much of the thigh. The dense, textured shapes were a great way to achieve the coverup and were balanced out by some smoother glowing light sources. On a top notch client and tattooer <a href="http://www.brandonschultheis.com" target="_blank">Brandon Schultheis</a> who also sports a full sleeve on his arm from me, that you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_77883.html" target="_blank">here</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nickpasteurmusicsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Music and Medicine Austin, TX This sleeve is the client's tribute to his love of music and medicine, being both a practicing physician and a musician in his spare time. To represent these two subjects we chose a stylized rendering of the anatomy of the inner ear, and paired those structures with the classic musical symbolism of the gramophone and "f-hole' on a violin. You can see the client Nick's other arm that I sleeved elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, in the entry titled <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_100966.html" target="_blank">"Florida Tribute."</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christievpollenLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pollenation Austin, TX This half sleeve began with just the bee many years ago, and then was expanded into a more elaborate nature scene featuring 'bleeding heart' flowers and the concept of pollenation. Always a fan of macro photography and microscopic worlds, it was a great opportunity to show the interesting dimensionality of individual pollen grains. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ellisbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mechanical Flower Austin, TX I had the opportunity to put a unique twist on a classic biomechanical theme in this lower leg sleeve. It shows the dichotomy of nature and technology with plants turning into robotics; one natural flower and one mechanical...with a bioengineered little visitor. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/corydivineneckLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Honey Bee Austin, TX This wraparound neck tattoo was completed in 3 sessions, totaling approximately 10 hours. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bio-Organic_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2.jpg Jesse Levitt - creature , alien skull creature https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3.jpg Jesse Levitt - singleshothalfsleeve , bio eye half sleeve! Done in one session. - 8 hrs. https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8.jpg Jesse Levitt - untitled , Bio https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/profile1.jpg Jesse Levitt - untitled , Bio Eye https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1.jpg Jesse Levitt - Healed-Bio , Healed https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bencampbellheartchestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Glowing Heart Austin, TX I've done a lot of great work over the last several years on Ben from Australia, and he recently made another trek to this side of the world to get his glowing heart chest panel finished. You can check out his octopus sleeve and venus flytrap rib panel elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/brandonschultheis2013LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Evolution Austin, TX Recently, tattooer <a href="http://www.brandonschultheis.com" target="_blank">Brandon Schultheis</a> came back in for a final tightening session on his sleeve that I had previously posted. It was originally completed in three epic 2-day sessions, spaced about a month apart, and here's the updated version, freshly healed. It's an abstract interpretation of evolution from negative to positive, using a variety of graphic devices to achieve this symbolism, such as texture, color, and dark/light relationships. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/evan-forestfiresleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - The Pine Barrens Austin, TX I did this fun sleeve on my studio partner <a href="http://www.elovettart.com" target="_blank">Evan Lovett</a>, inspired by The Pine Barrens forest in his childhood home New Jersey. He wanted to pay homage to one of his favorite places and express a theme of rebirth and regeneration--which takes place after the cleansing destruction of naturally-occuring forest fires. I attempted to capture the essence of glowing, burning embers and charred wood through some experimental layering techniques, and worked into an existing hand tattoo done by our mutual friend Sean Zee. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1214.PNG Timothy B Boor - Freehand original dark art Kokomo, IN It's always a good day when your client allows you to have free riegn on a tattoo. I was really excited to be able to do this freehand dark art piece on my client. This peice took about 3 hours to complete after I drew it on his skin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JulioFbioheartLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Arterial Austin, TX Human heart and Arteries themed bio tattoo from my May 2013 visit to Ganesha Studio in Medellin, Colombia. Also a coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bio-Organic_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackarmpitmouthTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Chew the Thorn Austin, TX “Let me tell you a crazy story about a camel. Camels have strange behavior. Plodding through the desert for days on end gets them really thirsty. But there’s no water in sight, which freaks the camel out a bit. Now the weird part: The thirsty camel walks up to some scraggly shrub brush, sticks his big lips around it, and bites off a thorn. Smile on his face, eyes staring blankly to the horizon, he begins to chew. Thorn slices tongue. Tongue bleeds. He lets the blood well up inside his mouth and anticipates the pleasure, the wonderful pleasure. Swallow. Yes, oh yes–the sensation. Quench that thirst.” —Vraja Kishore Dada https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/teresasharpechest2-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Winged Heart Austin, TX Friend and amazing tattoo artist Teresa Sharpe let me take some liberties with her chestpiece concept, so I chose a non-traditional, asymmetrical composition and took advantage of her pale skin with some light/dark atmospheric effects. During this latest session we expanded onto the neck and back of the shoulders, and will probably expand higher onto the neck and around the back in the future... In the meantime, check out Teresa's creativity at <a href="http://www.teresasharpeart.com" target="_blank">www.teresasharpeart.com</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/chewalien.jpg Timothy B Boor - chewbacca alien Kokomo, IN fun tattoo! he wanted to cross his love for alien and star wars movies. this is the craziness that happened. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/adrianbiosleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Adrian Austin, TX I started this sleeve on one of my old friends and biggest artistic inspirations Adrian Dominic in 2010, and finally got a chance to finish it up, about 2 and a half years later. Adrian does some amazing biomechanical artwork himself, and years ago was one of the first artists to inspire me in this genre. Check out his work at www.adriandominic.com https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/juankeyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - The Color Conspiracy Austin, TX I did this fun little Tibetan inspired banger on the amazing tattooer Juan Salgado, at his shop Color Conspiracy in Puerto Rico. It was an honor not only to tattoo such an amazing artist, but to fit the piece in next to a beautiful Guy Aitchison sleeve. The top of the flames extend partially onto the neck, and you can get a closer view of Juan's shop logo as the teeth of the key by clicking the detail image link. Also, do yourself a favor and check out Juan's art at www.juansalgadoart.com https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/mariehoneycombbeeLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Bee and Honeycomb Austin, TX I had the pleasure of doing this tattoo on tattooer Juan Salgado's wife Marie at their shop in Puerto Rico, called Color Conspiracy. It's a loosely symmetrical counterpart to a beautiful insect piece on her opposite shoulder, done by Juan. www.juansalgadoart.com https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nate-evilbioarmTN4.jpg Nick Baxter - Stealing Souls Austin, TX Here's a sleeve I did on one of my best childhood buddies, symbolizing the negative forces in the world corrupting the purity of the young. Next up is the other arm, which will feature a positive energy theme, but for now you can see more work on Nate's chest and torso elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. P.S.-- the whole upper portion of this sleeve is a coverup, one part of which was my first tattoo I ever did on Nate, earlier in my career. Click on the detail image link to see the original tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gregoskneeLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Temptation Austin, TX I did this piece during the Rites of Passage tattoo convention in Melbourne, Australia 2012 on a rather shameless and jolly fellow whose nutsack likes to make an appearance in tattoo photos. Luckily for all of you, however, I run a tight ship here at nickbaxter.com, and have cropped out the unnecessary bits. (But I thought you all might want to know that at one time, there was scrotum in this photo.) You can see the other tattoos I did above and below this kneecap destruction elselwhere in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/maidadinoLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Parasaurolophus Austin, TX This prehistoric sleeve was a real treat to undertake, and was partially inspired by Rudolph F. Zallinger's "The Age Of Reptiles" mural at the Peabody Museum in New Haven, CT, that I gazed in wonder at many times in my youth. The head of the Parasaurolophus dinosaur featured in this sleeve has a double exposure-esque anatomy model effect to symbolise the fragility and complexity of life. The flower, ferns and bee symbolize the interdependence of all life, and are my personal interpretations of what some prehistoric specimens might have looked like. On a side note, Kim is an excellent web designer, available for hire at www.kim-maida.com. She undertook the task of my sister site, www.nbaxter.com https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/blanchardcthuluchest.jpg Nick Baxter - Cthulu Abstract Austin, TX A while ago, awesome tattoo artist Mark Blanchard approached me with a request for a Cthulu-inspired bio-organic theme. I decided to make this tattoo a challenging experiment in creating atmosphere through positive-negative value contrast. In order to create a look resembling mist or water, I opted to follow a foreground-darker/background-lighter rule incorporating lots of untattooed skin as a value tone, instead of the more common light-on-dark solid color motif. Achieving the end result took some adjusting and a looser approach, achieved through a layering process that you can see by clicking the 'detail image' link. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Black_and_Gray_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/skull-back-tattoo.jpg Timothy B Boor - Backpiece Tattoo Kokomo, IN @dougburkmire was ahead of his time! Another fav of last year and very appropriate for The Mandalorian !!!! https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShaineSmithTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/world-war-2-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Shaine Smith - World War 2 Sleeve , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/RookletInkHOSTED/images/thumbs/face-devil-tattoo.jpeg Grin Design - Face Devil Budapest, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/dark-snake-tattoo.jpg Jesse Levitt - Dark Snake Tattoo , Still stoked on this snek I made last year! Hit me up with some other cool evil/dark animal ideas, I dig it. @hustlebutterdeluxe https://www.tattoos.gallery/OuterLimitsTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/octopus-upper-arm-tattoo.jpg Kari Barba - Octopus Tattoo Long Beach, CA Part healed, part fresh octopus tattoo on Jason!! Thank you @jasonctak for trusting me with you piece! #octopus #blackandgreytattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Warpig-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Warpig Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Anubis healed.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Anubis Tattoo - Healed Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/stormtrooper-star-wars-tattoo.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Imperial Tie Fighter Pilot Fort Lauderderdale, FL Imperial Tie Pilot / Dead Star for my good friend @plomomagic Artwork by @gregthings #imperialtiepilot #stefanoalcantara #starwarstattoo #plomomagic#starwars #pilotocasaimperial # @ Stefano's Tattoo Studio Ft Lauderdale https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/black-grey-abstract-arm-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Lux Altera - Black and Grey Abstract Arm Sleeve , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Black_and_Gray_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Baker's Nosferatu.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Nosferatu Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_8328.jpg Stefano Alcantara - REALISTIC REPTILE EYE Fort Lauderderdale, FL Client came in for a cover-up tattoo of an Irish leprechaun on his lower leg. Left the shop with this a Reptile eye tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7BE6CF27-8137-4AB2-8FBC-DF76504DD3ED.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Danny Devito.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Danny Devito Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Al Davis.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Allen Davis Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Davis" target="_blank">Allen Davis</a> (July 4, 1929 – October 8, 2011) was an American football coach and executive. He was the principal owner and general manager of the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL) for 39 years, from 1972 until his death in 2011. Prior to becoming the principal owner of the Raiders, he served as the team's head coach from 1963 to 1965 and part owner from 1966 to 1971, assuming both positions while the Raiders were part of the American Football League (AFL). He also served as the commissioner of the AFL in 1966. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/9BB1C1D7-1701-4492-81C0-5D5E4DD1684F.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Lotus 2018b.jpg Saga Anderson - Lotus with reflection tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Hunter S. Thompson1.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Hunter S Thompson Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Hunter S. Thompson.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Hunter S Thompson Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Jimmy Hoffa.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Jimmy Hoffa Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f08Ucdb63bw" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Black_and_Gray_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Katy healed 3.jpg Jeff Gogue - Duality, Dichotomy, Harmony Grants Pass, OR Traditionally, a dagger through a rose, like my grandpa got in the 1940’s. I got a dagger and rose on my forearm with my kids’ names to represent the coming together of two people creating life perpetual in our children. This dagger through a peony is a modified version. It can represent many things, duality, dichotomy, harmony, Yin-Yang, death and life, sex, creation and destruction. It’s really up to the wearer and the viewer which ironically is a dichotomy itself, intention and perception they go together but are obviously two distinctly different things. This tattoo was done in one session and healed incredibly well especially for a single pass through the ditch of the arm. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nicki Torso 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/nicki torso 4.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR 14 years ago I tattooed this young lady. A butterfly and small tribal about the size of a mandarin orange on the top of her right foot. Later a low back piece, (tramp stamp as some would say). There’s a switch that can be triggered in some people, not all, and in regard to the whole planet, in very very few, but when that switch is triggered, it begins a transformation in the person. I have witnessed this a few times now, and am only beginning to understand enough to try and communicate it. The switch is a surrendering to a decision. It reminds me of the first time I went skydiving. The decision was easy, but the reality of its potential outcome? As the door to the plane was opened, and the rush of wind came in, going head first into a full minute free fall, the horizon steady as we dropped towards the ground at 180 miles per hour... The only thing you can do is surrender at that point. It’s useless to resist. In fact, it is dangerous to. It becomes a spiritual thing. spir·it·u·al 'spiriCH(o?o)?l/ adjective 1.Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Getting your body tattooed as one whole is spiritual also. It's also about surrender. It has to do with your soul more than your physical body. It’s about your decisions, your emotions, how you feel inside during those trying times of how “it” feels on the outside. It’s about the sacrifices needed to be made, about the work one has to do to pay for the work. People who see large scale tattoos as just something a crazy person does, or just being obsessed or extreme, often don’t see what’s gone on inside that tattooed person. They don’t often see the transformation that’s gone on beneath the tattoo in the soul. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image111.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/paradisetattoogathering.com/images/thumbs/image40.jpg Juan Salgado - Dotwork hand , Hand tat https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_75931.JPG Laura Jade - Ornamental inner arm sleeve tattoo Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_65061.JPG Laura Jade - Henna inspired upper arm tattoo Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2384.jpg Jeff Gogue - Ox skull, freehand fullbody suit Grants Pass, OR This view of his ox skull with an orchid mind's eye is a part of a full freehand bodysuit I have worked on for three years. My client from Chicago spends three days at a time getting his work done. He has met me at conventions around the country and been one of the most dedicated people I've ever met to completing his work. It's comprised of the animals from the Chinese zodiac calendar. Years of the Ox, Snake, Rat, Monkey, and Dog. I have drawn everything on his body and tied things together with elements like birth flowers from each person represented which are himself, his wife and their three children. Water, wind, petals, and mandala patterns overlap and provide background for the entire piece. We have over one hundred hours invested and I'm not sure how many more are required. We are refining areas now in what I can the "push and pull" phase of the project. I'm honored and humbled to be doing this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image54.jpeg Laura Jade - Floral black work sleeve tattoo in progress Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image51.jpeg Laura Jade - Ornamental arm tattoo with poppies Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Black_and_Gray_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image37.jpeg Laura Jade - Black and gray ornamental chest tattoo Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image36.jpeg Laura Jade - Peony and filigree torso tattoo Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Untitled-2.jpg Jeff Gogue - Red Dragon Grants Pass, OR This full back piece contains four cover ups, and integrates four other tattoos on his legs. It also wraps around the sides and front almost to the very center. I have worked on this for about 2 years having sessions every couple months. It takes an incredible dedication on the client's part to go through work like this. I am inspired and humbled every time I work on Matt. he teaches me every time by example. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image31.JPG Laura Jade - Ornamental black and gray sleeve Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image25.jpeg Laura Jade - Ornamental floral sleeve line work Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image17.jpeg Laura Jade - Filigree sleeve with henna inspired designs Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image10.jpeg Laura Jade - Peony shoulder cap tattoo Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/blessed.jpg BJ Betts - "Blessed" Script Tattoo , DE Flourishing, fine-line script tattoo, part of a "Blessed/Cursed" pairing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/josh fields leg outline.jpg Jeff Gogue - serpentine outline Grants Pass, OR This six eyed winged snake was super fun to draw on and outline… as tattooers, we are so lucky to be able to get creative and work abstractly. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyCrisSTCMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Orge-B flower halfsleeve.png Orge Kalodimas - Blackwork Flower Half-sleeve Tattoo Athens, Blackwork half-sleeve tattoo depicting some flower-like or mandala imagery. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Black_and_Gray_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_9655.jpg Jeff Gogue - year of the snake Grants Pass, OR This full back was for my client from Hong Kong, his second child was born the year of the snake. Water and cherry blossoms are always a good symbol of the passing of time, new life, mortality, and gratitude for the present. This in progress shot is the second session, the shading, just days after the first session which was the outline from behind the knees to the neck. When people travel so far for work they often do unbelievable amounts of endurance. It is inspiring. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1548.jpg Jeff Gogue - mother nature Grants Pass, OR I love every phase of the tattoo process from concept to the final session, but the outline and background are by far my favorite. That is where the most important decisions are made and where the image is created. After that, the rest seems to be dictated to me by those first deciding marks. Whether to go dark or light, bright or subdued… The rest seems to be a consequential chain reaction, of course with some decisions still to be made, but nowhere near as profound as those first marks laid in the skin… The rest is just an unfolding of what is already set to be. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/PYKQ8210.jpg Jeff Gogue - osprey and maple leaves full back in progress Grants Pass, OR Every tattoo session contains lessons both for the artist and the client. Having 12 full day sessions done in Japan to complete my own back piece, I learned the client’s lessons firsthand. Having done thousands of tattoos and currently working on dozens of large scale full body pieces, I’m a firsthand witness to the growth people go through by making the decision to get this kind of work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_6125.jpg Jeff Gogue - Dagger and peony Grants Pass, OR A dagger through a rose tattoo is a western classic symbol of union, male and female, but it resonates with so many cultures, its dichotomy, its interdependency, duality, yin and yang, intention and perception. Its a universal principle. this modern take with an antique air was drawn during some down time I had and offered via social media as a tattoo lottery. The client had to email and was randomly picked from all the emails received. The experience was unique and exciting, and I met an amazing person through it. This dagger and peony was done in one long session, start to finish, and it healed perfectly. I love this tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image19.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image18.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Frog Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7875.jpg Jeff Gogue - raven skull Grants Pass, OR black and gray, raven skull, chest piece with red flowers. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image6.jpg Cory Ferguson - Abstract patterns Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image5.jpg Cory Ferguson - Mandala hand Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image4.jpg Cory Ferguson - Bring the ruckus Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Blackwork_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyCrisSTCMEMBERS/images/thumbs/hand-mandala-tattoo.jpg Orge Kalodimas - Hand Tattoos Athens, loyalty is the most hard thing to earn in life from someone.. its like friendship and trust!.. thank you @mr_mcdabbin for the love all those years... (bodysuit in progress) https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/shoulder-filligree-mandala.jpg Cory Ferguson - Shoulder Mandala Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/hand-blackwork-tattoo.jpg Cory Ferguson - Blackwork hand tattoo Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/802A6A13-A888-433F-AA4B-2EF3000DFDFF.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Ornemental rose Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/95E93E70-CB70-486B-90ED-15F157292C4C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2CF50EF5-0320-4971-B7D3-F77943B0908C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/CFF02C24-A69D-4439-B6F8-3A4C60EB3F9B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Ornemental Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/BDAB629C-33CB-421F-9B35-B0BF27962590.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A15E6130-B28B-4652-AFE6-CD1116FB3070.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Wall E Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_0712 copy.jpg Jeff Gogue - shes got legs Grants Pass, OR An in progress pic of my client's legs as we are working on full body coverage. Waves, lilies, chrysanthemums,and ornamental https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Blackwork_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2866.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/5DB3D309-03A4-4FE2-AD6E-D6136FD4A900.JPG Laura Jade - Ornamental mandala forearm Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4F6D1174-1B75-4829-8208-85708F4E480E.JPG Laura Jade - Ornate flower blossom hand tattoo Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3434263C-A158-437B-9528-F16201C39BDD.JPG Laura Jade - Lotus and peony ornamental half sleeve Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/kelly b tryptic.png Jeff Gogue - mandala Grants Pass, OR This mandala starts on her elbow and spans across her back and across the back of her husband. This is a very unique piece. This tryptic displays the second session. I’m excited about this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_60441.JPG Jeff Gogue - lotus Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/valerie sequence.jpg Jeff Gogue - Crane and maple leaves Grants Pass, OR I love the simplicity of this piece. She came in with the Audrey Kawasaki piece on her right thigh done by another tattooer. After completing the Crane leg I added some background to the right thigh piece to let them blend and merge. I am super happy with the outcome and the overall look of the work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Chris before color.jpg Jeff Gogue - koi sleeve Grants Pass, OR Maple leaves, waterfall, koi, birds... This is a healed photo of the outline, and background shading on this sleeve. I have about 9 hours invested at this point. My intention is to stay simple and use very few colors. I love work like this. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image149.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Katy healed 41.jpg Jeff Gogue - Duality, Dichotomy, Harmony Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Blackwork_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Blackwork_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Blackwork_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Ankle_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2208.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Beach Scene Cover-Up Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Arm_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Arm_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/SusanHeartFlowers.jpg Nick Baxter - Heart and Flowers Austin, TX Susan made the trip to Austin from Alabama to collect this piece memorializing her career assisting open heart surgeons. It was a lot of fun combining a realistic human heart and traditional tattoo style flowers for a simple, powerful image. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickCoverdale-natureLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Appalachia Austin, TX Nick wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite wilderness areas in the Appalachian mountain range, so I worked from a few reference photos of the region to piece this waterfall and mountain vista scene together. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Arm_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackbiomechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Biomech Machine Austin, TX Jack wanted a biomech tattoo depicting a sleek, efficient machine with a glowing power source as a brother piece to the "Comeback Machine" sleeve I did on his brother years ago. I incorporated a few forms and details from his brother's sleeve as little easter eggs to symbolically join the two pieces. Each brother's piece was chosen by them to honestly represent their personalities and life journeys--Jack's being clean and efficient, Cameron's being weathered and cobbled together, but still running off its passionate glowing energy source. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/keithtroutsleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Trout Fly Fishing Austin, TX Keith wanted a sleeve celebrating his love of fly fishing, complete with anatomically correct details of rainbow and brown trout, and an unbarbed fish hook for proper catch and release. We used some photos he took of the majestic Montana wilderness for reference, and he allowed me the liberty to morph a few different tattoo styles into one seamless aesthetic. This project was tons of fun! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/davidminter-roboarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX David, a computer programmer, wanted a robotic arm representing the harmonious fusion of man and machine. I love the simple, bold, flowing design that we came up with! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cameronortiz-ibogaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Iboga Tree Austin, TX This half sleeve was my client's tribute tothe healing powers of iboga, which are helping him overcome his opiate addiction. Tabernanthe iboga or simply iboga is a perennial rainforest shrub and psychedelic, native to western Central Africa. Iboga stimulates the central nervous system when taken in small doses and induces visions in larger doses. In parts of Africa where the plant grows, the bark of the root is chewed for various pharmacological or ritualistic purposes. Ibogaine, the active alkaloid, is also used to treat substance abuse disorders and depression. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/josh-springsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Springtime Austin, TX Josh wanted a colorful sleeve embodying the fresh growth, sunshine, and lighthearted feelings of spring. So we pieced together a collage of his favorite spring-themed animals and plants. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Arm_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jpolitte-robotarm-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX This sleeve presents a more realistic and modern take on a classic biomech tattoo motif, showing human flesh ripped away to reveal robotics underneath. My client Jason is an inspiration—strong in body and mind, committed to achieving what he set out to do, despite having no prior experience, and despite having to fly here from his job guiding bomb-sniffing dogs in the war torn Middle East in order to squeeze a pair of 3-day marathon sessions into his allotted time off. These 2 sessions were spaced one month apart, completing a foundation color layer over the entire arm the first time, and dialing in colors, refining details, and finishing the sleeve during the second session. These photos were taken while the tattoo was still fresh, so there is more pink skin irritation here than it will have when healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cate-zeldaWoW-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Gaming Sleeve Austin, TX This sleeve started as a tribute to the video game Zelda, and expanded to include a creature from another favorite game of my client, World of Warcraft. The octopus was pre-existing (done by Justin Oriani), and we worked the new sleeve subject matter into and around it to form a cohesive looking collage of colorful creatures (how about that for some nice alliteration!). https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image97.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Octopus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosbaroqueLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gothic Still Life Sleeve Austin, TX This past year my great client Aaron, who has the graveyard sleeve visible elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, approached me with the idea of a dark gothic themed sleeve. The subject matter was based loosely on a classical still life look, with Aaron requesting that various personally significant symbols be included. Color was kept minimal in this piece in order to achieve the requested dark, dusty, gothic look, and used strategically to provide emphasis and compositional flow. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE2.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador (Detail) Austin, TX Some close-up shots to show some areas of detail on this Ecuador tribute sleeve. In these views you can see a rendition of the Quito apartment building he grew up in, as well as the beetles he used to catch as a child, and an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the sleeve. See the full project elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. These photos were taken upon completion of the sleeve, since the client traveled from Ecuador for the work and I might not see him again any time soon to get healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/PaulbuddhaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Buddha and Three Lotuses Austin, TX This was Paul's first tattoo, completed over two sessions. The buddha statue was based on one at the local Austin Zen Center, and the lotus flower as well as the concept of three are very important in Buddhist symbolism. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Arm_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Dad.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Britt Dad Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did this past week at @lastritestattoo in NYC, part of a 3/4 sleeve I'm working on... #stefanoalcantara #LastRitesTattoo #nyc #realistictattoo #blackandgraytattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nickpasteurmusicsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Music and Medicine Austin, TX This sleeve is the client's tribute to his love of music and medicine, being both a practicing physician and a musician in his spare time. To represent these two subjects we chose a stylized rendering of the anatomy of the inner ear, and paired those structures with the classic musical symbolism of the gramophone and "f-hole' on a violin. You can see the client Nick's other arm that I sleeved elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, in the entry titled <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_100966.html" target="_blank">"Florida Tribute."</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2666.jpg Timothy B Boor - Frog Kokomo, IN Added to a swamp themed sleeve still in progress! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2547.jpg Timothy B Boor - More Progress on the Lord of the Rings Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2452.jpg Timothy B Boor - Mahi Mahi/Dolphin Fish Half Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonnyadventuresleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Follow Your Heart Austin, TX This sleeve was several years in the making but finally finished except for a bit near the elbow where the client has some eczema. X marks the spot on the adventure map of your life. Use your intellect, follow your heart, and go where you must in order to find your truth and fulfillment. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2479.jpg Timothy B Boor - Addition to a Lord of the Rings Sleeve In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2445.jpg Timothy B Boor - Science Sleeve in Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A2209.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Lock Fort Lauderderdale, FL Another piece I did at <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/tommystattooconvention?source=feed_text&story_id=10154723877995497">?#‎TommysTattooConvention?</a> a few weeks ago! <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/hartford?source=feed_text&story_id=10154723877995497">?#‎hartford?</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ct?source=feed_text&story_id=10154723877995497">?#‎ct?</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos?source=feed_text&story_id=10154723877995497">?#‎realistictattoos?</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara?source=feed_text&story_id=10154723877995497">?#‎stefanoalcantara?</a> @fkirons @kwadron @eternalink @samsungmobileusa @officialh2ocean https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/StMichael.jpg Stefano Alcantara - St. Michael Fort Lauderderdale, FL 3/4 sleeve I did in 2 days at @stefanostattoostudio in Lima Peru. Great times! <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/saintmichael">#saintMichael</a> with @fkirons @eternalink @officialh2ocean @kwadron https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Arm_Sleeve_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Arm_Sleeve_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackbiomechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Biomech Machine Austin, TX Jack wanted a biomech tattoo depicting a sleek, efficient machine with a glowing power source as a brother piece to the "Comeback Machine" sleeve I did on his brother years ago. I incorporated a few forms and details from his brother's sleeve as little easter eggs to symbolically join the two pieces. Each brother's piece was chosen by them to honestly represent their personalities and life journeys--Jack's being clean and efficient, Cameron's being weathered and cobbled together, but still running off its passionate glowing energy source. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/keithtroutsleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Trout Fly Fishing Austin, TX Keith wanted a sleeve celebrating his love of fly fishing, complete with anatomically correct details of rainbow and brown trout, and an unbarbed fish hook for proper catch and release. We used some photos he took of the majestic Montana wilderness for reference, and he allowed me the liberty to morph a few different tattoo styles into one seamless aesthetic. This project was tons of fun! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Arm_Sleeve_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/josh-springsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Springtime Austin, TX Josh wanted a colorful sleeve embodying the fresh growth, sunshine, and lighthearted feelings of spring. So we pieced together a collage of his favorite spring-themed animals and plants. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jpolitte-robotarm-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX This sleeve presents a more realistic and modern take on a classic biomech tattoo motif, showing human flesh ripped away to reveal robotics underneath. My client Jason is an inspiration—strong in body and mind, committed to achieving what he set out to do, despite having no prior experience, and despite having to fly here from his job guiding bomb-sniffing dogs in the war torn Middle East in order to squeeze a pair of 3-day marathon sessions into his allotted time off. These 2 sessions were spaced one month apart, completing a foundation color layer over the entire arm the first time, and dialing in colors, refining details, and finishing the sleeve during the second session. These photos were taken while the tattoo was still fresh, so there is more pink skin irritation here than it will have when healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosbaroqueLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gothic Still Life Sleeve Austin, TX This past year my great client Aaron, who has the graveyard sleeve visible elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, approached me with the idea of a dark gothic themed sleeve. The subject matter was based loosely on a classical still life look, with Aaron requesting that various personally significant symbols be included. Color was kept minimal in this piece in order to achieve the requested dark, dusty, gothic look, and used strategically to provide emphasis and compositional flow. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE2.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador (Detail) Austin, TX Some close-up shots to show some areas of detail on this Ecuador tribute sleeve. In these views you can see a rendition of the Quito apartment building he grew up in, as well as the beetles he used to catch as a child, and an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the sleeve. See the full project elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. These photos were taken upon completion of the sleeve, since the client traveled from Ecuador for the work and I might not see him again any time soon to get healed photos. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Arm_Sleeve_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Arm_Sleeve_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Back_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-back.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the arms in the detail image link on this image, or in the next gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bonniefantasyback.jpg Nick Baxter - Slaying the Dragon Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to pay tribute to her favorite fantasy novels from the Wheel of Time series, so we came up with this concept, which will be expanded into a full sleeve as well! In this scene the little girl reading under the tree becomes the fierce warrior slaying the dragon, her fantasy becoming more vivid and detailed than the reality. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2874.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Hannah-B beach.png Hannah Aitchison - Bright Color Beach Back Tattoo Chicago, Il Brightly colored tattoo with retro imagery depicting a woman on a beach with an old-time ship. Lots of flowers to make the color really pop. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/YGJY9629.jpg Jeff Gogue - Asagi koi back piece Grants Pass, OR This in progree koi is accompanied by two, soon to be three, lotus flowers. the symbolism seems common but carries profound metaphors for my client, some obvious, some subtle, and some still undiscovered. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5317.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5313.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality, 2nd view Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image103.jpg Emy Blacksheep - King deer Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Back_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2450.jpg Timothy B Boor - Bacon Cheeseburger Kokomo, IN Fun bacon cheeseburger between two awesome food tattoos from different artists! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1274 2.JPG Timothy B Boor - Virgin Mary by Michelangelo Kokomo, IN Had a good time tattooing this version of a Michelangelo's Virgin Mary. I can't wait to add more! I did not do the other tattoos around this piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/grandmas_bird_ref copy.jpg Conan Lea - Grandma's Bird Painting Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This client loved and admired her grandmother. She used her to guide her daily ambitions, because her grandmother encouraged her to be herself above all else. As we worked, she shared stories: her grandmother was one of the rare white women in the Amazon River basin, and grew up in the jungle among aborigine people that were known as cannibals. Her grandmother was also an artist her entire life. During the crest of her career, she created gorgeous multidimensional paintings, but my client wanted a replication of one done in her late eighties. Her decision was charming and beautiful, and I love the piece she chose. Her grandmother's age at the time she painted it had reduced her hand but not her vision. The challenge was patterning this piece and then replicating the nuances of the paint with my eye, centimeter by centimeter. Another challenge was to convince a sweet young girl from Indiana that great tattoos couldn't happen in five minutes. They rarely happen within sixty minutes or even a single session. A tremendous scholar, this client now has her PhD. She loves the learning process and took the new tattoo education in stride. She also never missed an opportunity to pick on my weak left brain. She even gifted me a tool to grow that logical side of the brain. I love this gal, I love her tattoo, and I love watching her blossom. This piece is one of the favorites in my portfolio. I wish I could do more like them. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/fractal full back tattoo 1.jpg Conan Lea - Full Back Fractal Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This client was interested in the enormity and beauty of randomized fractals. It’s for a good reason, but I won't butcher her eloquent description of why she appreciates this art. The challenge was to define the portal to the fractal world on her soft, curving form that allowed our eyes to find the continuity in a randomized fractal. The client and I were immediately sure that we did not want this piece to occupy the whole of her back, but we also knew that creating a narrow portal would diminish our chances of conveying the idea of fractals to the human eye. Without enough room to see the patterns unravel, I ran the risk of creating a hodgepodge of disorienting textures and values. Using a standard Julia fractal would be ideal given the narrow space through which to view the complex mathematical formations that define the art. Once we've established the shape we realized that any if anything protruded in the top of the portal, it might mimic a Christian cross, which we did not want to happen, even accidentally. Given that random fractals have to be seen on a large surface so that the human eye can find the patterns, I had to imagine that my canvas was more like 5' x 5'. I could not imagine designing a fractal from scratch, nor one of that scale, and certainly not one that was randomized enough to be understood out of my simple human hand. I'm sure it could be done: I know the artists who could do it. But not by me. I instead drew the entire tattoo directly on her back with a marker, imagining the whole thing unfolding on the giant scale. The client and I spent many hours sketching, erasing, and resketching on her body with sharpies. It was very brave of her to stand there for hours with me, moving and dancing in front of the mirror to make sure it flowed with her female curves. We even made a little video so she could see how the silhouette of the piece would look on her form in motion. She drove to my studio from a different state so we had to be economical and focused during our sessions. This rarely happens. She became a dear and trusted friend and a guide for my daughters and for me as a father. Ultimately, I should have paid her for the tattoo time for all the help and support she gave me. I love this tattoo. I love the person wearing it. We discussed eventually giving her two full sleeves when her life allows for it. Given that she is a fantastic scholar and professor at a large university, I imagine this will simply extend our adventure for years to come and solidify our friendship. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chakra spinal tattoo detail copy.jpg Conan Lea - Spinal Chakra Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This breathy piece was drawn on with markers and then tattooed. The collector is a massage therapist and Reiki energy worker, and wanted to embody the lightness and ethereal imagery of the ancient chakras on the meridian of her spine. We did consider putting each of the chakras on her body in their anatomically correct positions, but since they range in location from the top of the head down to the knees, and plenty of special places in between, we decided the spine would be more than acceptable. We tattooed over multiple sessions so that we could ensure the lightness of the inlay. After wearing it for a few years, the collector decided to add another layer of saturation to make the piece brighter and more vivid, and will soon do another small session on it so her piece can reflect the amazing technological advances in the tattoo pigment industry. It will be fun to put some of the newer types onto her skin. This collector is an amazing person with a beautiful spirit, strong heart, and clear, wide-open mind. I like to think that the tattoo is a totem to remind her of what she intends to be. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/zearth wind fire water tattoo (1)1.jpg Conan Lea - Earth Wind Fire Water Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This client waited two years to get this tattoo from me. After all her patience, I was nervous that I would not be able to uphold her hopes for the piece. Her central theme was one of each of the four elements rolling down the side of her body from shoulder to hip. The challenge was to hide an existing tattoo while keeping to the theme and the soft style she was hoping for. Given that desired softness, with strokes both light and whimsical, there was no chance of creating a heavy piece to hide the old tattoo. She came from Chicago to Indianapolis, about a three hour drive, over a one year period. She was kind, patient, collaborative, and tough! She will soon travel the world on her own and I'm excited to be part of her as she evolves. This piece was chosen for the cover of an article at a local newspaper that highlighted my studio and career. This collector is now a striking local figurehead of the elegance of tattoo possibilities in Indianapolis. I am grateful for all she has put into me. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/white ink celtic sun tattoo2.jpg Conan Lea - White Ink Celtic Sun Indianapolis, IN This is a white Celtic sun tattoo, and it is eight years old in this photo with no color edits. White ink, if properly inlaid on light skin with a gentle value shift just beyond it, can indeed stand the test of time. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/GlassRoseWeb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Healed Rose Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed Rose i did on 2012 at Tommy´s Tattoo Convention in Hartford CT. with Fk Irons Tattoo Machines and Eternal Ink https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/witness nunweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Witness to the Fall 2 Kokomo, IN Based off a drawing of mine featured in Big Gus' book "Black and Greys Finest" real fun to do!!! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/scottperkinsback-fullLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Blademech Backpiece Austin, TX Here's the epic continuation of Scott's Blademech sleeve into a full back piece. Many thanks must go to him for enduring months of tough sessions in order to get this project done. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Back_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Calf_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/unitedwestand.jpg BJ Betts - "United We Stand" Script and Flag Tattoo , DE Black and gray, multi-typefaced script on a realistic stars and stripes backing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10550826_711752338943859_1510862588039178284_n3.jpg Timothy B Boor - Uma Thurman Portrait from a 'Kill Bill' Scene Kokomo, IN Portrait of a beat-up Uma Thurman from a scene in one of the 'Kill Bill' films. Added on a tattoo collector who has an awesome Quentin Tarantino tribute leg sleeve in the works! Done at the Detroit Motor City Tattoo Expo in March 2015. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1311 2.PNG Timothy B Boor - Raven on a skull Kokomo, IN Got to do this one at the Gambling Rose show in Cincinnati on an awsome client, Wade Spend-love. Its a custom piece and I it was a lot of fun to do! It won tattoo of the day on Saturday. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1214.PNG Timothy B Boor - Freehand original dark art Kokomo, IN It's always a good day when your client allows you to have free riegn on a tattoo. I was really excited to be able to do this freehand dark art piece on my client. This peice took about 3 hours to complete after I drew it on his skin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian web.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Fort Lauderderdale, FL Part of an Indian leg sleeve I´m working on Done at Last Rites tattoo theater in NYC Fk Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Keith.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Keith Richards Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Ryan 2 4S.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Ryan's dad Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA My bro Ryan Smith's dad, RIP. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Calf_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/chewalien.jpg Timothy B Boor - chewbacca alien Kokomo, IN fun tattoo! he wanted to cross his love for alien and star wars movies. this is the craziness that happened. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/photo(1) copy.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Girl-Skull Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom piece i did at Last Rites before start my U.S. Tour! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7026.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Squirrel Fort Lauderderdale, FL This is a memorial tattoo, he´s dad have an old shool squirrel tattoo with a parachute and he past away before he meet he´s grand daughter who is represent by and strawberry who is the meaning of he´name in a nother lenguage. Free hand piece done @lastrites 2012 with #eternalinks #fkirons https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/gargoyleweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gargoyle demon dude. Kokomo, IN Got a chance to do some evil stuff! good times. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/NIkki Six.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Nikki Six Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Superman Prog.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Superman in progress Fort Lauderderdale, FL in progress... https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Hermano.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Brother Portrait B/G Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/lionweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Loin Kokomo, IN Black and gray lion portrait https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Chest_Tattoos_for_Men_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickHarringtonBiochestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sword of Wisdom Austin, TX Nick wanted a new bio-organic chest piece to cover up some old tattoos he had lightened with laser treatments. I came up with this design based loosely on the Buddhist concept of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the tangled mess of delusion with discernment. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/enjoytheride.jpg BJ Betts - "Enjoy the Ride" Script Tattoo , DE Very flourishing, fine-line tattoo across the chest, positioned betwixt an existing tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/BXQH4848.jpg Jeff Gogue - samurai and severed snake head Grants Pass, OR This in progress work of a samurai mask, maple leaves, peonies, dahlias, and a severed sneak head really shows the power of designing with archs and flow patterns. I try to set the viewer’s eye in motion with the direction things look like they are moving in. I love the challenge of using a static image to portray movement, and the fun part is a tattoo in many ways is in continual motion wether the person’s body is moving or even on a microscopic and time lapse level, the cells around the pigment are continually regenerating causing tiny shifts in the pigment… what a cool thought. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11218719_706554596136719_5672875656442660374_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - all seeing owl geo pattern Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image113.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Day of the dead Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Chest_Tattoos_for_Men_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image82.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Knowledge Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2314.jpg Timothy B Boor - Chest Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2218.jpg Timothy B Boor - Caravaggio Painting Cover-Up Kokomo, IN A challenging cover-up done recently! Got to do a painting by one of my all time favorite artists, Caravaggio! Had to adjust and alter it a bit to make the cover-up work, but happy so far. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image31.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Hanya Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Skull on Jose_edit.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Skull on Jose Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Creepy black and grey skull tattoo on fellow tattoo artist Jose from Black Cat in Hawaii. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Shane's horse.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Shane's Horse Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Memorial horse tattoo on Shane, the host of Full Metal Jousting on the History Channel. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1468647_432422310216617_1824769402_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - live for today Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bencampbellheartchestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Glowing Heart Austin, TX I've done a lot of great work over the last several years on Ben from Australia, and he recently made another trek to this side of the world to get his glowing heart chest panel finished. You can check out his octopus sleeve and venus flytrap rib panel elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Dog1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Memorial Dog Portrait Fort Lauderderdale, FL Memorial piece I did at @paradisetattoogathering in <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" data-pub="{"type":"hashtag","id":299144073544957,"source":null}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/keystone">#Keystone</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" data-pub="{"type":"hashtag","id":450933571645033,"source":null}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/co">#CO</a> — at <a class="taggee" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=674733655887288" data-hovercard-instant="1" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/674733655887288/" id="js_8">Paradise Tattoo Gathering</a>. Eternal Inks Fk Irons H2Ocean Products https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/kevinChest.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Vampire Fort Lauderderdale, FL Vampire action! Next session I will work on covering up the center. #stefanoalcantara #h2oceanproteam #fkironsproteam #eternalink https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Chest_Tattoos_for_Men_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/eye.jpeg Stefano Alcantara - Eye in water Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom piece of an eye sunk in water, I took the picture of the eye and free hand the water https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/persius.jpg Timothy B Boor - Perseus with the head of Medusa Kokomo, IN Perseus with the head of Medusa. Done on Charlie the bass player for "Fit for an Autopsy". https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShawnBarberOntheRoadHOSTED/images/thumbs/barber-mike-owl3a.jpg Shawn Barber - owl Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chest-tattoo-blackwork.jpg Cory Ferguson - Chest Blackwork Tattoo Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/wolves.jpg Timothy B Boor - Two wolves. Kokomo, IN In progress. Needs background still. Idea was based on a story that the client holds dear. He also has two different colored eyes therefore we did the wolves eyes to match his. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/courting cranes tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Courting Cranes Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This piece is only part of a 3/4 sleeve in progress. I think I'm drawn to delicacy in tattoo. This part, the courtship of him and his wife, is meant to reflect that gentle dance. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_6947.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Owl tattoo - healed Fort Lauderderdale, FL Owl tattoo done at Last Rites i wish all my customers come back to take healed pictures ! thanks to the ones who did it! Healed Piece 2012 https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Planets.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Planets (Healed piece) Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed Realistic Black and Gray tattoo of Planets done at Last Rites in NYC by Stefano Alcantara. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/alien4web.jpg Timothy B Boor - They exist! Kokomo, IN Super fun freehand Alien cover up in progress. Jeremiah has an Alien theme going on and let me make up my own Alien. Good times! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/St Rosa.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Santa Rosa de Lima Fort Lauderderdale, FL Hard Core saint from Lima Peru. piece done in Puerto Rico tattoo Convention 2011 also win 1st place Tattoo of the the day and 1st Place Best Realistic https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Chest_Tattoos_for_Men_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Chest_Tattoos_for_Women_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cate-zeldaWoW-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Gaming Sleeve Austin, TX This sleeve started as a tribute to the video game Zelda, and expanded to include a creature from another favorite game of my client, World of Warcraft. The octopus was pre-existing (done by Justin Oriani), and we worked the new sleeve subject matter into and around it to form a cohesive looking collage of colorful creatures (how about that for some nice alliteration!). https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image37.jpeg Laura Jade - Black and gray ornamental chest tattoo Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image130.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Love Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11258272_710443015747877_7650602703678231581_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - good and evil cupcake Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11053116_702737286518450_1581629836840621870_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - nono playing guitar on the moon Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgia-perfumechestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Jitterbug Perfume Austin, TX "The 'smell brain'–the memory area of the brain activated by the olfactory nerve–and the 'light brain'–the neocortex–are the keys to the mystic state." –Tom Robbins, "Jitterbug Perfume" https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1005692_361480330644149_1689808438_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - united by fate Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/969655_360001057458743_717807748_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - voodoo heart Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Foot_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/loyalty.jpg BJ Betts - "Loyalty" Script and Tattoo Machine Tattoo , DE Flourishing, fine-line script underneath a black and gray realism tattoo machine. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Hand_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fruitmechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Tropical Fruitmech Austin, TX I did this sleeve of surreal tropical fruits on the amazing tattooer <a href="http://www.acostattoo.com" target="_blank">Andres Acosta</a>, to pay homage to his family and native land of Venezuela. Various symbols of life and death, decay and regeneration are scattered throughout. The flower on his hand is a rendition of a Mango blossom. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1822.jpg Timothy B Boor - Eagle Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_57141.jpg Timothy B Boor - Hand Skull! Kokomo, IN Fun Baby Skull done on the hand of tattooist Adam Stoner based off a painting by Kevin Llewellyn https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7871.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Ghost Flower Fort Lauderderdale, FL Free hand Ghost Flower tattoo done in my guest sopt at Guyama ink in FL, on my buddy Juan Torres. with FK Irons and White Eternat ink and Silverback black 11 https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Hand samurai.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Samurai - ink pens Fort Lauderderdale, FL Free Hand piece adding ink pens as part of the Samurai mask ... fun piece! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Leg_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8679E126-0FAC-4B9F-B0E4-3BD11B7D5DC9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Bastet Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7924F13D-2544-4458-981F-9E9A83CD9FC7.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Spider Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/elan-goatLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - The Judas Goat Austin, TX I did this fun single session tattoo on a great collector from NYC who gets tattoos with animal rights themes and symbolism. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Leg_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/morsecode.jpg BJ Betts - "Morse Code" Script Tattoo , DE Fine line, dual-typefaced script tattoo on a black and gray illustrative parchment backing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/mrT.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Mr T Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray Mr. T with trademark scowl. Pity the fool! https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Screen Shot 2016-01-18 at 12.26.52 PM.png Nick Chaboya - Mac Dre Portrait San Francisco, CA Psychedelic portrait of Mac Dre https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Unicorn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_31791.JPG Timothy B Boor - Atheist Eye Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/brandonbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Coralmech Austin, TX This leg sleeve of bio organic structures inspired by underwater scenes and the textures of coral includes a large coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo covering much of the thigh. The dense, textured shapes were a great way to achieve the coverup and were balanced out by some smoother glowing light sources. On a top notch client and tattooer <a href="http://www.brandonschultheis.com" target="_blank">Brandon Schultheis</a> who also sports a full sleeve on his arm from me, that you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_77883.html" target="_blank">here</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Girly unicorn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/20115_708069715985207_7732231941322135858_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - passion Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image106.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Anchor Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image105.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Medusa Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Leg_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyYomicoMorenoMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10929583_1091582984190534_7768173624900467188_n.jpg Yomico Moreno - Spock Portrait New York, NY Spock portrait done in black and grey https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ellisbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mechanical Flower Austin, TX I had the opportunity to put a unique twist on a classic biomechanical theme in this lower leg sleeve. It shows the dichotomy of nature and technology with plants turning into robotics; one natural flower and one mechanical...with a bioengineered little visitor. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10550826_711752338943859_1510862588039178284_n3.jpg Timothy B Boor - Uma Thurman Portrait from a 'Kill Bill' Scene Kokomo, IN Portrait of a beat-up Uma Thurman from a scene in one of the 'Kill Bill' films. Added on a tattoo collector who has an awesome Quentin Tarantino tribute leg sleeve in the works! Done at the Detroit Motor City Tattoo Expo in March 2015. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TysnailLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Snail Austin, TX I did this fun snail tattoo on my friend and fellow tattooer <a href="http://tymcewen.com" target="_blank">Ty McEwan</a> over 2 sessions. Instead of creating an awkward border between unrelated tattoos, I opted to incorporate the top part of a great color portrait by <a href="http://www.blackanchorcollective.com/aric-taylor-gallery/" target="_blank">Aric Taylor</a> into the bottom of my piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/bette1.jpg Hannah Aitchison - Bette in a Bed of Roses Chicago, Il Bette in a Bed of Roses done on the thigh https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2545.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl & Mace Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image93.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image92.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Snake n skull Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2395.jpg Timothy B Boor - Custom Clock/Sunset/Beach Scene Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image87.jpg Emy Blacksheep - What mummy's thinking Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Leg_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2342.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Wes Anderson Tribute Kokomo, IN The newest addition to a collection of several elements from the Wes Anderson films! Done on the upper thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2354.jpg Timothy B Boor - Monster Cupcakes Kokomo, IN Done at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster, England! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/ConradSkull.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Skull Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Piece I did at the @stefanostattoostudio booth at the INTI Tattoo Expo in Lima, Peru last weekend on my good friend and amazing artist @conradflorez <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/skull">#skull</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/kwadron">#kwadron</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanproteam">#h2oceanproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">#fkironsproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eternalink">#eternalink</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/grizzlygang">#grizzlygang</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/intitattooexpo">#INTITATTOOEXPO</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/lima">#Lima</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/peru">#Peru</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2208.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Beach Scene Cover-Up Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/photo 3.JPG Bob Tyrrell - Skull tattoo with tentacles from Pagoda City Fest Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Skull Tattoo from Friday at Pagoda City Tattoo Fest in Reading, PA https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2179.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wes Anderson Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN Progress on the Wes Anderson themed piece currently in the works. This will eventually be an upper leg sleeve, incorporating several elements gathered from Wes Anderson films. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10405639_10202885169584037_8982660007282640088_n1.jpg Timothy B Boor - untitled Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2156.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wes Anderson Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN An homage to a client's favorite Wes Anderson films; done on the thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image65.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mummy matriochka Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image64.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Medusa Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Leg_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image63.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Crazy octopus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/off.jpg Emy Blacksheep - dark crow Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2131.jpg Timothy B Boor - Surreal Lock and Key Kokomo, IN Done recently on a client's thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image54.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Colorful mandala Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image51.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Never let anybody tell you it's impossible Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image47.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Tattoo gun Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image44.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Morticia And gomez adams Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image43.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Amazon girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4.jpg Emy Blacksheep - student Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2.jpg Emy Blacksheep - go straight ahead Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Leg_Sleeve_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/brandonbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Coralmech Austin, TX This leg sleeve of bio organic structures inspired by underwater scenes and the textures of coral includes a large coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo covering much of the thigh. The dense, textured shapes were a great way to achieve the coverup and were balanced out by some smoother glowing light sources. On a top notch client and tattooer <a href="http://www.brandonschultheis.com" target="_blank">Brandon Schultheis</a> who also sports a full sleeve on his arm from me, that you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_77883.html" target="_blank">here</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10550826_711752338943859_1510862588039178284_n3.jpg Timothy B Boor - Uma Thurman Portrait from a 'Kill Bill' Scene Kokomo, IN Portrait of a beat-up Uma Thurman from a scene in one of the 'Kill Bill' films. Added on a tattoo collector who has an awesome Quentin Tarantino tribute leg sleeve in the works! Done at the Detroit Motor City Tattoo Expo in March 2015. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2342.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Wes Anderson Tribute Kokomo, IN The newest addition to a collection of several elements from the Wes Anderson films! Done on the upper thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/ConradSkull.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Skull Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Piece I did at the @stefanostattoostudio booth at the INTI Tattoo Expo in Lima, Peru last weekend on my good friend and amazing artist @conradflorez <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/skull">#skull</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/kwadron">#kwadron</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanproteam">#h2oceanproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">#fkironsproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eternalink">#eternalink</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/grizzlygang">#grizzlygang</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/intitattooexpo">#INTITATTOOEXPO</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/lima">#Lima</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/peru">#Peru</a> https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Leg_Sleeve_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2179.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wes Anderson Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN Progress on the Wes Anderson themed piece currently in the works. This will eventually be an upper leg sleeve, incorporating several elements gathered from Wes Anderson films. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Octopus Leg.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Octopus Leg piece Fort Lauderderdale, FL Free-Hand Octopus Tattoo by Stefano Alcantara Started at ¨Off the Map tattoo¨ in Massachusetts and the second session was at Tommy tattoo convention in Hartford CT Done with: Fk Irons Tattoo machines Eternal Inks H2Ocean Products https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian web.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Fort Lauderderdale, FL Part of an Indian leg sleeve I´m working on Done at Last Rites tattoo theater in NYC Fk Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShawnBarberOntheRoadHOSTED/images/thumbs/barber-jplatt-hawk.jpg Shawn Barber - hawk Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShawnBarberOntheRoadHOSTED/images/thumbs/barber-heron-leg.jpg Shawn Barber - blue heron Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/ghosted skull and roses tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Skulls and Roses Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This client is a friend of mine who is enormous in heart, spirit, character, and body. Everything about this man is large. He knew I have a strong affection for Georgia O'Keeffe’s work and was seeking something in her style but in black and grey ink. He wanted skulls and roses but with the classic flow and feel of something from her portfolio. His idea intrigued me with its depth and universal application: to incorporate the simplicity and beauty of life with the realities of death, which is ever present, just behind the veil. The piece needed to stay light, open, and on the high end of the value scale. He gave me complete control, telling me I could do whatever I wanted, which was especially exciting. The piece was designed on the spot, approaching it from a fresh perspective with every session. I took the opportunity to test my freehand ability by drawing each part on as we went with little or no preparation and almost no reference. I tried to maintain a transparent sensibility about most parts of the design while giving thematic priority to the joints and parts of the leg that he could see. I wanted the knee and ankle bones to be interesting and his own view of the piece to be exciting, considering that it is impossible to see the entirety of your own leg at one time. For the viewer, I wanted new and exciting focal points around every turn of his leg. I also worked to weave in the obscure interplay of life and death, with some elements functioning conjunctly and others working apart, like a piece of music with many layers. This is one of the more fun pieces I achieved in 2012. It’s open, freestyle, and challenging. I would love to do more of this sort of work. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Lower_Back_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Neck_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/corydivineneckLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Honey Bee Austin, TX This wraparound neck tattoo was completed in 3 sessions, totaling approximately 10 hours. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Boog.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Rose Fort Lauderderdale, FL Really honored to do this Rose on the master of Black and gray Boog! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Shoulder_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/BXQH4848.jpg Jeff Gogue - samurai and severed snake head Grants Pass, OR This in progress work of a samurai mask, maple leaves, peonies, dahlias, and a severed sneak head really shows the power of designing with archs and flow patterns. I try to set the viewer’s eye in motion with the direction things look like they are moving in. I love the challenge of using a static image to portray movement, and the fun part is a tattoo in many ways is in continual motion wether the person’s body is moving or even on a microscopic and time lapse level, the cells around the pigment are continually regenerating causing tiny shifts in the pigment… what a cool thought. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/YacoFinal.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son Lion Headdress Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Happy with the final product of the piece I did for my friend @yacoturco at @stefanostattoostudio Private Studio in Lima, Peru. <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Thanks guys for wait for me @yacoturco @msperu <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/losleones">#losLeones</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/estoesguerra">#estoesguerra</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yaco">#yaco</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warrior">#warrior</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/headdress">#headdress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">@fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron @samsungmobileusa @nickydiamonds @grizzlygriptape https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Shoulder_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image68.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Sea turtle surfing on a wave Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1982.jpg Timothy B Boor - Ayrton Senna Kokomo, IN Tribute to the racecar driver Aytron Senna https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1621926_467420613383453_1787781630_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - romantic peony Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Malcolm.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Malcolm X Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Day o Death lilis.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Day Of the Death Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom Day of the dead Piece. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Side_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christianGbioflower.jpg Nick Baxter - Alien Flower Austin, TX I made this little gap filler bio-organic alien flower to add to Christian's collection. Fully healed in this photo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/aliafloral.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Floral Austin, TX The process of this tattoo spanned several years, with some extended breaks between very challenging sessions, but we finally persevered and brought the piece to completion recently. Many thanks to my client Alia for her toughness and patience! https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image36.jpeg Laura Jade - Peony and filigree torso tattoo Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/YGJY9629.jpg Jeff Gogue - Asagi koi back piece Grants Pass, OR This in progree koi is accompanied by two, soon to be three, lotus flowers. the symbolism seems common but carries profound metaphors for my client, some obvious, some subtle, and some still undiscovered. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/f0e901868b79ea3554247e19eb24b491.jpg Nick Chaboya - Grizzly Bear San Francisco, CA Recently finished Grizzly Bear tattoo with Redwood Trees https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/SteamPunk.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Steampunk Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed picture of this steam punck piece done at @lastritestattoo last year, was not ab le to take a good picture when i finished so Im just posting it healed. #stefanoalcantara #LastRitesTattoo #steampunk #steampunktattoo #realistictattoos #blackandgraytattoo #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam #kwadron #eternalink #travelingartist https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2374.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gladis, the High Society T-rex, In Progress Kokomo, IN Gladis, the high society T-rex, sipping her martini with a straw. More to come! https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/1174.jpg Jeff Gogue - untitled Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Body_Part_Side_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1273 2.JPG Timothy B Boor - Yoda Kokomo, IN Yoda tattoo I did on another big Star Wars fan! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/KramerSA.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Cosmo Kramer Fort Lauderderdale, FL Just start a "Seinfeld" theme sleeve at Last rites tattoo with one of my favorites Kramer . So exited to see this project done already. Done with FK Irons tattoo machines H2Ocean Products Eternal Ink #besttvshowever #Seinfeld #cosmokramer #stefanoalcantara #kramerportrait #lastritestattoo #NYC #michaelrichards #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam #eternalink https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/bob_marley_portrait_reggae_tribute_tattoo1.jpg Conan Lea - Bob Marley Reggae Tribute Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This young collector was a musician heavily influenced by Bob Marley, Rasta culture, and all of the goodness of that lifestyle. We wanted to capture the colorful spirit of the Rastafari while weaving a narrative of their heavy history and the contemplation of their future. To that end, we created some interpretive figures to move through the piece in a winding dance, painted them in the colors of the Jamaican flag, then framed it all in smoke. You can imagine the frame has something to do with all of the joy Bob Marley brought to the world through his music and message. It was a delight to replicate the happy features of Bob and send a young man off with a tattoo that simultaneously summons so much past and hope, and sparks great conversation and knowing smiles anywhere he goes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/hitchcock logo.jpg Timothy B Boor - Healed Alfred Hitchcock Kokomo, IN Always fun to get healed picts! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackarmpitmouthTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Chew the Thorn Austin, TX “Let me tell you a crazy story about a camel. Camels have strange behavior. Plodding through the desert for days on end gets them really thirsty. But there’s no water in sight, which freaks the camel out a bit. Now the weird part: The thirsty camel walks up to some scraggly shrub brush, sticks his big lips around it, and bites off a thorn. Smile on his face, eyes staring blankly to the horizon, he begins to chew. Thorn slices tongue. Tongue bleeds. He lets the blood well up inside his mouth and anticipates the pleasure, the wonderful pleasure. Swallow. Yes, oh yes–the sensation. Quench that thirst.” —Vraja Kishore Dada https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackmortonmechribs2012LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mech Ribs Austin, TX This large biomechanical piece encompasses all of my work on Jack Morton in 2012. Jack is featured prominently elsewhere in my tattoo gallery for his head tattoo which, along with this one, blend into and have evolved alongside some amazing pre-existing collaborative work between <a href="http://www.bodyworks-tattoo.com" target="_blank">Don McDonald</a> and <a href="http://www.hyperspacestudios.com" target="_blank">Guy Aitchison</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Giger.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Giger Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Picaso.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Pablo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Mr. T.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Mr. T Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA I pity tha' fool! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Hellboy.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Hellboy Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bodyset_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Bodyset_-_Hyperspace_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Ty_Knee.jpg Guy Aitchison - Ty_Knee , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Ty_Ankle.jpg Guy Aitchison - Ty_Ankle , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Ted_Vajra.jpg Guy Aitchison - Ted_Vajra , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Durb_3view.jpg Guy Aitchison - Durb_3view , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Adam_Knee.jpg Guy Aitchison - Adam_Knee , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Adam_Ankle.jpg Guy Aitchison - Adam_Ankle , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Cartoon_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/HeavansGate.jpg Guy Aitchison - Heavan's Gate , Collaboration with Guy Aitchison & Brian Geckle https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/GarciaCollab_web.jpg Guy Aitchison - Collaboration with Phil Garcia , IL Collaboration with Phil Garcia https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/Just_Collab_web.jpg Guy Aitchison - Collaboration with Just Shao , IL Collaboration with Just Shao https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/Aitchison_France_Collab_web1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Collaboration with Adam France , IL Collaboration with Adam France https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackmortonmechribs2012LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mech Ribs Austin, TX This large biomechanical piece encompasses all of my work on Jack Morton in 2012. Jack is featured prominently elsewhere in my tattoo gallery for his head tattoo which, along with this one, blend into and have evolved alongside some amazing pre-existing collaborative work between <a href="http://www.bodyworks-tattoo.com" target="_blank">Don McDonald</a> and <a href="http://www.hyperspacestudios.com" target="_blank">Guy Aitchison</a>. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Cartoon_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/JB9ackNeck.jpg Guy Aitchison - Collaboration by Don McDonald and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C8BWhernandezCollab.jpg Guy Aitchison - Collaboration by Robert Hernandez and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C9BowenBackClose.jpg Guy Aitchison - Collaboration by Carson Hill and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C6BrettForearmFlat1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Brett, Collaboration by Litos and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C7colorHernandezCollab.jpg Guy Aitchison - Collaboration by Robert Hernandez and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C4DeanaTurtles1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Deana, Collaboration by Judy Parker and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C5AitchZulu.jpg Guy Aitchison - Tribal fusion, Collaboration by Leo Zulueta and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C2BaxterAitchSleeve.jpg Guy Aitchison - Carson, Collaboration by Nick Baxter and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C3JonRibCollab1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Jon, Collaboration by Jack Rudy and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C1MorrisLeft1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Steve, Collaboration by DonMcDonald and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Cartoon_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B7HiroCollabLarge.jpg Guy Aitchison - Hiro, Collaboration by DonMcDonald and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B8MarkussBack.jpg Guy Aitchison - Markuss, Collaboration by DonMcDonald and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B5AnthonyBurnLarge.jpg Guy Aitchison - Anthony (burn scar coverup), Collaboration by Jon Clue and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B6Alittell1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Amy, Collaboration by Jon Clue and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B3HazeltonBothLarge.jpg Guy Aitchison - Dan, Collaboration by Markus Lenhard and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B4ClueGuyShoulder.jpg Guy Aitchison - Cosmic foam, Collaboration by Jon Clue and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/A9MajerBack.jpg Guy Aitchison - John, Collaboration by Juan Salgado and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B1HazeltonLeftLarge.jpg Guy Aitchison - Dan, Collaboration by Markus Lenhard and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/B2HazeltonRightLarge.jpg Guy Aitchison - Dan, Collaboration by Markus Lenhard and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/A8SueBack.jpg Guy Aitchison - Sue, Collaboration by Hannah Aitchison and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Cartoon_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/A5JaySleeve1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Jay, Collaboration by Michele Wortman and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/A3PeterLegFull.jpg Guy Aitchison - Peter, Collaboration by Michele Wortman and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/A4SfondillisCollab3.jpg Guy Aitchison - Jon, Collaboration by Michele Wortman and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/A2Courtney.jpg Guy Aitchison - Courtney, Collaboration by Michele Wortman and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/A1Collab_PhilHand.jpg Guy Aitchison - Phil, Collaboration by Michele Wortman and Guy Aitchison , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/j-unitchestcollab3.jpg Nick Baxter - Ensminger Collaboration Austin, TX This is the first completed tattoo collaboration between my friend Jeff Ensminger and I, on a great client Jeremy. He traveled around the country to catch up with Jeff and I for separate sittings, each of us working slightly into, and basing our next step off of, the other tattooer's healed previous session. However, aside from a small area in the center, Jeff and I each stuck to our own side of the chest, which proved to be a fun collaborative format between two friends who know each other's design and technique tendencies. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackfrontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Jack I Austin, TX This is the face of a true American badass: Jack Morton of www.rethinkyourink.com, owner of one of the most epic head, neck and throat tattoos that I had the honor of completing over the past year. I got to take some really nice portrait shots after our final session, and I felt they each deserved their own spot in my tattoo gallery, so enjoy the next 7 photos of this intense project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackfrontupLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Jack II Austin, TX I extended this collaborative throat piece by Guy Aitchison and Don McDonald up and onto the chin and jawline, as well as gave it a quick refresher so that it would match the newly saturated piece surrounding it. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackright45LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Jack III Austin, TX The right side of Jack's head, blended into an older collaborative throat piece by Guy Aitchison and Don McDonald that I freshened up a bit to match the newly saturated head portions, and extended onto the face and chin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackrightLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Jack IV Austin, TX The right side of Jack's head, blended into an older collaborative throat piece by Guy Aitchison and Don McDonald that I freshened up a bit to match the newly saturated head portions. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Cartoon_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackleft45LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Jack V Austin, TX The left side of Jack's head, blended into an older collaborative throat piece by Guy Aitchison and Don McDonald that I freshened up a bit to match the newly saturated head portions, as well as extended onto the face and chin.. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackleftLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Jack VI Austin, TX The left side of Jack's head, blended into an older collaborative throat piece by Guy Aitchison and Don McDonald that I freshened up a bit to match the newly saturated head portions. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/guyupperarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Guys Eyeballs Austin, TX Here's the beginning of a bunch of reworking I'll be doing on Guy Aitchison's inner arm. Eventually this will complete his sleeve, the outer portion of which is a collaboration between Grime and Aaron Cain. I brutalized Guy for 7 hours on this one, and hats off to one of the fathers of modern tattooing...dude can take it as well as he dishes it--he sat like a champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Shanebob.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Skull-collaboration Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Me and Shane O'Neill did this collaborative skull at our guest spot at Off The Map Tattoo in May, 2010. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Jack_Rudy_Coll_Tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Jack Rudy Collaboration , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/carsonguycollabsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Collaborative Bio Sleeve Austin, TX This sleeve is a a massive coverup of laser-lightened tattoos covering much of Carson Hill's arm, tattooed simultaneously by myself and Guy Aitchison. The project started by sending drawings back and forth, then moved to a quick collaborative painting of the final design, and finally to a pair of 2-day tattoo sessions at Hyperspace Studios. Some of the hardest coverup portions can use a third pass but for the most part, this is done. Many thanks to Carson, Guy, and Michele. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/bio_organic_thumb.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio-Organic , Don McDonald Collaboration https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Skull_Collaboration_L.jpg Guy Aitchison - 4-way Big Skull Collab , By artists: Paul Booth, Filip Leu, Jack Rudy and Guy Aitchison https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/collaboration_thumb.jpg Guy Aitchison - Collaboration , Michele Wortman and Guy Aitchison work https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Lock_Lynda_Tattoo_L.jpg Guy Aitchison - Lynda's Lock , Collaboration with Michele Wortman https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Celebrity_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein2.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Herman Munster Monster Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the infamous Herman Munster monster. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Frankenstein Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the Frankenstein monster https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/mrT.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Mr T Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray Mr. T with trademark scowl. Pity the fool! https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Screen Shot 2016-01-18 at 12.26.52 PM.png Nick Chaboya - Mac Dre Portrait San Francisco, CA Psychedelic portrait of Mac Dre https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10550826_711752338943859_1510862588039178284_n3.jpg Timothy B Boor - Uma Thurman Portrait from a 'Kill Bill' Scene Kokomo, IN Portrait of a beat-up Uma Thurman from a scene in one of the 'Kill Bill' films. Added on a tattoo collector who has an awesome Quentin Tarantino tribute leg sleeve in the works! Done at the Detroit Motor City Tattoo Expo in March 2015. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1982.jpg Timothy B Boor - Ayrton Senna Kokomo, IN Tribute to the racecar driver Aytron Senna https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A0037.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Elaine Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">"Elaine" Julia Louis-Dreyfus tattoo part of the Seinfeld sleeve I've been working on at @lastritestattoo in NYC on the collector @tattooed_assassin , very happy with this one! @officialjld <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/julialouisdreyfus">#JuliaLouisDreyfus</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/elaine">#Elaine</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/elainebenes">#ElaineBenes</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoo">#realistictattoo</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/portrait">#portrait</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/seinfeld">#Seinfeld</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/lastritestattoo">#lastritestattoo</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/nyc">#nyc</a> @fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/LarryWeb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Larry David Fort Lauderderdale, FL Larry David Portrait... Part of the Seinfield sleeve I´ve been working on... He´s the Producer and co-creator of the show. Done at Last Rites in NYC Fk Irons H2Ocean Eternal Ink Kwadron https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1888536_469458889846292_1221156361_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - just started a full arm of Despicable Me Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/579013_10200924597050949_585223808_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Charles Darwin Kokomo, IN Got to put my surreal twist on a portrait of Charles Darwin. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Celebrity_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/color-war-arm-sleeve.jpg Steve Moore - Soldier being led to battle Vancouver island, Canada the soldier being in shell shock, cannot differentiate between his leg and gun. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Ryan.jpg Steve Moore - Ryans Gypsy Vancouver island, Canada Ryan's back shows the struggle of man. Weighing the choices between the good life and bad. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/kylie.jpg Steve Moore - Kylies Sleeping Woman Vancouver island, Canada Kylie described a woman who had fallen asleep reading under a tree. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Mike-Jung.jpg Steve Moore - Mikes Goddess Vancouver island, Canada Mike described an image of a universal female goddess who is judging two individuals. One representing a life of greed and gluttony the other a life of peace and simplicity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/58296A57-2103-420F-A7BB-12550AC6D2F2.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/392CE820-F546-490F-89FC-2744C46704C9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1B19F864-9699-4A03-8E3F-C3FF52EC982C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Celebrity_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-roses-skull-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Flowers and Skull Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-roses-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Color Flowers Tattoo Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-forearm-flowers.png Damon Conklin - Full color flowers tattoo Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/beetle-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Beetle Tattoo Seattle, WA Full color realistic beetle tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/SusanHeartFlowers.jpg Nick Baxter - Heart and Flowers Austin, TX Susan made the trip to Austin from Alabama to collect this piece memorializing her career assisting open heart surgeons. It was a lot of fun combining a realistic human heart and traditional tattoo style flowers for a simple, powerful image. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickHarringtonBiochestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sword of Wisdom Austin, TX Nick wanted a new bio-organic chest piece to cover up some old tattoos he had lightened with laser treatments. I came up with this design based loosely on the Buddhist concept of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the tangled mess of delusion with discernment. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Celebrity_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/35282A5D-5BDD-45D7-836B-29AD5BF57F85.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A096DDDB-FA0F-401B-9089-670783DFA31C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/abstract-bio-arm-tattoo.jpg Lux Altera - Abstract Arm Bio Tattoo , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/upper-arm-hole-tattoo.jpg Lux Altera - untitled , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-abstract-tattoo-arm-sleeve-red.jpg Lux Altera - Abstract Arm Sleeve Tattoo , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-absctract-bio-tattoo-sleeve-1.jpg Lux Altera - untitled , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/19E7F0E3-EBA8-414C-8589-EEC68B1606B8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1D6CD6DB-31AE-42C1-BF8C-29C82E01893F.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Celebrity_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2ABFB501-F1E0-43D4-BDD5-23673D9BB11D.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/F8CB6864-90CC-4F2E-B800-FE321941F949.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickCoverdale-natureLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Appalachia Austin, TX Nick wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite wilderness areas in the Appalachian mountain range, so I worked from a few reference photos of the region to piece this waterfall and mountain vista scene together. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Lamplight 2018A.jpg Saga Anderson - Lamplight Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Last of Days 2018W1.jpg Saga Anderson - End of Days Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/16B97771-4158-4091-A9AC-467DE28E6990.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Collaborative_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/HeavansGate.jpg Guy Aitchison - Heavan's Gate , Collaboration with Guy Aitchison & Brian Geckle https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/GarciaCollab_web.jpg Guy Aitchison - Collaboration with Phil Garcia , IL Collaboration with Phil Garcia https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/Just_Collab_web.jpg Guy Aitchison - Collaboration with Just Shao , IL Collaboration with Just Shao https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/Aitchison_France_Collab_web1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Collaboration with Adam France , IL Collaboration with Adam France https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackmortonmechribs2012LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mech Ribs Austin, TX This large biomechanical piece encompasses all of my work on Jack Morton in 2012. Jack is featured prominently elsewhere in my tattoo gallery for his head tattoo which, along with this one, blend into and have evolved alongside some amazing pre-existing collaborative work between <a href="http://www.bodyworks-tattoo.com" target="_blank">Don McDonald</a> and <a href="http://www.hyperspacestudios.com" target="_blank">Guy Aitchison</a>. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Collaborative_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Collaborative_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image133.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Cover Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2218.jpg Timothy B Boor - Caravaggio Painting Cover-Up Kokomo, IN A challenging cover-up done recently! Got to do a painting by one of my all time favorite artists, Caravaggio! Had to adjust and alter it a bit to make the cover-up work, but happy so far. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2208.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Beach Scene Cover-Up Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/alligator.jpg Timothy B Boor - Alligator Kokomo, IN This is a cover-up of the classic tribal arm band on my buddy Jon. He is a reptile breeder so we went with an alligator. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1002920_430801030378745_856833935_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - romantic flower cover a tribal phoenix Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JulioFbioheartLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Arterial Austin, TX Human heart and Arteries themed bio tattoo from my May 2013 visit to Ganesha Studio in Medellin, Colombia. Also a coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/kevinChest.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Vampire Fort Lauderderdale, FL Vampire action! Next session I will work on covering up the center. #stefanoalcantara #h2oceanproteam #fkironsproteam #eternalink https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_6845.jpg Timothy B Boor - Dog and Orchid Kokomo, IN The Dog is completely healed. Tribute to her lost friend. https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/E6UliTreeArm.jpg Guy Aitchison - Uli, after two sessions , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/E4UliBackAfter.jpg Guy Aitchison - Uli, after one long tattoo session , IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Collaborative_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/E5UliBeforeArm.jpg Guy Aitchison - Uli, before (showing 4 laser sessions) , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/E1SuzanneHipBefore.jpg Guy Aitchison - Suzanne, after 10 laser sessions , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/E2SuzanneHip34.jpg Guy Aitchison - Suzanne, first session healed and then final session finished , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/D8ScottRightBefore.jpg Guy Aitchison - Scott, full sleeve after 4 laser sessions , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/D9scottRightFinished.jpg Guy Aitchison - Scott, after 3 tattoo sessions , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/D7ScottLeftAfter.jpg Guy Aitchison - Scott, after 3 tattoo sessions , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/D5robertFullInner.jpg Guy Aitchison - Robert, inner arm , IL Robert, inner arm showing 2 laser sessions and then 3 tattoo sessions https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/D6ScottMbefore.jpg Guy Aitchison - Scott, full sleeve after 4 laser sessions , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/D3robertUpperArm.jpg Guy Aitchison - Robert, upper arm closeup , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/D4robertForearm.jpg Guy Aitchison - Robert, three passes of tattooing over old coverup , IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Collaborative_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/D1HiroCalf5-6.jpg Guy Aitchison - Hiro, marker drawing and finished coverup , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/D2robertFullOuter.jpg Guy Aitchison - Robert, 3 laser sessions and three passes of tattooing , IL Robert, after 3 laser sessions and then after three passes of tattooing https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C9HiroCalf3-4.jpg Guy Aitchison - Hiro, first and second laser sessions , IL Hiro, first and second laser sessions, both healed https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C7suzanneChest2.jpg Guy Aitchison - Suzanne, finished coverup , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C8HiroCalf1-2.jpg Guy Aitchison - Hiro, before lasering , IL Hiro, before lasering and then immediately after first laser session https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C6suzanneChest1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Suzanne, finished coverup , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C4kevin2pass3.jpg Guy Aitchison - Kevin, burn scar coverup, detail , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C5SuzanneChestBefore.jpg Guy Aitchison - Suzanne, after four laser sessions , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C2KevinBefore.jpg Guy Aitchison - Kevin, massive electrical burn scar, before , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/C3kevin2pass1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Kevin, burn scar coverup, after two sessions , IL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Color_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Dance-Free-2018B.jpg Saga Anderson - Dance Free Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/CarsonHillHOSTED/images/thumbs/bio-foot.jpg Carson Hill - Bio Foot Newbury Park, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/MikeColeArtHOSTED/images/thumbs/geo-bodysuit-tattoo.png Mike Cole - Bodysuit , Southern California untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/flowers-skull.jpg Laura Jade - Flowers and Skull Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackRabbitTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/christina-christie-tattoos51.jpg Christina Christie - untitled Vancouver, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chrysanthemum-tattoo.jpg Nick Chaboya - Chrysanthemum tattoo San Francisco, CA Very much looking forward to the next session! I’m now opening my schedule! Write me with your ideas! https://www.tattoos.gallery/DeanoCookTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/realistic-sea-turtle-tattoo.jpg Deano Cook - Color Sea Turtle Tattoo Marietta, GA @deanocook did the first layer of a 2 layer process on the background water of this #seaturtletattoofull sleeve using his own #underwaterphotography. Much more to come on this soon. https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-rose-skull-tattoo.jpg Damon Conklin - Rose with Skull and Crown Tattoo Seattle, WA Finished this sweet rose with skull and crown tattoo on the main man @truckstopsurprise yesterday. You rock bro thanks a lot for letting me do my thing. And thanks for all the valentines candy https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Color_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/color-war-arm-sleeve.jpg Steve Moore - Soldier being led to battle Vancouver island, Canada the soldier being in shell shock, cannot differentiate between his leg and gun. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Ryan.jpg Steve Moore - Ryans Gypsy Vancouver island, Canada Ryan's back shows the struggle of man. Weighing the choices between the good life and bad. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/kylie.jpg Steve Moore - Kylies Sleeping Woman Vancouver island, Canada Kylie described a woman who had fallen asleep reading under a tree. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Mike-Jung.jpg Steve Moore - Mikes Goddess Vancouver island, Canada Mike described an image of a universal female goddess who is judging two individuals. One representing a life of greed and gluttony the other a life of peace and simplicity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/58296A57-2103-420F-A7BB-12550AC6D2F2.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/392CE820-F546-490F-89FC-2744C46704C9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1B19F864-9699-4A03-8E3F-C3FF52EC982C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Color_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Color_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cameronortiz-ibogaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Iboga Tree Austin, TX This half sleeve was my client's tribute tothe healing powers of iboga, which are helping him overcome his opiate addiction. Tabernanthe iboga or simply iboga is a perennial rainforest shrub and psychedelic, native to western Central Africa. Iboga stimulates the central nervous system when taken in small doses and induces visions in larger doses. In parts of Africa where the plant grows, the bark of the root is chewed for various pharmacological or ritualistic purposes. Ibogaine, the active alkaloid, is also used to treat substance abuse disorders and depression. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/josh-springsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Springtime Austin, TX Josh wanted a colorful sleeve embodying the fresh growth, sunshine, and lighthearted feelings of spring. So we pieced together a collage of his favorite spring-themed animals and plants. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Color_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/elan-goatLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - The Judas Goat Austin, TX I did this fun single session tattoo on a great collector from NYC who gets tattoos with animal rights themes and symbolism. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jpolitte-robotarm-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX This sleeve presents a more realistic and modern take on a classic biomech tattoo motif, showing human flesh ripped away to reveal robotics underneath. My client Jason is an inspiration—strong in body and mind, committed to achieving what he set out to do, despite having no prior experience, and despite having to fly here from his job guiding bomb-sniffing dogs in the war torn Middle East in order to squeeze a pair of 3-day marathon sessions into his allotted time off. These 2 sessions were spaced one month apart, completing a foundation color layer over the entire arm the first time, and dialing in colors, refining details, and finishing the sleeve during the second session. These photos were taken while the tattoo was still fresh, so there is more pink skin irritation here than it will have when healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cate-zeldaWoW-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Gaming Sleeve Austin, TX This sleeve started as a tribute to the video game Zelda, and expanded to include a creature from another favorite game of my client, World of Warcraft. The octopus was pre-existing (done by Justin Oriani), and we worked the new sleeve subject matter into and around it to form a cohesive looking collage of colorful creatures (how about that for some nice alliteration!). https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/aliafloral.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Floral Austin, TX The process of this tattoo spanned several years, with some extended breaks between very challenging sessions, but we finally persevered and brought the piece to completion recently. Many thanks to my client Alia for her toughness and patience! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosbaroqueLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gothic Still Life Sleeve Austin, TX This past year my great client Aaron, who has the graveyard sleeve visible elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, approached me with the idea of a dark gothic themed sleeve. The subject matter was based loosely on a classical still life look, with Aaron requesting that various personally significant symbols be included. Color was kept minimal in this piece in order to achieve the requested dark, dusty, gothic look, and used strategically to provide emphasis and compositional flow. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Comic_Book_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/marvel-comics-arm-sleeve.jpg Steve Butcher - Comic Sleeve Auckland, Happy New Years everybody!! This is possibly my favourite piece I have completed, about 85 hours total. Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, Captian America, Spiderman, Catwoman, Batman, and Bane! https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/carnage-vs-venom-rib-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Carnage vs Venom Auckland, Carnage vs Venom!! #inkjecta #intenzeproducts#inkeeze #killerinktattoo #electrumstencilprimer#dermalizepro #mithraneedles #lvxlight#sullenclothing #tattoolovers #tattooartistmagazine— at The Black Mark Tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Screen Shot 2016-01-05 at 5.13.13 PM.png Steve Butcher - Jokey Auckland, Realistic joker tattoo from Batman https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Hulk Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image80.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Tank girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10309260_515382491920598_4720206738007159282_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - tribute to the crow Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/reepz.jpg Timothy B Boor - CREEPY comic cover Kokomo, IN Fun littlie black and grey side piece based off of a CREEPY comic book cover. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/121.jpg Timothy B Boor - Captain America! Kokomo, IN Thought I'd post this one up in light of the new Avengers movie which ROCKED! Pict is a bit blurry but you get the idea. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Superman Prog.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Superman in progress Fort Lauderderdale, FL in progress... https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Coverup_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/forearm-crystal.jpeg Guy Aitchison - Bio-Crystal , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickHarringtonBiochestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sword of Wisdom Austin, TX Nick wanted a new bio-organic chest piece to cover up some old tattoos he had lightened with laser treatments. I came up with this design based loosely on the Buddhist concept of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the tangled mess of delusion with discernment. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_8328.jpg Stefano Alcantara - REALISTIC REPTILE EYE Fort Lauderderdale, FL Client came in for a cover-up tattoo of an Irish leprechaun on his lower leg. Left the shop with this a Reptile eye tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/james-timebackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gears of Time Austin, TX When my good friend and fellow tattooer <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> gave me the concept of "time and space" to run wild with for a full backpiece, I wanted to create something that felt as huge and epic as that concept can be. Something showing the ancient and still unfolding process of creation; something that represented the abstract concept of time through a visual symbol. To accomplish this I chose gears to represent time, powered by a flash of perhpas divine light energy from the cosmos, transferring that energy into the forming of worlds. I drew heavy inspiration from the intriguing concepts explained by <a href="https://grahamhancock.com/" target="_blank">Graham Hancock</a> from the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hamlets-Mill-Investigating-Knowledge-Transmission/dp/0879232153/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1530044515&sr=1-1&keywords=hamlets+mill" target="_blank">"Hamlet's Mill"</a>, which pieces together ancient human mythologies and argues that they are all encoded with astrological measurements and calendrical significance related to the precession of the equinoxes (i.e. our planet's unique tilt, wobble, and movement through time and space), in order to pass this information on to future civilizations. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nic Lebrun finished copy.jpg Jeff Gogue - Green Woman of the Woods Grants Pass, OR A twist on the ancient folklore of the Green Man of the Forest. A symbol of rebirth. We added, oak leaves and acorns, fox skull, some autumn leaves, and a large raven. There was a large centered existing tattoo that needed to be covered between his shoulder blades, which we did by adding goat horns and flowers. This tattoo has taken about two and a half years to complete. I appreciate so much the dedication and strength of my clients to see projects like this one through to the end. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nomichan outline.jpg Jeff Gogue - Freyja Grants Pass, OR Norse goddess associated with love, sex, beauty, fertility, gold, war, and death. Freyja is the owner of the necklace Brisingamen, rides a chariot pulled by two cats, keeps the boar Hildisvini by her side, possesses a cloak of falconfeathers (Valshamr) This was the first session. I got to use my client's low back tattoo of Thor's Hammer as Freyja's own stomach tattoo which was cool. There's a bit of cover up going on in the upper back area and tying into sleeve work.I'm excited about the lightning wrapping around Nomi's sides I love this piece and look forward to seeing it progress. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Coverup_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/DOTD sister.jpg Timothy B Boor - Clown Girl Kokomo, IN His sister as part of a Laugh now cry later half sleeve. FK Irons, Fusion ink https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/buda web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Buda Kokomo, IN Fun portrait of Buda piece on a meditation coach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/sugar-skull-tattoo-t.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Sugar Skull Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Coverup_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Coverup_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Coverup_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Cross_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickCoverdale-natureLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Appalachia Austin, TX Nick wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite wilderness areas in the Appalachian mountain range, so I worked from a few reference photos of the region to piece this waterfall and mountain vista scene together. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/unitedwestand.jpg BJ Betts - "United We Stand" Script and Flag Tattoo , DE Black and gray, multi-typefaced script on a realistic stars and stripes backing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/YacoFinal.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son Lion Headdress Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Happy with the final product of the piece I did for my friend @yacoturco at @stefanostattoostudio Private Studio in Lima, Peru. <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Thanks guys for wait for me @yacoturco @msperu <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/losleones">#losLeones</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/estoesguerra">#estoesguerra</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yaco">#yaco</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warrior">#warrior</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/headdress">#headdress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">@fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron @samsungmobileusa @nickydiamonds @grizzlygriptape https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian2WEB.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Chief Fort Lauderderdale, FL Indian Chief portrait with more flowy textures i´m enjoying to do lately. FK Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean #stefanoalcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian web.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Fort Lauderderdale, FL Part of an Indian leg sleeve I´m working on Done at Last Rites tattoo theater in NYC Fk Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/Eagle_Liberty_Tattoo_T.jpg BJ Betts - Lady Liberty and Eagle , DE untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/koolaidmanTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Did Dat Shit Hurded?? Austin, TX Kool-Aid man skin tear-out. Need I say more? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/chrisclarksleeveTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Apocalyptic Warhorse Austin, TX "Who'd believe with the way things are headed we'd be going anywhere telling people how to live / Who'd believe we'd spend more shipping drugs and guns than to educate our sons--sorry, that's what they did..." -Megadeth, "Youthanasia" https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Custom_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/PaulbuddhaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Buddha and Three Lotuses Austin, TX This was Paul's first tattoo, completed over two sessions. The buddha statue was based on one at the local Austin Zen Center, and the lotus flower as well as the concept of three are very important in Buddhist symbolism. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Backweb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Meditation of the Samurai Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece i was working on at Last Rites for a while, Learn so much from this piece and trying to develop it in the best way i can, was a great vibe to do it! eventually is gonna down to the ancles... but i want it to show it https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/gargoyleweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gargoyle demon dude. Kokomo, IN Got a chance to do some evil stuff! good times. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Custom_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Custom_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Custom_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Custom_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Dark_Skin_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TysnailLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Snail Austin, TX I did this fun snail tattoo on my friend and fellow tattooer <a href="http://tymcewen.com" target="_blank">Ty McEwan</a> over 2 sessions. Instead of creating an awkward border between unrelated tattoos, I opted to incorporate the top part of a great color portrait by <a href="http://www.blackanchorcollective.com/aric-taylor-gallery/" target="_blank">Aric Taylor</a> into the bottom of my piece. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ethnic_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ethnic_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ethnic_American_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickCoverdale-natureLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Appalachia Austin, TX Nick wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite wilderness areas in the Appalachian mountain range, so I worked from a few reference photos of the region to piece this waterfall and mountain vista scene together. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/unitedwestand.jpg BJ Betts - "United We Stand" Script and Flag Tattoo , DE Black and gray, multi-typefaced script on a realistic stars and stripes backing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/YacoFinal.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son Lion Headdress Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Happy with the final product of the piece I did for my friend @yacoturco at @stefanostattoostudio Private Studio in Lima, Peru. <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Thanks guys for wait for me @yacoturco @msperu <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/losleones">#losLeones</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/estoesguerra">#estoesguerra</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yaco">#yaco</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warrior">#warrior</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/headdress">#headdress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">@fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron @samsungmobileusa @nickydiamonds @grizzlygriptape https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian2WEB.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Chief Fort Lauderderdale, FL Indian Chief portrait with more flowy textures i´m enjoying to do lately. FK Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean #stefanoalcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian web.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Fort Lauderderdale, FL Part of an Indian leg sleeve I´m working on Done at Last Rites tattoo theater in NYC Fk Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/Eagle_Liberty_Tattoo_T.jpg BJ Betts - Lady Liberty and Eagle , DE untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/koolaidmanTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Did Dat Shit Hurded?? Austin, TX Kool-Aid man skin tear-out. Need I say more? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/chrisclarksleeveTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Apocalyptic Warhorse Austin, TX "Who'd believe with the way things are headed we'd be going anywhere telling people how to live / Who'd believe we'd spend more shipping drugs and guns than to educate our sons--sorry, that's what they did..." -Megadeth, "Youthanasia" https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ethnic_Asian_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/PaulbuddhaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Buddha and Three Lotuses Austin, TX This was Paul's first tattoo, completed over two sessions. The buddha statue was based on one at the local Austin Zen Center, and the lotus flower as well as the concept of three are very important in Buddhist symbolism. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Backweb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Meditation of the Samurai Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece i was working on at Last Rites for a while, Learn so much from this piece and trying to develop it in the best way i can, was a great vibe to do it! eventually is gonna down to the ancles... but i want it to show it https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/gargoyleweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gargoyle demon dude. Kokomo, IN Got a chance to do some evil stuff! good times. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ethnic_Celtic_Knotwork_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/white ink celtic sun tattoo2.jpg Conan Lea - White Ink Celtic Sun Indianapolis, IN This is a white Celtic sun tattoo, and it is eight years old in this photo with no color edits. White ink, if properly inlaid on light skin with a gentle value shift just beyond it, can indeed stand the test of time. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ethnic_Irish_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TysnailLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Snail Austin, TX I did this fun snail tattoo on my friend and fellow tattooer <a href="http://tymcewen.com" target="_blank">Ty McEwan</a> over 2 sessions. Instead of creating an awkward border between unrelated tattoos, I opted to incorporate the top part of a great color portrait by <a href="http://www.blackanchorcollective.com/aric-taylor-gallery/" target="_blank">Aric Taylor</a> into the bottom of my piece. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ethnic_Italian_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ethnic_Native_American_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/YacoFinal.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son Lion Headdress Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Happy with the final product of the piece I did for my friend @yacoturco at @stefanostattoostudio Private Studio in Lima, Peru. <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Thanks guys for wait for me @yacoturco @msperu <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/losleones">#losLeones</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/estoesguerra">#estoesguerra</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yaco">#yaco</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warrior">#warrior</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/headdress">#headdress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">@fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron @samsungmobileusa @nickydiamonds @grizzlygriptape https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10269427_10202613387589657_5699840359156535324_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Indian Chief Kokomo, IN Got a really good start on this indian chief tattoo based on a painting. More background and details to come! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/derek-redfeatherLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Redfeather Austin, TX My Native friend Derek's tribal name is Redfeather. Much respect to Turtle Mountain Reservation, North Dakota and all indigenous people. https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/combTN.jpg Nick Baxter - the unbreakable comb East Haven, CT This idea is pretty hilarious, and it was really fun and challenging to do, with all the little teeth of the comb individually rendered. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ethnic_Tibetan_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/60loetitia_t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Buddhism Lotus , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Evil_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShaineSmithTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/world-war-2-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Shaine Smith - World War 2 Sleeve , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/RookletInkHOSTED/images/thumbs/face-devil-tattoo.jpeg Grin Design - Face Devil Budapest, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/dark-snake-tattoo.jpg Jesse Levitt - Dark Snake Tattoo , Still stoked on this snek I made last year! Hit me up with some other cool evil/dark animal ideas, I dig it. @hustlebutterdeluxe https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackRabbitTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/christina-christie-tattoos51.jpg Christina Christie - untitled Vancouver, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/color-war-arm-sleeve.jpg Steve Moore - Soldier being led to battle Vancouver island, Canada the soldier being in shell shock, cannot differentiate between his leg and gun. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/392CE820-F546-490F-89FC-2744C46704C9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Warpig-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Warpig Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Baker's Nosferatu.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Nosferatu Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/abstract-bio-arm-tattoo.jpg Lux Altera - Abstract Arm Bio Tattoo , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Lamplight 2018A.jpg Saga Anderson - Lamplight Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Evil_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Last of Days 2018W1.jpg Saga Anderson - End of Days Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Rinzler 2018T.jpg Saga Anderson - Rinzler Calgary, Alberta <a href="https://tron.fandom.com/wiki/Rinzler" target="_blank">Rinzler</a> is Clu's primary enforcer. He is an exceptionally skilled warrior and is the elite combatant in all games in the Grid. In addition, he is the only known programto use two identity discs in battle. Originally known as Tron, Rinzler's identity came into being when Tron was "repurposed" by Clu. In TRON: Uprising, Tron was forced to adopt the name and appearance of Rinzler after his battle with Clu, using the disguise to avoid capture as most programs believed that he was dead. https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Warrior 2018A.jpg Saga Anderson - Warrior tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/AD3011CA-1966-4BD0-9F24-31F1EC6A8AF2.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/14265B61-D073-42A0-8989-0E9E3E603EDB.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Evil cat Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7653BD74-A253-43E0-A1AF-9C4370F31084.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Work in progress Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/96F305F6-7B61-4CE4-9745-420AF8ADA1D4.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Dancing with the Dead Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-character-portrait-.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Villainous Character Portrait Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Villainous Character Portrait https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-Totem-skull-sleeve.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-bio-organic.png Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Evil_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Evil_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Evil_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Evil_Death_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2579.jpg Timothy B Boor - Conjoined Goat Twins Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/ConradSkull.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Skull Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Piece I did at the @stefanostattoostudio booth at the INTI Tattoo Expo in Lima, Peru last weekend on my good friend and amazing artist @conradflorez <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/skull">#skull</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/kwadron">#kwadron</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanproteam">#h2oceanproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">#fkironsproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eternalink">#eternalink</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/grizzlygang">#grizzlygang</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/intitattooexpo">#INTITATTOOEXPO</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/lima">#Lima</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/peru">#Peru</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_0490.JPG Emy Blacksheep - skull and dagger on a knee Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A0645.JPG Stefano Alcantara - My Day of the death version Fort Lauderderdale, FL My Day of the death version done at Last Rites NYC 2012 don with FK Irons and Eternal Ink https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/reepz.jpg Timothy B Boor - CREEPY comic cover Kokomo, IN Fun littlie black and grey side piece based off of a CREEPY comic book cover. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/pirate flag.jpg Timothy B Boor - YO HO HO! Kokomo, IN My version of the classic skull n crossbones! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/demon cross.jpg Timothy B Boor - Demon cross Kokomo, IN Tribute to clients father. Demons represent the cancer that took him too young. Thanks for coming in the next day so I could get a better pict! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Daydead skull FL.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Death biting Death Fort Lauderderdale, FL This custom piece was done in Tattoolapalooza tattoo convention in Miami, FL 2012 with FK Irons tattoo machines and Silverback 11 ink. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Evil_Death_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/nicki torso 4.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR 14 years ago I tattooed this young lady. A butterfly and small tribal about the size of a mandarin orange on the top of her right foot. Later a low back piece, (tramp stamp as some would say). There’s a switch that can be triggered in some people, not all, and in regard to the whole planet, in very very few, but when that switch is triggered, it begins a transformation in the person. I have witnessed this a few times now, and am only beginning to understand enough to try and communicate it. The switch is a surrendering to a decision. It reminds me of the first time I went skydiving. The decision was easy, but the reality of its potential outcome? As the door to the plane was opened, and the rush of wind came in, going head first into a full minute free fall, the horizon steady as we dropped towards the ground at 180 miles per hour... The only thing you can do is surrender at that point. It’s useless to resist. In fact, it is dangerous to. It becomes a spiritual thing. spir·it·u·al 'spiriCH(o?o)?l/ adjective 1.Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Getting your body tattooed as one whole is spiritual also. It's also about surrender. It has to do with your soul more than your physical body. It’s about your decisions, your emotions, how you feel inside during those trying times of how “it” feels on the outside. It’s about the sacrifices needed to be made, about the work one has to do to pay for the work. People who see large scale tattoos as just something a crazy person does, or just being obsessed or extreme, often don’t see what’s gone on inside that tattooed person. They don’t often see the transformation that’s gone on beneath the tattoo in the soul. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/ellen chest outline 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - connecting Grants Pass, OR After five years, a vine side piece, a Mucha sleeve, a back piece of two egrets and the front torso, of mandalas, and lotus flowers, we are trying to tie it all together with some cherry blossom branches, and petals falling throughout. Below the blossoms there is a koi on her left forearm and will be another one on her right thigh. A tribute to her grandmother, being a mother of three herself, she understands all too well the stress and strain of caring for people that you wish the best for, but cannot make decisions for. The toughest thing about being a parent is letting go of someone and letting them learn the lessons on their own. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nomichan outline.jpg Jeff Gogue - Freyja Grants Pass, OR Norse goddess associated with love, sex, beauty, fertility, gold, war, and death. Freyja is the owner of the necklace Brisingamen, rides a chariot pulled by two cats, keeps the boar Hildisvini by her side, possesses a cloak of falconfeathers (Valshamr) This was the first session. I got to use my client's low back tattoo of Thor's Hammer as Freyja's own stomach tattoo which was cool. There's a bit of cover up going on in the upper back area and tying into sleeve work.I'm excited about the lightning wrapping around Nomi's sides I love this piece and look forward to seeing it progress. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_0382.jpg Jeff Gogue - Kokeshi dolls and peonies. Grants Pass, OR Symbolic of her four daughters, I did four Kokeshi dolls referenced from some wooden dolls I brought back from my trips to Japan. They are placed here among some Alphonse Mucha peonies which match the ones I did on her chest a couple years ago. Starting with a sleeve, onto a back piece that extends down her leg to her foot, then across and now traveling up her other leg with the dolls and peonies, we hope to resolve the work on her front and eventually tie it into her chest piece and another sleeve. My intention is to have the story meander throughout the different subjects and supporting elements to tell of the many facets of my client's personality and life. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3474.jpg Jeff Gogue - Feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR I wanted to do an abstract piece about juxtaposition, sugar and spice, flow and movement with some tension, contrast… I have been starting my design process with arcs. To be more precise, with a starting point and a spiraling movement out and off of the person. I then place points of interest along the spirals. My client brought a very colorful photo for the color reference. I’ve been going in a direction of fewer colors, fewer contours, just a “less is more” general direction, so this piece has been a challenge on many levels. I tried to keep the feathers somewhat flat and simple but maintain a good sense of movement and layers, tucked in beneath the feathers there are a few areas of fangs. The goal was to not notice them at first glance but to have them kind of sneak up on you as you look closer at the tattoo. It's always amazing to have clients who let me explore symbolism, metaphor, and artistic expression. What an amazing job I have. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3469.jpg Jeff Gogue - feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/triptic 3500 px wide.jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR This Geisha back piece has been completed over the last three years, My client brought in a photo reference. As much as I tried to stylize it more towards a “tattoo” it seemed to want to remain pretty refined. There are some very simple elements and other areas are soft, dimensional, and layered. some flat areas and some with depth. I try to just respond to whatever has happened in previous sessions and see where the tattoo goes. this one went here. I’ve been challenged by this piece and have learned things. My utmost respect and gratitude to my client for her dedication to complete it. many hours, lots of expense, and a lot of driving time for the sessions driving seven hours each way for each session. I’m grateful to have done this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2384.jpg Jeff Gogue - Ox skull, freehand fullbody suit Grants Pass, OR This view of his ox skull with an orchid mind's eye is a part of a full freehand bodysuit I have worked on for three years. My client from Chicago spends three days at a time getting his work done. He has met me at conventions around the country and been one of the most dedicated people I've ever met to completing his work. It's comprised of the animals from the Chinese zodiac calendar. Years of the Ox, Snake, Rat, Monkey, and Dog. I have drawn everything on his body and tied things together with elements like birth flowers from each person represented which are himself, his wife and their three children. Water, wind, petals, and mandala patterns overlap and provide background for the entire piece. We have over one hundred hours invested and I'm not sure how many more are required. We are refining areas now in what I can the "push and pull" phase of the project. I'm honored and humbled to be doing this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/tania .jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR Geisha back piece is a coverup of a couple old tattoos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/gaelyn2 .jpg Jeff Gogue - A nightingale's story Grants Pass, OR Three nightingales encountering a mechanical replica of their kind. A jeweled version that would sing like the real thing until it wore out… https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Evil_Grim_Reaper_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/reepz.jpg Timothy B Boor - CREEPY comic cover Kokomo, IN Fun littlie black and grey side piece based off of a CREEPY comic book cover. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/thinker choice tattoo1.jpg Conan Lea - Thinker's Choice Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This fella came to me looking for a small replication of the Thinker on his back with the feel of Gustave Dore As he spoke I realized he needed much more canvas to tell his story. He deliberated for a good hour with his wife then took the leap. We all have a choice. Just now the man, after much pondering, has chosen the better path. My client wanted to capture that moment. I markered the rays and most of the architecture on by hand. Dumbest idea of my life. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Evil_Zombie_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image121.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Zombi apple Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2354.jpg Timothy B Boor - Monster Cupcakes Kokomo, IN Done at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster, England! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4.jpg Emy Blacksheep - student Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/tony-romel-tattoo-t.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Tony Romel portrait Fort Lauderderdale, FL Portrait of my very close friend TONY ROMEL ( TATTOO SOCIETY Magazine) https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Example_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_60441.JPG Jeff Gogue - lotus Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nicki 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Cranes and cherry blossoms Grants Pass, OR This is a work in progress. Both arm pits and breasts. My intention was to impress on the viewer that the clients skin was a Japanese patterned fabric that the res of her tattoo was above, as if you could look under the tattoos and see this pattern continued throughout her body if she didn’t have tattoos. I need another session to finalize this part but I’m super happy with the outcome so far. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/valerie sequence.jpg Jeff Gogue - Crane and maple leaves Grants Pass, OR I love the simplicity of this piece. She came in with the Audrey Kawasaki piece on her right thigh done by another tattooer. After completing the Crane leg I added some background to the right thigh piece to let them blend and merge. I am super happy with the outcome and the overall look of the work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Chris before color.jpg Jeff Gogue - koi sleeve Grants Pass, OR Maple leaves, waterfall, koi, birds... This is a healed photo of the outline, and background shading on this sleeve. I have about 9 hours invested at this point. My intention is to stay simple and use very few colors. I love work like this. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_0657 copy.jpg Jeff Gogue - Constancy Grants Pass, OR con·stan·cy noun "The quality of being faithful and dependable." https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nic Lebrun finished copy.jpg Jeff Gogue - Green Woman of the Woods Grants Pass, OR A twist on the ancient folklore of the Green Man of the Forest. A symbol of rebirth. We added, oak leaves and acorns, fox skull, some autumn leaves, and a large raven. There was a large centered existing tattoo that needed to be covered between his shoulder blades, which we did by adding goat horns and flowers. This tattoo has taken about two and a half years to complete. I appreciate so much the dedication and strength of my clients to see projects like this one through to the end. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/tony moore triptic website size1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Decay and Rebirth Grants Pass, OR I had the privilidge of tattooing Tony Moore, the co creator and artist of The Walking Dead, and artist of Fear Agent, & Deadpool. He wanted something that illistrated urban decay and rebirth with suggested elements of: A red stag, White Oak leaves and acorns, A Luna moth, Tobacco Horn worms, skulls, and a human skeleton. This piece has been challenging and rewarding. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Untitled-1.jpg Jeff Gogue - A nightingale's story (6th session) Grants Pass, OR Three nightingales encountering a mechanical replica of their kind. A jeweled version that would sing like the real thing until it wore out… I believe we have done 6 sessions. With one more this piece will be complete, and we will move onto the back and arms. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Katy healed 3.jpg Jeff Gogue - Duality, Dichotomy, Harmony Grants Pass, OR Traditionally, a dagger through a rose, like my grandpa got in the 1940’s. I got a dagger and rose on my forearm with my kids’ names to represent the coming together of two people creating life perpetual in our children. This dagger through a peony is a modified version. It can represent many things, duality, dichotomy, harmony, Yin-Yang, death and life, sex, creation and destruction. It’s really up to the wearer and the viewer which ironically is a dichotomy itself, intention and perception they go together but are obviously two distinctly different things. This tattoo was done in one session and healed incredibly well especially for a single pass through the ditch of the arm. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nicki Torso 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Example_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/nicki torso 4.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR 14 years ago I tattooed this young lady. A butterfly and small tribal about the size of a mandarin orange on the top of her right foot. Later a low back piece, (tramp stamp as some would say). There’s a switch that can be triggered in some people, not all, and in regard to the whole planet, in very very few, but when that switch is triggered, it begins a transformation in the person. I have witnessed this a few times now, and am only beginning to understand enough to try and communicate it. The switch is a surrendering to a decision. It reminds me of the first time I went skydiving. The decision was easy, but the reality of its potential outcome? As the door to the plane was opened, and the rush of wind came in, going head first into a full minute free fall, the horizon steady as we dropped towards the ground at 180 miles per hour... The only thing you can do is surrender at that point. It’s useless to resist. In fact, it is dangerous to. It becomes a spiritual thing. spir·it·u·al 'spiriCH(o?o)?l/ adjective 1.Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Getting your body tattooed as one whole is spiritual also. It's also about surrender. It has to do with your soul more than your physical body. It’s about your decisions, your emotions, how you feel inside during those trying times of how “it” feels on the outside. It’s about the sacrifices needed to be made, about the work one has to do to pay for the work. People who see large scale tattoos as just something a crazy person does, or just being obsessed or extreme, often don’t see what’s gone on inside that tattooed person. They don’t often see the transformation that’s gone on beneath the tattoo in the soul. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/ellen chest outline 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - connecting Grants Pass, OR After five years, a vine side piece, a Mucha sleeve, a back piece of two egrets and the front torso, of mandalas, and lotus flowers, we are trying to tie it all together with some cherry blossom branches, and petals falling throughout. Below the blossoms there is a koi on her left forearm and will be another one on her right thigh. A tribute to her grandmother, being a mother of three herself, she understands all too well the stress and strain of caring for people that you wish the best for, but cannot make decisions for. The toughest thing about being a parent is letting go of someone and letting them learn the lessons on their own. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nomichan outline.jpg Jeff Gogue - Freyja Grants Pass, OR Norse goddess associated with love, sex, beauty, fertility, gold, war, and death. Freyja is the owner of the necklace Brisingamen, rides a chariot pulled by two cats, keeps the boar Hildisvini by her side, possesses a cloak of falconfeathers (Valshamr) This was the first session. I got to use my client's low back tattoo of Thor's Hammer as Freyja's own stomach tattoo which was cool. There's a bit of cover up going on in the upper back area and tying into sleeve work.I'm excited about the lightning wrapping around Nomi's sides I love this piece and look forward to seeing it progress. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_0382.jpg Jeff Gogue - Kokeshi dolls and peonies. Grants Pass, OR Symbolic of her four daughters, I did four Kokeshi dolls referenced from some wooden dolls I brought back from my trips to Japan. They are placed here among some Alphonse Mucha peonies which match the ones I did on her chest a couple years ago. Starting with a sleeve, onto a back piece that extends down her leg to her foot, then across and now traveling up her other leg with the dolls and peonies, we hope to resolve the work on her front and eventually tie it into her chest piece and another sleeve. My intention is to have the story meander throughout the different subjects and supporting elements to tell of the many facets of my client's personality and life. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3474.jpg Jeff Gogue - Feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR I wanted to do an abstract piece about juxtaposition, sugar and spice, flow and movement with some tension, contrast… I have been starting my design process with arcs. To be more precise, with a starting point and a spiraling movement out and off of the person. I then place points of interest along the spirals. My client brought a very colorful photo for the color reference. I’ve been going in a direction of fewer colors, fewer contours, just a “less is more” general direction, so this piece has been a challenge on many levels. I tried to keep the feathers somewhat flat and simple but maintain a good sense of movement and layers, tucked in beneath the feathers there are a few areas of fangs. The goal was to not notice them at first glance but to have them kind of sneak up on you as you look closer at the tattoo. It's always amazing to have clients who let me explore symbolism, metaphor, and artistic expression. What an amazing job I have. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3469.jpg Jeff Gogue - feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/triptic 3500 px wide.jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR This Geisha back piece has been completed over the last three years, My client brought in a photo reference. As much as I tried to stylize it more towards a “tattoo” it seemed to want to remain pretty refined. There are some very simple elements and other areas are soft, dimensional, and layered. some flat areas and some with depth. I try to just respond to whatever has happened in previous sessions and see where the tattoo goes. this one went here. I’ve been challenged by this piece and have learned things. My utmost respect and gratitude to my client for her dedication to complete it. many hours, lots of expense, and a lot of driving time for the sessions driving seven hours each way for each session. I’m grateful to have done this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2384.jpg Jeff Gogue - Ox skull, freehand fullbody suit Grants Pass, OR This view of his ox skull with an orchid mind's eye is a part of a full freehand bodysuit I have worked on for three years. My client from Chicago spends three days at a time getting his work done. He has met me at conventions around the country and been one of the most dedicated people I've ever met to completing his work. It's comprised of the animals from the Chinese zodiac calendar. Years of the Ox, Snake, Rat, Monkey, and Dog. I have drawn everything on his body and tied things together with elements like birth flowers from each person represented which are himself, his wife and their three children. Water, wind, petals, and mandala patterns overlap and provide background for the entire piece. We have over one hundred hours invested and I'm not sure how many more are required. We are refining areas now in what I can the "push and pull" phase of the project. I'm honored and humbled to be doing this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/tania .jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR Geisha back piece is a coverup of a couple old tattoos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/gaelyn2 .jpg Jeff Gogue - A nightingale's story Grants Pass, OR Three nightingales encountering a mechanical replica of their kind. A jeweled version that would sing like the real thing until it wore out… https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Example_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/grandpa-portrait-tattoo-t.jpg Juan Salgado - Grandpa San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/baby-portriat-tattoo-t1.jpg Juan Salgado - Baby Portrait Tattoo San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Daddy_Hand_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Daddy Locket , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Baby_Heart_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Baby in a Heart , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/family-portrait-tattoo-t.jpg Nikko Hurtado - untitled Apple Valley, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/dino-baby-portrait-t.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Dino Baby Portrait Apple Valley, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fairybabyfootTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Fairy Baby Austin, TX Heyyyy, Jen the massage therapist and I do trades. This is a rendition of her new baby boy as a sleeping woodland fairy. In two days she will return the favor by pulverizing the knots in my back with seemingly superhuman strength. I sure have gotten a lot of free massages over the years--her husband has 2 full sleeves from me. Umm okay, well anyway, this foot tattoo was blended seemlessly into a lower leg piece completed by Adrian Dominic about a year prior (check out 'view large image' link for the whole project). https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/angelaheartbackTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Amoia Family Tribute Austin, TX My good friend Angela wanted to pay tribute to her parents and family so this tattoo has a bunch of personal symbolism representing her mother and father. Medium. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/eyeball_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_31791.JPG Timothy B Boor - Atheist Eye Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/IgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/nikko-eye-neck-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Eye throat tattoo , CA Stabbing @tyedollars in the throat a million times last night. #allseeingeye #illumination #innerlight@blackanchorbynikko@blackanchorcollective@stencilanchored chest done by @josh_duffy https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2590.PNG Timothy B Boor - Healed Alligator Eye Kokomo, IN Healed shot of an alligator eye tattoo done awhile back! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2362.jpg Timothy B Boor - "This is Sparta!" Kokomo, IN This tattoo was done during the Tattoo Jam convention in Doncaster, England, in October 2014! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/alligator eye.jpg Timothy B Boor - Alligator Eye Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1772.jpg Jeff Gogue - spider Grants Pass, OR neo traditional, japanese influenced, full color drawn from my pet tarantula. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/peckribsLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Judging Eyes Austin, TX One of my favorite clients Brittany approached me with a theme of "judging eyes" to cover her ribs and hip. I chose some classic judgement symbolism with the old-fashioned scales, and used vines to match the motif with her mannequin and flowers sleeve that you can view elsewhere in my tattoos gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/269732_400935669967212_1390080401_n.jpg Jeff Gogue - Illuminati Grants Pass, OR This tattoo was done at the 1st annual Park City Tattoo Convention. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/eyeball web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Eyeball! Kokomo, IN My client has 1 blue and 1 brown eye. He wanted this represented in 1 eye. This is what happened https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/eyeball_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Family_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackbiomechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Biomech Machine Austin, TX Jack wanted a biomech tattoo depicting a sleek, efficient machine with a glowing power source as a brother piece to the "Comeback Machine" sleeve I did on his brother years ago. I incorporated a few forms and details from his brother's sleeve as little easter eggs to symbolically join the two pieces. Each brother's piece was chosen by them to honestly represent their personalities and life journeys--Jack's being clean and efficient, Cameron's being weathered and cobbled together, but still running off its passionate glowing energy source. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fruitmechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Tropical Fruitmech Austin, TX I did this sleeve of surreal tropical fruits on the amazing tattooer <a href="http://www.acostattoo.com" target="_blank">Andres Acosta</a>, to pay homage to his family and native land of Venezuela. Various symbols of life and death, decay and regeneration are scattered throughout. The flower on his hand is a rendition of a Mango blossom. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image10.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Party with the dead Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Dad.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Britt Dad Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did this past week at @lastritestattoo in NYC, part of a 3/4 sleeve I'm working on... #stefanoalcantara #LastRitesTattoo #nyc #realistictattoo #blackandgraytattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/floridatributesleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Florida Tribute Austin, TX My client Nick wanted to pay tribute to his childhood home and family roots in Florida with some of his most powerful memories from growing up, from the sweet to the painful. These included living on and around citrus farms, and dealing with the ever-present stinging insects like mosquitos and velvet ants. We had fun thinking of all the ways to depict oranges and managed to include every aspect except for the seed form. These photos show the tattoo healed after almost one year. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2546.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Gorilla Kokomo, IN Added a background to this healed gorilla. The dog tags have the client's son & daughter's names and dates of birth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2436.jpg Timothy B Boor - In Progress Gorilla Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/YacoFinal.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son Lion Headdress Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Happy with the final product of the piece I did for my friend @yacoturco at @stefanostattoostudio Private Studio in Lima, Peru. <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Thanks guys for wait for me @yacoturco @msperu <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/losleones">#losLeones</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/estoesguerra">#estoesguerra</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yaco">#yaco</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warrior">#warrior</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/headdress">#headdress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">@fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron @samsungmobileusa @nickydiamonds @grizzlygriptape https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2171.jpg Timothy B Boor - Portrait Rework Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10421164_544257085699805_8699423025115186589_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - mummy Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Family_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/87B87AC0-5572-40F2-BEEA-11C0AD3DE62A.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/28D27007-0B6F-4443-B457-F4EA50157033.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A8064311-B28D-4916-845A-4DBDC2A143B5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Tank girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/AAFCD627-3BB0-4D5C-81C7-99A187CB7F54.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0AD80310-F444-434C-93E8-BFA24095442B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Sangoku Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3CCC1BB2-3F47-4F73-B2D5-B8FDA7094893.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bonniefantasyback.jpg Nick Baxter - Slaying the Dragon Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to pay tribute to her favorite fantasy novels from the Wheel of Time series, so we came up with this concept, which will be expanded into a full sleeve as well! In this scene the little girl reading under the tree becomes the fierce warrior slaying the dragon, her fantasy becoming more vivid and detailed than the reality. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/B7488D00-3C51-4DED-BA79-CF4DBFAD23CA.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Red Sonja Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/B34DA8EB-1465-4FA0-BCCB-A812C44411D8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Harley quinn Skull Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Family_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2A1289CA-F5B7-4784-B658-5D769897F3C0.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Puss in boots Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Phaeton-tattoo.jpg Saga Anderson - Phaeton Tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Star Lord Full 2018A.jpg Saga Anderson - Star Lord Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/The Ring 2018A.jpg Saga Anderson - Lord of the Rings Tattoo Sleeve Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/249C0AD7-9CD8-4886-A618-28024042A37F.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/F73B97BD-2F99-43E0-BFC8-4BDDEF6ECFC7.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/90ECDEB9-1EA4-48EF-A933-D21025F10072.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/E808BFAA-CA92-4EA6-9E3A-81BCEBC07933.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Final fantasy fan Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/C3330C84-A6D7-4CBA-AF20-62B2131D765A.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Family_Heritage_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fruitmechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Tropical Fruitmech Austin, TX I did this sleeve of surreal tropical fruits on the amazing tattooer <a href="http://www.acostattoo.com" target="_blank">Andres Acosta</a>, to pay homage to his family and native land of Venezuela. Various symbols of life and death, decay and regeneration are scattered throughout. The flower on his hand is a rendition of a Mango blossom. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10269427_10202613387589657_5699840359156535324_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Indian Chief Kokomo, IN Got a really good start on this indian chief tattoo based on a painting. More background and details to come! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1230.JPG Timothy B Boor - Taino Warrior Kokomo, IN I did this tiano warrior as an addition to a Puerto Rican themed sleeve while at a guest spot at my other home, Last Rites. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/RAYson.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son as a Aztec Warrior Fort Lauderderdale, FL I took a photo of my good friend´s Son and make it as an Aztec Warrior FK Irons H2 Ocean Eternal ink #stefanoalcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian2WEB.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Chief Fort Lauderderdale, FL Indian Chief portrait with more flowy textures i´m enjoying to do lately. FK Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean #stefanoalcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian web.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Fort Lauderderdale, FL Part of an Indian leg sleeve I´m working on Done at Last Rites tattoo theater in NYC Fk Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/grandpa-portrait-tattoo-t.jpg Juan Salgado - Grandpa San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/392CE820-F546-490F-89FC-2744C46704C9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/29F20B16-919A-41D7-B45F-3DB059DCA8EB.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1D6CD6DB-31AE-42C1-BF8C-29C82E01893F.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2ABFB501-F1E0-43D4-BDD5-23673D9BB11D.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/F8CB6864-90CC-4F2E-B800-FE321941F949.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/87B87AC0-5572-40F2-BEEA-11C0AD3DE62A.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/28D27007-0B6F-4443-B457-F4EA50157033.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A8064311-B28D-4916-845A-4DBDC2A143B5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Tank girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/AAFCD627-3BB0-4D5C-81C7-99A187CB7F54.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0AD80310-F444-434C-93E8-BFA24095442B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Sangoku Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3CCC1BB2-3F47-4F73-B2D5-B8FDA7094893.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bonniefantasyback.jpg Nick Baxter - Slaying the Dragon Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to pay tribute to her favorite fantasy novels from the Wheel of Time series, so we came up with this concept, which will be expanded into a full sleeve as well! In this scene the little girl reading under the tree becomes the fierce warrior slaying the dragon, her fantasy becoming more vivid and detailed than the reality. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/B7488D00-3C51-4DED-BA79-CF4DBFAD23CA.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Red Sonja Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/B34DA8EB-1465-4FA0-BCCB-A812C44411D8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Harley quinn Skull Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Dragon_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/F8CB6864-90CC-4F2E-B800-FE321941F949.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0FB8E24F-34D9-4ECF-81D3-0C1FE6A83CCC.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Spyro Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cate-zeldaWoW-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Gaming Sleeve Austin, TX This sleeve started as a tribute to the video game Zelda, and expanded to include a creature from another favorite game of my client, World of Warcraft. The octopus was pre-existing (done by Justin Oriani), and we worked the new sleeve subject matter into and around it to form a cohesive looking collage of colorful creatures (how about that for some nice alliteration!). https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Matt pixilated for website1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Dragon Grants Pass, OR This dragon, water, and chrysanthemum piece was competed in six sessions. We have decided to leave it as this stage until we get the rest of his body designed and underway as to allow the entire work to age consistently. I look forward to building around this. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image108.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Untitled-2.jpg Jeff Gogue - Red Dragon Grants Pass, OR This full back piece contains four cover ups, and integrates four other tattoos on his legs. It also wraps around the sides and front almost to the very center. I have worked on this for about 2 years having sessions every couple months. It takes an incredible dedication on the client's part to go through work like this. I am inspired and humbled every time I work on Matt. he teaches me every time by example. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5520.jpg Jeff Gogue - filling in the gaps Grants Pass, OR My good friend came to me with a challenge. After doing a sleeve of japanese lanterns, and moths with a Hannya background...A neck coverup, a low back cover up/rework, the left shoulder blade done, two calves to cover, a chest rework… its taken many hours and lots of surrender to what is, and what we can do with it all. Overall, I’m happy with the look. I went behind existing work where it was necessary, like the waist wrap around. I dropped the dragon’s body and horn behind it onto the left butt cheek. I also repeated the cherry blossoms from her chest piece on the back and in the dragon’s mouth so the petals and blossoms could be falling down her backside for consistency. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5508.jpg Jeff Gogue - filling in the gaps Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/FLAN8941.jpg Jeff Gogue - body suit in progress Grants Pass, OR sometimes simple is the best approach, water, rocks, and peonies lead up to a full back dragon, the waves expand and spiral up the ribs. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Dragon_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Fairy_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Antebrazo1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - woman and wind Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did last week in FL on my cousin <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.1" href="http://instagram.com/brorwensjoe">@brorwensjoe</a>. Was so fun and very happy with the result #stefanoalcantara #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.3" href="http://instagram.com/fkirons">@fkirons</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.5" href="http://instagram.com/officialh2ocean">@officialh2ocean</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.7" href="http://instagram.com/eternalink">@eternalink</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.9" href="http://instagram.com/kwadron">@kwadron</a> https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Gargoyle_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5767.PNG Timothy B Boor - Biomech man Kokomo, IN Super fun Organic/boimech tattoo based off one of my digital illustrations. Done on Tattooist Jack Morris. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/gargoyleweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gargoyle demon dude. Kokomo, IN Got a chance to do some evil stuff! good times. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/demon cross.jpg Timothy B Boor - Demon cross Kokomo, IN Tribute to clients father. Demons represent the cancer that took him too young. Thanks for coming in the next day so I could get a better pict! https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Gargoyle_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Gargoyle Chest , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Mermaid_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/melisNBjuancolabfullNB.jpg Nick Baxter - Capricorn Collaboration Austin, TX This unique project was the result of an artistic collaboration between myself, <a href="http://www.juansalgadoart.com" target="_blank">Juan Salgado</a>, and the client <a href="http://missmelis.com" target="_blank">Melissa Fusco</a>, who requested a capricorn themed sleeve with other symbols relevent to her life. Since Juan and I live far apart, we devised a different kind of collaborative process. First, Melis started us off with a loose compositional sketch and written description via email, then Juan and I tackled different parts of the drawing amidst email discussion over how each of our sections would fit with the other. I did the large moth, forearm shell and flower drawing, and Juan did the Capricorn mermaid with mandala halo. Next, he and I each started our respective portion during separate sessions, completing a loose and incomplete foundation layer. Then on the third session, I added a 2nd layer of ink to Juan's upper half, while he added a 2nd pass of ink during the 4th session on my lower half. This alternation ensured that we each added our influence in roughly equal amounts to every area, despite never being in the same location nor tattooing at the same time. We traded one more pass each after that second layer, then met up at Hell City Tattoo Festival in Ohio for the finishing touches over the entire arm, in person, at the same time. This was a very fun method of long distance collaboration and all three of us are thrilled with the results. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11227054_711525892306256_4022648837707107501_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Antebrazo1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - woman and wind Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did last week in FL on my cousin <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.1" href="http://instagram.com/brorwensjoe">@brorwensjoe</a>. Was so fun and very happy with the result #stefanoalcantara #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.3" href="http://instagram.com/fkirons">@fkirons</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.5" href="http://instagram.com/officialh2ocean">@officialh2ocean</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.7" href="http://instagram.com/eternalink">@eternalink</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.9" href="http://instagram.com/kwadron">@kwadron</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image13.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, Work In progress https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1741.JPG Timothy B Boor - Mermaid and pirate ship Kokomo, IN Finally got to finish this piece up! This is on the winner of our radio contest Corina Bonus. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Pheonix_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image133.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Rise Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/soft nouveau phoenix tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Soft Nouveau Phoenix Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This gal said she wanted a phoenix but had never seen a version she liked. Feminine and on the upper arm were her thoughts, with a way to hide a litte red spot she had on her arm. Loving Art Nouveau as I do, loving her milky ginger's skin, I chose a flowing and fantasy feel. Her skin allowed for extreme subtlty next to popping whites and brights. The little red spot became the head of one of the flowers on her back arm. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Pheonix_Arm_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bird on Perch , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Warrior_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bonniefantasyback.jpg Nick Baxter - Slaying the Dragon Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to pay tribute to her favorite fantasy novels from the Wheel of Time series, so we came up with this concept, which will be expanded into a full sleeve as well! In this scene the little girl reading under the tree becomes the fierce warrior slaying the dragon, her fantasy becoming more vivid and detailed than the reality. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Dad.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Britt Dad Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did this past week at @lastritestattoo in NYC, part of a 3/4 sleeve I'm working on... #stefanoalcantara #LastRitesTattoo #nyc #realistictattoo #blackandgraytattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian2WEB.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Chief Fort Lauderderdale, FL Indian Chief portrait with more flowy textures i´m enjoying to do lately. FK Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean #stefanoalcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/persius.jpg Timothy B Boor - Perseus with the head of Medusa Kokomo, IN Perseus with the head of Medusa. Done on Charlie the bass player for "Fit for an Autopsy". https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5767.PNG Timothy B Boor - Biomech man Kokomo, IN Super fun Organic/boimech tattoo based off one of my digital illustrations. Done on Tattooist Jack Morris. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/witch king web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Witch king Kokomo, IN First Tattoo at the opening of my new studio "The Bohemian Tattoo Club". Got to do the Witch King from Lord of the Rings on a good friend of mine. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/ellephantbattlewebweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Battle Elephant Kokomo, IN Fun addition to a warrior sleeve in progress. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Backweb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Meditation of the Samurai Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece i was working on at Last Rites for a while, Learn so much from this piece and trying to develop it in the best way i can, was a great vibe to do it! eventually is gonna down to the ancles... but i want it to show it https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fantasy_Warrior_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11218719_706554596136719_5672875656442660374_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - all seeing owl geo pattern Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11110292_704782316313947_2677079644175951595_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - momy swallow Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/SteamPunk.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Steampunk Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed picture of this steam punck piece done at @lastritestattoo last year, was not ab le to take a good picture when i finished so Im just posting it healed. #stefanoalcantara #LastRitesTattoo #steampunk #steampunktattoo #realistictattoos #blackandgraytattoo #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam #kwadron #eternalink #travelingartist https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image97.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mummy Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image94.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Cat in a frame Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image86.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Siren's sushi Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image82.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Knowledge Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2218.jpg Timothy B Boor - Caravaggio Painting Cover-Up Kokomo, IN A challenging cover-up done recently! Got to do a painting by one of my all time favorite artists, Caravaggio! Had to adjust and alter it a bit to make the cover-up work, but happy so far. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2208.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Beach Scene Cover-Up Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2171.jpg Timothy B Boor - Portrait Rework Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Feminine_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chrysanthemum-tattoo.jpg Nick Chaboya - Chrysanthemum tattoo San Francisco, CA Very much looking forward to the next session! I’m now opening my schedule! Write me with your ideas! https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/shoulder-filligree-mandala.jpg Cory Ferguson - Shoulder Mandala Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/58296A57-2103-420F-A7BB-12550AC6D2F2.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-roses-skull-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Flowers and Skull Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-forearm-flowers.png Damon Conklin - Full color flowers tattoo Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/SusanHeartFlowers.jpg Nick Baxter - Heart and Flowers Austin, TX Susan made the trip to Austin from Alabama to collect this piece memorializing her career assisting open heart surgeons. It was a lot of fun combining a realistic human heart and traditional tattoo style flowers for a simple, powerful image. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A096DDDB-FA0F-401B-9089-670783DFA31C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Feminine_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/16B97771-4158-4091-A9AC-467DE28E6990.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/79EFF980-8925-4141-AF2E-ECE8B9373E43.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/87B87AC0-5572-40F2-BEEA-11C0AD3DE62A.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/530242C0-1BE6-48E4-AC4B-1418E5FACBE8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/28D27007-0B6F-4443-B457-F4EA50157033.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A8064311-B28D-4916-845A-4DBDC2A143B5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Tank girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/9BB1C1D7-1701-4492-81C0-5D5E4DD1684F.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Lotus 2018b.jpg Saga Anderson - Lotus with reflection tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3CCC1BB2-3F47-4F73-B2D5-B8FDA7094893.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bonniefantasyback.jpg Nick Baxter - Slaying the Dragon Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to pay tribute to her favorite fantasy novels from the Wheel of Time series, so we came up with this concept, which will be expanded into a full sleeve as well! In this scene the little girl reading under the tree becomes the fierce warrior slaying the dragon, her fantasy becoming more vivid and detailed than the reality. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Feminine_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2865.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2867.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/elan-goatLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - The Judas Goat Austin, TX I did this fun single session tattoo on a great collector from NYC who gets tattoos with animal rights themes and symbolism. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jpolitte-robotarm-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX This sleeve presents a more realistic and modern take on a classic biomech tattoo motif, showing human flesh ripped away to reveal robotics underneath. My client Jason is an inspiration—strong in body and mind, committed to achieving what he set out to do, despite having no prior experience, and despite having to fly here from his job guiding bomb-sniffing dogs in the war torn Middle East in order to squeeze a pair of 3-day marathon sessions into his allotted time off. These 2 sessions were spaced one month apart, completing a foundation color layer over the entire arm the first time, and dialing in colors, refining details, and finishing the sleeve during the second session. These photos were taken while the tattoo was still fresh, so there is more pink skin irritation here than it will have when healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cate-zeldaWoW-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Gaming Sleeve Austin, TX This sleeve started as a tribute to the video game Zelda, and expanded to include a creature from another favorite game of my client, World of Warcraft. The octopus was pre-existing (done by Justin Oriani), and we worked the new sleeve subject matter into and around it to form a cohesive looking collage of colorful creatures (how about that for some nice alliteration!). https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image140.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image139.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Feminine_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image138.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image134.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Wolf Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image133.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Rise Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/aliafloral.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Floral Austin, TX The process of this tattoo spanned several years, with some extended breaks between very challenging sessions, but we finally persevered and brought the piece to completion recently. Many thanks to my client Alia for her toughness and patience! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image112.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Have heart Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE2.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador (Detail) Austin, TX Some close-up shots to show some areas of detail on this Ecuador tribute sleeve. In these views you can see a rendition of the Quito apartment building he grew up in, as well as the beetles he used to catch as a child, and an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the sleeve. See the full project elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. These photos were taken upon completion of the sleeve, since the client traveled from Ecuador for the work and I might not see him again any time soon to get healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Feminine_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/tim.owl.jmassey.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl & Chrysanthemum Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Unicorn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image6.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Geek moment Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image132.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Zombi unicorn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nickpasteurmusicsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Music and Medicine Austin, TX This sleeve is the client's tribute to his love of music and medicine, being both a practicing physician and a musician in his spare time. To represent these two subjects we chose a stylized rendering of the anatomy of the inner ear, and paired those structures with the classic musical symbolism of the gramophone and "f-hole' on a violin. You can see the client Nick's other arm that I sleeved elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, in the entry titled <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_100966.html" target="_blank">"Florida Tribute."</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11063775_715046195287559_7740204941663401911_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11390171_721498541308991_8740988614339058280_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - candy pinup Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11258272_710443015747877_7650602703678231581_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - good and evil cupcake Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11164689_710068215785357_7805795023366381386_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - mario bros sexy flower Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fine_Line_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image54.jpeg Laura Jade - Floral black work sleeve tattoo in progress Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image37.jpeg Laura Jade - Black and gray ornamental chest tattoo Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image25.jpeg Laura Jade - Ornamental floral sleeve line work Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image17.jpeg Laura Jade - Filigree sleeve with henna inspired designs Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/alwayshavealwayswill.jpg BJ Betts - Always Have, Always Will Script Tattoo , DE Flourishing, line-work heavy typeface. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Girly unicorn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image127.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Origami story Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11227054_711525892306256_4022648837707107501_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11255008_717095528415959_8305127131664831883_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11377190_718674398258072_6384142479442649567_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - seaturtle pattern Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fine_Line_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/19E7F0E3-EBA8-414C-8589-EEC68B1606B8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/87B87AC0-5572-40F2-BEEA-11C0AD3DE62A.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/D2945C64-7049-4944-8C28-56BC671A96EB.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/9BB1C1D7-1701-4492-81C0-5D5E4DD1684F.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Lotus 2018b.jpg Saga Anderson - Lotus with reflection tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/71B368B1-910F-415C-930B-4BDAD0CA27CE.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/802A6A13-A888-433F-AA4B-2EF3000DFDFF.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Ornemental rose Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1706EA60-DA2E-4EE0-B75A-FD7F34C4C1AC.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Lemon n’roses Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/ABBEA82B-637F-4052-BE6F-3F3A7B92DEB9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fine_Line_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Nature Bottom 2018A.jpg Saga Anderson - Flowers and Fish Tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christianGbioflower.jpg Nick Baxter - Alien Flower Austin, TX I made this little gap filler bio-organic alien flower to add to Christian's collection. Fully healed in this photo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/F31629DF-C084-44F8-B795-C66224FCB41C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8B623AC0-CD5A-4594-BE80-9439FBF1F633.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4097F07E-7936-4ADF-BB9F-68A227A65DA9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/DF24F1B5-57F7-47F5-B2D6-91EB4813DF73.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Photo Jan 02, 2 36 17 PM.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Pink Flowers Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Pink Flowers https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fine_Line_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-peony-waves.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Peony in waves Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Peony in waves https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-thistle.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Thistle Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Thistle https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-silent-lucidity-yellow-rose.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Yellow Rose Silent Lucidity Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Yellow Rose Silent Lucidity https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-heart-lilly-vase.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Heart Lilly Vase Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Heart Lilly Vase https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-geisha-blossom.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Floral Geisha Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Floral Geisha https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-gamble-devil-stopwatch.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Gambling With a Demon Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Gambling With a Demon https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-floral-waves.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Floral Waves Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Floral Waves https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-floral-sleeve2.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Pink Floral Sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Pink Floral Sleeve https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-floral-sleeve.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Floral Sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Floral Sleeve https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-floral-shoulder.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Floral half Sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Floral Half Sleeve https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Fine_Line_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-Floral-heart-chest2.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Floral Heart Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Floral Heart https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-desert-rattle-snake1.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Desert Rattle Snake Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Desert Rattle Snake https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-buttlerfly-woman.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Butterfly Woman Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Butterfly Woman https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-blossoms2.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Pink Blossoms Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Pink Blossoms https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/josh-springsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Springtime Austin, TX Josh wanted a colorful sleeve embodying the fresh growth, sunshine, and lighthearted feelings of spring. So we pieced together a collage of his favorite spring-themed animals and plants. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_0712 copy.jpg Jeff Gogue - shes got legs Grants Pass, OR An in progress pic of my client's legs as we are working on full body coverage. Waves, lilies, chrysanthemums,and ornamental https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2860.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2872.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4A542DED-217E-4103-A5AB-B2E5D8418CAF.JPG Laura Jade - Filigree with cherry blossoms sleeve outline Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4F6D1174-1B75-4829-8208-85708F4E480E.JPG Laura Jade - Ornate flower blossom hand tattoo Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Finished_Work_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bonniefantasyback.jpg Nick Baxter - Slaying the Dragon Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to pay tribute to her favorite fantasy novels from the Wheel of Time series, so we came up with this concept, which will be expanded into a full sleeve as well! In this scene the little girl reading under the tree becomes the fierce warrior slaying the dragon, her fantasy becoming more vivid and detailed than the reality. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Finished_Work_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Finished_Work_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Finished_Work_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Finished_Work_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/flowers-skull.jpg Laura Jade - Flowers and Skull Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chrysanthemum-tattoo.jpg Nick Chaboya - Chrysanthemum tattoo San Francisco, CA Very much looking forward to the next session! I’m now opening my schedule! Write me with your ideas! https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-rose-skull-tattoo.jpg Damon Conklin - Rose with Skull and Crown Tattoo Seattle, WA Finished this sweet rose with skull and crown tattoo on the main man @truckstopsurprise yesterday. You rock bro thanks a lot for letting me do my thing. And thanks for all the valentines candy https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1B19F864-9699-4A03-8E3F-C3FF52EC982C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-roses-skull-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Flowers and Skull Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-roses-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Color Flowers Tattoo Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-forearm-flowers.png Damon Conklin - Full color flowers tattoo Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/SusanHeartFlowers.jpg Nick Baxter - Heart and Flowers Austin, TX Susan made the trip to Austin from Alabama to collect this piece memorializing her career assisting open heart surgeons. It was a lot of fun combining a realistic human heart and traditional tattoo style flowers for a simple, powerful image. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A096DDDB-FA0F-401B-9089-670783DFA31C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Asian_Pear_Blossom_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/owlz.jpg Timothy B Boor - owlz Kokomo, IN Something quite different for me but fun non the less. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Cherry_Blossom_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image54.jpeg Laura Jade - Floral black work sleeve tattoo in progress Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5317.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5313.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality, 2nd view Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image54.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Colorful mandala Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/owlz.jpg Timothy B Boor - owlz Kokomo, IN Something quite different for me but fun non the less. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Backweb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Meditation of the Samurai Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece i was working on at Last Rites for a while, Learn so much from this piece and trying to develop it in the best way i can, was a great vibe to do it! eventually is gonna down to the ancles... but i want it to show it https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Warrior_Blossom_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Warrior over Flames , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Bonsia_Ocean_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Tree by an Ocean Sunset , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Chrysanthemum_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/tim.owl.jmassey.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl & Chrysanthemum Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1012267_464813336977514_1543695317_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - autumnal flower Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Lily_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/aliafloral.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Floral Austin, TX The process of this tattoo spanned several years, with some extended breaks between very challenging sessions, but we finally persevered and brought the piece to completion recently. Many thanks to my client Alia for her toughness and patience! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/buda web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Buda Kokomo, IN Fun portrait of Buda piece on a meditation coach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/lillianbackTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Floral Backpiece Austin, TX Lillian came to me with a well done lower back tribal tattoo she was no longer happy with, and I told her that if she got laser treatments to lighten it, that I could give her a much better cover-up tattoo. This is the end result of her patience, commitment, and care for her skin, which was some of the best I've ever tattooed. I'm glad I could help give a happy conclusion to this story in Lillian's life, and I appreciate what she went through in order to make this happen, she was an exceptional tattoo client. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Lotus_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/PaulbuddhaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Buddha and Three Lotuses Austin, TX This was Paul's first tattoo, completed over two sessions. The buddha statue was based on one at the local Austin Zen Center, and the lotus flower as well as the concept of three are very important in Buddhist symbolism. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/YGJY9629.jpg Jeff Gogue - Asagi koi back piece Grants Pass, OR This in progree koi is accompanied by two, soon to be three, lotus flowers. the symbolism seems common but carries profound metaphors for my client, some obvious, some subtle, and some still undiscovered. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image31.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Hanya Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1794574_464813206977527_490455979_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - like a candle in a...lotus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1468647_432422310216617_1824769402_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - live for today Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1002920_430801030378745_856833935_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - romantic flower cover a tribal phoenix Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/deep_lotus_tattoo_one.jpg Conan Lea - Deep Lotus Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This client wanted a masculine floral featuring the highly symbolic lotus blossom as the centerpiece, with some bamboo leaves and cherry blossom elements. He chose black and grey as his palette, told me he wanted a fully-wrapped half-sleeve, and then gave me free reign over his upper arm. I did this piece in four six hour sessions and it is as smooth as I could possibly make it. I enjoy carefully manipulating edges so the artwork feels dimensional and unexpected from element to element. Because of this client's willingness, I achieved a multitude of different edges and dimensions, making this piece one of my favorites. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7084.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Peacock tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Two days on a row Freehand Peacock half ack piece. @LastRites #FkIrons ·EternalInks https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/bee-lotus-tattoo-t.jpg Juan Salgado - Bee and Lotus Tattoo San Juan, Puerto Rico bee and lotus tattoo. with color. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Lotus_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/art nouveau garden beauty tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Art Nouveau Garden Beauty Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This gal came with an arm, the notion that she loves her garden and a smile. I asked if she'd heard of Art Nouveau, Mucha, and if she liked color. No, No, and yes brought us to this full sleeve. Whimsical, elemental and breathing negative spaces https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/peckneckTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Vanity Austin, TX I got a chance to revisit the "only skin deep" sleeve this weekend to expand it up onto Brittany's shoulder and neck. You can check out the full sleeve elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This addition continues the corroded vanity theme with the missing parts of the mannequin skull, cracked hand-mirror, etc. I always try to give credit to my amazing clients' feats of patience and endurance, and my friend Brittany here is one of the toughest people I've ever tattooed. This time around we colored the lower half and outlined the neck portion on day one, stopped in order to go to a hardcore show, and then completed the neck and did wrist touch-ups on day two. Which makes Brittany one badass chick. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Vine_Spine_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Vine on Spine , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Poppy_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image51.jpeg Laura Jade - Ornamental arm tattoo with poppies Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Rose_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4097F07E-7936-4ADF-BB9F-68A227A65DA9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image110.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - In living memory Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image43.jpeg Laura Jade - Roses with mandala half sleeve in progress Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/painfulgoodbyes.jpg BJ Betts - "The most painful goodbyes..." Script and Rose Tattoo , DE Flourishing scripted quote on a black and gray parchment backing, above a realistic black and gray rose. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/c543004af8a8b8d85cad79e1b0887cb5.jpg Nick Chaboya - Rose Sleeve San Francisco, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/bette1.jpg Hannah Aitchison - Bette in a Bed of Roses Chicago, Il Bette in a Bed of Roses done on the thigh https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image87.jpg Emy Blacksheep - What mummy's thinking Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image65.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mummy matriochka Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image62.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Girly skull Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image51.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Never let anybody tell you it's impossible Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Rose_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Rose_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Rose_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Vine_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christianGbioflower.jpg Nick Baxter - Alien Flower Austin, TX I made this little gap filler bio-organic alien flower to add to Christian's collection. Fully healed in this photo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2263.jpg Timothy B Boor - Rolleiflex Camera Kokomo, IN Finished this Rolleiflex camera and pocketwatch piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2.jpg Emy Blacksheep - go straight ahead Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bencampbellheartchestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Glowing Heart Austin, TX I've done a lot of great work over the last several years on Ben from Australia, and he recently made another trek to this side of the world to get his glowing heart chest panel finished. You can check out his octopus sleeve and venus flytrap rib panel elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/owlz.jpg Timothy B Boor - owlz Kokomo, IN Something quite different for me but fun non the less. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Flower_Vine_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christievpollenLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pollenation Austin, TX This half sleeve began with just the bee many years ago, and then was expanded into a more elaborate nature scene featuring 'bleeding heart' flowers and the concept of pollenation. Always a fan of macro photography and microscopic worlds, it was a great opportunity to show the interesting dimensionality of individual pollen grains. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2452.jpg Timothy B Boor - Mahi Mahi/Dolphin Fish Half Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2431.jpg Timothy B Boor - Foo Dog In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2342.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Wes Anderson Tribute Kokomo, IN The newest addition to a collection of several elements from the Wes Anderson films! Done on the upper thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2183.jpg Timothy B Boor - Rocky from Paw Patrol Kokomo, IN This is a character from the kids TV show called Paw Patrol, and the newest addition to a client's half sleeve of his son's favorite things. Still in the works! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image13.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, Work In progress https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/KramerSA.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Cosmo Kramer Fort Lauderderdale, FL Just start a "Seinfeld" theme sleeve at Last rites tattoo with one of my favorites Kramer . So exited to see this project done already. Done with FK Irons tattoo machines H2Ocean Products Eternal Ink #besttvshowever #Seinfeld #cosmokramer #stefanoalcantara #kramerportrait #lastritestattoo #NYC #michaelrichards #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam #eternalink https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/meltclock.jpg Timothy B Boor - Melting clock Kokomo, IN Fun melting clock skin tear flower tattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/lady liberty inkwell tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Inkwell Tattoo's Lady Liberty Indianapolis, IN This piece is worn by my friend Scot Winskye. He basically drew the damned thing and handed it to me. He even made some of his own patterns. I think he just couldn't tattoo his own right arm so he flattered me into doing it for him. Hell of a lot fo fun, though. Again, I love any chance to dance with Art Nouveau and Mucha. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/soft nouveau phoenix tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Soft Nouveau Phoenix Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This gal said she wanted a phoenix but had never seen a version she liked. Feminine and on the upper arm were her thoughts, with a way to hide a litte red spot she had on her arm. Loving Art Nouveau as I do, loving her milky ginger's skin, I chose a flowing and fantasy feel. Her skin allowed for extreme subtlty next to popping whites and brights. The little red spot became the head of one of the flowers on her back arm. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Food_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fruitmechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Tropical Fruitmech Austin, TX I did this sleeve of surreal tropical fruits on the amazing tattooer <a href="http://www.acostattoo.com" target="_blank">Andres Acosta</a>, to pay homage to his family and native land of Venezuela. Various symbols of life and death, decay and regeneration are scattered throughout. The flower on his hand is a rendition of a Mango blossom. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11258272_710443015747877_7650602703678231581_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - good and evil cupcake Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/floridatributesleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Florida Tribute Austin, TX My client Nick wanted to pay tribute to his childhood home and family roots in Florida with some of his most powerful memories from growing up, from the sweet to the painful. These included living on and around citrus farms, and dealing with the ever-present stinging insects like mosquitos and velvet ants. We had fun thinking of all the ways to depict oranges and managed to include every aspect except for the seed form. These photos show the tattoo healed after almost one year. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2450.jpg Timothy B Boor - Bacon Cheeseburger Kokomo, IN Fun bacon cheeseburger between two awesome food tattoos from different artists! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2354.jpg Timothy B Boor - Monster Cupcakes Kokomo, IN Done at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster, England! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gregoskneeLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Temptation Austin, TX I did this piece during the Rites of Passage tattoo convention in Melbourne, Australia 2012 on a rather shameless and jolly fellow whose nutsack likes to make an appearance in tattoo photos. Luckily for all of you, however, I run a tight ship here at nickbaxter.com, and have cropped out the unnecessary bits. (But I thought you all might want to know that at one time, there was scrotum in this photo.) You can see the other tattoos I did above and below this kneecap destruction elselwhere in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5363.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Swarm from the sky Fort Lauderderdale, FL So happy with this piece i did last year, was waiting to take a picture healed. but waiting too long hehe hope guys like it! done with FK IRONS and ETERNAL INKS https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Food_Cupcake_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11258272_710443015747877_7650602703678231581_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - good and evil cupcake Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2354.jpg Timothy B Boor - Monster Cupcakes Kokomo, IN Done at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster, England! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/General_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A096DDDB-FA0F-401B-9089-670783DFA31C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2A1289CA-F5B7-4784-B658-5D769897F3C0.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Puss in boots Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/742AE209-DFA7-4868-ADD6-34B5BF55A72C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/C3330C84-A6D7-4CBA-AF20-62B2131D765A.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A5ED1878-96B4-453B-9182-999214463B42.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3E535A72-D2B5-439F-920C-0ED96470AB92.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Love Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-heart-lilly-vase.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Heart Lilly Vase Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Heart Lilly Vase https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-Floral-heart-chest2.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Floral Heart Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Floral Heart https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2865.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2868.JPG Emy Blacksheep - Lionheart Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Half-Sleeve_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickCoverdale-natureLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Appalachia Austin, TX Nick wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite wilderness areas in the Appalachian mountain range, so I worked from a few reference photos of the region to piece this waterfall and mountain vista scene together. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cameronortiz-ibogaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Iboga Tree Austin, TX This half sleeve was my client's tribute tothe healing powers of iboga, which are helping him overcome his opiate addiction. Tabernanthe iboga or simply iboga is a perennial rainforest shrub and psychedelic, native to western Central Africa. Iboga stimulates the central nervous system when taken in small doses and induces visions in larger doses. In parts of Africa where the plant grows, the bark of the root is chewed for various pharmacological or ritualistic purposes. Ibogaine, the active alkaloid, is also used to treat substance abuse disorders and depression. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image97.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Octopus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image43.jpeg Laura Jade - Roses with mandala half sleeve in progress Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/zeldamechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Zeldamech Austin, TX This half sleeve features mystical symbols and imagery from the videogame The Legend of Zelda, in a colorful fantasy motif. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyCrisSTCMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Orge-B flower halfsleeve.png Orge Kalodimas - Blackwork Flower Half-sleeve Tattoo Athens, Blackwork half-sleeve tattoo depicting some flower-like or mandala imagery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/tim.owl.jmassey.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl & Chrysanthemum Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3182.JPG Timothy B Boor - Flag / Military Patch Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Half-Sleeve_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christievpollenLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pollenation Austin, TX This half sleeve began with just the bee many years ago, and then was expanded into a more elaborate nature scene featuring 'bleeding heart' flowers and the concept of pollenation. Always a fan of macro photography and microscopic worlds, it was a great opportunity to show the interesting dimensionality of individual pollen grains. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2452.jpg Timothy B Boor - Mahi Mahi/Dolphin Fish Half Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2431.jpg Timothy B Boor - Foo Dog In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2342.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Wes Anderson Tribute Kokomo, IN The newest addition to a collection of several elements from the Wes Anderson films! Done on the upper thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2183.jpg Timothy B Boor - Rocky from Paw Patrol Kokomo, IN This is a character from the kids TV show called Paw Patrol, and the newest addition to a client's half sleeve of his son's favorite things. Still in the works! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image13.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, Work In progress https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/KramerSA.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Cosmo Kramer Fort Lauderderdale, FL Just start a "Seinfeld" theme sleeve at Last rites tattoo with one of my favorites Kramer . So exited to see this project done already. Done with FK Irons tattoo machines H2Ocean Products Eternal Ink #besttvshowever #Seinfeld #cosmokramer #stefanoalcantara #kramerportrait #lastritestattoo #NYC #michaelrichards #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam #eternalink https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/meltclock.jpg Timothy B Boor - Melting clock Kokomo, IN Fun melting clock skin tear flower tattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/lady liberty inkwell tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Inkwell Tattoo's Lady Liberty Indianapolis, IN This piece is worn by my friend Scot Winskye. He basically drew the damned thing and handed it to me. He even made some of his own patterns. I think he just couldn't tattoo his own right arm so he flattered me into doing it for him. Hell of a lot fo fun, though. Again, I love any chance to dance with Art Nouveau and Mucha. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/soft nouveau phoenix tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Soft Nouveau Phoenix Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This gal said she wanted a phoenix but had never seen a version she liked. Feminine and on the upper arm were her thoughts, with a way to hide a litte red spot she had on her arm. Loving Art Nouveau as I do, loving her milky ginger's skin, I chose a flowing and fantasy feel. Her skin allowed for extreme subtlty next to popping whites and brights. The little red spot became the head of one of the flowers on her back arm. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Half-Sleeve_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/DOTD sister.jpg Timothy B Boor - Clown Girl Kokomo, IN His sister as part of a Laugh now cry later half sleeve. FK Irons, Fusion ink https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/alchemy.jpg Timothy B Boor - Alchemy Kokomo, IN Alchemy themed tattoo based on the idea of turning lead into gold done at the detroit convention. The green glass piece is an Alembic embellished with steam nozzles from a nuclear reactor core and being lit by a bunsen burner. Lead going in and gold forming from the output. The equation is the Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle and the symbol on the alembic is the philosopher's stone. Lots of fun things to incorporate into this chemist's tattoo. This is what came of it. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/demon cross.jpg Timothy B Boor - Demon cross Kokomo, IN Tribute to clients father. Demons represent the cancer that took him too young. Thanks for coming in the next day so I could get a better pict! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/armydadweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - portrait of Father Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Day o Death lilis.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Day Of the Death Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom Day of the dead Piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShawnBarberOntheRoadHOSTED/images/thumbs/jeramy-ladyj-rosewip2pofo.jpg Shawn Barber - lady liberty Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/FARM.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Animal farm Rebelion Fort Lauderderdale, FL piede i did on my good friend Jamie Kilstein... http://jamiekilstein.com/ https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/wiz tat web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wizard of Oz Kokomo, IN sorry again for the Bad grainy iphone pic. This is the client as Dorothy in a sunflower field instead of the classic poppy field at the end of "The Wizard Of Oz"..... https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/jill.jpg Timothy B Boor - turtle,skull,rose heart/wings thing Kokomo, IN This is on a great client Jill who sits great! She threw me a few things she wanted and this is what happened! Kinda glared photo but you get the idea. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/snake-half-sleeve-tattoo.jpg BJ Betts - Snake Half Sleeve , DE untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Half-Sleeve_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2.jpg Emy Blacksheep - go straight ahead Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1.jpg Emy Blacksheep - love Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image38.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Bad ass sphynx Grenoble, DONE at the storm tattoo show,Luxembourg. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/DSC_2144.JPG Emy Blacksheep - lovely bear Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/970277_345915875533928_364276811_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - vegas lap dance pin up Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8471_354062991385883_1435513412_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - shrimp Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_6845.jpg Timothy B Boor - Dog and Orchid Kokomo, IN The Dog is completely healed. Tribute to her lost friend. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/reepz.jpg Timothy B Boor - CREEPY comic cover Kokomo, IN Fun littlie black and grey side piece based off of a CREEPY comic book cover. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/skullcandletatweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Skull Candle Kokomo, IN Really tattoo based off of one of my digital paintings done at the Paradise Gathering https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShawnBarberOntheRoadHOSTED/images/thumbs/barber-jplatt-hawk.jpg Shawn Barber - hawk Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Heart_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A096DDDB-FA0F-401B-9089-670783DFA31C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2A1289CA-F5B7-4784-B658-5D769897F3C0.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Puss in boots Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/742AE209-DFA7-4868-ADD6-34B5BF55A72C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/C3330C84-A6D7-4CBA-AF20-62B2131D765A.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A5ED1878-96B4-453B-9182-999214463B42.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3E535A72-D2B5-439F-920C-0ED96470AB92.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Love Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-heart-lilly-vase.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Heart Lilly Vase Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Heart Lilly Vase https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-Floral-heart-chest2.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Floral Heart Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Floral Heart https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2865.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2868.JPG Emy Blacksheep - Lionheart Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Heart_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image156.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Game over Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image137.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Home is where my heart is Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image112.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Have heart Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image108.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image20.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Lovecat Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image130.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Love Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11258272_710443015747877_7650602703678231581_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - good and evil cupcake Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11110292_704782316313947_2677079644175951595_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - momy swallow Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Heart_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2156.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wes Anderson Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN An homage to a client's favorite Wes Anderson films; done on the thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10359235_542708232521357_8243541044643297695_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - geisha Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2065.jpg Timothy B Boor - Nature Sleeve Kokomo, IN Some progress made on a colorful, nature themed sleeve! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10269427_10202613387589657_5699840359156535324_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Indian Chief Kokomo, IN Got a really good start on this indian chief tattoo based on a painting. More background and details to come! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10356212_10202607347838667_5446547137831926068_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Start to a black and gray viking sleeve Kokomo, IN Got a good start on this. Can't wait to continue with this sleeve. We have a lot of really cool elements to come. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1949.JPG Timothy B Boor - Mother Nature Kokomo, IN Start of a mother nature themed sleeve currently in progress! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/aku aku mask.png Timothy B Boor - Mask Kokomo, IN Aku Aku mask character from the 'Crash Bandicoot' Playstation games, done next to a Lara Croft pin-up piece I did. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image13.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, Work In progress https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/421932_10200626990050960_371564723_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Girl in a gas mask Kokomo, IN Got to do my thing with this apocolypse themed sleeve. We started with a surreal lady liberty with a gas mask on his forearm. Can't wait to continue on this piece on the very talented Chris Cook, who made some incredible custom arm rests with the shop logo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1274 2.JPG Timothy B Boor - Virgin Mary by Michelangelo Kokomo, IN Had a good time tattooing this version of a Michelangelo's Virgin Mary. I can't wait to add more! I did not do the other tattoos around this piece. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Heart_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Heart_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Illustrations_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Illustrations_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cameronortiz-ibogaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Iboga Tree Austin, TX This half sleeve was my client's tribute tothe healing powers of iboga, which are helping him overcome his opiate addiction. Tabernanthe iboga or simply iboga is a perennial rainforest shrub and psychedelic, native to western Central Africa. Iboga stimulates the central nervous system when taken in small doses and induces visions in larger doses. In parts of Africa where the plant grows, the bark of the root is chewed for various pharmacological or ritualistic purposes. Ibogaine, the active alkaloid, is also used to treat substance abuse disorders and depression. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/josh-springsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Springtime Austin, TX Josh wanted a colorful sleeve embodying the fresh growth, sunshine, and lighthearted feelings of spring. So we pieced together a collage of his favorite spring-themed animals and plants. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE2.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador (Detail) Austin, TX Some close-up shots to show some areas of detail on this Ecuador tribute sleeve. In these views you can see a rendition of the Quito apartment building he grew up in, as well as the beetles he used to catch as a child, and an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the sleeve. See the full project elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. These photos were taken upon completion of the sleeve, since the client traveled from Ecuador for the work and I might not see him again any time soon to get healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/morsecode.jpg BJ Betts - "Morse Code" Script Tattoo , DE Fine line, dual-typefaced script tattoo on a black and gray illustrative parchment backing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image112.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Illustrations_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Marilyn2.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Marilyn Monroe Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Hermano.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Brother Portrait B/G Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Brother color.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Brother Portrait Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/BIG.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Notorious BIG Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Daddy_Hand_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Daddy Locket , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Baby_Heart_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Baby in a Heart , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/eamesportraitTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Charles Eames (1907 1978) East Haven, CT This is a portrait of famed furniture designer Charles Eames (1907-1978) on the 'chairs' sleeve that is still in progress (pictures of the chairs are elsewhere in this gallery). This will be incorporated into the as-of-yet undone background. The client's finger is there for size comparison. https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/pixelsleeveTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Pixel Sleeve East Haven, CT This is the sleeve that started all the pixel business, in its completed state. The tattooed pixels can be seen in detail elsewhere in this portfolio, and started as an experiment to illustrate the nature/technology theme that i am into. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Illustrations_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Illustrations_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/In_Progress_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image54.jpeg Laura Jade - Floral black work sleeve tattoo in progress Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/c95631806b52b26e2581eb3e461f3f24.jpg Nick Chaboya - untitled San Francisco, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/c543004af8a8b8d85cad79e1b0887cb5.jpg Nick Chaboya - Rose Sleeve San Francisco, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2666.jpg Timothy B Boor - Frog Kokomo, IN Added to a swamp themed sleeve still in progress! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2478.jpg Timothy B Boor - Knight Girl (In Progress) Kokomo, IN Started this knight chick at my guest spot at Painful Pleasures in Maryland! Still needs a pass for fine tuning and a splash of color! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2547.jpg Timothy B Boor - More Progress on the Lord of the Rings Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2479.jpg Timothy B Boor - Addition to a Lord of the Rings Sleeve In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2445.jpg Timothy B Boor - Science Sleeve in Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2436.jpg Timothy B Boor - In Progress Gorilla Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2431.jpg Timothy B Boor - Foo Dog In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/In_Progress_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2417.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Sleepy Hollow Tree In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2374.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gladis, the High Society T-rex, In Progress Kokomo, IN Gladis, the high society T-rex, sipping her martini with a straw. More to come! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2314.jpg Timothy B Boor - Chest Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_22921.jpg Timothy B Boor - Voodoo Doll In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2184.jpg Timothy B Boor - Pocket Watch In Progress Kokomo, IN First session of this pocket watch; added next to the Rolleiflex camera piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2183.jpg Timothy B Boor - Rocky from Paw Patrol Kokomo, IN This is a character from the kids TV show called Paw Patrol, and the newest addition to a client's half sleeve of his son's favorite things. Still in the works! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2179.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wes Anderson Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN Progress on the Wes Anderson themed piece currently in the works. This will eventually be an upper leg sleeve, incorporating several elements gathered from Wes Anderson films. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2130.jpg Timothy B Boor - Diseased Mad Cow Kokomo, IN Addition to a sleeve in-progress on fellow Bohemian Tattoo Club artist, Matthew Davidson. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2172.jpg Timothy B Boor - Chimp with Brain Probes Kokomo, IN This is the just the start of an evolution/singularity themed sleeve! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2147.jpg Timothy B Boor - "Donte and Virgil in Hell" In-progress! Kokomo, IN Started on this tattoo of the painting "Donte and Virgil in Hell" by artist William-Adolphe Bougeureau. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/In_Progress_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/In_Progress_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1982.jpg Timothy B Boor - Ayrton Senna Kokomo, IN Tribute to the racecar driver Aytron Senna https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1822.jpg Timothy B Boor - Eagle Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/aku aku mask.png Timothy B Boor - Mask Kokomo, IN Aku Aku mask character from the 'Crash Bandicoot' Playstation games, done next to a Lara Croft pin-up piece I did. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/RAYson.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son as a Aztec Warrior Fort Lauderderdale, FL I took a photo of my good friend´s Son and make it as an Aztec Warrior FK Irons H2 Ocean Eternal ink #stefanoalcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_6845.jpg Timothy B Boor - Dog and Orchid Kokomo, IN The Dog is completely healed. Tribute to her lost friend. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_69283.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wooly Mammoth wearing headphones Kokomo, IN It is a little known fact that the wooly Mammoth was known for sporting an ipod at all times. They apparently are avid mastodon fans. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7380.jpg Timothy B Boor - The Artist healed Kokomo, IN Finaly got a healed "Artist" inspired piece I did at The Paradise Gathering https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A0681.JPG Stefano Alcantara - New World Order Tattoo Sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL New world order, Illuminaty, Big Brother, Secret society, Free Mason, Conspiracy Theory, Conspiracy Facts, Anonymus , tattoo Sleve by Stefano Alcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/meltclock.jpg Timothy B Boor - Melting clock Kokomo, IN Fun melting clock skin tear flower tattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_57141.jpg Timothy B Boor - Hand Skull! Kokomo, IN Fun Baby Skull done on the hand of tattooist Adam Stoner based off a painting by Kevin Llewellyn https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/In_Progress_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/reepz.jpg Timothy B Boor - CREEPY comic cover Kokomo, IN Fun littlie black and grey side piece based off of a CREEPY comic book cover. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5767.PNG Timothy B Boor - Biomech man Kokomo, IN Super fun Organic/boimech tattoo based off one of my digital illustrations. Done on Tattooist Jack Morris. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/skullcandletatweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Skull Candle Kokomo, IN Really tattoo based off of one of my digital paintings done at the Paradise Gathering https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/witch king web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Witch king Kokomo, IN First Tattoo at the opening of my new studio "The Bohemian Tattoo Club". Got to do the Witch King from Lord of the Rings on a good friend of mine. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/witness nunweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Witness to the Fall 2 Kokomo, IN Based off a drawing of mine featured in Big Gus' book "Black and Greys Finest" real fun to do!!! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/vampchickweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Tattoo with a vampire Kokomo, IN Fun Vampire portrait piece on a great collector. Opposite of an amazing pin up piece my Mike DeMasi. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/chewalien.jpg Timothy B Boor - chewbacca alien Kokomo, IN fun tattoo! he wanted to cross his love for alien and star wars movies. this is the craziness that happened. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/ski web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Ski Lift Kokomo, IN bad pict of a fun piece I did on an avid skier. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Backweb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Meditation of the Samurai Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece i was working on at Last Rites for a while, Learn so much from this piece and trying to develop it in the best way i can, was a great vibe to do it! eventually is gonna down to the ancles... but i want it to show it https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/stpatrick web1.jpg Timothy B Boor - St. Patrick casting demons into hell Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/In_Progress_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/redchairTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Red Rocking Chair East Haven, CT Oh yes, another famous chair design. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Key_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2131.jpg Timothy B Boor - Surreal Lock and Key Kokomo, IN Done recently on a client's thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/juankeyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - The Color Conspiracy Austin, TX I did this fun little Tibetan inspired banger on the amazing tattooer Juan Salgado, at his shop Color Conspiracy in Puerto Rico. It was an honor not only to tattoo such an amazing artist, but to fit the piece in next to a beautiful Guy Aitchison sleeve. The top of the flames extend partially onto the neck, and you can get a closer view of Juan's shop logo as the teeth of the key by clicking the detail image link. Also, do yourself a favor and check out Juan's art at www.juansalgadoart.com https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Lettering_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A5ED1878-96B4-453B-9182-999214463B42.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/44696576-AFBE-4BA1-AC57-8C729BE70F60.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Quote Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-text.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Lettering Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Lettering: reading "Every scar will build my throne" https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-silent-lucidity-yellow-rose.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Yellow Rose Silent Lucidity Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Yellow Rose Silent Lucidity https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image105.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image80.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/unitedwestand.jpg BJ Betts - "United We Stand" Script and Flag Tattoo , DE Black and gray, multi-typefaced script on a realistic stars and stripes backing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/painfulgoodbyes.jpg BJ Betts - "The most painful goodbyes..." Script and Rose Tattoo , DE Flourishing scripted quote on a black and gray parchment backing, above a realistic black and gray rose. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/morsecode.jpg BJ Betts - "Morse Code" Script Tattoo , DE Fine line, dual-typefaced script tattoo on a black and gray illustrative parchment backing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/loyalty.jpg BJ Betts - "Loyalty" Script and Tattoo Machine Tattoo , DE Flourishing, fine-line script underneath a black and gray realism tattoo machine. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Lettering_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/enjoytheride.jpg BJ Betts - "Enjoy the Ride" Script Tattoo , DE Very flourishing, fine-line tattoo across the chest, positioned betwixt an existing tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/cantstopwontstop.jpg BJ Betts - "Can't Stop Won't Stop" Script Tattoo , DE Four-typefaced script tattoo with lots of flourishing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/cursed.jpg BJ Betts - "Cursed" Script Tattoo , DE Black and gray, negative space script tattoo. Half of a "Blessed/Cursed" pair of pieces. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/blessed.jpg BJ Betts - "Blessed" Script Tattoo , DE Flourishing, fine-line script tattoo, part of a "Blessed/Cursed" pairing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/alwayshavealwayswill.jpg BJ Betts - Always Have, Always Will Script Tattoo , DE Flourishing, line-work heavy typeface. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image131.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Punk mushroom for a derby girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image126.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/17780_714043465387832_3235246585426667589_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - grafiti owl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image116.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Beetljuice Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image106.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Anchor Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Lettering_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image97.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mummy Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image51.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Never let anybody tell you it's impossible Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4.jpg Emy Blacksheep - student Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2.jpg Emy Blacksheep - go straight ahead Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/pirate flag.jpg Timothy B Boor - YO HO HO! Kokomo, IN My version of the classic skull n crossbones! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/lettering-tattoo.jpg BJ Betts - BJ Betts Lettering , DE untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/script-flowers-tattoo.jpg BJ Betts - Flowers and script tattoo , DE untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/demon cross.jpg Timothy B Boor - Demon cross Kokomo, IN Tribute to clients father. Demons represent the cancer that took him too young. Thanks for coming in the next day so I could get a better pict! https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_mc-tats-0016-t.jpg Mike Cole - Graffiti Writing nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_mc-tats-0010-t.jpg Mike Cole - Noah Heart nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Memorial_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein2.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Herman Munster Monster Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the infamous Herman Munster monster. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Frankenstein Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the Frankenstein monster https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2417.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Sleepy Hollow Tree In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2354.jpg Timothy B Boor - Monster Cupcakes Kokomo, IN Done at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster, England! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2336.jpg Timothy B Boor - untitled Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Skull on Jose_edit.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Skull on Jose Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Creepy black and grey skull tattoo on fellow tattoo artist Jose from Black Cat in Hawaii. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/kevinChest.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Vampire Fort Lauderderdale, FL Vampire action! Next session I will work on covering up the center. #stefanoalcantara #h2oceanproteam #fkironsproteam #eternalink https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/hitchcock logo.jpg Timothy B Boor - Healed Alfred Hitchcock Kokomo, IN Always fun to get healed picts! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Hellboy.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Hellboy Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/nosferatu.jpg Timothy B Boor - Nosferatu Kokomo, IN First session of a horror themed sleeve began with Nosferatu! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Memorial_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/frandeniroweb4.jpg Timothy B Boor - Mary Shelly's Frankenstien Kokomo, IN Or FrankenDeNiro on an awesome Gal, Our shop manager Yami! More to come with background and all. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Silent hill 2.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Silent Hill 2 Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Silent hill 1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Silent Hill Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/bella web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Bella Lugosi dracula Kokomo, IN Portrait of Bella Lugosi as Dracula done on a great guy from france. Didn't get to the background so more to come. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_mike-32-t.jpg Mike Cole - Self Destructive Heads nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/47zackwitch1_t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Witch , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/pixeldeadgirlTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Dead Girl East Haven, CT This was a challenging but fun piece on my friend and fellow tattooer Tim Kern's hand. He requested a dead girl with pixelated eyes so as to resemble a crime scene photo in which the victim's identity has been concealed. I experimented with placement here too, obviously, in trying to come up with a unique positioning which would help illustrate the deadness...and in addition to this I had to work around the existing wristband tattoo. Tim sat for 5 hours like a champion. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/neckBrain-tattoo-T.jpg Guy Aitchison - NeckBrain , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/beast-tattoo-t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Beast , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Memorial_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Military_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein2.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Herman Munster Monster Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the infamous Herman Munster monster. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Frankenstein Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the Frankenstein monster https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2354.jpg Timothy B Boor - Monster Cupcakes Kokomo, IN Done at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster, England! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/frandeniroweb4.jpg Timothy B Boor - Mary Shelly's Frankenstien Kokomo, IN Or FrankenDeNiro on an awesome Gal, Our shop manager Yami! More to come with background and all. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Frank.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Frankenstein Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Misc_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image105.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Medusa Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image64.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Medusa Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image45.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Dark maul Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10309260_515382491920598_4720206738007159282_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - tribute to the crow Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1978613_495105830614931_238441659_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - vampire doll Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/kevinChest.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Vampire Fort Lauderderdale, FL Vampire action! Next session I will work on covering up the center. #stefanoalcantara #h2oceanproteam #fkironsproteam #eternalink https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/nosferatu.jpg Timothy B Boor - Nosferatu Kokomo, IN First session of a horror themed sleeve began with Nosferatu! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/vampchickweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Tattoo with a vampire Kokomo, IN Fun Vampire portrait piece on a great collector. Opposite of an amazing pin up piece my Mike DeMasi. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/bella web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Bella Lugosi dracula Kokomo, IN Portrait of Bella Lugosi as Dracula done on a great guy from france. Didn't get to the background so more to come. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Misc_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Superman Prog.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Superman in progress Fort Lauderderdale, FL in progress... https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/oz witch.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Wicked Witch Wizard of Oz Fort Lauderderdale, FL In Progress... https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Tusken 1.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Star Wars Tusken Raider Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA On my bro Rob Dukes, singer for Exodus, and major Star Wars geek! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/back-to-the-future-tattoo-t.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Back to the Future tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Mary, from Back to the Future https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Tolken_Dragon_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - J.R. Tolken Dragon , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_IMG_0085-t.jpg Mike Cole - Futuristic Geometric Arm Sleeve nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/41planetalien1_t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Alien and Earth , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/space-tattoo-T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Space , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/sun-tattoo-t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Sun , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/pixelsleeveTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Pixel Sleeve East Haven, CT This is the sleeve that started all the pixel business, in its completed state. The tattooed pixels can be seen in detail elsewhere in this portfolio, and started as an experiment to illustrate the nature/technology theme that i am into. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Misc_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Misc_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Misc_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Baker's Nosferatu.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Nosferatu Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Last of Days 2018W1.jpg Saga Anderson - End of Days Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A8064311-B28D-4916-845A-4DBDC2A143B5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Tank girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0AD80310-F444-434C-93E8-BFA24095442B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Sangoku Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2A1289CA-F5B7-4784-B658-5D769897F3C0.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Puss in boots Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Phaeton-tattoo.jpg Saga Anderson - Phaeton Tattoo Calgary, Alberta untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/C7025953-2B11-402D-AF6B-FC2EE23D8FC5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Mulan Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A73FD148-F0AF-4D7B-9E69-C53CD916B60C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4097F07E-7936-4ADF-BB9F-68A227A65DA9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1D80F217-4EFE-445C-9A35-2979AF976986.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Zombi ariel Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nickpasteurmusicsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Music and Medicine Austin, TX This sleeve is the client's tribute to his love of music and medicine, being both a practicing physician and a musician in his spare time. To represent these two subjects we chose a stylized rendering of the anatomy of the inner ear, and paired those structures with the classic musical symbolism of the gramophone and "f-hole' on a violin. You can see the client Nick's other arm that I sleeved elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, in the entry titled <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_100966.html" target="_blank">"Florida Tribute."</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image104.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Hippie frog Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/lovely rita.jpg Hannah Aitchison - Lovely Rita Chicago, Il Lovely Rita meter maid pin-up. Beatles tribute. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/bette1.jpg Hannah Aitchison - Bette in a Bed of Roses Chicago, Il Bette in a Bed of Roses done on the thigh https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image4.jpg Cory Ferguson - Bring the ruckus Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/BB King.jpg Bob Tyrrell - B.B. KIng Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Late night B.B. King tat last night on my bro <a data-reactid=".r[2].[0].[0].[0].[0].[0].[0].[1].[1].[0].[0].[0].[0].[1].[2][1].[1]" href="http://instagram.com/tattoodan">@tattoodan</a>. Finished at 6 am, right on time! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image7.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Love Dagger opening an oyster Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/biggie-rip-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Biggie tattoo RIP Apple Valley, CA Closer look at Biggie! R.I.P https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_69283.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wooly Mammoth wearing headphones Kokomo, IN It is a little known fact that the wooly Mammoth was known for sporting an ipod at all times. They apparently are avid mastodon fans. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/NIkki Six.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Nikki Six Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/BIG.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Notorious BIG Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Halford.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Rob Halford Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Rob Halford from Judas Priest circa 1982-83. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Alice outside.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Alice Cooper Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Coop from 1971 https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/shaneblayribLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Eternal Creation Austin, TX I did this on my friend Shane, one of the creative forces behind the awesome metal band Oh, Sleeper. From Shane's blog: "Nick Baxter did this piece. It represents the creative circle. That art inspires art, and to always keep creating. The Pen and Sword must respect each other and out of this union...the seed grows. Its a reminder for me that the music I create might somehow inspire someone else to do something great, just like other peoples art and music have inspired me to create what I have." https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Derek.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Derek Trucks Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA One of my favorite guitarists! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/pinup music.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gil Elvgren Pin up Kokomo, IN Gil Elvgren pin up tattoo. Start of a music theme pin up sleeve. Gil Elvgren is my all time favorite pin up artist. I Love Pin ups!!!! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/polishgirl.jpg Timothy B Boor - Polish Dancer Kokomo, IN Fun little tattoo Of a polish dancer in classic attire. More to come still..Background etc. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/exorsist.jpg Timothy B Boor - Linda Blair..the Exorcist Kokomo, IN Tattoo portrait of Linda Blair from the movie "The Exorcist" Damn that Stencil Stuff! HA! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/erato web.jpg Timothy B Boor - ERATO Kokomo, IN Based on a pencil drawing of mine titled ERATO. I got the chance to do it in color so I winged it and this is what came out. HELL CITY '10 https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/soundwave.jpg Timothy B Boor - Soundwave crushing an ipod! Kokomo, IN Soundwave crushing an ipod tattoo in a battle of technology. Done on my good friend Paul Miller. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/ozzy-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Ozzy Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/james web.jpg Timothy B Boor - James Hetfield of Metallica Kokomo, IN Portrait tattoo of lead singer James Hetfield of Metalica done at the 2nd annual Phunk n Ink Tattoo convention. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/wolfman jack.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wolfman Jack Kokomo, IN Portrait tattoo of radio DJ Wolfman Jack https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Blondie-portrait-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Blondie Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Billy-Gibbons-portrait-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - ZZ Top Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Prince_Tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Chet-Baker_Tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Chet Baker Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Zappa_Tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Keith_Richards_Tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/willie-nelson-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/M-Jackson_Tattoo.jpg Stefano Alcantara - "Thriller" Jackson Fort Lauderderdale, FL Zombie Micheal Jackson from Thriller video https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/microphone-tattoo.jpg Juan Salgado - Microphone tattoo San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/jimi-hendrix-portrait_tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Jimi Hendrix Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/marley-portrait-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Bob Marley Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/neil-young-portrait_tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Neil Young Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/tom-waits-portrait_tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Tom Waits Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/harmonica-tattoo-t.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Harmonica tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Sturgis Oct 08 https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_mc-tats-0018-t.jpg Mike Cole - Geometric Music Note nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Horror_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein2.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Herman Munster Monster Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the infamous Herman Munster monster. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Frankenstein Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the Frankenstein monster https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2417.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Sleepy Hollow Tree In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2354.jpg Timothy B Boor - Monster Cupcakes Kokomo, IN Done at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster, England! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2336.jpg Timothy B Boor - untitled Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Skull on Jose_edit.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Skull on Jose Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Creepy black and grey skull tattoo on fellow tattoo artist Jose from Black Cat in Hawaii. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/kevinChest.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Vampire Fort Lauderderdale, FL Vampire action! Next session I will work on covering up the center. #stefanoalcantara #h2oceanproteam #fkironsproteam #eternalink https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/hitchcock logo.jpg Timothy B Boor - Healed Alfred Hitchcock Kokomo, IN Always fun to get healed picts! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Hellboy.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Hellboy Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/nosferatu.jpg Timothy B Boor - Nosferatu Kokomo, IN First session of a horror themed sleeve began with Nosferatu! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Horror_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2479.jpg Timothy B Boor - Addition to a Lord of the Rings Sleeve In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/YacoFinal.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son Lion Headdress Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Happy with the final product of the piece I did for my friend @yacoturco at @stefanostattoostudio Private Studio in Lima, Peru. <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Thanks guys for wait for me @yacoturco @msperu <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/losleones">#losLeones</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/estoesguerra">#estoesguerra</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yaco">#yaco</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warrior">#warrior</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/headdress">#headdress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">@fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron @samsungmobileusa @nickydiamonds @grizzlygriptape https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2285.jpg Timothy B Boor - Medusa Kokomo, IN Done at the Lima, Peru tattoo expo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/StMichael.jpg Stefano Alcantara - St. Michael Fort Lauderderdale, FL 3/4 sleeve I did in 2 days at @stefanostattoostudio in Lima Peru. Great times! <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/saintmichael">#saintMichael</a> with @fkirons @eternalink @officialh2ocean @kwadron https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Antebrazo1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - woman and wind Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did last week in FL on my cousin <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.1" href="http://instagram.com/brorwensjoe">@brorwensjoe</a>. Was so fun and very happy with the result #stefanoalcantara #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.3" href="http://instagram.com/fkirons">@fkirons</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.5" href="http://instagram.com/officialh2ocean">@officialh2ocean</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.7" href="http://instagram.com/eternalink">@eternalink</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.9" href="http://instagram.com/kwadron">@kwadron</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2147.jpg Timothy B Boor - "Donte and Virgil in Hell" In-progress! Kokomo, IN Started on this tattoo of the painting "Donte and Virgil in Hell" by artist William-Adolphe Bougeureau. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1978613_495105830614931_238441659_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - vampire doll Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/CollabWebMark.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Stefano Alcantara and Jose Perez Jr. Collaboration Fort Lauderderdale, FL Stefano Alcantara and Jose Perez Jr. Collaboration done at Dark Water Tattoos in Chicago IL FK Irons Proteam Members H2Ocean Proteam Members https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/HeartXavier.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Dark Heart Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custome heart piece with Skulls in the background done at Last Rites in NYC https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/kevinChest.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Vampire Fort Lauderderdale, FL Vampire action! Next session I will work on covering up the center. #stefanoalcantara #h2oceanproteam #fkironsproteam #eternalink https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Horror_Frankenstein_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein2.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Herman Munster Monster Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the infamous Herman Munster monster. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Frankenstein Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the Frankenstein monster https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2354.jpg Timothy B Boor - Monster Cupcakes Kokomo, IN Done at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster, England! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/frandeniroweb4.jpg Timothy B Boor - Mary Shelly's Frankenstien Kokomo, IN Or FrankenDeNiro on an awesome Gal, Our shop manager Yami! More to come with background and all. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Frank.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Frankenstein Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Horror_Vampire_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image105.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Medusa Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image64.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Medusa Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image45.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Dark maul Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10309260_515382491920598_4720206738007159282_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - tribute to the crow Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1978613_495105830614931_238441659_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - vampire doll Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/kevinChest.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Vampire Fort Lauderderdale, FL Vampire action! Next session I will work on covering up the center. #stefanoalcantara #h2oceanproteam #fkironsproteam #eternalink https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/nosferatu.jpg Timothy B Boor - Nosferatu Kokomo, IN First session of a horror themed sleeve began with Nosferatu! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/vampchickweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Tattoo with a vampire Kokomo, IN Fun Vampire portrait piece on a great collector. Opposite of an amazing pin up piece my Mike DeMasi. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/bella web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Bella Lugosi dracula Kokomo, IN Portrait of Bella Lugosi as Dracula done on a great guy from france. Didn't get to the background so more to come. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Sci_Fi_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/stormtrooper-star-wars-tattoo.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Imperial Tie Fighter Pilot Fort Lauderderdale, FL Imperial Tie Pilot / Dead Star for my good friend @plomomagic Artwork by @gregthings #imperialtiepilot #stefanoalcantara #starwarstattoo #plomomagic#starwars #pilotocasaimperial # @ Stefano's Tattoo Studio Ft Lauderdale https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image157.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Mars attack Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/nikko-hurtado-star-wars-tattoo-complete.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Start Wars half sleeve Apple Valley, CA #hansolo #princessleia #atat done on @1scruffynerfherder yesterday. Thanks for flying from Africa to work on the leg sleeve. One hour left to watch @starwars #theforceawakens all healed except for the At-At https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image122.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Stormtrooper Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyYomicoMorenoMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10929583_1091582984190534_7768173624900467188_n.jpg Yomico Moreno - Spock Portrait New York, NY Spock portrait done in black and grey https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2547.jpg Timothy B Boor - More Progress on the Lord of the Rings Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Skull on Jose_edit.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Skull on Jose Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Creepy black and grey skull tattoo on fellow tattoo artist Jose from Black Cat in Hawaii. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1273 2.JPG Timothy B Boor - Yoda Kokomo, IN Yoda tattoo I did on another big Star Wars fan! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/chewalien.jpg Timothy B Boor - chewbacca alien Kokomo, IN fun tattoo! he wanted to cross his love for alien and star wars movies. this is the craziness that happened. https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/boba-fett-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Boba Fett Tattoo Apple Valley, CA Finished up #boba fett tattoo last night this was a fun #starwars #tattoo still need background https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Sci_Fi_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Superman Prog.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Superman in progress Fort Lauderderdale, FL in progress... https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/oz witch.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Wicked Witch Wizard of Oz Fort Lauderderdale, FL In Progress... https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Tusken 1.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Star Wars Tusken Raider Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA On my bro Rob Dukes, singer for Exodus, and major Star Wars geek! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/back-to-the-future-tattoo-t.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Back to the Future tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Mary, from Back to the Future https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Tolken_Dragon_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - J.R. Tolken Dragon , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_IMG_0085-t.jpg Mike Cole - Futuristic Geometric Arm Sleeve nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/41planetalien1_t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Alien and Earth , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/space-tattoo-T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Space , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/sun-tattoo-t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Sun , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/pixelsleeveTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Pixel Sleeve East Haven, CT This is the sleeve that started all the pixel business, in its completed state. The tattooed pixels can be seen in detail elsewhere in this portfolio, and started as an experiment to illustrate the nature/technology theme that i am into. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Movie_Star_Wars_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Music_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Ronnie James Dio.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Ronnie James Dio Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA <a href="https://www.ronniejamesdio.com/" target="_blank">Ronnie James Dio</a> Portrait Tattoo. RIP If you are so inclined, check out the <a href="http://diocancerfund.org/" target="_blank">Dio Cancer Fund</a>. The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund is dedicated to support research and education that furthers early detection, prevention and treatment of prostate, colon and stomach cancers. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/5470D2F1-BE75-4E4D-8C3C-3BC829F54179.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Jane doe /converge band Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-rainbow-music-dna.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Rainbow Music DNA Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Rainbow Music DNA https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/kurt-cobain-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Kurt Cobain Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/frank-sinatra-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Frank Sinatra Tattoo Auckland, #healed #franksinatra I did @blackanchorcollective in Hesperia CA done in 3.5 hours. @inkeeze @intenzetattooink @inkjecta @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @electrumstencilproducts @sullenclothing #inkedmag #tattoolifemagazine #sullenclothing #tattooartistmagazine #tattooistartmag https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Screen Shot 2016-01-18 at 12.26.52 PM.png Nick Chaboya - Mac Dre Portrait San Francisco, CA Psychedelic portrait of Mac Dre https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/violin-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Violin Tattoo Auckland, Got a healed shot of this violin tattoo today @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @inkeeze @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @mithraneedles @sullenclothing @shipshapetattoo @thelvxlight https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/elvis-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Elvis Tattoo Apple Valley, CA Did another pass on this #elvis a few days ago. On a really nice dude from Florida. Thanks for flying out bro. @stencilanchored #stencilanchored https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/ice-cube-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Ice Cube Tattoo Apple Valley, CA "No Vaseline" portrait of @icecube done a few days ago. Fun tattoo to do. If you want to see a smal video of the tattoo head over to @stencilanchored and give it a follow. Thank you for looking I hope everyone has a. Great Wednesday https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/slash-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Slash Guns and Roses Tattoo Apple Valley, CA @slash #slash #gnr#gunsandroses done while i was at the London tattoo convention. Fun piece can't wait to see it healed. @blackanchorcollective@blackanchorbynikko @stencilanchored https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Music_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nickpasteurmusicsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Music and Medicine Austin, TX This sleeve is the client's tribute to his love of music and medicine, being both a practicing physician and a musician in his spare time. To represent these two subjects we chose a stylized rendering of the anatomy of the inner ear, and paired those structures with the classic musical symbolism of the gramophone and "f-hole' on a violin. You can see the client Nick's other arm that I sleeved elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, in the entry titled <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_100966.html" target="_blank">"Florida Tribute."</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image104.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Hippie frog Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/lovely rita.jpg Hannah Aitchison - Lovely Rita Chicago, Il Lovely Rita meter maid pin-up. Beatles tribute. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/bette1.jpg Hannah Aitchison - Bette in a Bed of Roses Chicago, Il Bette in a Bed of Roses done on the thigh https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image4.jpg Cory Ferguson - Bring the ruckus Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/BB King.jpg Bob Tyrrell - B.B. KIng Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Late night B.B. King tat last night on my bro <a data-reactid=".r[2].[0].[0].[0].[0].[0].[0].[1].[1].[0].[0].[0].[0].[1].[2][1].[1]" href="http://instagram.com/tattoodan">@tattoodan</a>. Finished at 6 am, right on time! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image7.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Love Dagger opening an oyster Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/biggie-rip-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Biggie tattoo RIP Apple Valley, CA Closer look at Biggie! R.I.P https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_69283.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wooly Mammoth wearing headphones Kokomo, IN It is a little known fact that the wooly Mammoth was known for sporting an ipod at all times. They apparently are avid mastodon fans. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/NIkki Six.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Nikki Six Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Music_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/BIG.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Notorious BIG Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Halford.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Rob Halford Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Rob Halford from Judas Priest circa 1982-83. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Alice outside.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Alice Cooper Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Coop from 1971 https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/shaneblayribLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Eternal Creation Austin, TX I did this on my friend Shane, one of the creative forces behind the awesome metal band Oh, Sleeper. From Shane's blog: "Nick Baxter did this piece. It represents the creative circle. That art inspires art, and to always keep creating. The Pen and Sword must respect each other and out of this union...the seed grows. Its a reminder for me that the music I create might somehow inspire someone else to do something great, just like other peoples art and music have inspired me to create what I have." https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Derek.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Derek Trucks Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA One of my favorite guitarists! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/pinup music.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gil Elvgren Pin up Kokomo, IN Gil Elvgren pin up tattoo. Start of a music theme pin up sleeve. Gil Elvgren is my all time favorite pin up artist. I Love Pin ups!!!! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/polishgirl.jpg Timothy B Boor - Polish Dancer Kokomo, IN Fun little tattoo Of a polish dancer in classic attire. More to come still..Background etc. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/exorsist.jpg Timothy B Boor - Linda Blair..the Exorcist Kokomo, IN Tattoo portrait of Linda Blair from the movie "The Exorcist" Damn that Stencil Stuff! HA! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/erato web.jpg Timothy B Boor - ERATO Kokomo, IN Based on a pencil drawing of mine titled ERATO. I got the chance to do it in color so I winged it and this is what came out. HELL CITY '10 https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/soundwave.jpg Timothy B Boor - Soundwave crushing an ipod! Kokomo, IN Soundwave crushing an ipod tattoo in a battle of technology. Done on my good friend Paul Miller. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Music_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/ozzy-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Ozzy Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/james web.jpg Timothy B Boor - James Hetfield of Metallica Kokomo, IN Portrait tattoo of lead singer James Hetfield of Metalica done at the 2nd annual Phunk n Ink Tattoo convention. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/wolfman jack.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wolfman Jack Kokomo, IN Portrait tattoo of radio DJ Wolfman Jack https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Blondie-portrait-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Blondie Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Billy-Gibbons-portrait-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - ZZ Top Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Prince_Tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Chet-Baker_Tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Chet Baker Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Zappa_Tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Keith_Richards_Tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/willie-nelson-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Music_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Myth_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bonniefantasyback.jpg Nick Baxter - Slaying the Dragon Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to pay tribute to her favorite fantasy novels from the Wheel of Time series, so we came up with this concept, which will be expanded into a full sleeve as well! In this scene the little girl reading under the tree becomes the fierce warrior slaying the dragon, her fantasy becoming more vivid and detailed than the reality. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/PaulbuddhaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Buddha and Three Lotuses Austin, TX This was Paul's first tattoo, completed over two sessions. The buddha statue was based on one at the local Austin Zen Center, and the lotus flower as well as the concept of three are very important in Buddhist symbolism. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Girly unicorn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image112.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image111.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Jack lope pattern to cover scares Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2547.jpg Timothy B Boor - More Progress on the Lord of the Rings Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Myth_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/bird-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - nightingale bird tattoo Auckland, Fun nightingale bird from today @shipshapetattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/tim.owl.jmassey.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl & Chrysanthemum Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanJungleSleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Rainforest Tribute Austin, TX My friend Dan wanted to pay tribute to the vast array of beautiful fauna and flora of the rainforests, while calling attention to the clearcutting and burning of the Amazon jungle for industrial agriculture. So he chose several interesting animals and plants to depict, and we tied the composition together with flames to represent the peril that these fragile ecosystems are in today. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2342.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Wes Anderson Tribute Kokomo, IN The newest addition to a collection of several elements from the Wes Anderson films! Done on the upper thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2314.jpg Timothy B Boor - Chest Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2203.jpg Timothy B Boor - Zebra Finch Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2179.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wes Anderson Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN Progress on the Wes Anderson themed piece currently in the works. This will eventually be an upper leg sleeve, incorporating several elements gathered from Wes Anderson films. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2156.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wes Anderson Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN An homage to a client's favorite Wes Anderson films; done on the thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10309260_515382491920598_4720206738007159282_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - tribute to the crow Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1822.jpg Timothy B Boor - Eagle Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Myth_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1742.jpg Timothy B Boor - Robin on a cherry tree branch Kokomo, IN Fun little banger I got to do today. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1005692_361480330644149_1689808438_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - united by fate Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/22.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1311 2.PNG Timothy B Boor - Raven on a skull Kokomo, IN Got to do this one at the Gambling Rose show in Cincinnati on an awsome client, Wade Spend-love. Its a custom piece and I it was a lot of fun to do! It won tattoo of the day on Saturday. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/grandmas_bird_ref copy.jpg Conan Lea - Grandma's Bird Painting Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This client loved and admired her grandmother. She used her to guide her daily ambitions, because her grandmother encouraged her to be herself above all else. As we worked, she shared stories: her grandmother was one of the rare white women in the Amazon River basin, and grew up in the jungle among aborigine people that were known as cannibals. Her grandmother was also an artist her entire life. During the crest of her career, she created gorgeous multidimensional paintings, but my client wanted a replication of one done in her late eighties. Her decision was charming and beautiful, and I love the piece she chose. Her grandmother's age at the time she painted it had reduced her hand but not her vision. The challenge was patterning this piece and then replicating the nuances of the paint with my eye, centimeter by centimeter. Another challenge was to convince a sweet young girl from Indiana that great tattoos couldn't happen in five minutes. They rarely happen within sixty minutes or even a single session. A tremendous scholar, this client now has her PhD. She loves the learning process and took the new tattoo education in stride. She also never missed an opportunity to pick on my weak left brain. She even gifted me a tool to grow that logical side of the brain. I love this gal, I love her tattoo, and I love watching her blossom. This piece is one of the favorites in my portfolio. I wish I could do more like them. https://www.tattoos.gallery/DeanoCookTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Screen shot 2013-05-02 at 2.07.47 PM.png Deano Cook - Bird of Prey Marietta, GA Bird going after fish tattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/emilybirdsbackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Double Headed Eagle Austin, TX This is my contemporary take on the Byzantine imperial symbol of the double-headed eagle, with a telescope in one claw and glowing orb in the other. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/derek-redfeatherLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Redfeather Austin, TX My Native friend Derek's tribal name is Redfeather. Much respect to Turtle Mountain Reservation, North Dakota and all indigenous people. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/hitchcock logo.jpg Timothy B Boor - Healed Alfred Hitchcock Kokomo, IN Always fun to get healed picts! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/owl2.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl Part of an animal sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Myth_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShawnBarberOntheRoadHOSTED/images/thumbs/barber-mike-owl3a.jpg Shawn Barber - owl Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShawnBarberOntheRoadHOSTED/images/thumbs/barber-jplatt-hawk.jpg Shawn Barber - hawk Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShawnBarberOntheRoadHOSTED/images/thumbs/barber-heron-leg.jpg Shawn Barber - blue heron Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/robin-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Portrait and cardinal tattoo Apple Valley, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5363.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Swarm from the sky Fort Lauderderdale, FL So happy with this piece i did last year, was waiting to take a picture healed. but waiting too long hehe hope guys like it! done with FK IRONS and ETERNAL INKS https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/TJ.jpg Timothy B Boor - TJ Kokomo, IN TJ had a few elements he wanted to make into a half sleeve which invoved a descent size cover up as well. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Crow_Column_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Raven , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Crow_Tattoo_T3.jpg Guy Aitchison - Crow , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Pheonix_Arm_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bird on Perch , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Myth_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/392CE820-F546-490F-89FC-2744C46704C9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1B19F864-9699-4A03-8E3F-C3FF52EC982C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/29F20B16-919A-41D7-B45F-3DB059DCA8EB.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Dogsuit.jpg Stefano Alcantara - French Bulldog Portrait Fort Lauderderdale, FL <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":553997807955929}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/frenchbulldog">French bulldog</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":427436830674014}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/portrait">‎Portrait</a> I did at <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":131765663687319}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/tommystattooconvention">‎Tommy´s tattoo convention</a> a couple weeks ago. Been a while since I been doing a full color portrait. <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":223673844439015}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fun">‎</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":435404386534090}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/frenchie">‎#frenchie</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":318631524906196}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/bulldog">‎#bulldog</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":121017301416227}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/bullie">‎</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":557475344285029}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/dog">‎#dog</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":104032733119839}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/tux">‎#tux</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":177312822419908}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">‎#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":475628735843971}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">‎</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":475628735843971}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">#fkironsproteam</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":290922387704312}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanproteam">‎#h2oceanproteam</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":550476561663225}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eternalink">‎#eternalink</a> <a class="-cx-PUBLIC-fbHashtagLink__link" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":442597949160542}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoo">‎</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Perrito.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Memorial Dog Portrait Fort Lauderderdale, FL Begining of a memorial sleeve, done at Last Rites tattoo in <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":159486934207434}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/nyc">NYC, </a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":177312822419908}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":493817273999578}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/lastritestattoo">#lastritestattoo</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":489624154420011}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/maltese">#Maltese</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":308929135899162}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/puppy">#puppy</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":349855628451728}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/rip">#rip</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":136003083239272}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/memorial">#memorial</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":427436830674014}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/portrait">#portrait</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":500897043279284}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistic">#realistic</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":442597949160542}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoo">#realistictattoo</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":475628735843971}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">#fkironsproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":290922387704312}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanproteam">#h2oceanproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":550476561663225}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eternalink">#eternalink</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":218007878345214}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a><a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":179167005567741}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":271373662995002}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/tattoo">#tattoo</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":416710611759288}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanforlife">#h2oceanforlife</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1150.JPG Timothy B Boor - Portrait of a St. Bernard Kokomo, IN I had an amazing time tattooing this St. Bernard for a huge dog lover! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_6845.jpg Timothy B Boor - Dog and Orchid Kokomo, IN The Dog is completely healed. Tribute to her lost friend. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/405788_415847891809798_1630672596_n.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Peruvian Hairless dog Fort Lauderderdale, FL Peruvian Hairless dog Perro Peruano sin pelo https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7382.JPG Stefano Alcantara - German Shepherd Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/dog-portrait-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Dog portrait tattoo Apple Valley, CA Lil dog portrait I finished up today. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Bear_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/f0e901868b79ea3554247e19eb24b491.jpg Nick Chaboya - Grizzly Bear San Francisco, CA Recently finished Grizzly Bear tattoo with Redwood Trees https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image100.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Bear in the automn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10356212_10202607347838667_5446547137831926068_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Start to a black and gray viking sleeve Kokomo, IN Got a good start on this. Can't wait to continue with this sleeve. We have a lot of really cool elements to come. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_1235.JPG Emy Blacksheep - indian hunter girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Bird_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/josh-springsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Springtime Austin, TX Josh wanted a colorful sleeve embodying the fresh growth, sunshine, and lighthearted feelings of spring. So we pieced together a collage of his favorite spring-themed animals and plants. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2860.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosbaroqueLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gothic Still Life Sleeve Austin, TX This past year my great client Aaron, who has the graveyard sleeve visible elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, approached me with the idea of a dark gothic themed sleeve. The subject matter was based loosely on a classical still life look, with Aaron requesting that various personally significant symbols be included. Color was kept minimal in this piece in order to achieve the requested dark, dusty, gothic look, and used strategically to provide emphasis and compositional flow. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Bird_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Bird_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Bird_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Butterfly_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image132.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Zombi unicorn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image15.jpg Emy Blacksheep - My little dead pony Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Shane's horse.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Shane's Horse Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Memorial horse tattoo on Shane, the host of Full Metal Jousting on the History Channel. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/unicorngayTN.jpg Nick Baxter - The Last Unicorn Austin, TX Dear World, Thank you for having XLindseyX help make my job the most fun and hilarious ever. Sincerely, Nick https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Cat_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/josh-springsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Springtime Austin, TX Josh wanted a colorful sleeve embodying the fresh growth, sunshine, and lighthearted feelings of spring. So we pieced together a collage of his favorite spring-themed animals and plants. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE2.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador (Detail) Austin, TX Some close-up shots to show some areas of detail on this Ecuador tribute sleeve. In these views you can see a rendition of the Quito apartment building he grew up in, as well as the beetles he used to catch as a child, and an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the sleeve. See the full project elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. These photos were taken upon completion of the sleeve, since the client traveled from Ecuador for the work and I might not see him again any time soon to get healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fruitmechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Tropical Fruitmech Austin, TX I did this sleeve of surreal tropical fruits on the amazing tattooer <a href="http://www.acostattoo.com" target="_blank">Andres Acosta</a>, to pay homage to his family and native land of Venezuela. Various symbols of life and death, decay and regeneration are scattered throughout. The flower on his hand is a rendition of a Mango blossom. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christievpollenLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pollenation Austin, TX This half sleeve began with just the bee many years ago, and then was expanded into a more elaborate nature scene featuring 'bleeding heart' flowers and the concept of pollenation. Always a fan of macro photography and microscopic worlds, it was a great opportunity to show the interesting dimensionality of individual pollen grains. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ellisbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mechanical Flower Austin, TX I had the opportunity to put a unique twist on a classic biomechanical theme in this lower leg sleeve. It shows the dichotomy of nature and technology with plants turning into robotics; one natural flower and one mechanical...with a bioengineered little visitor. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/floridatributesleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Florida Tribute Austin, TX My client Nick wanted to pay tribute to his childhood home and family roots in Florida with some of his most powerful memories from growing up, from the sweet to the painful. These included living on and around citrus farms, and dealing with the ever-present stinging insects like mosquitos and velvet ants. We had fun thinking of all the ways to depict oranges and managed to include every aspect except for the seed form. These photos show the tattoo healed after almost one year. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Dog_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/german-shepard-dog-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - German Shepard Dog Tattoo Auckland, German Shepard done at @nztattoofestival @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @inkeeze @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @oneinkseven @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing — atNZ Tattoo and Art Festival. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Screen Shot 2016-01-05 at 5.13.21 PM.png Steve Butcher - Boston Terrier Auckland, Color realisitic Boston Terrier dog https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image102.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mother chen fu with babe Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2431.jpg Timothy B Boor - Foo Dog In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2183.jpg Timothy B Boor - Rocky from Paw Patrol Kokomo, IN This is a character from the kids TV show called Paw Patrol, and the newest addition to a client's half sleeve of his son's favorite things. Still in the works! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1977.jpg Timothy B Boor - Dog portrait Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Pat's dog.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Black and Grey realistic dog portrait Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and Grey realistic dog portrait done on Pat. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Dog1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Memorial Dog Portrait Fort Lauderderdale, FL Memorial piece I did at @paradisetattoogathering in <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" data-pub="{"type":"hashtag","id":299144073544957,"source":null}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/keystone">#Keystone</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" data-pub="{"type":"hashtag","id":450933571645033,"source":null}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/co">#CO</a> — at <a class="taggee" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=674733655887288" data-hovercard-instant="1" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/674733655887288/" id="js_8">Paradise Tattoo Gathering</a>. Eternal Inks Fk Irons H2Ocean Products https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/image1.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Dog tattoo - Cocker Spaniel Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1316.PNG Timothy B Boor - Bulldog portrait Kokomo, IN Got to do this portait of a great client's bulldog riding a skateboard at The Gambling Rose Tattoo Convention in Cincinnati. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Dog_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Dolphin_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/underwater sleeve1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Freehand Underwater sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Freehand Underwater sleeve done on my bro Wilbert, dragon is a cover-up by <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1046223233" href="http://www.facebook.com/timothy.boor">Timothy B Boor</a>. #FKIrons #Eternalinks https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Dragonfly_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanJungleSleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Rainforest Tribute Austin, TX My friend Dan wanted to pay tribute to the vast array of beautiful fauna and flora of the rainforests, while calling attention to the clearcutting and burning of the Amazon jungle for industrial agriculture. So he chose several interesting animals and plants to depict, and we tied the composition together with flames to represent the peril that these fragile ecosystems are in today. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_4019.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Tree Frogs half Sleeve tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Part of this Tree Frogs half Sleeve tattoo i was working on a while ago at Last Rites in NYC #Fkirons #eternalinks https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Eagle_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/OuterLimitsTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/octopus-upper-arm-tattoo.jpg Kari Barba - Octopus Tattoo Long Beach, CA Part healed, part fresh octopus tattoo on Jason!! Thank you @jasonctak for trusting me with you piece! #octopus #blackandgreytattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10006312_495627807229400_1676476390_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - octopus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_09601.jpg Emy Blacksheep - nautical hand and arm Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Horse_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image132.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Zombi unicorn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image15.jpg Emy Blacksheep - My little dead pony Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Shane's horse.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Shane's Horse Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Memorial horse tattoo on Shane, the host of Full Metal Jousting on the History Channel. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/unicorngayTN.jpg Nick Baxter - The Last Unicorn Austin, TX Dear World, Thank you for having XLindseyX help make my job the most fun and hilarious ever. Sincerely, Nick https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Insect_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7938.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Eye Reflection Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom piece i did during my guest spot in Timeline Gallery in California. Done with Fk Irons and Eternal Inks https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Insect_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Koi_Fish_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/YGJY9629.jpg Jeff Gogue - Asagi koi back piece Grants Pass, OR This in progree koi is accompanied by two, soon to be three, lotus flowers. the symbolism seems common but carries profound metaphors for my client, some obvious, some subtle, and some still undiscovered. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10409297_541405952651585_5672379393897603321_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - not traditional koi fish Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image41.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Sushi Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Backweb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Meditation of the Samurai Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece i was working on at Last Rites for a while, Learn so much from this piece and trying to develop it in the best way i can, was a great vibe to do it! eventually is gonna down to the ancles... but i want it to show it https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Lion_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2868.JPG Emy Blacksheep - Lionheart Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/lion.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Lion Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray lion with realistic fur shading. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Dad.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Britt Dad Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did this past week at @lastritestattoo in NYC, part of a 3/4 sleeve I'm working on... #stefanoalcantara #LastRitesTattoo #nyc #realistictattoo #blackandgraytattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/YacoFinal.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son Lion Headdress Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Happy with the final product of the piece I did for my friend @yacoturco at @stefanostattoostudio Private Studio in Lima, Peru. <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Thanks guys for wait for me @yacoturco @msperu <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/losleones">#losLeones</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/estoesguerra">#estoesguerra</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yaco">#yaco</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warrior">#warrior</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/headdress">#headdress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">@fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron @samsungmobileusa @nickydiamonds @grizzlygriptape https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2065.jpg Timothy B Boor - Nature Sleeve Kokomo, IN Some progress made on a colorful, nature themed sleeve! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7938.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Eye Reflection Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom piece i did during my guest spot in Timeline Gallery in California. Done with Fk Irons and Eternal Inks https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/lionweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Loin Kokomo, IN Black and gray lion portrait https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Lizard_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanJungleSleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Rainforest Tribute Austin, TX My friend Dan wanted to pay tribute to the vast array of beautiful fauna and flora of the rainforests, while calling attention to the clearcutting and burning of the Amazon jungle for industrial agriculture. So he chose several interesting animals and plants to depict, and we tied the composition together with flames to represent the peril that these fragile ecosystems are in today. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_4019.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Tree Frogs half Sleeve tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Part of this Tree Frogs half Sleeve tattoo i was working on a while ago at Last Rites in NYC #Fkirons #eternalinks https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Octopus_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/OuterLimitsTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/octopus-upper-arm-tattoo.jpg Kari Barba - Octopus Tattoo Long Beach, CA Part healed, part fresh octopus tattoo on Jason!! Thank you @jasonctak for trusting me with you piece! #octopus #blackandgreytattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10006312_495627807229400_1676476390_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - octopus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_09601.jpg Emy Blacksheep - nautical hand and arm Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Octopus_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bencampbellheartchestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Glowing Heart Austin, TX I've done a lot of great work over the last several years on Ben from Australia, and he recently made another trek to this side of the world to get his glowing heart chest panel finished. You can check out his octopus sleeve and venus flytrap rib panel elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/underwater sleeve1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Freehand Underwater sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Freehand Underwater sleeve done on my bro Wilbert, dragon is a cover-up by <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1046223233" href="http://www.facebook.com/timothy.boor">Timothy B Boor</a>. #FKIrons #Eternalinks https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Underwater Sleeve web.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Underwater Sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Underwater sleeve by Stefano Alcantara, really happy to work with an empty canvas and create my own vision with all the elements that my customer wants. Done with FK Irons Tattoo Machines and Eternal Inks Here a Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xvvyCB97HU https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/vamptipus web.jpg Timothy B Boor - freehand vamptipus Kokomo, IN freehanded this vamptipus under a tribal band he already had. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Red Octopus Final in prog.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Octopus Fort Lauderderdale, FL Underwater scene in Progress https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/nature_animal_owl_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/tim.owl.jmassey.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl & Chrysanthemum Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5317.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5313.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality, 2nd view Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image128.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/17780_714043465387832_3235246585426667589_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - grafiti owl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11218719_706554596136719_5672875656442660374_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - all seeing owl geo pattern Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2545.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl & Mace Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image82.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Knowledge Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image58.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Owl's skull Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/nature_animal_owl_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image23.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Owl my god Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/1939986_10202227550863980_602317645_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Original Art Kokomo, IN I was honored to tattoo an amazing collector with one of my original pieces of art. It was a full 8 hours on his side and he sat like a rock! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1184.JPG Timothy B Boor - Start to a black and gray sleeve Kokomo, IN We got a great start to this sleeve on a client from Kansas, who sat for two days straight! We have about 12 hours into so far. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/owlz.jpg Timothy B Boor - owlz Kokomo, IN Something quite different for me but fun non the less. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A0681.JPG Stefano Alcantara - New World Order Tattoo Sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL New world order, Illuminaty, Big Brother, Secret society, Free Mason, Conspiracy Theory, Conspiracy Facts, Anonymus , tattoo Sleve by Stefano Alcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/owl2.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl Part of an animal sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_6947.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Owl tattoo - healed Fort Lauderderdale, FL Owl tattoo done at Last Rites i wish all my customers come back to take healed pictures ! thanks to the ones who did it! Healed Piece 2012 https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/buho2.jpg Stefano Alcantara - OWL Cover up Fort Lauderderdale, FL This is a Cover up of a Portrait... challenging but happy with the final Product! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Panther_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7938.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Eye Reflection Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom piece i did during my guest spot in Timeline Gallery in California. Done with Fk Irons and Eternal Inks https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Rabbit_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image111.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Jack lope pattern to cover scares Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/JesseLevittTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7.jpg Jesse Levitt - untitled , Rabbit! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Rhinoceros_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Ryno.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Rhino tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Rhino tattoo I did at @hellCity tattoo convention in Columbus Ohio 2013 done with: FkIrons Tattoo Machines H2Ocean Products Eternal Inks https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Shark_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/shark-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Shark attack Auckland, The effort from the last 2 days at The Black Mark, done using #inkjecta #intenzeproducts #inkeeze#killerinktattoo #dermalizepro #electrumstencilprimer#mithraneedles #lvxlight #sullenclothing — at The Black Mark Tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1505399_452941061498075_402030667_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - from mountains to the ocean Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/underwater sleeve1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Freehand Underwater sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Freehand Underwater sleeve done on my bro Wilbert, dragon is a cover-up by <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1046223233" href="http://www.facebook.com/timothy.boor">Timothy B Boor</a>. #FKIrons #Eternalinks https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Underwater Sleeve web.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Underwater Sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Underwater sleeve by Stefano Alcantara, really happy to work with an empty canvas and create my own vision with all the elements that my customer wants. Done with FK Irons Tattoo Machines and Eternal Inks Here a Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xvvyCB97HU https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/nature_animal_shrimp_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image114.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Angry shrimp Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8471_354062991385883_1435513412_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - shrimp Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Snake_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/BXQH4848.jpg Jeff Gogue - samurai and severed snake head Grants Pass, OR This in progress work of a samurai mask, maple leaves, peonies, dahlias, and a severed sneak head really shows the power of designing with archs and flow patterns. I try to set the viewer’s eye in motion with the direction things look like they are moving in. I love the challenge of using a static image to portray movement, and the fun part is a tattoo in many ways is in continual motion wether the person’s body is moving or even on a microscopic and time lapse level, the cells around the pigment are continually regenerating causing tiny shifts in the pigment… what a cool thought. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/snake-ribs.jpg Steve Moore - Snake Ribs Vancouver island, Canada Finished up Kaija's ribs today. Thanks Kaija! https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/snake-arm-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Steve Moore - snake sleeve Vancouver island, Canada We finished up Michael's @blinkf2 "Naga" sleeve today! Such a fun project on a great guy, thanks Mike! #goodguysupplyfamily https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/snake-sleeve-tattoo1.jpg Steve Moore - snakes details Vancouver island, Canada Here's some cool details from Michael's arm Read more at http://websta.me/p/1091596397583027815_19020530#UyZZYCIfHqUmOUwh.99 https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image105.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Medusa Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image92.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Snake n skull Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image64.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Medusa Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Snake.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Black Mamba Tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Black mamba head I did at Last rites tattoo in NYC, part of a sleeve I been working on <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":177312822419908}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":493817273999578}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/lastritestattoo">#lastritestattoo</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":159486934207434}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/nyc">#NYC</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":149564378538887}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/snake">#snake</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":554780667886047}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/skull">#skull</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":290922387704312}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanproteam">#h2oceanproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":475628735843971}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">#fkironsproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-onclick="[["HashtagLayerPageController","click"]]" data-pub="{"id":550476561663225}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eternalink">#eternalink</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/persius.jpg Timothy B Boor - Perseus with the head of Medusa Kokomo, IN Perseus with the head of Medusa. Done on Charlie the bass player for "Fit for an Autopsy". https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Snake_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Warrior_Blossom_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Warrior over Flames , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Biomech_Volcano_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Magma Arm , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Spider_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7924F13D-2544-4458-981F-9E9A83CD9FC7.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Spider Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanJungleSleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Rainforest Tribute Austin, TX My friend Dan wanted to pay tribute to the vast array of beautiful fauna and flora of the rainforests, while calling attention to the clearcutting and burning of the Amazon jungle for industrial agriculture. So he chose several interesting animals and plants to depict, and we tied the composition together with flames to represent the peril that these fragile ecosystems are in today. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Tiger_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2869.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3072.jpg Jeff Gogue - tiger Grants Pass, OR An incredible tattooer, Justin Hartman asked me to tattoo his hand a few years back during his first guest spot at Off the Map Northwest, Grants Pass, Oregon. Hands are tough and are pretty unforgiving as far as retaining details and pigment. I reluctantly did the piece and it has ended up being one of my favorite had tattoos I’ve done to date. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Screen Shot 2016-01-05 at 5.12.16 PM.png Steve Butcher - TIger Auckland, Color realisitic tiger done on the arm https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyYomicoMorenoMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11081252_1108852842463548_734367205836221832_n.jpg Yomico Moreno - Realistic Tiger New York, NY Realistic tiger done in color https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image67.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Lil oldschool tiger Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/RAYson.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son as a Aztec Warrior Fort Lauderderdale, FL I took a photo of my good friend´s Son and make it as an Aztec Warrior FK Irons H2 Ocean Eternal ink #stefanoalcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Tigertat.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Tiger Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece done at Off the Map Tattoo guest spot... FKIrons H2Ocean Eternal Ink https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7938.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Eye Reflection Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom piece i did during my guest spot in Timeline Gallery in California. Done with Fk Irons and Eternal Inks https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/tiger-tattoo-t.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Freehand Tiger tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL freehand tiger tattoo, very fun https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Turtle_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11377190_718674398258072_6384142479442649567_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - seaturtle pattern Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image68.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Sea turtle surfing on a wave Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image14.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Cute flying turtle Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/DeanoCookTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Screen shot 2013-05-02 at 2.07.20 PM.png Deano Cook - Sea Turtle Marietta, GA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/underwater sleeve1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Freehand Underwater sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Freehand Underwater sleeve done on my bro Wilbert, dragon is a cover-up by <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1046223233" href="http://www.facebook.com/timothy.boor">Timothy B Boor</a>. #FKIrons #Eternalinks https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Underwater Sleeve web.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Underwater Sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Underwater sleeve by Stefano Alcantara, really happy to work with an empty canvas and create my own vision with all the elements that my customer wants. Done with FK Irons Tattoo Machines and Eternal Inks Here a Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xvvyCB97HU https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Wildlife_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-back.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the arms in the detail image link on this image, or in the next gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/keithtroutsleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Trout Fly Fishing Austin, TX Keith wanted a sleeve celebrating his love of fly fishing, complete with anatomically correct details of rainbow and brown trout, and an unbarbed fish hook for proper catch and release. We used some photos he took of the majestic Montana wilderness for reference, and he allowed me the liberty to morph a few different tattoo styles into one seamless aesthetic. This project was tons of fun! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Wildlife_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Bonsia_Ocean_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Tree by an Ocean Sunset , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/42rain1_t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Rain , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/space-tattoo-T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Space , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/sun-tattoo-t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Sun , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Wildlife_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/zearth wind fire water tattoo (1)1.jpg Conan Lea - Earth Wind Fire Water Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This client waited two years to get this tattoo from me. After all her patience, I was nervous that I would not be able to uphold her hopes for the piece. Her central theme was one of each of the four elements rolling down the side of her body from shoulder to hip. The challenge was to hide an existing tattoo while keeping to the theme and the soft style she was hoping for. Given that desired softness, with strokes both light and whimsical, there was no chance of creating a heavy piece to hide the old tattoo. She came from Chicago to Indianapolis, about a three hour drive, over a one year period. She was kind, patient, collaborative, and tough! She will soon travel the world on her own and I'm excited to be part of her as she evolves. This piece was chosen for the cover of an article at a local newspaper that highlighted my studio and career. This collector is now a striking local figurehead of the elegance of tattoo possibilities in Indianapolis. I am grateful for all she has put into me. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/owlz.jpg Timothy B Boor - owlz Kokomo, IN Something quite different for me but fun non the less. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7938.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Eye Reflection Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom piece i did during my guest spot in Timeline Gallery in California. Done with Fk Irons and Eternal Inks https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Backweb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Meditation of the Samurai Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece i was working on at Last Rites for a while, Learn so much from this piece and trying to develop it in the best way i can, was a great vibe to do it! eventually is gonna down to the ancles... but i want it to show it https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_4019.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Tree Frogs half Sleeve tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Part of this Tree Frogs half Sleeve tattoo i was working on a while ago at Last Rites in NYC #Fkirons #eternalinks https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gregoskneeLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Temptation Austin, TX I did this piece during the Rites of Passage tattoo convention in Melbourne, Australia 2012 on a rather shameless and jolly fellow whose nutsack likes to make an appearance in tattoo photos. Luckily for all of you, however, I run a tight ship here at nickbaxter.com, and have cropped out the unnecessary bits. (But I thought you all might want to know that at one time, there was scrotum in this photo.) You can see the other tattoos I did above and below this kneecap destruction elselwhere in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7084.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Peacock tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Two days on a row Freehand Peacock half ack piece. @LastRites #FkIrons ·EternalInks https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/mother earth tree goddess tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Mother Earth Goddess Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This gal wanted to express the power of the female as it flows from the earth. She said she'd give me as much of her side as I wish. Hooked me at once. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Tree_Bio-Mech_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Tree over Bio Mech , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Bonsia_Ocean_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Tree by an Ocean Sunset , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Wildlife_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Tree_Blossom_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Tree with Blossoms on ribs , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Wildlife_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Wolf_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image138.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image134.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Wolf Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/wolf.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Snarling Wolf Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray realistic portrait of a wolf with awesome fur shading. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/wolves-stomach-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Wolves Auckland, Got a healed shot of this piece I did on @tomrendalltattoo at the @nztattoofestival on the weekend! @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @inkeeze @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @oneinkseven @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing#tattooistartmag #tattoolifemagazine#tattooartistmagazine #inkedmag — at NZ Tattoo and Art Festival. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image108.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Wolfobouros Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image87.jpg Emy Blacksheep - What mummy's thinking Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10356212_10202607347838667_5446547137831926068_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Start to a black and gray viking sleeve Kokomo, IN Got a good start on this. Can't wait to continue with this sleeve. We have a lot of really cool elements to come. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image25.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7856.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Wolf Fort Lauderderdale, FL Wolf i did on my guest spot at All or nothing tattoo in Atlanta, GA Done with Fk Irons and Eternal inks https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Animal_Wolf_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/keithtroutsleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Trout Fly Fishing Austin, TX Keith wanted a sleeve celebrating his love of fly fishing, complete with anatomically correct details of rainbow and brown trout, and an unbarbed fish hook for proper catch and release. We used some photos he took of the majestic Montana wilderness for reference, and he allowed me the liberty to morph a few different tattoo styles into one seamless aesthetic. This project was tons of fun! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/brandonbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Coralmech Austin, TX This leg sleeve of bio organic structures inspired by underwater scenes and the textures of coral includes a large coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo covering much of the thigh. The dense, textured shapes were a great way to achieve the coverup and were balanced out by some smoother glowing light sources. On a top notch client and tattooer <a href="http://www.brandonschultheis.com" target="_blank">Brandon Schultheis</a> who also sports a full sleeve on his arm from me, that you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_77883.html" target="_blank">here</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11377190_718674398258072_6384142479442649567_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - seaturtle pattern Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2666.jpg Timothy B Boor - Frog Kokomo, IN Added to a swamp themed sleeve still in progress! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2452.jpg Timothy B Boor - Mahi Mahi/Dolphin Fish Half Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2395.jpg Timothy B Boor - Custom Clock/Sunset/Beach Scene Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image86.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Siren's sushi Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Fire_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanJungleSleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Rainforest Tribute Austin, TX My friend Dan wanted to pay tribute to the vast array of beautiful fauna and flora of the rainforests, while calling attention to the clearcutting and burning of the Amazon jungle for industrial agriculture. So he chose several interesting animals and plants to depict, and we tied the composition together with flames to represent the peril that these fragile ecosystems are in today. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2547.jpg Timothy B Boor - More Progress on the Lord of the Rings Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10170775_10202521155443911_3461024155466363169_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Eagle and sun chest piece Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/HeartXavier.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Dark Heart Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custome heart piece with Skulls in the background done at Last Rites in NYC https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/zearth wind fire water tattoo (1)1.jpg Conan Lea - Earth Wind Fire Water Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This client waited two years to get this tattoo from me. After all her patience, I was nervous that I would not be able to uphold her hopes for the piece. Her central theme was one of each of the four elements rolling down the side of her body from shoulder to hip. The challenge was to hide an existing tattoo while keeping to the theme and the soft style she was hoping for. Given that desired softness, with strokes both light and whimsical, there was no chance of creating a heavy piece to hide the old tattoo. She came from Chicago to Indianapolis, about a three hour drive, over a one year period. She was kind, patient, collaborative, and tough! She will soon travel the world on her own and I'm excited to be part of her as she evolves. This piece was chosen for the cover of an article at a local newspaper that highlighted my studio and career. This collector is now a striking local figurehead of the elegance of tattoo possibilities in Indianapolis. I am grateful for all she has put into me. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A0681.JPG Stefano Alcantara - New World Order Tattoo Sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL New world order, Illuminaty, Big Brother, Secret society, Free Mason, Conspiracy Theory, Conspiracy Facts, Anonymus , tattoo Sleve by Stefano Alcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/stpatrick web1.jpg Timothy B Boor - St. Patrick casting demons into hell Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2343.JPG Timothy B Boor - Abstract elements Kokomo, IN my client already had the polynesian piece and wanted to add an abstract design representing the 4 elements with an energy sourse. This is what happened. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/underwater sleeve1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Freehand Underwater sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Freehand Underwater sleeve done on my bro Wilbert, dragon is a cover-up by <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1046223233" href="http://www.facebook.com/timothy.boor">Timothy B Boor</a>. #FKIrons #Eternalinks https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Fire_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image68.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Sea turtle surfing on a wave Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image63.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Crazy octopus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10409297_541405952651585_5672379393897603321_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - not traditional koi fish Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10006312_495627807229400_1676476390_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - octopus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image11.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Jellyfish Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image2.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Nautical sextant Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_09601.jpg Emy Blacksheep - nautical hand and arm Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1505399_452941061498075_402030667_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - from mountains to the ocean Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/amonit.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Ammonite Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/18.jpg Emy Blacksheep - become a pirat Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Moon_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Backweb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Meditation of the Samurai Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece i was working on at Last Rites for a while, Learn so much from this piece and trying to develop it in the best way i can, was a great vibe to do it! eventually is gonna down to the ancles... but i want it to show it https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Planets.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Planets (Healed piece) Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed Realistic Black and Gray tattoo of Planets done at Last Rites in NYC by Stefano Alcantara. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Space_Leg_Tattoo_T1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Space Leg Sleeve , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Sea_Shells_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-back.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the arms in the detail image link on this image, or in the next gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image86.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Siren's sushi Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2208.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Beach Scene Cover-Up Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image13.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, Work In progress https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/amonit.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Ammonite Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Sea_Shells_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/Space-Ribs-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Space Ribs , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/tree-leg-sleeve.jpeg Guy Aitchison - Tree Leg Sleeve , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/George-bio-foot-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio Foot Tattoo , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/alien-bio-sleeve-tattoo.jpeg Guy Aitchison - Forearm Black and Grey Bio , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/tree-ribs-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Tree , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/Cicada-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - untitled , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/bio-full-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Full Bio Sleeve Tattoo , IL And yesterday’s crazy all day second pass on @gwooki ...this was super fun and I’d love to do more like it! #blackandgrey #biomech#tattoo #sleeve #abstractart #artcollector https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/bio-upper-half-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio Upper Sleeve Tattoo , IL And yesterday’s crazy all day second pass on @gwooki ...this was super fun and I’d love to do more like it! #blackandgrey #biomech#tattoo #sleeve #abstractart #artcollector https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/black-grey-bio-forearm-sleeve-guy-aitchison.jpg Guy Aitchison - Forearm Bio Sleeve Tattoo , IL And yesterday’s crazy all day second pass on @gwooki ...this was super fun and I’d love to do more like it! #blackandgrey #biomech#tattoo #sleeve #abstractart #artcollector https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Sun_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2395.jpg Timothy B Boor - Custom Clock/Sunset/Beach Scene Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2208.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Beach Scene Cover-Up Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7380.jpg Timothy B Boor - The Artist healed Kokomo, IN Finaly got a healed "Artist" inspired piece I did at The Paradise Gathering https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/ski web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Ski Lift Kokomo, IN bad pict of a fun piece I did on an avid skier. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2343.JPG Timothy B Boor - Abstract elements Kokomo, IN my client already had the polynesian piece and wanted to add an abstract design representing the 4 elements with an energy sourse. This is what happened. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Planets.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Planets (Healed piece) Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed Realistic Black and Gray tattoo of Planets done at Last Rites in NYC by Stefano Alcantara. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Space_Leg_Tattoo_T1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Space Leg Sleeve , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Sun_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A8064311-B28D-4916-845A-4DBDC2A143B5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Tank girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/AAFCD627-3BB0-4D5C-81C7-99A187CB7F54.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3CCC1BB2-3F47-4F73-B2D5-B8FDA7094893.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/B7488D00-3C51-4DED-BA79-CF4DBFAD23CA.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Red Sonja Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/B34DA8EB-1465-4FA0-BCCB-A812C44411D8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Harley quinn Skull Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2A1289CA-F5B7-4784-B658-5D769897F3C0.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Puss in boots Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/249C0AD7-9CD8-4886-A618-28024042A37F.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/F73B97BD-2F99-43E0-BFC8-4BDDEF6ECFC7.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/90ECDEB9-1EA4-48EF-A933-D21025F10072.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/E808BFAA-CA92-4EA6-9E3A-81BCEBC07933.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Final fantasy fan Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Tree_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickCoverdale-natureLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Appalachia Austin, TX Nick wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite wilderness areas in the Appalachian mountain range, so I worked from a few reference photos of the region to piece this waterfall and mountain vista scene together. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/keithtroutsleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Trout Fly Fishing Austin, TX Keith wanted a sleeve celebrating his love of fly fishing, complete with anatomically correct details of rainbow and brown trout, and an unbarbed fish hook for proper catch and release. We used some photos he took of the majestic Montana wilderness for reference, and he allowed me the liberty to morph a few different tattoo styles into one seamless aesthetic. This project was tons of fun! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cameronortiz-ibogaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Iboga Tree Austin, TX This half sleeve was my client's tribute tothe healing powers of iboga, which are helping him overcome his opiate addiction. Tabernanthe iboga or simply iboga is a perennial rainforest shrub and psychedelic, native to western Central Africa. Iboga stimulates the central nervous system when taken in small doses and induces visions in larger doses. In parts of Africa where the plant grows, the bark of the root is chewed for various pharmacological or ritualistic purposes. Ibogaine, the active alkaloid, is also used to treat substance abuse disorders and depression. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/josh-springsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Springtime Austin, TX Josh wanted a colorful sleeve embodying the fresh growth, sunshine, and lighthearted feelings of spring. So we pieced together a collage of his favorite spring-themed animals and plants. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Tree_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE2.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador (Detail) Austin, TX Some close-up shots to show some areas of detail on this Ecuador tribute sleeve. In these views you can see a rendition of the Quito apartment building he grew up in, as well as the beetles he used to catch as a child, and an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the sleeve. See the full project elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. These photos were taken upon completion of the sleeve, since the client traveled from Ecuador for the work and I might not see him again any time soon to get healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/f0e901868b79ea3554247e19eb24b491.jpg Nick Chaboya - Grizzly Bear San Francisco, CA Recently finished Grizzly Bear tattoo with Redwood Trees https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2479.jpg Timothy B Boor - Addition to a Lord of the Rings Sleeve In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2417.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Sleepy Hollow Tree In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2208.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Beach Scene Cover-Up Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2065.jpg Timothy B Boor - Nature Sleeve Kokomo, IN Some progress made on a colorful, nature themed sleeve! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1949.JPG Timothy B Boor - Mother Nature Kokomo, IN Start of a mother nature themed sleeve currently in progress! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1742.jpg Timothy B Boor - Robin on a cherry tree branch Kokomo, IN Fun little banger I got to do today. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/579013_10200924597050949_585223808_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Charles Darwin Kokomo, IN Got to put my surreal twist on a portrait of Charles Darwin. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Tree_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/zearth wind fire water tattoo (1)1.jpg Conan Lea - Earth Wind Fire Water Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This client waited two years to get this tattoo from me. After all her patience, I was nervous that I would not be able to uphold her hopes for the piece. Her central theme was one of each of the four elements rolling down the side of her body from shoulder to hip. The challenge was to hide an existing tattoo while keeping to the theme and the soft style she was hoping for. Given that desired softness, with strokes both light and whimsical, there was no chance of creating a heavy piece to hide the old tattoo. She came from Chicago to Indianapolis, about a three hour drive, over a one year period. She was kind, patient, collaborative, and tough! She will soon travel the world on her own and I'm excited to be part of her as she evolves. This piece was chosen for the cover of an article at a local newspaper that highlighted my studio and career. This collector is now a striking local figurehead of the elegance of tattoo possibilities in Indianapolis. I am grateful for all she has put into me. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/owlz.jpg Timothy B Boor - owlz Kokomo, IN Something quite different for me but fun non the less. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7938.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Eye Reflection Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom piece i did during my guest spot in Timeline Gallery in California. Done with Fk Irons and Eternal Inks https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Backweb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Meditation of the Samurai Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece i was working on at Last Rites for a while, Learn so much from this piece and trying to develop it in the best way i can, was a great vibe to do it! eventually is gonna down to the ancles... but i want it to show it https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_4019.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Tree Frogs half Sleeve tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Part of this Tree Frogs half Sleeve tattoo i was working on a while ago at Last Rites in NYC #Fkirons #eternalinks https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gregoskneeLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Temptation Austin, TX I did this piece during the Rites of Passage tattoo convention in Melbourne, Australia 2012 on a rather shameless and jolly fellow whose nutsack likes to make an appearance in tattoo photos. Luckily for all of you, however, I run a tight ship here at nickbaxter.com, and have cropped out the unnecessary bits. (But I thought you all might want to know that at one time, there was scrotum in this photo.) You can see the other tattoos I did above and below this kneecap destruction elselwhere in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7084.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Peacock tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Two days on a row Freehand Peacock half ack piece. @LastRites #FkIrons ·EternalInks https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/mother earth tree goddess tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Mother Earth Goddess Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This gal wanted to express the power of the female as it flows from the earth. She said she'd give me as much of her side as I wish. Hooked me at once. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Tree_Bio-Mech_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Tree over Bio Mech , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Bonsia_Ocean_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Tree by an Ocean Sunset , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Tree_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Tree_Blossom_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Tree with Blossoms on ribs , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Water_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickCoverdale-natureLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Appalachia Austin, TX Nick wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite wilderness areas in the Appalachian mountain range, so I worked from a few reference photos of the region to piece this waterfall and mountain vista scene together. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Water_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/keithtroutsleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Trout Fly Fishing Austin, TX Keith wanted a sleeve celebrating his love of fly fishing, complete with anatomically correct details of rainbow and brown trout, and an unbarbed fish hook for proper catch and release. We used some photos he took of the majestic Montana wilderness for reference, and he allowed me the liberty to morph a few different tattoo styles into one seamless aesthetic. This project was tons of fun! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/brandonbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Coralmech Austin, TX This leg sleeve of bio organic structures inspired by underwater scenes and the textures of coral includes a large coverup of a laser-lightened tattoo covering much of the thigh. The dense, textured shapes were a great way to achieve the coverup and were balanced out by some smoother glowing light sources. On a top notch client and tattooer <a href="http://www.brandonschultheis.com" target="_blank">Brandon Schultheis</a> who also sports a full sleeve on his arm from me, that you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_77883.html" target="_blank">here</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11377190_718674398258072_6384142479442649567_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - seaturtle pattern Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2666.jpg Timothy B Boor - Frog Kokomo, IN Added to a swamp themed sleeve still in progress! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2452.jpg Timothy B Boor - Mahi Mahi/Dolphin Fish Half Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2395.jpg Timothy B Boor - Custom Clock/Sunset/Beach Scene Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image86.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Siren's sushi Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Water_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2342.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Wes Anderson Tribute Kokomo, IN The newest addition to a collection of several elements from the Wes Anderson films! Done on the upper thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2208.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Beach Scene Cover-Up Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image63.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Crazy octopus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10409297_541405952651585_5672379393897603321_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - not traditional koi fish Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1949.JPG Timothy B Boor - Mother Nature Kokomo, IN Start of a mother nature themed sleeve currently in progress! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10006312_495627807229400_1676476390_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - octopus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image11.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Jellyfish Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/amonit.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Ammonite Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8471_354062991385883_1435513412_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - shrimp Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Octopus Leg.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Octopus Leg piece Fort Lauderderdale, FL Free-Hand Octopus Tattoo by Stefano Alcantara Started at ¨Off the Map tattoo¨ in Massachusetts and the second session was at Tommy tattoo convention in Hartford CT Done with: Fk Irons Tattoo machines Eternal Inks H2Ocean Products https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Water_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/zearth wind fire water tattoo (1)1.jpg Conan Lea - Earth Wind Fire Water Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This client waited two years to get this tattoo from me. After all her patience, I was nervous that I would not be able to uphold her hopes for the piece. Her central theme was one of each of the four elements rolling down the side of her body from shoulder to hip. The challenge was to hide an existing tattoo while keeping to the theme and the soft style she was hoping for. Given that desired softness, with strokes both light and whimsical, there was no chance of creating a heavy piece to hide the old tattoo. She came from Chicago to Indianapolis, about a three hour drive, over a one year period. She was kind, patient, collaborative, and tough! She will soon travel the world on her own and I'm excited to be part of her as she evolves. This piece was chosen for the cover of an article at a local newspaper that highlighted my studio and career. This collector is now a striking local figurehead of the elegance of tattoo possibilities in Indianapolis. I am grateful for all she has put into me. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5559.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Lighthouse Fort Lauderderdale, FL Ligthhouse tattoo I did like 2 years ago and was waiting to get a healed picture but never happen haha so looking in my old pics i found it again... i forgot how much i like this piece... enjoy! done with FK Irons Tattoo Machines https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7380.jpg Timothy B Boor - The Artist healed Kokomo, IN Finaly got a healed "Artist" inspired piece I did at The Paradise Gathering https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/meltclock.jpg Timothy B Boor - Melting clock Kokomo, IN Fun melting clock skin tear flower tattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7793.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Alligator Fort Lauderderdale, FL Alligator done at Tattoolapalooza tattoo conv 2012, FL <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1788954010" href="http://www.facebook.com/fkirons">Fk Irons</a> and Eternal Ink https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Backweb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Meditation of the Samurai Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece i was working on at Last Rites for a while, Learn so much from this piece and trying to develop it in the best way i can, was a great vibe to do it! eventually is gonna down to the ancles... but i want it to show it https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2343.JPG Timothy B Boor - Abstract elements Kokomo, IN my client already had the polynesian piece and wanted to add an abstract design representing the 4 elements with an energy sourse. This is what happened. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/underwater sleeve1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Freehand Underwater sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Freehand Underwater sleeve done on my bro Wilbert, dragon is a cover-up by <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1046223233" href="http://www.facebook.com/timothy.boor">Timothy B Boor</a>. #FKIrons #Eternalinks https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5363.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Swarm from the sky Fort Lauderderdale, FL So happy with this piece i did last year, was waiting to take a picture healed. but waiting too long hehe hope guys like it! done with FK IRONS and ETERNAL INKS https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/anchor.jpg Timothy B Boor - Achors away! Kokomo, IN Fun little anchor tattoo on a great guy from sweden. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nature_Water_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonnyadventureDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Follow Your Heart (detail) Austin, TX Close up shots of the Follow Your Heart adventure map sleeve. Lots of details and fun miniature landscapes! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2374.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gladis, the High Society T-rex, In Progress Kokomo, IN Gladis, the high society T-rex, sipping her martini with a straw. More to come! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2342.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Wes Anderson Tribute Kokomo, IN The newest addition to a collection of several elements from the Wes Anderson films! Done on the upper thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2354.jpg Timothy B Boor - Monster Cupcakes Kokomo, IN Done at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster, England! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2336.jpg Timothy B Boor - untitled Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2314.jpg Timothy B Boor - Chest Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2263.jpg Timothy B Boor - Rolleiflex Camera Kokomo, IN Finished this Rolleiflex camera and pocketwatch piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2285.jpg Timothy B Boor - Medusa Kokomo, IN Done at the Lima, Peru tattoo expo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_22921.jpg Timothy B Boor - Voodoo Doll In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2179.jpg Timothy B Boor - Wes Anderson Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN Progress on the Wes Anderson themed piece currently in the works. This will eventually be an upper leg sleeve, incorporating several elements gathered from Wes Anderson films. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nautical_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Hannah-B beach.png Hannah Aitchison - Bright Color Beach Back Tattoo Chicago, Il Brightly colored tattoo with retro imagery depicting a woman on a beach with an old-time ship. Lots of flowers to make the color really pop. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image114.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Angry shrimp Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image112.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image106.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Anchor Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image86.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Siren's sushi Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2342.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Wes Anderson Tribute Kokomo, IN The newest addition to a collection of several elements from the Wes Anderson films! Done on the upper thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2208.jpg Timothy B Boor - Free Hand Beach Scene Cover-Up Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nautical_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickHarringtonBiochestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sword of Wisdom Austin, TX Nick wanted a new bio-organic chest piece to cover up some old tattoos he had lightened with laser treatments. I came up with this design based loosely on the Buddhist concept of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the tangled mess of delusion with discernment. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickCoverdale-natureLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Appalachia Austin, TX Nick wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite wilderness areas in the Appalachian mountain range, so I worked from a few reference photos of the region to piece this waterfall and mountain vista scene together. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-back.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the arms in the detail image link on this image, or in the next gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bonniefantasyback.jpg Nick Baxter - Slaying the Dragon Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to pay tribute to her favorite fantasy novels from the Wheel of Time series, so we came up with this concept, which will be expanded into a full sleeve as well! In this scene the little girl reading under the tree becomes the fierce warrior slaying the dragon, her fantasy becoming more vivid and detailed than the reality. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Nautical_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackbiomechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Biomech Machine Austin, TX Jack wanted a biomech tattoo depicting a sleek, efficient machine with a glowing power source as a brother piece to the "Comeback Machine" sleeve I did on his brother years ago. I incorporated a few forms and details from his brother's sleeve as little easter eggs to symbolically join the two pieces. Each brother's piece was chosen by them to honestly represent their personalities and life journeys--Jack's being clean and efficient, Cameron's being weathered and cobbled together, but still running off its passionate glowing energy source. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/james-timebackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gears of Time Austin, TX When my good friend and fellow tattooer <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> gave me the concept of "time and space" to run wild with for a full backpiece, I wanted to create something that felt as huge and epic as that concept can be. Something showing the ancient and still unfolding process of creation; something that represented the abstract concept of time through a visual symbol. To accomplish this I chose gears to represent time, powered by a flash of perhpas divine light energy from the cosmos, transferring that energy into the forming of worlds. I drew heavy inspiration from the intriguing concepts explained by <a href="https://grahamhancock.com/" target="_blank">Graham Hancock</a> from the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hamlets-Mill-Investigating-Knowledge-Transmission/dp/0879232153/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1530044515&sr=1-1&keywords=hamlets+mill" target="_blank">"Hamlet's Mill"</a>, which pieces together ancient human mythologies and argues that they are all encoded with astrological measurements and calendrical significance related to the precession of the equinoxes (i.e. our planet's unique tilt, wobble, and movement through time and space), in order to pass this information on to future civilizations. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christianGbioflower.jpg Nick Baxter - Alien Flower Austin, TX I made this little gap filler bio-organic alien flower to add to Christian's collection. Fully healed in this photo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/keithtroutsleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Trout Fly Fishing Austin, TX Keith wanted a sleeve celebrating his love of fly fishing, complete with anatomically correct details of rainbow and brown trout, and an unbarbed fish hook for proper catch and release. We used some photos he took of the majestic Montana wilderness for reference, and he allowed me the liberty to morph a few different tattoo styles into one seamless aesthetic. This project was tons of fun! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/davidminter-roboarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX David, a computer programmer, wanted a robotic arm representing the harmonious fusion of man and machine. I love the simple, bold, flowing design that we came up with! https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8B623AC0-CD5A-4594-BE80-9439FBF1F633.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0498A798-8BD5-42BB-A68A-261373CCCB6B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/43DBF28B-0E09-407C-B331-9B2BC1B25845.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/New_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/blue-bio.jpg Guy Aitchison - untitled , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/neck-tattoo.jpeg Guy Aitchison - Neck Tattoo , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/red-bio-organic-forearm-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Forearm Bio Organic Tattoo , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/SusanHeartFlowers.jpg Nick Baxter - Heart and Flowers Austin, TX Susan made the trip to Austin from Alabama to collect this piece memorializing her career assisting open heart surgeons. It was a lot of fun combining a realistic human heart and traditional tattoo style flowers for a simple, powerful image. https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/forearm-crystal.jpeg Guy Aitchison - Bio-Crystal , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickHarringtonBiochestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sword of Wisdom Austin, TX Nick wanted a new bio-organic chest piece to cover up some old tattoos he had lightened with laser treatments. I came up with this design based loosely on the Buddhist concept of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the tangled mess of delusion with discernment. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/New_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/Space-Ribs-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Space Ribs , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/tree-leg-sleeve.jpeg Guy Aitchison - Tree Leg Sleeve , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/George-bio-foot-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio Foot Tattoo , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/alien-bio-sleeve-tattoo.jpeg Guy Aitchison - Forearm Black and Grey Bio , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/tree-ribs-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Tree , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/Cicada-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - untitled , IL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/bio-full-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Full Bio Sleeve Tattoo , IL And yesterday’s crazy all day second pass on @gwooki ...this was super fun and I’d love to do more like it! #blackandgrey #biomech#tattoo #sleeve #abstractart #artcollector https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/bio-upper-half-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio Upper Sleeve Tattoo , IL And yesterday’s crazy all day second pass on @gwooki ...this was super fun and I’d love to do more like it! #blackandgrey #biomech#tattoo #sleeve #abstractart #artcollector https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/black-grey-bio-forearm-sleeve-guy-aitchison.jpg Guy Aitchison - Forearm Bio Sleeve Tattoo , IL And yesterday’s crazy all day second pass on @gwooki ...this was super fun and I’d love to do more like it! #blackandgrey #biomech#tattoo #sleeve #abstractart #artcollector https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/New_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/bio-space-rib-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio Space Rib Tattoo , IL Nice long final tattoo session on this space bio ribpanel on the unstoppable @durbmorrison #biomech #tattoo #psychedelic #visionaryart https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-back.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the arms in the detail image link on this image, or in the next gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bonniefantasyback.jpg Nick Baxter - Slaying the Dragon Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to pay tribute to her favorite fantasy novels from the Wheel of Time series, so we came up with this concept, which will be expanded into a full sleeve as well! In this scene the little girl reading under the tree becomes the fierce warrior slaying the dragon, her fantasy becoming more vivid and detailed than the reality. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/New_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/New_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/New_School_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/29F20B16-919A-41D7-B45F-3DB059DCA8EB.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1D6CD6DB-31AE-42C1-BF8C-29C82E01893F.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/F8CB6864-90CC-4F2E-B800-FE321941F949.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/New_School_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A8064311-B28D-4916-845A-4DBDC2A143B5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Tank girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/AAFCD627-3BB0-4D5C-81C7-99A187CB7F54.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3CCC1BB2-3F47-4F73-B2D5-B8FDA7094893.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/B7488D00-3C51-4DED-BA79-CF4DBFAD23CA.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Red Sonja Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/B34DA8EB-1465-4FA0-BCCB-A812C44411D8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Harley quinn Skull Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2A1289CA-F5B7-4784-B658-5D769897F3C0.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Puss in boots Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/249C0AD7-9CD8-4886-A618-28024042A37F.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/F73B97BD-2F99-43E0-BFC8-4BDDEF6ECFC7.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/90ECDEB9-1EA4-48EF-A933-D21025F10072.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/E808BFAA-CA92-4EA6-9E3A-81BCEBC07933.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Final fantasy fan Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/New_School_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/michael-jordan-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - michael jordan portrait tattoo Auckland, Finished this #michaeljordan today while watching the devastating loss OKC received from the Mavs, it was soo close! Had a lot of fun with this piece and want to do more like it! @michaeljordan23 @espn @sportscenter @nba @chicagobulls #nba #nbatattoo #mj #mj23 #michaeljordancigar Done using @inkeeze @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @electrumstencilproducts @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing #inkedmag #tattooartistmagazine #tattoolifemagazine #tattooistartmag #sullenclothing https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/wolf.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Snarling Wolf Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray realistic portrait of a wolf with awesome fur shading. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/lion.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Lion Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray lion with realistic fur shading. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/ninja_girl.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Ninja Mask Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of a masked woman, cut abstractly. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein2.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Herman Munster Monster Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the infamous Herman Munster monster. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Frankenstein Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the Frankenstein monster https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/mrT.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Mr T Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray Mr. T with trademark scowl. Pity the fool! https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/tyler-dead-fisherman-tattoo-sleeve.jpg Steve Moore - Full Color Dead fisherman sleeve tattoo Vancouver island, Canada untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/f0e901868b79ea3554247e19eb24b491.jpg Nick Chaboya - Grizzly Bear San Francisco, CA Recently finished Grizzly Bear tattoo with Redwood Trees https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Screen Shot 2016-01-18 at 12.26.52 PM.png Nick Chaboya - Mac Dre Portrait San Francisco, CA Psychedelic portrait of Mac Dre https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/New_School_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/dr-no-james-bond-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Dr No Auckland, First tattoo done at @theblackmarktattoo in Melbourne. Dr No from the original 007 done on @travcookie !! @intenzetattooink @inkeeze @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @oneinkseven @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing#tattooistartmag #tattoolifemagazine#tattooartistmagazine #inkedmag #bnginksociety — at The Black Mark Tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/wolves-stomach-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Wolves Auckland, Got a healed shot of this piece I did on @tomrendalltattoo at the @nztattoofestival on the weekend! @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @inkeeze @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @oneinkseven @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing#tattooistartmag #tattoolifemagazine#tattooartistmagazine #inkedmag — at NZ Tattoo and Art Festival. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/german-shepard-dog-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - German Shepard Dog Tattoo Auckland, German Shepard done at @nztattoofestival @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @inkeeze @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @oneinkseven @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing — atNZ Tattoo and Art Festival. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/SMOKEY-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Smokey tattoo Auckland, SMOKEY!! Day one at @nztattoofestival in New Plymouth, ended up winning best realistic for this piece! @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @inkeeze @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @oneinkseven @mithraneedles @sullenclothing @shipshapetattoo#tattooistartmag #tattoolifemagazine#tattooartistmagazine #inkedmag #friday#christucker — at NZ Tattoo and Art Festival. https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/elvis-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Elvis Tattoo Apple Valley, CA Did another pass on this #elvis a few days ago. On a really nice dude from Florida. Thanks for flying out bro. @stencilanchored #stencilanchored https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/ice-cube-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Ice Cube Tattoo Apple Valley, CA "No Vaseline" portrait of @icecube done a few days ago. Fun tattoo to do. If you want to see a smal video of the tattoo head over to @stencilanchored and give it a follow. Thank you for looking I hope everyone has a. Great Wednesday https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/han-solo-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Han Solo Apple Valley, CA #hansolo #starwars#harrisonford @starwars@starwarscelebration have I ever told you I'm a license Lucas film star wars Tattooer! Yeah it's pretty cool. I can't wait for the new movies done while I was in London last week. https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/slash-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Slash Guns and Roses Tattoo Apple Valley, CA @slash #slash #gnr#gunsandroses done while i was at the London tattoo convention. Fun piece can't wait to see it healed. @blackanchorcollective@blackanchorbynikko @stencilanchored https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/han-solo-details.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Han Solo Details Apple Valley, CA Details. I love making portrait tattoos. @blackanchorcollective@blackanchorbynikko @stencilanchored https://www.tattoos.gallery/IgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/nikko-baby-portrait-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Baby Portrait , CA This was the final tattoo I did while in New York was a nice change to tattoo my clients daughters on his arm. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/New_School_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Dad.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Britt Dad Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did this past week at @lastritestattoo in NYC, part of a 3/4 sleeve I'm working on... #stefanoalcantara #LastRitesTattoo #nyc #realistictattoo #blackandgraytattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyYomicoMorenoMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10929583_1091582984190534_7768173624900467188_n.jpg Yomico Moreno - Spock Portrait New York, NY Spock portrait done in black and grey https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10550826_711752338943859_1510862588039178284_n3.jpg Timothy B Boor - Uma Thurman Portrait from a 'Kill Bill' Scene Kokomo, IN Portrait of a beat-up Uma Thurman from a scene in one of the 'Kill Bill' films. Added on a tattoo collector who has an awesome Quentin Tarantino tribute leg sleeve in the works! Done at the Detroit Motor City Tattoo Expo in March 2015. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2583.jpg Timothy B Boor - Custom Portrait Kokomo, IN Done in Februrary 2015, on an awesome tattoo collector at the Best in the Midwest IV, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/10405639_10202885169584037_8982660007282640088_n2.jpg Timothy B Boor - untitled Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2546.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Gorilla Kokomo, IN Added a background to this healed gorilla. The dog tags have the client's son & daughter's names and dates of birth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2547.jpg Timothy B Boor - More Progress on the Lord of the Rings Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/YacoFinal.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son Lion Headdress Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Happy with the final product of the piece I did for my friend @yacoturco at @stefanostattoostudio Private Studio in Lima, Peru. <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Thanks guys for wait for me @yacoturco @msperu <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/losleones">#losLeones</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/estoesguerra">#estoesguerra</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yaco">#yaco</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warrior">#warrior</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/headdress">#headdress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">@fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron @samsungmobileusa @nickydiamonds @grizzlygriptape https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2336.jpg Timothy B Boor - untitled Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2285.jpg Timothy B Boor - Medusa Kokomo, IN Done at the Lima, Peru tattoo expo! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Oddities_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/SusanHeartFlowers.jpg Nick Baxter - Heart and Flowers Austin, TX Susan made the trip to Austin from Alabama to collect this piece memorializing her career assisting open heart surgeons. It was a lot of fun combining a realistic human heart and traditional tattoo style flowers for a simple, powerful image. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Oddities_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-back.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the arms in the detail image link on this image, or in the next gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/james-timebackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gears of Time Austin, TX When my good friend and fellow tattooer <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> gave me the concept of "time and space" to run wild with for a full backpiece, I wanted to create something that felt as huge and epic as that concept can be. Something showing the ancient and still unfolding process of creation; something that represented the abstract concept of time through a visual symbol. To accomplish this I chose gears to represent time, powered by a flash of perhpas divine light energy from the cosmos, transferring that energy into the forming of worlds. I drew heavy inspiration from the intriguing concepts explained by <a href="https://grahamhancock.com/" target="_blank">Graham Hancock</a> from the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hamlets-Mill-Investigating-Knowledge-Transmission/dp/0879232153/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1530044515&sr=1-1&keywords=hamlets+mill" target="_blank">"Hamlet's Mill"</a>, which pieces together ancient human mythologies and argues that they are all encoded with astrological measurements and calendrical significance related to the precession of the equinoxes (i.e. our planet's unique tilt, wobble, and movement through time and space), in order to pass this information on to future civilizations. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christianGbioflower.jpg Nick Baxter - Alien Flower Austin, TX I made this little gap filler bio-organic alien flower to add to Christian's collection. Fully healed in this photo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/davidminter-roboarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX David, a computer programmer, wanted a robotic arm representing the harmonious fusion of man and machine. I love the simple, bold, flowing design that we came up with! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Oddities_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-Smoking-skull-pistol.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Smoking skull Pistol Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Smoking skull Pistol https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-filigree-eye.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Filigree Eye Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Filigree Eye https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/kurt-cobain-tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Kurt Cobain Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jpolitte-robotarm-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX This sleeve presents a more realistic and modern take on a classic biomech tattoo motif, showing human flesh ripped away to reveal robotics underneath. My client Jason is an inspiration—strong in body and mind, committed to achieving what he set out to do, despite having no prior experience, and despite having to fly here from his job guiding bomb-sniffing dogs in the war torn Middle East in order to squeeze a pair of 3-day marathon sessions into his allotted time off. These 2 sessions were spaced one month apart, completing a foundation color layer over the entire arm the first time, and dialing in colors, refining details, and finishing the sleeve during the second session. These photos were taken while the tattoo was still fresh, so there is more pink skin irritation here than it will have when healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/dog-portrait.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Dog Portrait Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Last night's tat, Diana's tribute to her son. He was a handsome devil. @intenzetattooink@cheyenne_tattooequipment#intenzebobtyrrellgreywashset#cheyennehawkpen @sullenclothing@h2oceanproteam @opustattoogloves@stencilanchored https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/PaulbuddhaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Buddha and Three Lotuses Austin, TX This was Paul's first tattoo, completed over two sessions. The buddha statue was based on one at the local Austin Zen Center, and the lotus flower as well as the concept of three are very important in Buddhist symbolism. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/triptic 3500 px wide.jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR This Geisha back piece has been completed over the last three years, My client brought in a photo reference. As much as I tried to stylize it more towards a “tattoo” it seemed to want to remain pretty refined. There are some very simple elements and other areas are soft, dimensional, and layered. some flat areas and some with depth. I try to just respond to whatever has happened in previous sessions and see where the tattoo goes. this one went here. I’ve been challenged by this piece and have learned things. My utmost respect and gratitude to my client for her dedication to complete it. many hours, lots of expense, and a lot of driving time for the sessions driving seven hours each way for each session. I’m grateful to have done this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/tania .jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR Geisha back piece is a coverup of a couple old tattoos. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Oddities_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/bird-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - nightingale bird tattoo Auckland, Fun nightingale bird from today @shipshapetattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/basketball-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - James Harden Auckland, Better photo of the James Harden piece I did last week, forgot to post this on fb NBA Houston Rockets https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/stan-lee-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Stan Lee Tattoo Auckland, photo of the #stanlee I did last week @marvel @stanleecollectibles @stanleecomikaze https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/frank-sinatra-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Frank Sinatra Tattoo Auckland, #healed #franksinatra I did @blackanchorcollective in Hesperia CA done in 3.5 hours. @inkeeze @intenzetattooink @inkjecta @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @electrumstencilproducts @sullenclothing #inkedmag #tattoolifemagazine #sullenclothing #tattooartistmagazine #tattooistartmag https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/nasty.jpg Steve Butcher - Walking Dead Zombie Tattoo Auckland, #gusfring from #breakingbad done today took about 6 hours @inkeeze @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @killerinktattoo @electrumstencilproducts @dermalizepro @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing #tattooistartmag #tattooartistmagazine #sullenclothing #tattoolifemagazine #inkedmag https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/kobe-bryant-basketball-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Kobe Auckland, "Mamba out" portrait of @kobebryant I did last year I wanna do more Kobe tattoos where my Kobe fans at!! @espn @sportscenter @nba @lakers @lakersscene #farewellkobe #GOAT #kobebryant #espn #sportscenter #nba #mambaday #blackmambaday https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chess-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Chess Tattoo Auckland, Fun chess piece I did last week, I love doing tattoos with out of focus areas, Done using @inkeeze @intenzetattooink @inkjecta @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @electrumstencilproducts @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing #inkedmag #tattoolifemagazine #tattooartistmagazine #tattooistartmag #sullenclothing — at Matt Jordan's Ship Shape Tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/michael-jordan-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - michael jordan portrait tattoo Auckland, Finished this #michaeljordan today while watching the devastating loss OKC received from the Mavs, it was soo close! Had a lot of fun with this piece and want to do more like it! @michaeljordan23 @espn @sportscenter @nba @chicagobulls #nba #nbatattoo #mj #mj23 #michaeljordancigar Done using @inkeeze @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @electrumstencilproducts @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing #inkedmag #tattooartistmagazine #tattoolifemagazine #tattooistartmag #sullenclothing https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/unitedwestand.jpg BJ Betts - "United We Stand" Script and Flag Tattoo , DE Black and gray, multi-typefaced script on a realistic stars and stripes backing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/painfulgoodbyes.jpg BJ Betts - "The most painful goodbyes..." Script and Rose Tattoo , DE Flourishing scripted quote on a black and gray parchment backing, above a realistic black and gray rose. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Oddities_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/loyalty.jpg BJ Betts - "Loyalty" Script and Tattoo Machine Tattoo , DE Flourishing, fine-line script underneath a black and gray realism tattoo machine. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/wolf.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Snarling Wolf Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray realistic portrait of a wolf with awesome fur shading. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/lion.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Lion Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray lion with realistic fur shading. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/ninja_girl.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Ninja Mask Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of a masked woman, cut abstractly. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein2.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Herman Munster Monster Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the infamous Herman Munster monster. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/frankenstein.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Frankenstein Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray portrait of the Frankenstein monster https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/mrT.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Mr T Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Black and gray Mr. T with trademark scowl. Pity the fool! https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/f0e901868b79ea3554247e19eb24b491.jpg Nick Chaboya - Grizzly Bear San Francisco, CA Recently finished Grizzly Bear tattoo with Redwood Trees https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/c543004af8a8b8d85cad79e1b0887cb5.jpg Nick Chaboya - Rose Sleeve San Francisco, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/tim.owl.jmassey.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl & Chrysanthemum Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Original_Art_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jakeforsman-forestmechLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Forestmech Austin, TX Jake requested a dense forest scene with a hidden snake, to pay tribute to his homeland of Minnesota and his love for the outdoors. Since he spends a lot of time enjoying the sun each year and gets very tan, we opted for a minimal color approach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/SusanHeartFlowers.jpg Nick Baxter - Heart and Flowers Austin, TX Susan made the trip to Austin from Alabama to collect this piece memorializing her career assisting open heart surgeons. It was a lot of fun combining a realistic human heart and traditional tattoo style flowers for a simple, powerful image. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Original_Art_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickHarringtonBiochestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sword of Wisdom Austin, TX Nick wanted a new bio-organic chest piece to cover up some old tattoos he had lightened with laser treatments. I came up with this design based loosely on the Buddhist concept of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the tangled mess of delusion with discernment. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TylerBirdBioLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay Austin, TX Tyler wanted a chest piece with a bird being taken over by organic forms, so I came up with this look to tie in nicely with his existing tattoos. The decaying bird is being consumed and turned into new life; the composition forms an infinity symbol to represent the cycle of life, death, decay and rebirth. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Richie-octosharkbattle1.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopus vs Shark Austin, TX An octopus battling a shark, and winning. All healed and settled on Richie, who sat like a champion for this, his first tattoo. See more views by clicking on the detail image link. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickCoverdale-natureLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Appalachia Austin, TX Nick wanted to pay tribute to one of his favorite wilderness areas in the Appalachian mountain range, so I worked from a few reference photos of the region to piece this waterfall and mountain vista scene together. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-back.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the arms in the detail image link on this image, or in the next gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/bonniefantasyback.jpg Nick Baxter - Slaying the Dragon Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to pay tribute to her favorite fantasy novels from the Wheel of Time series, so we came up with this concept, which will be expanded into a full sleeve as well! In this scene the little girl reading under the tree becomes the fierce warrior slaying the dragon, her fantasy becoming more vivid and detailed than the reality. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Original_Art_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A0645.JPG Stefano Alcantara - My Day of the death version Fort Lauderderdale, FL My Day of the death version done at Last Rites NYC 2012 don with FK Irons and Eternal Ink https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A0681.JPG Stefano Alcantara - New World Order Tattoo Sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL New world order, Illuminaty, Big Brother, Secret society, Free Mason, Conspiracy Theory, Conspiracy Facts, Anonymus , tattoo Sleve by Stefano Alcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/witness nunweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Witness to the Fall 2 Kokomo, IN Based off a drawing of mine featured in Big Gus' book "Black and Greys Finest" real fun to do!!! https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShawnBarberOntheRoadHOSTED/images/thumbs/barber-ryan-prayinghands2.jpg Shawn Barber - praying hands and roses Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/stpatrick web1.jpg Timothy B Boor - St. Patrick casting demons into hell Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/chimp web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Chimp Kokomo, IN Chimp in deep thought. Start of a animal theme sleeve that I am really excited about. More to come. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/buda web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Buda Kokomo, IN Fun portrait of Buda piece on a meditation coach. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/St Rosa.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Santa Rosa de Lima Fort Lauderderdale, FL Hard Core saint from Lima Peru. piece done in Puerto Rico tattoo Convention 2011 also win 1st place Tattoo of the the day and 1st Place Best Realistic https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/dod girlweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Day of the dead female. Kokomo, IN <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="uiGrid fbPhotoSnowboxInfo" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-collapse: collapse; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); height: 75px; padding-top: 20px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 0px; width: 720px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; "> <tbody> <tr> <td class="vTop fbPhotoUfiCol" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding-right: 0px; width: 432px; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; "> <div class="photoUfiContainer"> <div class="UIImageBlock clearfix fbPhotoContributor" style="zoom: 1; min-height: 32px; padding-top: 12px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; width: 410px; max-width: 515px; min-width: 390px; "> <div class="UIImageBlock_Content UIImageBlock_SMALL_Content" style="display: table-cell; vertical-align: top; width: 10000px; "> <div aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowboxCaption" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: inline; width: auto; " tabindex="0"> First one of these for me. Good times, quite fun</div> </div> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Charlie healed.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Jesus Manson Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA On my bro Dan Lins, healed shot. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Original_Art_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Demasi's neck.jpg Bob Tyrrell - untitled Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA On my bro Mike DeMasi's neck... https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/photo(2).JPG Bob Tyrrell - Mother Mary Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Healed shot of this one... https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/dog b&g.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Dog portrait tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gregosbookflowerLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Self Realization Austin, TX This was a great endcap to my Australian tattooing trip, on the last day of Rites of Passage, on my good friend Gregos. It symbolizes the jaded concepts and oppressive constructs of the world obscuring the jewel of enlightenment and peace inside every person--and the ability of each of us to transcend the ego trap with the blossoming of true knowledge. I consider this a companion piece to the book and flower tattoo featured elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_0344.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Eye of RA Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom tattoo of the Eye of RA or Osiris eye done by Stefano Alcantara from Lima Peru, now in NYC in LAST RITES Tattoo Theatre. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/k tut.jpg Timothy B Boor - king tutankhamun Kokomo, IN Black and grey realistic portrait of king tutankhamun's burial mask. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/shaman-tattoo.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Mayan Mother Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Justin leg phone.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Virgin Mary Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Andy's hand phone.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Virgin Mary Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Did this on Andy Engel from Germany, one of my best friends and favorite artists! https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/pinup-tattoo.jpg Jeff Gogue - frazetta style sleeve Grants Pass, OR skulls, girl, fantasy, color, realistic, custom, original https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Original_Art_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Buddha-tattoo-sleeve.jpg Guy Aitchison - Buddah tattoo sleeve , On Juan Salgado. Read about this sleeve tattoo at <a target="_blank" href = "http://www.tattooeducation.com/news3645.html">Tattoo Education.com</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/JC morph.jpg Timothy B Boor - Kokomo, IN Custom sepia jesus based on an original drawing of mine. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/eve.jpg Timothy B Boor - Portrait of Eve tattoo Kokomo, IN Sneek peek of a creation theme tattoo in progress. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/alien egypt.jpg Timothy B Boor - The Creator? Kokomo, IN This piece represents the idea of aliens and egyptian involvement is world/human existence. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/occamsappleTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Occam Razor Austin, TX I'll let all of you piece together the symbolism of this tattoo, it's a fun one. Look into the concept of Occam's razor and go from there. Part of a future sleeve on my original Austin client Jonny, who sports the "Conformity" sleeve seen elsewhere in my tattoos gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Crying_Angel_Tattoo.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/KimSaighTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/Mary_Dog_Tattoo.jpg Kim Saigh - LA, CA Terrier as Virgin Mary Tattoo with and Winged Skull below https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crossmoleculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Living Cross Austin, TX I did this on a really nice guy who wanted a cross turning into molecules. To me, it raises the question of whether living things have eternal souls--what is the energy that forms life, all the way down to the smallest molecular level? Spirituality vs. Science...we may never have a clear answer aside from that which we provide for ourselves. https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/krishna-hanuman-tattoo.jpg Juan Salgado - krishna and hanuman tattoo San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/krishna-tattoo.jpg Juan Salgado - krishna tattoo San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Permanent_Makeup_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image74.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Pin_Up_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Hannah-B beach.png Hannah Aitchison - Bright Color Beach Back Tattoo Chicago, Il Brightly colored tattoo with retro imagery depicting a woman on a beach with an old-time ship. Lots of flowers to make the color really pop. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image125.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Mermaid Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image120.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Lady candy Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11390171_721498541308991_8740988614339058280_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - candy pinup Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyHannahAitchisonMEMBERS/images/thumbs/lovely rita.jpg Hannah Aitchison - Lovely Rita Chicago, Il Lovely Rita meter maid pin-up. Beatles tribute. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image80.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Tank girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Antebrazo1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - woman and wind Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did last week in FL on my cousin <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.1" href="http://instagram.com/brorwensjoe">@brorwensjoe</a>. Was so fun and very happy with the result #stefanoalcantara #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.3" href="http://instagram.com/fkirons">@fkirons</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.5" href="http://instagram.com/officialh2ocean">@officialh2ocean</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.7" href="http://instagram.com/eternalink">@eternalink</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.9" href="http://instagram.com/kwadron">@kwadron</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10359235_542708232521357_8243541044643297695_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - geisha Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image43.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Amazon girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_0736.JPG Emy Blacksheep - santa muerte doll with her lilblack cat Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Pin_Up_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Portrait_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Danny Devito.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Danny Devito Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Al Davis.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Allen Davis Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Davis" target="_blank">Allen Davis</a> (July 4, 1929 – October 8, 2011) was an American football coach and executive. He was the principal owner and general manager of the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL) for 39 years, from 1972 until his death in 2011. Prior to becoming the principal owner of the Raiders, he served as the team's head coach from 1963 to 1965 and part owner from 1966 to 1971, assuming both positions while the Raiders were part of the American Football League (AFL). He also served as the commissioner of the AFL in 1966. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Hunter S. Thompson1.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Hunter S Thompson Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Hunter S. Thompson.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Hunter S Thompson Portrait Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Jimmy Hoffa.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Jimmy Hoffa Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f08Ucdb63bw" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/John Denver.jpg Bob Tyrrell - John Denver Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zlKLtnbU0xE" width="560"></iframe> https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-gypsy.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Gypsy Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Gypsy https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-geisha-blossom.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Floral Geisha Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Floral Geisha https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-character-portrait-.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Villainous Character Portrait Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Villainous Character Portrait https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Portrait_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Portrait_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Portrait_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Portrait_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Realistic_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/ConradSkull.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Skull Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Piece I did at the @stefanostattoostudio booth at the INTI Tattoo Expo in Lima, Peru last weekend on my good friend and amazing artist @conradflorez <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/skull">#skull</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/kwadron">#kwadron</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanproteam">#h2oceanproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">#fkironsproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eternalink">#eternalink</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/grizzlygang">#grizzlygang</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/intitattooexpo">#INTITATTOOEXPO</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/lima">#Lima</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/peru">#Peru</a> https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Realistic_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Realistic_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Realistic_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Realistic_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Anubis healed.jpg Bob Tyrrell - Anubis Tattoo - Healed Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/BDAB629C-33CB-421F-9B35-B0BF27962590.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-sugar-skull-roses2.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin skull and roses Seattle, WA Damon Conklin skull and roses https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-gold-budda.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Golden Buddha Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Golden Buddha https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nicki Torso 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/nicki torso 4.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR 14 years ago I tattooed this young lady. A butterfly and small tribal about the size of a mandarin orange on the top of her right foot. Later a low back piece, (tramp stamp as some would say). There’s a switch that can be triggered in some people, not all, and in regard to the whole planet, in very very few, but when that switch is triggered, it begins a transformation in the person. I have witnessed this a few times now, and am only beginning to understand enough to try and communicate it. The switch is a surrendering to a decision. It reminds me of the first time I went skydiving. The decision was easy, but the reality of its potential outcome? As the door to the plane was opened, and the rush of wind came in, going head first into a full minute free fall, the horizon steady as we dropped towards the ground at 180 miles per hour... The only thing you can do is surrender at that point. It’s useless to resist. In fact, it is dangerous to. It becomes a spiritual thing. spir·it·u·al 'spiriCH(o?o)?l/ adjective 1.Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Getting your body tattooed as one whole is spiritual also. It's also about surrender. It has to do with your soul more than your physical body. It’s about your decisions, your emotions, how you feel inside during those trying times of how “it” feels on the outside. It’s about the sacrifices needed to be made, about the work one has to do to pay for the work. People who see large scale tattoos as just something a crazy person does, or just being obsessed or extreme, often don’t see what’s gone on inside that tattooed person. They don’t often see the transformation that’s gone on beneath the tattoo in the soul. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/PaulbuddhaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Buddha and Three Lotuses Austin, TX This was Paul's first tattoo, completed over two sessions. The buddha statue was based on one at the local Austin Zen Center, and the lotus flower as well as the concept of three are very important in Buddhist symbolism. https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/eagle-angel.jpg Juan Salgado - Red Eagle Angel San Juan, Puerto Rico "Red Eagle Angel" Tattoo art by: Juan Salgado Follow me on Instagram: @juan_salgado https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/stan-lee-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Stan Lee Tattoo Auckland, photo of the #stanlee I did last week @marvel @stanleecollectibles @stanleecomikaze https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chess-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Chess Tattoo Auckland, Fun chess piece I did last week, I love doing tattoos with out of focus areas, Done using @inkeeze @intenzetattooink @inkjecta @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @electrumstencilproducts @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing #inkedmag #tattoolifemagazine #tattooartistmagazine #tattooistartmag #sullenclothing — at Matt Jordan's Ship Shape Tattoo. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Angel_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyYomicoMorenoMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Yomico-A Lady Judgment.jpeg Yomico Moreno - Lady Judgment Black and Gray Bicep Tattoo New York, NY Beautifully shaded black and gray piece with gold coloring for lots of contrast. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/StMichael.jpg Stefano Alcantara - St. Michael Fort Lauderderdale, FL 3/4 sleeve I did in 2 days at @stefanostattoostudio in Lima Peru. Great times! <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/saintmichael">#saintMichael</a> with @fkirons @eternalink @officialh2ocean @kwadron https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Antebrazo1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - woman and wind Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did last week in FL on my cousin <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.1" href="http://instagram.com/brorwensjoe">@brorwensjoe</a>. Was so fun and very happy with the result #stefanoalcantara #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.3" href="http://instagram.com/fkirons">@fkirons</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.5" href="http://instagram.com/officialh2ocean">@officialh2ocean</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.7" href="http://instagram.com/eternalink">@eternalink</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.9" href="http://instagram.com/kwadron">@kwadron</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2147.jpg Timothy B Boor - "Donte and Virgil in Hell" In-progress! Kokomo, IN Started on this tattoo of the painting "Donte and Virgil in Hell" by artist William-Adolphe Bougeureau. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Wings.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Wings Fort Lauderderdale, FL Free hand wings action! FK Irons H2Ocean Eternal Ink https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/thinker choice tattoo1.jpg Conan Lea - Thinker's Choice Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This fella came to me looking for a small replication of the Thinker on his back with the feel of Gustave Dore As he spoke I realized he needed much more canvas to tell his story. He deliberated for a good hour with his wife then took the leap. We all have a choice. Just now the man, after much pondering, has chosen the better path. My client wanted to capture that moment. I markered the rays and most of the architecture on by hand. Dumbest idea of my life. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Cross_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1186.JPG Timothy B Boor - Kokomo, IN I really love getting to do some of my original art on people! This is a piece I call "The Word" , that my client saw hanging on my wall in my tattoo room while I was doing portraits of his daughter. I was honored that he wanted to put it on his body. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/witness nunweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Witness to the Fall 2 Kokomo, IN Based off a drawing of mine featured in Big Gus' book "Black and Greys Finest" real fun to do!!! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/stpatrick web1.jpg Timothy B Boor - St. Patrick casting demons into hell Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Demon_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A571ACA7-C205-4B3B-A4ED-F6017C5B61AA.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - The pact Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2579.jpg Timothy B Boor - Conjoined Goat Twins Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/StMichael.jpg Stefano Alcantara - St. Michael Fort Lauderderdale, FL 3/4 sleeve I did in 2 days at @stefanostattoostudio in Lima Peru. Great times! <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/saintmichael">#saintMichael</a> with @fkirons @eternalink @officialh2ocean @kwadron https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2147.jpg Timothy B Boor - "Donte and Virgil in Hell" In-progress! Kokomo, IN Started on this tattoo of the painting "Donte and Virgil in Hell" by artist William-Adolphe Bougeureau. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/off.jpg Emy Blacksheep - dark crow Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5767.PNG Timothy B Boor - Biomech man Kokomo, IN Super fun Organic/boimech tattoo based off one of my digital illustrations. Done on Tattooist Jack Morris. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/witch king web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Witch king Kokomo, IN First Tattoo at the opening of my new studio "The Bohemian Tattoo Club". Got to do the Witch King from Lord of the Rings on a good friend of mine. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/thinker choice tattoo1.jpg Conan Lea - Thinker's Choice Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This fella came to me looking for a small replication of the Thinker on his back with the feel of Gustave Dore As he spoke I realized he needed much more canvas to tell his story. He deliberated for a good hour with his wife then took the leap. We all have a choice. Just now the man, after much pondering, has chosen the better path. My client wanted to capture that moment. I markered the rays and most of the architecture on by hand. Dumbest idea of my life. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/gargoyleweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gargoyle demon dude. Kokomo, IN Got a chance to do some evil stuff! good times. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Demon_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2479.jpg Timothy B Boor - Addition to a Lord of the Rings Sleeve In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2354.jpg Timothy B Boor - Monster Cupcakes Kokomo, IN Done at the Tattoo Jam in Doncaster, England! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2336.jpg Timothy B Boor - untitled Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2285.jpg Timothy B Boor - Medusa Kokomo, IN Done at the Lima, Peru tattoo expo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2101.jpg Timothy B Boor - Starcraft Creature Kokomo, IN Hydralysk Zerg creature from the game Starcraft. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1273 2.JPG Timothy B Boor - Yoda Kokomo, IN Yoda tattoo I did on another big Star Wars fan! https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/chewalien.jpg Timothy B Boor - chewbacca alien Kokomo, IN fun tattoo! he wanted to cross his love for alien and star wars movies. this is the craziness that happened. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/alien4web.jpg Timothy B Boor - They exist! Kokomo, IN Super fun freehand Alien cover up in progress. Jeremiah has an Alien theme going on and let me make up my own Alien. Good times! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Devil_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/BDAB629C-33CB-421F-9B35-B0BF27962590.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A571ACA7-C205-4B3B-A4ED-F6017C5B61AA.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - The pact Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/StMichael.jpg Stefano Alcantara - St. Michael Fort Lauderderdale, FL 3/4 sleeve I did in 2 days at @stefanostattoostudio in Lima Peru. Great times! <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/saintmichael">#saintMichael</a> with @fkirons @eternalink @officialh2ocean @kwadron https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Blacksheep Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5767.PNG Timothy B Boor - Biomech man Kokomo, IN Super fun Organic/boimech tattoo based off one of my digital illustrations. Done on Tattooist Jack Morris. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/stpatrick web1.jpg Timothy B Boor - St. Patrick casting demons into hell Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/gargoyleweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - Gargoyle demon dude. Kokomo, IN Got a chance to do some evil stuff! good times. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/demon cross.jpg Timothy B Boor - Demon cross Kokomo, IN Tribute to clients father. Demons represent the cancer that took him too young. Thanks for coming in the next day so I could get a better pict! https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/St Rosa.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Santa Rosa de Lima Fort Lauderderdale, FL Hard Core saint from Lima Peru. piece done in Puerto Rico tattoo Convention 2011 also win 1st place Tattoo of the the day and 1st Place Best Realistic https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Jesus_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/ConradSkull.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Skull Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Piece I did at the @stefanostattoostudio booth at the INTI Tattoo Expo in Lima, Peru last weekend on my good friend and amazing artist @conradflorez <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/skull">#skull</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/kwadron">#kwadron</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/h2oceanproteam">#h2oceanproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/fkironsproteam">#fkironsproteam</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/eternalink">#eternalink</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/grizzlygang">#grizzlygang</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/intitattooexpo">#INTITATTOOEXPO</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/lima">#Lima</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/peru">#Peru</a> https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Mary_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1274 2.JPG Timothy B Boor - Virgin Mary by Michelangelo Kokomo, IN Had a good time tattooing this version of a Michelangelo's Virgin Mary. I can't wait to add more! I did not do the other tattoos around this piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/thinker choice tattoo1.jpg Conan Lea - Thinker's Choice Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This fella came to me looking for a small replication of the Thinker on his back with the feel of Gustave Dore As he spoke I realized he needed much more canvas to tell his story. He deliberated for a good hour with his wife then took the leap. We all have a choice. Just now the man, after much pondering, has chosen the better path. My client wanted to capture that moment. I markered the rays and most of the architecture on by hand. Dumbest idea of my life. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Day o Death lilis.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Day Of the Death Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom Day of the dead Piece. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Religious_Praying_Hands_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/ShawnBarberOntheRoadHOSTED/images/thumbs/barber-ryan-prayinghands2.jpg Shawn Barber - praying hands and roses Los Angeles, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/Hands_Praying_Tattoo_T1.jpg BJ Betts - Praying Hands , DE Ouch https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Rework_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Hulk Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image2.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Geisha Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image116.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Beetljuice Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2171.jpg Timothy B Boor - Portrait Rework Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_mc-tats-0005-t.jpg Mike Cole - Christ Halo nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Royal_King_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2314.jpg Timothy B Boor - Chest Piece In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/witch king web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Witch king Kokomo, IN First Tattoo at the opening of my new studio "The Bohemian Tattoo Club". Got to do the Witch King from Lord of the Rings on a good friend of mine. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Sci_Fi_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/InkbySagaHOSTED/images/thumbs/Rinzler 2018T.jpg Saga Anderson - Rinzler Calgary, Alberta <a href="https://tron.fandom.com/wiki/Rinzler" target="_blank">Rinzler</a> is Clu's primary enforcer. He is an exceptionally skilled warrior and is the elite combatant in all games in the Grid. In addition, he is the only known programto use two identity discs in battle. Originally known as Tron, Rinzler's identity came into being when Tron was "repurposed" by Clu. In TRON: Uprising, Tron was forced to adopt the name and appearance of Rinzler after his battle with Clu, using the disguise to avoid capture as most programs believed that he was dead. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/davidminter-roboarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX David, a computer programmer, wanted a robotic arm representing the harmonious fusion of man and machine. I love the simple, bold, flowing design that we came up with! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LuxAlteraHOSTED/images/thumbs/Markus-B bio.png Lux Altera - Bio-Organic Sleeve Tattoo , Brightly colored sleeve with scaly, insectoid-like bio-organic styling. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bobtyrrell.com/images/thumbs/Tyrrell-B skull.png Bob Tyrrell - Collaborative Black and Gray Skull Tattoo Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA Me and my bro Marshall Bennett do a dual seminar every year on Sunday at the Motor City Tattoo Expo in Detroit Rock City. We pick a name out of a hat and give someone who takes the seminar a free collab tattoo from both of us. This year was special, because our friends Rember, Jose Perez Jr., Tibor, and Francisco Sanchez joined in, making it a 6 way collab! We tattooed until 2 a.m. It turned into a party. I am beyond stoked and beyond humbled to do this with five of my friends who are five of the best tattooers on the planet. I can't thank you guys enough for coming and making this happen. Love y'all!!! An amazing day and one of the highlights of my life. This tat is done with my signature Bob Tyrrell grey wash set from Intenze. Ha!!! I hope you guys liked it. The pic doesn't do it justice, lighting was bad in the room. It's not quite this dark. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyYomicoMorenoMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10929583_1091582984190534_7768173624900467188_n.jpg Yomico Moreno - Spock Portrait New York, NY Spock portrait done in black and grey https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ellisbiolegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mechanical Flower Austin, TX I had the opportunity to put a unique twist on a classic biomechanical theme in this lower leg sleeve. It shows the dichotomy of nature and technology with plants turning into robotics; one natural flower and one mechanical...with a bioengineered little visitor. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2547.jpg Timothy B Boor - More Progress on the Lord of the Rings Sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Sci_Fi_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/654433C8-3D97-4DC6-AC77-55AD1658EBA5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-time-skull-sleeve.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Time Skull Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Time Skull https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-sugar-skull-roses2.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin skull and roses Seattle, WA Damon Conklin skull and roses https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-Smoking-skull-pistol.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Smoking skull Pistol Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Smoking skull Pistol https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-mushroom-skull.png Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Mushroom Skull Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Mushroom Skull https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-crowned-boar-skull.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Crowned Boar Skull Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Crowned Boar Skull https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-Totem-skull-sleeve.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-bio-organic.png Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Skull Bio Organic sleeve https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Severed_Head_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2218.jpg Timothy B Boor - Caravaggio Painting Cover-Up Kokomo, IN A challenging cover-up done recently! Got to do a painting by one of my all time favorite artists, Caravaggio! Had to adjust and alter it a bit to make the cover-up work, but happy so far. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/persius.jpg Timothy B Boor - Perseus with the head of Medusa Kokomo, IN Perseus with the head of Medusa. Done on Charlie the bass player for "Fit for an Autopsy". https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/reepz.jpg Timothy B Boor - CREEPY comic cover Kokomo, IN Fun littlie black and grey side piece based off of a CREEPY comic book cover. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/Skull_Tattoo_T.jpg BJ Betts - Skull , DE untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/tn_med_mike-32-t.jpg Mike Cole - Self Destructive Heads nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/trevorchairs11-05TN.jpg Nick Baxter - More Chairs Austin, TX Here's the latest installment of the chairs sleeve, as it inches to an agonizingly slow finish...only a few more chair designer portraits left, and then some background. Oh yeah, the quote of my life: "Oh my god, Honey, look at this! This person got CHAIRS tattooed on them!!?!?!? Why would someone ever GET that?!?!?!" https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/eamesportraitTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Charles Eames (1907 1978) East Haven, CT This is a portrait of famed furniture designer Charles Eames (1907-1978) on the 'chairs' sleeve that is still in progress (pictures of the chairs are elsewhere in this gallery). This will be incorporated into the as-of-yet undone background. The client's finger is there for size comparison. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Singular_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Singular_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/bio-full-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Full Bio Sleeve Tattoo , IL And yesterday’s crazy all day second pass on @gwooki ...this was super fun and I’d love to do more like it! #blackandgrey #biomech#tattoo #sleeve #abstractart #artcollector https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/bio-upper-half-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio Upper Sleeve Tattoo , IL And yesterday’s crazy all day second pass on @gwooki ...this was super fun and I’d love to do more like it! #blackandgrey #biomech#tattoo #sleeve #abstractart #artcollector https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/black-grey-bio-forearm-sleeve-guy-aitchison.jpg Guy Aitchison - Forearm Bio Sleeve Tattoo , IL And yesterday’s crazy all day second pass on @gwooki ...this was super fun and I’d love to do more like it! #blackandgrey #biomech#tattoo #sleeve #abstractart #artcollector https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Singular_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackbiomechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Biomech Machine Austin, TX Jack wanted a biomech tattoo depicting a sleek, efficient machine with a glowing power source as a brother piece to the "Comeback Machine" sleeve I did on his brother years ago. I incorporated a few forms and details from his brother's sleeve as little easter eggs to symbolically join the two pieces. Each brother's piece was chosen by them to honestly represent their personalities and life journeys--Jack's being clean and efficient, Cameron's being weathered and cobbled together, but still running off its passionate glowing energy source. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/keithtroutsleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Trout Fly Fishing Austin, TX Keith wanted a sleeve celebrating his love of fly fishing, complete with anatomically correct details of rainbow and brown trout, and an unbarbed fish hook for proper catch and release. We used some photos he took of the majestic Montana wilderness for reference, and he allowed me the liberty to morph a few different tattoo styles into one seamless aesthetic. This project was tons of fun! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/davidminter-roboarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX David, a computer programmer, wanted a robotic arm representing the harmonious fusion of man and machine. I love the simple, bold, flowing design that we came up with! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/josh-springsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Springtime Austin, TX Josh wanted a colorful sleeve embodying the fresh growth, sunshine, and lighthearted feelings of spring. So we pieced together a collage of his favorite spring-themed animals and plants. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Singular_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jpolitte-robotarm-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX This sleeve presents a more realistic and modern take on a classic biomech tattoo motif, showing human flesh ripped away to reveal robotics underneath. My client Jason is an inspiration—strong in body and mind, committed to achieving what he set out to do, despite having no prior experience, and despite having to fly here from his job guiding bomb-sniffing dogs in the war torn Middle East in order to squeeze a pair of 3-day marathon sessions into his allotted time off. These 2 sessions were spaced one month apart, completing a foundation color layer over the entire arm the first time, and dialing in colors, refining details, and finishing the sleeve during the second session. These photos were taken while the tattoo was still fresh, so there is more pink skin irritation here than it will have when healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cate-zeldaWoW-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Gaming Sleeve Austin, TX This sleeve started as a tribute to the video game Zelda, and expanded to include a creature from another favorite game of my client, World of Warcraft. The octopus was pre-existing (done by Justin Oriani), and we worked the new sleeve subject matter into and around it to form a cohesive looking collage of colorful creatures (how about that for some nice alliteration!). https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosbaroqueLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gothic Still Life Sleeve Austin, TX This past year my great client Aaron, who has the graveyard sleeve visible elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, approached me with the idea of a dark gothic themed sleeve. The subject matter was based loosely on a classical still life look, with Aaron requesting that various personally significant symbols be included. Color was kept minimal in this piece in order to achieve the requested dark, dusty, gothic look, and used strategically to provide emphasis and compositional flow. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Singular_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fruitmechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Tropical Fruitmech Austin, TX I did this sleeve of surreal tropical fruits on the amazing tattooer <a href="http://www.acostattoo.com" target="_blank">Andres Acosta</a>, to pay homage to his family and native land of Venezuela. Various symbols of life and death, decay and regeneration are scattered throughout. The flower on his hand is a rendition of a Mango blossom. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/BXQH4848.jpg Jeff Gogue - samurai and severed snake head Grants Pass, OR This in progress work of a samurai mask, maple leaves, peonies, dahlias, and a severed sneak head really shows the power of designing with archs and flow patterns. I try to set the viewer’s eye in motion with the direction things look like they are moving in. I love the challenge of using a static image to portray movement, and the fun part is a tattoo in many ways is in continual motion wether the person’s body is moving or even on a microscopic and time lapse level, the cells around the pigment are continually regenerating causing tiny shifts in the pigment… what a cool thought. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/5d269fb4f6cd09c87018c33bbb293c2f.jpg Nick Chaboya - untitled San Francisco, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/melisNBjuancolabfullNB.jpg Nick Baxter - Capricorn Collaboration Austin, TX This unique project was the result of an artistic collaboration between myself, <a href="http://www.juansalgadoart.com" target="_blank">Juan Salgado</a>, and the client <a href="http://missmelis.com" target="_blank">Melissa Fusco</a>, who requested a capricorn themed sleeve with other symbols relevent to her life. Since Juan and I live far apart, we devised a different kind of collaborative process. First, Melis started us off with a loose compositional sketch and written description via email, then Juan and I tackled different parts of the drawing amidst email discussion over how each of our sections would fit with the other. I did the large moth, forearm shell and flower drawing, and Juan did the Capricorn mermaid with mandala halo. Next, he and I each started our respective portion during separate sessions, completing a loose and incomplete foundation layer. Then on the third session, I added a 2nd layer of ink to Juan's upper half, while he added a 2nd pass of ink during the 4th session on my lower half. This alternation ensured that we each added our influence in roughly equal amounts to every area, despite never being in the same location nor tattooing at the same time. We traded one more pass each after that second layer, then met up at Hell City Tattoo Festival in Ohio for the finishing touches over the entire arm, in person, at the same time. This was a very fun method of long distance collaboration and all three of us are thrilled with the results. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nickpasteurmusicsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Music and Medicine Austin, TX This sleeve is the client's tribute to his love of music and medicine, being both a practicing physician and a musician in his spare time. To represent these two subjects we chose a stylized rendering of the anatomy of the inner ear, and paired those structures with the classic musical symbolism of the gramophone and "f-hole' on a violin. You can see the client Nick's other arm that I sleeved elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, in the entry titled <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_100966.html" target="_blank">"Florida Tribute."</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2666.jpg Timothy B Boor - Frog Kokomo, IN Added to a swamp themed sleeve still in progress! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/floridatributesleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Florida Tribute Austin, TX My client Nick wanted to pay tribute to his childhood home and family roots in Florida with some of his most powerful memories from growing up, from the sweet to the painful. These included living on and around citrus farms, and dealing with the ever-present stinging insects like mosquitos and velvet ants. We had fun thinking of all the ways to depict oranges and managed to include every aspect except for the seed form. These photos show the tattoo healed after almost one year. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanJungleSleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Rainforest Tribute Austin, TX My friend Dan wanted to pay tribute to the vast array of beautiful fauna and flora of the rainforests, while calling attention to the clearcutting and burning of the Amazon jungle for industrial agriculture. So he chose several interesting animals and plants to depict, and we tied the composition together with flames to represent the peril that these fragile ecosystems are in today. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonnyadventuresleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Follow Your Heart Austin, TX This sleeve was several years in the making but finally finished except for a bit near the elbow where the client has some eczema. X marks the spot on the adventure map of your life. Use your intellect, follow your heart, and go where you must in order to find your truth and fulfillment. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Skin_Rips_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jpolitte-robotarm-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX This sleeve presents a more realistic and modern take on a classic biomech tattoo motif, showing human flesh ripped away to reveal robotics underneath. My client Jason is an inspiration—strong in body and mind, committed to achieving what he set out to do, despite having no prior experience, and despite having to fly here from his job guiding bomb-sniffing dogs in the war torn Middle East in order to squeeze a pair of 3-day marathon sessions into his allotted time off. These 2 sessions were spaced one month apart, completing a foundation color layer over the entire arm the first time, and dialing in colors, refining details, and finishing the sleeve during the second session. These photos were taken while the tattoo was still fresh, so there is more pink skin irritation here than it will have when healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/dissectedbeeLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Totally Committed Austin, TX Carlos wanted a very unique and interesting interpretation of the concept of commitment, after learning that some bees sacrifice their lives when they decide to sting. He wanted to depict the bee unraveling while trying to remove his stinger and fly away, so I consulted the brilliant work of muralist Nychos for inspiration when drawing my design. This photo shows the tattoo healed after one 5 hour session. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/meltclock.jpg Timothy B Boor - Melting clock Kokomo, IN Fun melting clock skin tear flower tattoo https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5767.PNG Timothy B Boor - Biomech man Kokomo, IN Super fun Organic/boimech tattoo based off one of my digital illustrations. Done on Tattooist Jack Morris. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Skin_Rips_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/koolaidmanTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Did Dat Shit Hurded?? Austin, TX Kool-Aid man skin tear-out. Need I say more? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/unicorngayTN.jpg Nick Baxter - The Last Unicorn Austin, TX Dear World, Thank you for having XLindseyX help make my job the most fun and hilarious ever. Sincerely, Nick https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/50armRibMuscle_t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Muscles , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nakneck1TN.jpg Nick Baxter - Flesh Leaves Austin, TX This client wanted to represent mankind's interconnectedness with nature by combining fleshy elements with some leaves. My piece was worked around and into an unfinished chest piece by Carson Hill, an awesome tattoo artist in CA. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skinripfoliageTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Eco Skin Rip Austin, TX That's right, my friend and I are bringing back every tattooer's favorite, the one and only, the timeless, skin rip tattoo. This is, of course, updated for the modern age with more realistic depth and trompe l'oeil effects, and some actual meaning behind the image--it celebrates his love for, and oneness with, the natural world which sustains all life on this planet. Including yours, dipshit. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/neckBrain-tattoo-T.jpg Guy Aitchison - NeckBrain , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/beast-tattoo-t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Beast , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Skull_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyLauraJadeMEMBERS/images/thumbs/flowers-skull.jpg Laura Jade - Flowers and Skull Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-rose-skull-tattoo.jpg Damon Conklin - Rose with Skull and Crown Tattoo Seattle, WA Finished this sweet rose with skull and crown tattoo on the main man @truckstopsurprise yesterday. You rock bro thanks a lot for letting me do my thing. And thanks for all the valentines candy https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1B19F864-9699-4A03-8E3F-C3FF52EC982C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/red-roses-skull-tattoo.png Damon Conklin - Flowers and Skull Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2ABFB501-F1E0-43D4-BDD5-23673D9BB11D.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/79EFF980-8925-4141-AF2E-ECE8B9373E43.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/9BB1C1D7-1701-4492-81C0-5D5E4DD1684F.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/B34DA8EB-1465-4FA0-BCCB-A812C44411D8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Harley quinn Skull Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/2C2F1B54-B667-4472-801E-0270B3A4AD49.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Skull_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/YacoFinal.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son Lion Headdress Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Happy with the final product of the piece I did for my friend @yacoturco at @stefanostattoostudio Private Studio in Lima, Peru. <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Thanks guys for wait for me @yacoturco @msperu <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/losleones">#losLeones</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/estoesguerra">#estoesguerra</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yaco">#yaco</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warrior">#warrior</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/headdress">#headdress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">@fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron @samsungmobileusa @nickydiamonds @grizzlygriptape https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_22921.jpg Timothy B Boor - Voodoo Doll In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Antebrazo1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - woman and wind Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did last week in FL on my cousin <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.1" href="http://instagram.com/brorwensjoe">@brorwensjoe</a>. Was so fun and very happy with the result #stefanoalcantara #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.3" href="http://instagram.com/fkirons">@fkirons</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.5" href="http://instagram.com/officialh2ocean">@officialh2ocean</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.7" href="http://instagram.com/eternalink">@eternalink</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.9" href="http://instagram.com/kwadron">@kwadron</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1899.jpg Timothy B Boor - Day of the Dead Woman Kokomo, IN Timothy Boor did this tattoo at the 2014 Hell City Tattoo Festival in Columbus, Ohio. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/1480711_10201686524978671_1551148132_n1.jpg Timothy B Boor - Aleister Crowley Kokomo, IN I got to finish this Aleister Crowley portrait on my buddy Clint the other day. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/1480711_10201686524978671_1551148132_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Aleister Crowley Kokomo, IN Got to finish this Aleister Crowley portrait yesterday on my buddy Clint. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Blacksheep Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chakra spinal tattoo detail copy.jpg Conan Lea - Spinal Chakra Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This breathy piece was drawn on with markers and then tattooed. The collector is a massage therapist and Reiki energy worker, and wanted to embody the lightness and ethereal imagery of the ancient chakras on the meridian of her spine. We did consider putting each of the chakras on her body in their anatomically correct positions, but since they range in location from the top of the head down to the knees, and plenty of special places in between, we decided the spine would be more than acceptable. We tattooed over multiple sessions so that we could ensure the lightness of the inlay. After wearing it for a few years, the collector decided to add another layer of saturation to make the piece brighter and more vivid, and will soon do another small session on it so her piece can reflect the amazing technological advances in the tattoo pigment industry. It will be fun to put some of the newer types onto her skin. This collector is an amazing person with a beautiful spirit, strong heart, and clear, wide-open mind. I like to think that the tattoo is a totem to remind her of what she intends to be. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/derek-redfeatherLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Redfeather Austin, TX My Native friend Derek's tribal name is Redfeather. Much respect to Turtle Mountain Reservation, North Dakota and all indigenous people. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian2WEB.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Chief Fort Lauderderdale, FL Indian Chief portrait with more flowy textures i´m enjoying to do lately. FK Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean #stefanoalcantara https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Skull_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian web.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Fort Lauderderdale, FL Part of an Indian leg sleeve I´m working on Done at Last Rites tattoo theater in NYC Fk Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/buddhagardenTN3.jpg Nick Baxter - The Forager's Path Austin, TX This sleeve reflects Jack's love for foraging wild edibles and deep appreciation of Buddhist teachings and philosophy. The 2 symbols in the background are the Lotus flower which represents enlightenment growing out of ignorance, and the Wheel of Life whose 8 spokes represent the Eightfold Path of Buddhist practice. The fruits depicted are wild blueberries, blackberries, grapevines and persimmons. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A0681.JPG Stefano Alcantara - New World Order Tattoo Sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL New world order, Illuminaty, Big Brother, Secret society, Free Mason, Conspiracy Theory, Conspiracy Facts, Anonymus , tattoo Sleve by Stefano Alcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7847.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Magnifying Glass Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom piece i did on my guest spot at All or Nothing , really fun piece! Done with <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1788954010" href="http://www.facebook.com/fkirons">Fk Irons</a> and Eternal inks https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/juankeyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - The Color Conspiracy Austin, TX I did this fun little Tibetan inspired banger on the amazing tattooer Juan Salgado, at his shop Color Conspiracy in Puerto Rico. It was an honor not only to tattoo such an amazing artist, but to fit the piece in next to a beautiful Guy Aitchison sleeve. The top of the flames extend partially onto the neck, and you can get a closer view of Juan's shop logo as the teeth of the key by clicking the detail image link. Also, do yourself a favor and check out Juan's art at www.juansalgadoart.com https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/mother earth tree goddess tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Mother Earth Goddess Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This gal wanted to express the power of the female as it flows from the earth. She said she'd give me as much of her side as I wish. Hooked me at once. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Planets.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Planets (Healed piece) Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed Realistic Black and Gray tattoo of Planets done at Last Rites in NYC by Stefano Alcantara. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/big-lebowski-tattoo-t.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Big Lebowski Tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL The Big Levowsky (movie) 9 hours, 3 more comming! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Skull_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Skull_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Corporate-Reaper.jpg Jesse Smith - Corporate Reaper Richmond, VA "Typically known for putting our rights as human beings to death" https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Interleukin.jpg Jesse Smith - Interleukin Velociraptor Richmond, VA "I knew right off the bat that this particular creature was the result of mixing old Velociraptor DNA with that of an Interleukin. One of the first hybrids that I've stumbled across that I think may actually survive the horrendous experiments that the Pharmaceutical companies have put them through." https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Samurai-Squirrel.jpg Jesse Smith - Samurai Squirrel Richmond, VA "It's not often that the Samurai Squirrel is called upon, but with rumors swilling around Durken Forest about the possible alliance between the rebellious rabbits and the octopi there aren't many options. Unfortunately, the Samurai Squirrel doesn't do favors. Every call to action comes with a serious price." https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Rat Race 2.0.jpg Jesse Smith - Rat Race 2.0 Richmond, VA "They were so focused on winning the race that they didn't have a chance to enjoy the scenery." I initially dropped this piece off in Vegas a couple years back and the owner decided he wanted to add to it. For details and more info about this tattoo, check out the blog post here https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/color-forearm-flowers.png Damon Conklin - Full color flowers tattoo Seattle, WA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Flying Monkeys.jpg Jesse Smith - Flying Monkeys Richmond, VA "Back when the humans used to inhabit Carkayous, it was an entirely different place. All the creatures were seen as specimens rather than a life form. The experiments carried on for almost a half century before the government cut funding and they left the island in shambles. Now, almost 45 years later the island is left in shambles and its rare to see any animals that haven't been a victim of genetic modification. Although it's very interesting to see this alien-esque world, I can't help but think about all the horrible things that had to happen in order to create it. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Kilick Falls Lagoon.jpg Jesse Smith - Kilick Falls Lagoon Richmond, VA "About 10 years ago, Jenny walked into the shop that I was working at and asked me to tattoo a couple tribal dragons below her belly button. I tattooed the dragons and honestly never thought I’d see her again. She eventually came back and asked for me to tattoo a fairy riding a dragonfly on her upper back. It soon turned into a back piece and eventually made its way down her legs. 300 hours later this was what we came up with." To see details and stories about this piece, click <a href="https://jessesmithtattoos.com/2010/11/15/killick-falls-lagoon/">here</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Octobear.jpg Jesse Smith - Octobear Richmond, VA Richard was one of first scientists to work on Carkayous . He was fresh out of college and had been offered this job from an unknown company that lured him in with a hefty sign-on bonus and the promise of a tropical work location. When he initially arrived it seemed like a dream come true. The beaches were untouched by humanity, the jungles were pristine, and the abundance of abstract wild life was like nothing he had ever seen before. It wasn't until a couple of months in that he realized what it was that this company was trying to do. He eventually devised a plan of escape but it came at a cost. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Oppression (1).jpg Jesse Smith - Oppression Richmond, VA "They use the Gorillas to do their dirty work but the squirrels aren't stupid. The Revolution is Inevitable!" This piece was put together to represent how the government/corporations try and set us up for failure by giving us things that aren't exactly good for us (ie. loads of credit with super high APR's attached to them). If you notice in the lower left hand side of the the composition the squirrels have other plans. The same poison that they try and feed us will eventually come back and bite them in the ass. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Richmond, VA A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Sleeves_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/MattGomes-seapuzzleLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Octopuzzle/Jellypuzzle Austin, TX Matt came to me with a sleeve idea of sea creatures combined with a puzzle piece theme, and chose an octopus and a Manowar jellyfish. This really fun project came together nicely, having been started at a tattoo convention and then finished with a few trips to my studio in Austin. https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_SM.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the Creotic sea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-decayarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Decay and Rebirth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the decay and rebirth side, based on the concept of fungi and dirt-dwelling insects being the decomposers of nature, with a rotting peach thrown in for good measure. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141309.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/JamesHall-lifearm.jpg Nick Baxter - Life and Growth Austin, TX My good buddy and coworker <a href="http://www.jameshallcreative.com" target="_blank">James Hall</a> wanted a pair of bio-organic style sleeves; one representing life and growth, and the other representing decay and rebirth. This Arm is the life and growth side, based off of various succulents and exotic jungle flowers, with a psychedelic dragonfly pollinating them. This and <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_141310.html" target="_blank">the other sleeve</a> tie into his gears of time backpiece which I did previously, and which you can see <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_134009.html" target="_blank">elsewhere in this tattoo gallery.</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/LooseScrewTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Jesse_MarkelFish_Web.jpg Jesse Smith - Nature Always Wins Richmond, VA Nature Always Wins “Every once in awhile one of the many experiments held by the inhabitants of Carkayous West finds it's way out of the compound. It doesn't take long before it becomes a victim of the local wildlife. This situation is no different. One of their Series 8 robots stumbled upon a Land Octopus who quickly dragged it into the creoticsea where it had zero chance of surviving. It's parts eventually found their way on the backs of some homeless hermits.” https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/BrianMitchell-hydrawizardLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wizard and Hydra Austin, TX Brian wanted a sleeve and chest panel depicting a mysterious wizard casting a spell on a mythological beast. With its great historical symbolism, a 7-headed hydra seemed like a great choice. The wizard is shown conquering the beast, using a spell to suck the life force from the beast. Pre-existing on Brian's ribs was an awesome sci-fi themed tattoo by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/Bonnie-armLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Wheel of Time Austin, TX Bonnie wanted to continue the fantasy theme we started on her Wheel of Time backpiece, with a connected sleeve that featured some more imagery and characters from the series of novels. She has incredibly pale skin that heals color perfectly, lending perfectly to the crystals and fire effects she wanted. <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_137891.html" target="_blank">Check out her backpiece here!</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DavidMinterBio.jpg Nick Baxter - Vines and Pods Austin, TX David wanted a bio-organic sleeve to complement <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_133066.html" target="_blank">the biomech sleeve on his other arm</a>, that I did for him a few years ago. We used approximate symmetry of the major shapes to create a very balanced look between the two sleeves <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nf1Q1A2yD/" target="_blank">when they're viewed together</a>. Seed pods and vines were the main inspirations for this arm, and David hopes to merge the mech with the bio across his chest and back....stay tuned! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Sleeves_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/bio-full-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Full Bio Sleeve Tattoo , IL And yesterday’s crazy all day second pass on @gwooki ...this was super fun and I’d love to do more like it! #blackandgrey #biomech#tattoo #sleeve #abstractart #artcollector https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/bio-upper-half-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio Upper Sleeve Tattoo , IL And yesterday’s crazy all day second pass on @gwooki ...this was super fun and I’d love to do more like it! #blackandgrey #biomech#tattoo #sleeve #abstractart #artcollector https://www.tattoos.gallery/guyaitchison.com/images/thumbs/black-grey-bio-forearm-sleeve-guy-aitchison.jpg Guy Aitchison - Forearm Bio Sleeve Tattoo , IL And yesterday’s crazy all day second pass on @gwooki ...this was super fun and I’d love to do more like it! #blackandgrey #biomech#tattoo #sleeve #abstractart #artcollector https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/connorreefsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sirens Of The Reef Austin, TX As an avid saltwater fishtank enthusiast, Connor wanted a colorful sleeve featuring several of his favorite saltwater creatures, along with mirrored good and evil sirens. He had an existing octopus tattoo covering part of his shoulder, so I worked my design into the older tattoo, in order to form one cohesive piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/gabebonsaisleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Nautical Bonsai Sleeve Austin, TX Gabe wanted a sleeve with various subjects to symbolize some of his passions and pursuits in life, and we settled upon a neotraditional nautical theme. A true warrior, he twice endured approximately 16 hours of tattooing over 3 consecutive days in order to finish his sleeve in only two trips to Austin. After enduring several laser sessions at my request to lighten some older tattoos on his arm, he took what little time away that he could afford from Navy flight school to journey to <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Art Realm Tattoo</a>. I truly appreciate Gabe's dedication, strength, and trust! An inspiring tattoo journey and a really fun project. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwaylegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me wanting to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife in the region. See the next image in this tattoo gallery for more detail shots of the piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/philnorwayDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Lofoten Tribute Austin, TX Phil came to me with a request to pay tribute to one of his favorite places in the world, Lofoten, Norway. I designed a full leg sleeve capturing some of the most iconic landscapes and wildlife of the region. Here are some detail shots of the piece. See the entire leg in the next image in this tattoo gallery. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Sleeves_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jackbiomechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Biomech Machine Austin, TX Jack wanted a biomech tattoo depicting a sleek, efficient machine with a glowing power source as a brother piece to the "Comeback Machine" sleeve I did on his brother years ago. I incorporated a few forms and details from his brother's sleeve as little easter eggs to symbolically join the two pieces. Each brother's piece was chosen by them to honestly represent their personalities and life journeys--Jack's being clean and efficient, Cameron's being weathered and cobbled together, but still running off its passionate glowing energy source. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/keithtroutsleeve.jpg Nick Baxter - Trout Fly Fishing Austin, TX Keith wanted a sleeve celebrating his love of fly fishing, complete with anatomically correct details of rainbow and brown trout, and an unbarbed fish hook for proper catch and release. We used some photos he took of the majestic Montana wilderness for reference, and he allowed me the liberty to morph a few different tattoo styles into one seamless aesthetic. This project was tons of fun! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/davidminter-roboarmLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX David, a computer programmer, wanted a robotic arm representing the harmonious fusion of man and machine. I love the simple, bold, flowing design that we came up with! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonjarrellmermaid-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mermaid Austin, TX Jonathan wanted a colorful sleeve featuring a mermaid striving to become human. He sat fantastically for long 2-day sessions, and so we got this done over the course of several months with 3 of those back-to-back marathons! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/josh-springsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Springtime Austin, TX Josh wanted a colorful sleeve embodying the fresh growth, sunshine, and lighthearted feelings of spring. So we pieced together a collage of his favorite spring-themed animals and plants. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/will-SCsleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - South Carolina Tribute Austin, TX My client Will wanted to pay tribute to his home state of South Carolina with some iconic plants and animals found there. I put my own stylized twist on things to give the sleeve a colorful, energetic look. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Sleeves_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/crystel-texturesleeveDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Warhammer Tzeentch Austin, TX This sleeve is an abstract bio-organic collection of forms and textures based on the video game character called a Tzeentch, from the game Warhammer, whom my client does concept art for. She wanted to symbolize her connection to the character and the game she helps create for a living in a striking way, which was incredibly fun to tattoo. See the other image posted in this gallery for more detail views. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jpolitte-robotarm-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX This sleeve presents a more realistic and modern take on a classic biomech tattoo motif, showing human flesh ripped away to reveal robotics underneath. My client Jason is an inspiration—strong in body and mind, committed to achieving what he set out to do, despite having no prior experience, and despite having to fly here from his job guiding bomb-sniffing dogs in the war torn Middle East in order to squeeze a pair of 3-day marathon sessions into his allotted time off. These 2 sessions were spaced one month apart, completing a foundation color layer over the entire arm the first time, and dialing in colors, refining details, and finishing the sleeve during the second session. These photos were taken while the tattoo was still fresh, so there is more pink skin irritation here than it will have when healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cate-zeldaWoW-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Fantasy Gaming Sleeve Austin, TX This sleeve started as a tribute to the video game Zelda, and expanded to include a creature from another favorite game of my client, World of Warcraft. The octopus was pre-existing (done by Justin Oriani), and we worked the new sleeve subject matter into and around it to form a cohesive looking collage of colorful creatures (how about that for some nice alliteration!). https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ren&stimpyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ren & Stimpy Austin, TX This fun and hilarious sleeve on my good friend Nick came together over the course of almost 10 years, with long breaks as he pursued a law degree and became a lawyer, and now a fledgling sommelier career in the culinary arts. We first began with the lower half, consisting of evil corporate zombies and the sliding penguin from the movie Fight Club holding a heart-shaped molotov cocktail. Over the past 3 years we completed the top part, consisting of Nick's favorite childhood cartoon Ren and Stimpy, stylized as a zombie business man and a chef. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosbaroqueLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gothic Still Life Sleeve Austin, TX This past year my great client Aaron, who has the graveyard sleeve visible elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, approached me with the idea of a dark gothic themed sleeve. The subject matter was based loosely on a classical still life look, with Aaron requesting that various personally significant symbols be included. Color was kept minimal in this piece in order to achieve the requested dark, dusty, gothic look, and used strategically to provide emphasis and compositional flow. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/glowlightbulb2016.jpg Nick Baxter - Brilliant Idea Austin, TX A brain in a lightbulb, an ode to brilliant ideas and the human capacity for ingenuity, reworked in 2016 after some extensive color loss. I originally did this tattoo and the sleeve that it's a part of about 10 years ago, and it was always one of my favorites. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me at the time, I was using an orange pigment that completely disappears after exposure to even minimal sunlight, so it needed to be redone with new lightfast tattoo pigments and restored to its former glory. You can see the before and after of this session, as well as a view of the top portion of the sleeve that we also touched up, by clicking on the detail image link. Thank you to my wonderfully dedicated clients for putting in the travel, money, and effort to keep their tattoos looking top notch! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid (Detail) Austin, TX Lower leg close-ups of the Dissected Mermaid leg sleeve, which you can see in full by clicking on the detail image link. Or see the more views of it elsewhere in my tattoo gallery. This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/ecuadorsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Ecuador Austin, TX This sleeve was the client's tribute to his childhood growing up in Quito, Ecuador, featuring his favorite childhood things and places. The mountain landscape across his shoulders was a coverup of an old tribal tattoo, and represents the famous Andes peak he could see from his childhood apartment building, which is depicted on the inner arm. Also featured are his favorite species of Ecuadorian bird, flowers, and tree, as well as one of the beetles he used to catch as a child. On his forearm was an existing angel tattoo that I reworked and incorporated into the rest of the sleeve. These photos were taken upon completion of the piece, since he traveled from Ecuador for the work and I won't be able to easily meet him again for the preferred healed photos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Sleeves_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosgraveyard2016LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Cemetery At Dusk Austin, TX I completed this sleeve close to 10 years ago, and had the opportunity to revitalize it this past year, while also adding a few more elements. Here it is healed and ready for another long life with improved contrast and clarity. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/fruitmechLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Tropical Fruitmech Austin, TX I did this sleeve of surreal tropical fruits on the amazing tattooer <a href="http://www.acostattoo.com" target="_blank">Andres Acosta</a>, to pay homage to his family and native land of Venezuela. Various symbols of life and death, decay and regeneration are scattered throughout. The flower on his hand is a rendition of a Mango blossom. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/BXQH4848.jpg Jeff Gogue - samurai and severed snake head Grants Pass, OR This in progress work of a samurai mask, maple leaves, peonies, dahlias, and a severed sneak head really shows the power of designing with archs and flow patterns. I try to set the viewer’s eye in motion with the direction things look like they are moving in. I love the challenge of using a static image to portray movement, and the fun part is a tattoo in many ways is in continual motion wether the person’s body is moving or even on a microscopic and time lapse level, the cells around the pigment are continually regenerating causing tiny shifts in the pigment… what a cool thought. https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbyNickChaboyaMEMBERS/images/thumbs/5d269fb4f6cd09c87018c33bbb293c2f.jpg Nick Chaboya - untitled San Francisco, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/melisNBjuancolabfullNB.jpg Nick Baxter - Capricorn Collaboration Austin, TX This unique project was the result of an artistic collaboration between myself, <a href="http://www.juansalgadoart.com" target="_blank">Juan Salgado</a>, and the client <a href="http://missmelis.com" target="_blank">Melissa Fusco</a>, who requested a capricorn themed sleeve with other symbols relevent to her life. Since Juan and I live far apart, we devised a different kind of collaborative process. First, Melis started us off with a loose compositional sketch and written description via email, then Juan and I tackled different parts of the drawing amidst email discussion over how each of our sections would fit with the other. I did the large moth, forearm shell and flower drawing, and Juan did the Capricorn mermaid with mandala halo. Next, he and I each started our respective portion during separate sessions, completing a loose and incomplete foundation layer. Then on the third session, I added a 2nd layer of ink to Juan's upper half, while he added a 2nd pass of ink during the 4th session on my lower half. This alternation ensured that we each added our influence in roughly equal amounts to every area, despite never being in the same location nor tattooing at the same time. We traded one more pass each after that second layer, then met up at Hell City Tattoo Festival in Ohio for the finishing touches over the entire arm, in person, at the same time. This was a very fun method of long distance collaboration and all three of us are thrilled with the results. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nickpasteurmusicsleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Music and Medicine Austin, TX This sleeve is the client's tribute to his love of music and medicine, being both a practicing physician and a musician in his spare time. To represent these two subjects we chose a stylized rendering of the anatomy of the inner ear, and paired those structures with the classic musical symbolism of the gramophone and "f-hole' on a violin. You can see the client Nick's other arm that I sleeved elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, in the entry titled <a href="http://www.nickbaxter.com/tattoos/tattoos_100966.html" target="_blank">"Florida Tribute."</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2666.jpg Timothy B Boor - Frog Kokomo, IN Added to a swamp themed sleeve still in progress! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/floridatributesleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Florida Tribute Austin, TX My client Nick wanted to pay tribute to his childhood home and family roots in Florida with some of his most powerful memories from growing up, from the sweet to the painful. These included living on and around citrus farms, and dealing with the ever-present stinging insects like mosquitos and velvet ants. We had fun thinking of all the ways to depict oranges and managed to include every aspect except for the seed form. These photos show the tattoo healed after almost one year. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanJungleSleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Rainforest Tribute Austin, TX My friend Dan wanted to pay tribute to the vast array of beautiful fauna and flora of the rainforests, while calling attention to the clearcutting and burning of the Amazon jungle for industrial agriculture. So he chose several interesting animals and plants to depict, and we tied the composition together with flames to represent the peril that these fragile ecosystems are in today. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jonnyadventuresleeveLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Follow Your Heart Austin, TX This sleeve was several years in the making but finally finished except for a bit near the elbow where the client has some eczema. X marks the spot on the adventure map of your life. Use your intellect, follow your heart, and go where you must in order to find your truth and fulfillment. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Small_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1B19F864-9699-4A03-8E3F-C3FF52EC982C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/530242C0-1BE6-48E4-AC4B-1418E5FACBE8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/D2945C64-7049-4944-8C28-56BC671A96EB.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A8064311-B28D-4916-845A-4DBDC2A143B5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Tank girl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/24997085-EA9F-4FFF-80EC-802CDDFC2A90.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0AD80310-F444-434C-93E8-BFA24095442B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Sangoku Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/802A6A13-A888-433F-AA4B-2EF3000DFDFF.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Ornemental rose Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/DE75A647-6B14-4033-A88E-3556C97B309B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Underboobs moth Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1706EA60-DA2E-4EE0-B75A-FD7F34C4C1AC.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Lemon n’roses Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/ABBEA82B-637F-4052-BE6F-3F3A7B92DEB9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Small_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/249C0AD7-9CD8-4886-A618-28024042A37F.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/F73B97BD-2F99-43E0-BFC8-4BDDEF6ECFC7.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/654433C8-3D97-4DC6-AC77-55AD1658EBA5.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A5ED1878-96B4-453B-9182-999214463B42.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/christianGbioflower.jpg Nick Baxter - Alien Flower Austin, TX I made this little gap filler bio-organic alien flower to add to Christian's collection. Fully healed in this photo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/B8A9F07D-DE2C-405E-877F-8EE93BDE4C8E.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/CD37C237-674D-4CC3-9E2F-F2882C046575.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/EA2CEE65-B54B-455C-B1DF-A002D859EDCD.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/52C9D990-E873-4B13-BA33-879818851020.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A73FD148-F0AF-4D7B-9E69-C53CD916B60C.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Small_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4097F07E-7936-4ADF-BB9F-68A227A65DA9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/96F305F6-7B61-4CE4-9745-420AF8ADA1D4.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Dancing with the Dead Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/BDAB629C-33CB-421F-9B35-B0BF27962590.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/C49FF704-4482-4764-8CF5-61B5F0AD10D1.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Deadpool bob Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0FB8E24F-34D9-4ECF-81D3-0C1FE6A83CCC.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Spyro Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7924F13D-2544-4458-981F-9E9A83CD9FC7.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Spider Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2871.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nicki 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Cranes and cherry blossoms Grants Pass, OR This is a work in progress. Both arm pits and breasts. My intention was to impress on the viewer that the clients skin was a Japanese patterned fabric that the res of her tattoo was above, as if you could look under the tattoos and see this pattern continued throughout her body if she didn’t have tattoos. I need another session to finalize this part but I’m super happy with the outcome so far. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image156.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Game over Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image155.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - So this is freedom? Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Small_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image137.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Home is where my heart is Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image134.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Wolf Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image133.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Rise Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_0382.jpg Jeff Gogue - Kokeshi dolls and peonies. Grants Pass, OR Symbolic of her four daughters, I did four Kokeshi dolls referenced from some wooden dolls I brought back from my trips to Japan. They are placed here among some Alphonse Mucha peonies which match the ones I did on her chest a couple years ago. Starting with a sleeve, onto a back piece that extends down her leg to her foot, then across and now traveling up her other leg with the dolls and peonies, we hope to resolve the work on her front and eventually tie it into her chest piece and another sleeve. My intention is to have the story meander throughout the different subjects and supporting elements to tell of the many facets of my client's personality and life. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image111.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image110.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - In living memory Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image89.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image80.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image79.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image77.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Small_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image76.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/morsecode.jpg BJ Betts - "Morse Code" Script Tattoo , DE Fine line, dual-typefaced script tattoo on a black and gray illustrative parchment backing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/cantstopwontstop.jpg BJ Betts - "Can't Stop Won't Stop" Script Tattoo , DE Four-typefaced script tattoo with lots of flourishing. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3980.jpg Jeff Gogue - little devil Grants Pass, OR Sailor Jerry has had an unbelievable influence on modern tattooing. ...this is one pf my favorite tattoos ever. Done on one of my best friends. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_6125.jpg Jeff Gogue - Dagger and peony Grants Pass, OR A dagger through a rose tattoo is a western classic symbol of union, male and female, but it resonates with so many cultures, its dichotomy, its interdependency, duality, yin and yang, intention and perception. Its a universal principle. this modern take with an antique air was drawn during some down time I had and offered via social media as a tattoo lottery. The client had to email and was randomly picked from all the emails received. The experience was unique and exciting, and I met an amazing person through it. This dagger and peony was done in one long session, start to finish, and it healed perfectly. I love this tattoo. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image31.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Pattern owl Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image26.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Rose on a knee Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image25.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Dog accident Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image22.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Lovesnail Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image19.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Space_and_Aliens_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickLuongo-biomechdnaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Psychedelic DNAmech Austin, TX Nick wanted a sleeve featuring a dna strand with some cosmic imagery, so we came up with this shiny psychedelic biomech look. It was also his first tattoo! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-arms1.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the back portion in the previous gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/david-bigbangevolution-back.jpg Nick Baxter - Big Bang Evolution Austin, TX David came to me with an interesting request for a shoulders and arms wraparound tattoo depicting the origins of life and ancient fossils. This project also involved a small coverup on one arm (you can see the arms in the detail image link on this image, or in the next gallery image). I came up with a design influenced by Art Nouveau and the bold, high contrast color style of comic books that shows the Big Bang shooting forth through space the origins of life on our planet, in the form of ancient fossils and sea creatures. Two Nouveau inspired sequences depict the life cycle of plants and animals with the iconic fruit and tadpole examples. This tattoo was a lot of fun conceptually and artistically, and we hope to add more of the story of life and evolution at some point. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimeDTL2.jpg Nick Baxter - Time (Detail) Austin, TX These are some close up detail shots of the time-themed leg sleeve (see next image in the gallery for the full piece). Drew wanted to finish off his leg with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/matelajeffcollab.jpg Nick Baxter - Micro To Macro Austin, TX This sleeve was a collaboration with friend <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, and one of my favorite collaborative tattoos I've ever done. The scientific tribute concept provided by <a href="http://www.artrealmtattoo.com" target="_blank">Andrew</a> was for us to create a blend of space, cells, and fossils, in order to suggest the origins of life on earth and our place in the cosmos. Jeff and I collaborated on the artwork preparation and then tattooed the first session simultaneously. After this comprehensive layout was healed, I did the next session solo, then Jeff had his solo turn for the session after that. Finally, we wrapped up the project with another simultaneous session, making all final decisions together. The result is a seamlessly integrated blend of our artistic styles and a treat for the eyes. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2336.jpg Timothy B Boor - untitled Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2101.jpg Timothy B Boor - Starcraft Creature Kokomo, IN Hydralysk Zerg creature from the game Starcraft. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Planets.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Planets (Healed piece) Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed Realistic Black and Gray tattoo of Planets done at Last Rites in NYC by Stefano Alcantara. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/alien4web.jpg Timothy B Boor - They exist! Kokomo, IN Super fun freehand Alien cover up in progress. Jeremiah has an Alien theme going on and let me make up my own Alien. Good times! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Spiritual_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/NickHarringtonBiochestLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Sword of Wisdom Austin, TX Nick wanted a new bio-organic chest piece to cover up some old tattoos he had lightened with laser treatments. I came up with this design based loosely on the Buddhist concept of the sword of wisdom, which cuts through the tangled mess of delusion with discernment. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/savanna-mandalaculesLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mandalacules Austin, TX Savanna came to me with an unfinished forearm tattoo by the awesome biomech tattooer Jason Vogt which, due to life curcumstances was doubtful to ever be finished by Jason, so I took on the full sleeve expansion request with the mindset of a collaborative tattoo between he and I, trying to blend into and enhance what he had started in a complimentary fashion. To make things even more complicated, there was also a small color mandala tattoo on her forearm by tattooer David Guy, which needed to be incorporated. These factors inspired my idea of psychedelic molecules containing mandalas in various stages of unfolding complexity...thus, the Mandalacule was born. This project, althoug challenging at first, was tons of fun, and we are both pleased with the result! And hopefully the other tattooers are as well! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/cameronortiz-ibogaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Iboga Tree Austin, TX This half sleeve was my client's tribute tothe healing powers of iboga, which are helping him overcome his opiate addiction. Tabernanthe iboga or simply iboga is a perennial rainforest shrub and psychedelic, native to western Central Africa. Iboga stimulates the central nervous system when taken in small doses and induces visions in larger doses. In parts of Africa where the plant grows, the bark of the root is chewed for various pharmacological or ritualistic purposes. Ibogaine, the active alkaloid, is also used to treat substance abuse disorders and depression. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2873.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/PaulbuddhaLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Buddha and Three Lotuses Austin, TX This was Paul's first tattoo, completed over two sessions. The buddha statue was based on one at the local Austin Zen Center, and the lotus flower as well as the concept of three are very important in Buddhist symbolism. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5317.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10439400_707260859399426_835373242025656909_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - choose your way Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/20115_708069715985207_7732231941322135858_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - passion Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2395.jpg Timothy B Boor - Custom Clock/Sunset/Beach Scene Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Spiritual_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/YacoFinal.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son Lion Headdress Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Happy with the final product of the piece I did for my friend @yacoturco at @stefanostattoostudio Private Studio in Lima, Peru. <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Thanks guys for wait for me @yacoturco @msperu <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/losleones">#losLeones</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/estoesguerra">#estoesguerra</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yaco">#yaco</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warrior">#warrior</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/headdress">#headdress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">@fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron @samsungmobileusa @nickydiamonds @grizzlygriptape https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_22921.jpg Timothy B Boor - Voodoo Doll In Progress Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Antebrazo1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - woman and wind Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece I did last week in FL on my cousin <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.1" href="http://instagram.com/brorwensjoe">@brorwensjoe</a>. Was so fun and very happy with the result #stefanoalcantara #fkironsproteam #h2oceanproteam <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.3" href="http://instagram.com/fkirons">@fkirons</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.5" href="http://instagram.com/officialh2ocean">@officialh2ocean</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.7" href="http://instagram.com/eternalink">@eternalink</a> <a data-reactid=".y.0.0.0.0.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.9" href="http://instagram.com/kwadron">@kwadron</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1899.jpg Timothy B Boor - Day of the Dead Woman Kokomo, IN Timothy Boor did this tattoo at the 2014 Hell City Tattoo Festival in Columbus, Ohio. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/1480711_10201686524978671_1551148132_n1.jpg Timothy B Boor - Aleister Crowley Kokomo, IN I got to finish this Aleister Crowley portrait on my buddy Clint the other day. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/1480711_10201686524978671_1551148132_n.jpg Timothy B Boor - Aleister Crowley Kokomo, IN Got to finish this Aleister Crowley portrait yesterday on my buddy Clint. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Blacksheep Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chakra spinal tattoo detail copy.jpg Conan Lea - Spinal Chakra Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This breathy piece was drawn on with markers and then tattooed. The collector is a massage therapist and Reiki energy worker, and wanted to embody the lightness and ethereal imagery of the ancient chakras on the meridian of her spine. We did consider putting each of the chakras on her body in their anatomically correct positions, but since they range in location from the top of the head down to the knees, and plenty of special places in between, we decided the spine would be more than acceptable. We tattooed over multiple sessions so that we could ensure the lightness of the inlay. After wearing it for a few years, the collector decided to add another layer of saturation to make the piece brighter and more vivid, and will soon do another small session on it so her piece can reflect the amazing technological advances in the tattoo pigment industry. It will be fun to put some of the newer types onto her skin. This collector is an amazing person with a beautiful spirit, strong heart, and clear, wide-open mind. I like to think that the tattoo is a totem to remind her of what she intends to be. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/derek-redfeatherLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Redfeather Austin, TX My Native friend Derek's tribal name is Redfeather. Much respect to Turtle Mountain Reservation, North Dakota and all indigenous people. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian2WEB.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Chief Fort Lauderderdale, FL Indian Chief portrait with more flowy textures i´m enjoying to do lately. FK Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean #stefanoalcantara https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Spiritual_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Indian web.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Indian Fort Lauderderdale, FL Part of an Indian leg sleeve I´m working on Done at Last Rites tattoo theater in NYC Fk Irons Eternal Ink H2Ocean https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/buddhagardenTN3.jpg Nick Baxter - The Forager's Path Austin, TX This sleeve reflects Jack's love for foraging wild edibles and deep appreciation of Buddhist teachings and philosophy. The 2 symbols in the background are the Lotus flower which represents enlightenment growing out of ignorance, and the Wheel of Life whose 8 spokes represent the Eightfold Path of Buddhist practice. The fruits depicted are wild blueberries, blackberries, grapevines and persimmons. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A0681.JPG Stefano Alcantara - New World Order Tattoo Sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL New world order, Illuminaty, Big Brother, Secret society, Free Mason, Conspiracy Theory, Conspiracy Facts, Anonymus , tattoo Sleve by Stefano Alcantara https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7847.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Magnifying Glass Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom piece i did on my guest spot at All or Nothing , really fun piece! Done with <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1788954010" href="http://www.facebook.com/fkirons">Fk Irons</a> and Eternal inks https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/juankeyLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - The Color Conspiracy Austin, TX I did this fun little Tibetan inspired banger on the amazing tattooer Juan Salgado, at his shop Color Conspiracy in Puerto Rico. It was an honor not only to tattoo such an amazing artist, but to fit the piece in next to a beautiful Guy Aitchison sleeve. The top of the flames extend partially onto the neck, and you can get a closer view of Juan's shop logo as the teeth of the key by clicking the detail image link. Also, do yourself a favor and check out Juan's art at www.juansalgadoart.com https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/mother earth tree goddess tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Mother Earth Goddess Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This gal wanted to express the power of the female as it flows from the earth. She said she'd give me as much of her side as I wish. Hooked me at once. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Planets.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Planets (Healed piece) Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed Realistic Black and Gray tattoo of Planets done at Last Rites in NYC by Stefano Alcantara. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/big-lebowski-tattoo-t.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Big Lebowski Tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL The Big Levowsky (movie) 9 hours, 3 more comming! https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Sports_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/basketball-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - James Harden Auckland, Better photo of the James Harden piece I did last week, forgot to post this on fb NBA Houston Rockets https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/kobe-bryant-basketball-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - Kobe Auckland, "Mamba out" portrait of @kobebryant I did last year I wanna do more Kobe tattoos where my Kobe fans at!! @espn @sportscenter @nba @lakers @lakersscene #farewellkobe #GOAT #kobebryant #espn #sportscenter #nba #mambaday #blackmambaday https://www.tattoos.gallery/TattoosbySteveButcherMEMBERS/images/thumbs/michael-jordan-tattoo.jpg Steve Butcher - michael jordan portrait tattoo Auckland, Finished this #michaeljordan today while watching the devastating loss OKC received from the Mavs, it was soo close! Had a lot of fun with this piece and want to do more like it! @michaeljordan23 @espn @sportscenter @nba @chicagobulls #nba #nbatattoo #mj #mj23 #michaeljordancigar Done using @inkeeze @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @electrumstencilproducts @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing #inkedmag #tattooartistmagazine #tattoolifemagazine #tattooistartmag #sullenclothing https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/20115_708069715985207_7732231941322135858_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - passion Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1982.jpg Timothy B Boor - Ayrton Senna Kokomo, IN Tribute to the racecar driver Aytron Senna https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/ski web.jpg Timothy B Boor - Ski Lift Kokomo, IN bad pict of a fun piece I did on an avid skier. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/nbajamconeTN.jpg Nick Baxter - NBA Jam Ice Cream Cone Austin, TX Sarah is an NBA Jam hustler, and she plays dirty. But I know her achilles heal: she can only win when she plays as the Chicago Bulls. She's also building quite a collection of ridiculous tattoos--this one sits just below the Kool-Aid Man Tear-out. Dedicated to sweet hoop sessions, Super Nintendo, and Sweet Claude's ice cream trips. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Stand_Alone_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/SusanHeartFlowers.jpg Nick Baxter - Heart and Flowers Austin, TX Susan made the trip to Austin from Alabama to collect this piece memorializing her career assisting open heart surgeons. It was a lot of fun combining a realistic human heart and traditional tattoo style flowers for a simple, powerful image. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8B623AC0-CD5A-4594-BE80-9439FBF1F633.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/0498A798-8BD5-42BB-A68A-261373CCCB6B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/43DBF28B-0E09-407C-B331-9B2BC1B25845.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/4097F07E-7936-4ADF-BB9F-68A227A65DA9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/CFF02C24-A69D-4439-B6F8-3A4C60EB3F9B.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Ornemental Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7653BD74-A253-43E0-A1AF-9C4370F31084.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Work in progress Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/8679E126-0FAC-4B9F-B0E4-3BD11B7D5DC9.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Bastet Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/96F305F6-7B61-4CE4-9745-420AF8ADA1D4.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Dancing with the Dead Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/BDAB629C-33CB-421F-9B35-B0BF27962590.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Stand_Alone_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A571ACA7-C205-4B3B-A4ED-F6017C5B61AA.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - The pact Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/3E535A72-D2B5-439F-920C-0ED96470AB92.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Love Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/5A718AE7-753E-4C90-A516-AC34A7A63535.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10F490A9-7BED-4BE9-B5EC-EE84A790CC49.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2860.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2861.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2862.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2863.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2864.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2865.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Stand_Alone_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2867.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2868.JPG Emy Blacksheep - Lionheart Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2869.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2870.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2872.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2873.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2874.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/elan-goatLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - The Judas Goat Austin, TX I did this fun single session tattoo on a great collector from NYC who gets tattoos with animal rights themes and symbolism. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image159.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - The sentinel Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image156.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Game over Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Stand_Alone_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image155.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - So this is freedom? Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image153.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image140.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image139.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image137.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Home is where my heart is Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image133.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Rise Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image117.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Stitch Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image114.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Cuddly toy Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image113.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - The book of life Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image112.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Have heart Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Stand_Alone_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image111.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image110.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - In living memory Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image109.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image108.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image107.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image105.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image100.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image97.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Octopus Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image16.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Let it burn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image15.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Tribute to pink floyd Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Star_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/drewtimelegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Time Austin, TX Drew wanted to finish off his leg, which already had an octpus done by the talented Brian Geckle, with a theme exploring the concept of time. I suggested different ways that time is symbolized in art and science, and we ended up with a fun collage of time-related symbols...can you recognize them all? https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/nikko-hurtado-star-wars-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - ATAT Tattoo Apple Valley, CA Detail of the #atat Damn the movie was epic https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7380.jpg Timothy B Boor - The Artist healed Kokomo, IN Finaly got a healed "Artist" inspired piece I did at The Paradise Gathering https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Backweb.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Meditation of the Samurai Fort Lauderderdale, FL Piece i was working on at Last Rites for a while, Learn so much from this piece and trying to develop it in the best way i can, was a great vibe to do it! eventually is gonna down to the ancles... but i want it to show it https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/underwater sleeve1.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Freehand Underwater sleeve Fort Lauderderdale, FL Freehand Underwater sleeve done on my bro Wilbert, dragon is a cover-up by <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1046223233" href="http://www.facebook.com/timothy.boor">Timothy B Boor</a>. #FKIrons #Eternalinks https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/art nouveau garden beauty tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Art Nouveau Garden Beauty Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This gal came with an arm, the notion that she loves her garden and a smile. I asked if she'd heard of Art Nouveau, Mucha, and if she liked color. No, No, and yes brought us to this full sleeve. Whimsical, elemental and breathing negative spaces https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Planets.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Planets (Healed piece) Fort Lauderderdale, FL Healed Realistic Black and Gray tattoo of Planets done at Last Rites in NYC by Stefano Alcantara. https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Space_Leg_Tattoo_T1.jpg Guy Aitchison - Space Leg Sleeve , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Biomech_Star_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bio_Organic Shoulder , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Tattoo_Concepts_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/DanODriscoll-shoulderLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Consciousness Austin, TX Daniel approached me with a unique request for transparent layers showing the different levels of anatomy on a human head. I arrived at this final result through a process of layering pigment over 3 sessions, similar to an oil paint glazing technique. And I based my concept around the mystery of consciousness--what makes us sentient? What gives us thought and senses? Religions think they know, science thinks it knows, but maybe no one truly knows. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5317.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11063775_715046195287559_7740204941663401911_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image100.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Bear in the automn Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_Asian_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/19E7F0E3-EBA8-414C-8589-EEC68B1606B8.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7653BD74-A253-43E0-A1AF-9C4370F31084.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Work in progress Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_0712 copy.jpg Jeff Gogue - shes got legs Grants Pass, OR An in progress pic of my client's legs as we are working on full body coverage. Waves, lilies, chrysanthemums,and ornamental https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2864.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_60441.JPG Jeff Gogue - lotus Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nicki 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Cranes and cherry blossoms Grants Pass, OR This is a work in progress. Both arm pits and breasts. My intention was to impress on the viewer that the clients skin was a Japanese patterned fabric that the res of her tattoo was above, as if you could look under the tattoos and see this pattern continued throughout her body if she didn’t have tattoos. I need another session to finalize this part but I’m super happy with the outcome so far. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/valerie sequence.jpg Jeff Gogue - Crane and maple leaves Grants Pass, OR I love the simplicity of this piece. She came in with the Audrey Kawasaki piece on her right thigh done by another tattooer. After completing the Crane leg I added some background to the right thigh piece to let them blend and merge. I am super happy with the outcome and the overall look of the work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Matt pixilated for website1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Dragon Grants Pass, OR This dragon, water, and chrysanthemum piece was competed in six sessions. We have decided to leave it as this stage until we get the rest of his body designed and underway as to allow the entire work to age consistently. I look forward to building around this. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_Asian_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Chris before color.jpg Jeff Gogue - koi sleeve Grants Pass, OR Maple leaves, waterfall, koi, birds... This is a healed photo of the outline, and background shading on this sleeve. I have about 9 hours invested at this point. My intention is to stay simple and use very few colors. I love work like this. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_0657 copy.jpg Jeff Gogue - Constancy Grants Pass, OR con·stan·cy noun "The quality of being faithful and dependable." https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nic Lebrun finished copy.jpg Jeff Gogue - Green Woman of the Woods Grants Pass, OR A twist on the ancient folklore of the Green Man of the Forest. A symbol of rebirth. We added, oak leaves and acorns, fox skull, some autumn leaves, and a large raven. There was a large centered existing tattoo that needed to be covered between his shoulder blades, which we did by adding goat horns and flowers. This tattoo has taken about two and a half years to complete. I appreciate so much the dedication and strength of my clients to see projects like this one through to the end. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Untitled-1.jpg Jeff Gogue - A nightingale's story (6th session) Grants Pass, OR Three nightingales encountering a mechanical replica of their kind. A jeweled version that would sing like the real thing until it wore out… I believe we have done 6 sessions. With one more this piece will be complete, and we will move onto the back and arms. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nicki Torso 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/nicki torso 4.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR 14 years ago I tattooed this young lady. A butterfly and small tribal about the size of a mandarin orange on the top of her right foot. Later a low back piece, (tramp stamp as some would say). There’s a switch that can be triggered in some people, not all, and in regard to the whole planet, in very very few, but when that switch is triggered, it begins a transformation in the person. I have witnessed this a few times now, and am only beginning to understand enough to try and communicate it. The switch is a surrendering to a decision. It reminds me of the first time I went skydiving. The decision was easy, but the reality of its potential outcome? As the door to the plane was opened, and the rush of wind came in, going head first into a full minute free fall, the horizon steady as we dropped towards the ground at 180 miles per hour... The only thing you can do is surrender at that point. It’s useless to resist. In fact, it is dangerous to. It becomes a spiritual thing. spir·it·u·al 'spiriCH(o?o)?l/ adjective 1.Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Getting your body tattooed as one whole is spiritual also. It's also about surrender. It has to do with your soul more than your physical body. It’s about your decisions, your emotions, how you feel inside during those trying times of how “it” feels on the outside. It’s about the sacrifices needed to be made, about the work one has to do to pay for the work. People who see large scale tattoos as just something a crazy person does, or just being obsessed or extreme, often don’t see what’s gone on inside that tattooed person. They don’t often see the transformation that’s gone on beneath the tattoo in the soul. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/ellen chest outline 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - connecting Grants Pass, OR After five years, a vine side piece, a Mucha sleeve, a back piece of two egrets and the front torso, of mandalas, and lotus flowers, we are trying to tie it all together with some cherry blossom branches, and petals falling throughout. Below the blossoms there is a koi on her left forearm and will be another one on her right thigh. A tribute to her grandmother, being a mother of three herself, she understands all too well the stress and strain of caring for people that you wish the best for, but cannot make decisions for. The toughest thing about being a parent is letting go of someone and letting them learn the lessons on their own. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_033421.jpg Jeff Gogue - In Progress Grants Pass, OR This is her only tattoo, a mom, a grandmother, a business woman, a role model, a friend. We did the koi a couple years ago. The decision to move forward led to a short session of framing in the top with what will be a repetitive element throughout the rest of the work. Having lived in Japan as a child she wanted a reminder. The cherry blossoms and water will be a constant in this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_0382.jpg Jeff Gogue - Kokeshi dolls and peonies. Grants Pass, OR Symbolic of her four daughters, I did four Kokeshi dolls referenced from some wooden dolls I brought back from my trips to Japan. They are placed here among some Alphonse Mucha peonies which match the ones I did on her chest a couple years ago. Starting with a sleeve, onto a back piece that extends down her leg to her foot, then across and now traveling up her other leg with the dolls and peonies, we hope to resolve the work on her front and eventually tie it into her chest piece and another sleeve. My intention is to have the story meander throughout the different subjects and supporting elements to tell of the many facets of my client's personality and life. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image100.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_Asian_Tattoos/index3.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/triptic 3500 px wide.jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR This Geisha back piece has been completed over the last three years, My client brought in a photo reference. As much as I tried to stylize it more towards a “tattoo” it seemed to want to remain pretty refined. There are some very simple elements and other areas are soft, dimensional, and layered. some flat areas and some with depth. I try to just respond to whatever has happened in previous sessions and see where the tattoo goes. this one went here. I’ve been challenged by this piece and have learned things. My utmost respect and gratitude to my client for her dedication to complete it. many hours, lots of expense, and a lot of driving time for the sessions driving seven hours each way for each session. I’m grateful to have done this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image74.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2384.jpg Jeff Gogue - Ox skull, freehand fullbody suit Grants Pass, OR This view of his ox skull with an orchid mind's eye is a part of a full freehand bodysuit I have worked on for three years. My client from Chicago spends three days at a time getting his work done. He has met me at conventions around the country and been one of the most dedicated people I've ever met to completing his work. It's comprised of the animals from the Chinese zodiac calendar. Years of the Ox, Snake, Rat, Monkey, and Dog. I have drawn everything on his body and tied things together with elements like birth flowers from each person represented which are himself, his wife and their three children. Water, wind, petals, and mandala patterns overlap and provide background for the entire piece. We have over one hundred hours invested and I'm not sure how many more are required. We are refining areas now in what I can the "push and pull" phase of the project. I'm honored and humbled to be doing this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Untitled-2.jpg Jeff Gogue - Red Dragon Grants Pass, OR This full back piece contains four cover ups, and integrates four other tattoos on his legs. It also wraps around the sides and front almost to the very center. I have worked on this for about 2 years having sessions every couple months. It takes an incredible dedication on the client's part to go through work like this. I am inspired and humbled every time I work on Matt. he teaches me every time by example. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/tania .jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR Geisha back piece is a coverup of a couple old tattoos. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Daniellea-82.jpg Jeff Gogue - bodysuit in progress Grants Pass, OR This work started when she was 18 and got a small, no outline trinity symbol on her right foot. 10 years and four children later, she is working on telling her story. Her work tells of her family, her heritage, her aspirations, being a wife, a mother, and lost loved ones. I see in her journey, one of openness, strength, resilience, courage, and fortitude. The right leg ,right arm, and stomach still is yet to be done. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Untitled21.jpg Jeff Gogue - blue rabbit, snake and bells Grants Pass, OR This full leg is opposite a full leg done by Cory Norris of Grass Valley Ca. His is a fox and lanterns. I love colaborating with other artists like this one done on Jayme Goodwin, also from California. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5520.jpg Jeff Gogue - filling in the gaps Grants Pass, OR My good friend came to me with a challenge. After doing a sleeve of japanese lanterns, and moths with a Hannya background...A neck coverup, a low back cover up/rework, the left shoulder blade done, two calves to cover, a chest rework… its taken many hours and lots of surrender to what is, and what we can do with it all. Overall, I’m happy with the look. I went behind existing work where it was necessary, like the waist wrap around. I dropped the dragon’s body and horn behind it onto the left butt cheek. I also repeated the cherry blossoms from her chest piece on the back and in the dragon’s mouth so the petals and blossoms could be falling down her backside for consistency. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5508.jpg Jeff Gogue - filling in the gaps Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Untitled.jpg Jeff Gogue - Blue rabbit, snake and bells Grants Pass, OR This full leg of bells, water, a snake, and a blue rabbit was done as an addition to a full back collaboration with Cory Norris of Grass Valley, CA. He did the other leg as well. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_Asian_Tattoos/index4.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_9655.jpg Jeff Gogue - year of the snake Grants Pass, OR This full back was for my client from Hong Kong, his second child was born the year of the snake. Water and cherry blossoms are always a good symbol of the passing of time, new life, mortality, and gratitude for the present. This in progress shot is the second session, the shading, just days after the first session which was the outline from behind the knees to the neck. When people travel so far for work they often do unbelievable amounts of endurance. It is inspiring. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Daniellea-762.jpg Jeff Gogue - Heron maiden Grants Pass, OR In the Japanese folk- tale of The Heron Maiden, a young man comes across a wounded heron, and he takes it in and nurses it back to health. When the heron has regained the use of its wings, he releases it, and the heron flies away. Time passes and the young man meets a beautiful young woman with whom he falls in love. They get married and begin living happily together. The young wife weaves a particular kind of silk brocade in which the designs appear in relief. The young man sells the fabric, and the two are able to support themselves in this way. But the young woman places a constraint upon the man: He must never observe her while she is weaving her fabric. Of course the young man cannot resist the temptation to look, and when he does he sees a heron at the loom. Under his gaze the heron is transformed into a beautiful woman – she is his wife. Now that the secret has been exposed, The heron Maiden’s happy life with the young man must come to an end. The young woman bids her husband a fond goodbye, and flies away with her heron companions. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/YGJY9629.jpg Jeff Gogue - Asagi koi back piece Grants Pass, OR This in progree koi is accompanied by two, soon to be three, lotus flowers. the symbolism seems common but carries profound metaphors for my client, some obvious, some subtle, and some still undiscovered. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/BXQH4848.jpg Jeff Gogue - samurai and severed snake head Grants Pass, OR This in progress work of a samurai mask, maple leaves, peonies, dahlias, and a severed sneak head really shows the power of designing with archs and flow patterns. I try to set the viewer’s eye in motion with the direction things look like they are moving in. I love the challenge of using a static image to portray movement, and the fun part is a tattoo in many ways is in continual motion wether the person’s body is moving or even on a microscopic and time lapse level, the cells around the pigment are continually regenerating causing tiny shifts in the pigment… what a cool thought. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/1468647_432422310216617_1824769402_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - live for today Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/IMG_7084.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Peacock tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Two days on a row Freehand Peacock half ack piece. @LastRites #FkIrons ·EternalInks https://www.tattoos.gallery/VolutaTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/courting cranes tattoo.jpg Conan Lea - Courting Cranes Tattoo Indianapolis, IN This piece is only part of a 3/4 sleeve in progress. I think I'm drawn to delicacy in tattoo. This part, the courtship of him and his wife, is meant to reflect that gentle dance. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/fenix BG.JPG Stefano Alcantara - fenix tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/coi.jpg Stefano Alcantara - coi tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/peacock-feathers-leg-sleeve-tattoo.jpg Juan Salgado - Phoenix Leg Sleeve San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_Asian_Tattoos/index5.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/snake-half-sleeve-tattoo.jpg BJ Betts - Snake Half Sleeve , DE untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/skull-tattoo.jpg BJ Betts - Skull Tattoo , DE untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/NikkoIgnitionTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/hanya-tattoo.jpg Nikko Hurtado - Hanya Mask Tattoo Apple Valley, CA i love to put my twist on it. Siverback ink in the background. Eternal and Intenze ink in the mask. https://www.tattoos.gallery/KimSaighTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/Pheonix_Arm_TAttoo.jpg Kim Saigh - Phoenix Tattoo LA, CA Half Sleeve Phoenix with Wind, Clouds and Flower on shoulder https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/krishna-hanuman-tattoo.jpg Juan Salgado - krishna and hanuman tattoo San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/krishna-tattoo.jpg Juan Salgado - krishna tattoo San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/hanuman-tattoo.jpg Juan Salgado - hanuman tattoo San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/pheonix-tattoo-t.jpg Juan Salgado - Phoenix Tattoo San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/seahorsesleeveTN.jpg Nick Baxter - Perseverence Austin, TX This sleeve was a fun departure from what I consider my normal style, using a slight Asian water influence for the background in order to work with an existing tattoo on the wrist. The seahorses and lotus flowers help symbolize Teresa's perseverance over addiction, represented by the chemical structures of several drugs. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/Figure_Old_Tattoo_T.jpg BJ Betts - Old Figure , DE untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_Japanese_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Rachel wanted to pay tribute to her favorite Pokemon characters from the older generation of Pokemon games she grew up with. I thought that presenting the imagery in a somewhat traditional Japanese tattoo style would be a perfect way to adapt the Pokemon characters into the tattoo medium. See the next post in my tattoo gallery for more detail shots. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/RachelAgnerPokemonDTL1.jpg Nick Baxter - Pokemon Austin, TX Detail shots of Rachel's Pokemon sleeve, paying trubute to some of the original Pokemon characters from the games that she grew up with. The Detail Image link shows even more detail views. For views of the entire arm, see the previous post in my tattoo gallery. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image74.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/YGJY9629.jpg Jeff Gogue - Asagi koi back piece Grants Pass, OR This in progree koi is accompanied by two, soon to be three, lotus flowers. the symbolism seems common but carries profound metaphors for my client, some obvious, some subtle, and some still undiscovered. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/BXQH4848.jpg Jeff Gogue - samurai and severed snake head Grants Pass, OR This in progress work of a samurai mask, maple leaves, peonies, dahlias, and a severed sneak head really shows the power of designing with archs and flow patterns. I try to set the viewer’s eye in motion with the direction things look like they are moving in. I love the challenge of using a static image to portray movement, and the fun part is a tattoo in many ways is in continual motion wether the person’s body is moving or even on a microscopic and time lapse level, the cells around the pigment are continually regenerating causing tiny shifts in the pigment… what a cool thought. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image2.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Geisha Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image31.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Hanya Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/Hand samurai.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Samurai - ink pens Fort Lauderderdale, FL Free Hand piece adding ink pens as part of the Samurai mask ... fun piece! https://www.tattoos.gallery/JuanCSalgadoHOSTED/images/thumbs/pheonix-tattoo-t.jpg Juan Salgado - Phoenix Tattoo San Juan, Puerto Rico untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_Japanese_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/Figure_Old_Tattoo_T.jpg BJ Betts - Old Figure , DE untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/Flower_Knee_Tattoo_T.jpg BJ Betts - Flower , DE untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Buddha_Foo-Dog_Tattoo_T2.jpg Guy Aitchison - Foo Dog - Buddha Sleeve , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/TriedNTrueTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/mc-tats-0019-t.jpg Mike Cole - Japanese Dragon Sleeve nmnb, CA untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/26emilykoi1_t.jpg Guy Aitchison - Koi , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_Japanese_Hanya_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/43DBF28B-0E09-407C-B331-9B2BC1B25845.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/7653BD74-A253-43E0-A1AF-9C4370F31084.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Work in progress Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_2864.JPG Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image74.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image57.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Crazy hanya Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image31.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Hanya Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/photo(1).JPG Stefano Alcantara - Hannya Mask Tattoo Fort Lauderderdale, FL Custom Hannya Mask tattoo Black and gray plus Red,done at Last Rites #FKIrons #Eternal Inks #Hannyatattoo #Hannyamask #lastrites #nyc #iphonepic #iphone https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_Japanese_Koi_Fish_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/YGJY9629.jpg Jeff Gogue - Asagi koi back piece Grants Pass, OR This in progree koi is accompanied by two, soon to be three, lotus flowers. the symbolism seems common but carries profound metaphors for my client, some obvious, some subtle, and some still undiscovered. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image56.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Koifish colorful pattern Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/10409297_541405952651585_5672379393897603321_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - not traditional koi fish Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_O_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/YacoFinal.jpg Stefano Alcantara - Son Lion Headdress Fort Lauderderdale, FL <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Happy with the final product of the piece I did for my friend @yacoturco at @stefanostattoostudio Private Studio in Lima, Peru. <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">Thanks guys for wait for me @yacoturco @msperu <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/losleones">#losLeones</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/estoesguerra">#estoesguerra</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yaco">#yaco</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos">#realistictattoos</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warrior">#warrior</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/headdress">#headdress</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefano">#stefano</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thenextbigthing">#thenextbigthing</a> <span class="hasCaption" data-gt="{"timeline_og_unit_click":"1","app_id":"124024574287414","action_type_id":"282366618453208","object_type":"instapp:photo","unit_id":"447280888645770","og_ref":"ogexp","is_intentional":"1"}">@fkirons @officialh2ocean @eternalink @kwadron @samsungmobileusa @nickydiamonds @grizzlygriptape https://www.tattoos.gallery/BJBettsAugustMoonTattoosHOSTED/images/thumbs/roses-tattoo.jpg BJ Betts - Red and Purple Roses tattoo , DE untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Bald_Eagle_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bald Eagle with Banner , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/briefcasemeatTN.jpg Nick Baxter - meatcase/briefsteak Austin, TX An ode to the lives we chose not to live. I will now turn it over to the incredibly talented jeff ensminger, whom this piece is on, since he is bored in my living room right now: "uhh, I'm not quite sure what to say, but this is an honor to be talking on the magnificently wonderful nick baxter's website. Hope you like my leg." OK, thank you Jeff, that was very nice of you to say about me. P.S.-- www.jeffensminger.com, pretty much go there or die. P.P.S.-- Make sure you get those TPS reports into my office, mkay? https://www.tattoos.gallery/darksidetattoo.com/images/thumbs/trevorchair2TN.jpg Nick Baxter - Chair East Haven, CT A famous chair design tattooed on a furniture-design major. Did i mention i enjoy weirdness and photorealism yet? https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Traditional_Old_School_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/A571ACA7-C205-4B3B-A4ED-F6017C5B61AA.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - The pact Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/SupergeniusTattooHOSTED/images/thumbs/Damon-Conklin-gypsy.jpg Damon Conklin - Damon Conklin Gypsy Seattle, WA Damon Conklin Gypsy https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3980.jpg Jeff Gogue - little devil Grants Pass, OR Sailor Jerry has had an unbelievable influence on modern tattooing. ...this is one pf my favorite tattoos ever. Done on one of my best friends. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image17.jpeg Emy Blacksheep - Old school Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_0457.jpg Jeff Gogue - self destruction Grants Pass, OR pirate ship, color, skull, its a take on the traditional "hold fast" tattoo with a self destructive element with a girl pushing a version of herself off the plank. done around 2007... I can;t qiite remember, but it continues to be one of my faavorites. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GetMooreTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/Kiyohime-sleeve.jpg Steve Moore - Kiyohime tattoo sleeve Vancouver island, Canada I got some healed photos of Sam's Kiyohime sleeve. Sam gave me an Awesome burl bowl! Thanks Sam :) Check out his stuff @pocketsfullofsawdust #goodguysupplyfamily https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image67.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Lil oldschool tiger Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/alisonvanitasLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Vanitas Austin, TX This sleeve is an interpretation of classical vanitas paintings, depicting the fleeting nature of life and beauty. The rose on the front of the shoulder was done previously by <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>, so I matched it with another rose and incorporated the simpler traditional style, as well as some Art Nouveau ornamental shapes, into the rest of the subject matter. The client Alison makes some amazing tattoo aftercare products, in small batches with only the finest ingredients under the label <a href="http://www.staytrueorganics.com/Default.asp" target="_blank">Stay True Organics</a>, and as you might expect she healed perfectly after each of her grueling 2-day sessions. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Tribal_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/nicki torso 4.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR 14 years ago I tattooed this young lady. A butterfly and small tribal about the size of a mandarin orange on the top of her right foot. Later a low back piece, (tramp stamp as some would say). There’s a switch that can be triggered in some people, not all, and in regard to the whole planet, in very very few, but when that switch is triggered, it begins a transformation in the person. I have witnessed this a few times now, and am only beginning to understand enough to try and communicate it. The switch is a surrendering to a decision. It reminds me of the first time I went skydiving. The decision was easy, but the reality of its potential outcome? As the door to the plane was opened, and the rush of wind came in, going head first into a full minute free fall, the horizon steady as we dropped towards the ground at 180 miles per hour... The only thing you can do is surrender at that point. It’s useless to resist. In fact, it is dangerous to. It becomes a spiritual thing. spir·it·u·al 'spiriCH(o?o)?l/ adjective 1.Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Getting your body tattooed as one whole is spiritual also. It's also about surrender. It has to do with your soul more than your physical body. It’s about your decisions, your emotions, how you feel inside during those trying times of how “it” feels on the outside. It’s about the sacrifices needed to be made, about the work one has to do to pay for the work. People who see large scale tattoos as just something a crazy person does, or just being obsessed or extreme, often don’t see what’s gone on inside that tattooed person. They don’t often see the transformation that’s gone on beneath the tattoo in the soul. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image2.jpg Cory Ferguson - Water mandala poly back piece Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image1.jpg Cory Ferguson - Poly fusion arm/hand Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/IMG_7534.JPG Cory Ferguson - poly fusion back and sleeve Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_1230.JPG Timothy B Boor - Taino Warrior Kokomo, IN I did this tiano warrior as an addition to a Puerto Rican themed sleeve while at a guest spot at my other home, Last Rites. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/derek-redfeatherLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Redfeather Austin, TX My Native friend Derek's tribal name is Redfeather. Much respect to Turtle Mountain Reservation, North Dakota and all indigenous people. https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/leg-blackwork-tattoo.jpg Cory Ferguson - Blackwork Leg Tattoo Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/GoodPointTattoosMEMBERS/images/thumbs/chest-tattoo-blackwork.jpg Cory Ferguson - Chest Blackwork Tattoo Oakville, ON untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Vintage_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/skatemechcollabLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Skate Mech Austin, TX This was a ridiculously fun "skate mech" collaboration with <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a>. Given the task of working around a skate and retro gamer themed piece by Timmy B, a creature by Shane Baker, and a rad little neo-traditional banger by Adrian Dominic, we referenced old Santa Cruz skate stickers and Tex Avery wolf cartoons to come up with a biomech piece that would be a bit more cohesive with the existing pieces. Eric sat for 6 hours X 2 tattooers—a true champion! https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/jpolitte-robotarm-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Robotic Arm Austin, TX This sleeve presents a more realistic and modern take on a classic biomech tattoo motif, showing human flesh ripped away to reveal robotics underneath. My client Jason is an inspiration—strong in body and mind, committed to achieving what he set out to do, despite having no prior experience, and despite having to fly here from his job guiding bomb-sniffing dogs in the war torn Middle East in order to squeeze a pair of 3-day marathon sessions into his allotted time off. These 2 sessions were spaced one month apart, completing a foundation color layer over the entire arm the first time, and dialing in colors, refining details, and finishing the sleeve during the second session. These photos were taken while the tattoo was still fresh, so there is more pink skin irritation here than it will have when healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/joosbaroqueLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gothic Still Life Sleeve Austin, TX This past year my great client Aaron, who has the graveyard sleeve visible elsewhere in my tattoo gallery, approached me with the idea of a dark gothic themed sleeve. The subject matter was based loosely on a classical still life look, with Aaron requesting that various personally significant symbols be included. Color was kept minimal in this piece in order to achieve the requested dark, dusty, gothic look, and used strategically to provide emphasis and compositional flow. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image126.jpg Emy Blacksheep - untitled Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/6C6A2209.JPG Stefano Alcantara - Lock Fort Lauderderdale, FL Another piece I did at <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/tommystattooconvention?source=feed_text&story_id=10154723877995497">?#‎TommysTattooConvention?</a> a few weeks ago! <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/hartford?source=feed_text&story_id=10154723877995497">?#‎hartford?</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ct?source=feed_text&story_id=10154723877995497">?#‎ct?</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realistictattoos?source=feed_text&story_id=10154723877995497">?#‎realistictattoos?</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara?source=feed_text&story_id=10154723877995497">?#‎stefanoalcantara?</a> @fkirons @kwadron @eternalink @samsungmobileusa @officialh2ocean https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2342.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Wes Anderson Tribute Kokomo, IN The newest addition to a collection of several elements from the Wes Anderson films! Done on the upper thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2263.jpg Timothy B Boor - Rolleiflex Camera Kokomo, IN Finished this Rolleiflex camera and pocketwatch piece. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/mmoe.jpg Timothy B Boor - Marilynn Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/graciesquidship-reworkLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Squid Attack Rework Austin, TX Around 10 years ago, I did this incredibly fun piece. Fast-forward a whole decade, and Gracie contacts me to say she wants to revisit the work for an overhaul. This was a perfect opportunity to practice one of the concepts I preach in my tattoo seminar--that "an artist's work is never finished," that it's okay to rework and revisit tattoos as much as needed, to be flexible and experimental in one's approach. There was nothing "wrong" with the 10 year aged tattoo on the left, aside from some predictable fading in the sky background, yet with the old ink settled in over so much time and my skills much developed in the meantime, a lot could still be done to make the tattoo better than ever. Working in layers like this allows for a wider degree of subtlety and push/pull of contrast, as some of the original ink layer is left alone in order to appear soft and pastel-like. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Whim_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-backLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between <a href="http://www.jeffensminger.com" target="_blank">Jeff Ensminger</a> and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion (see elsewhere), as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/vittorio-frontLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Gruesome Torso Austin, TX This full torso wraparound tattoo (see other views elsewhere in my gallery) was an epic collaboration between Jeff Ensminger and I that spanned approximately 5 years. Vittorio is a warrior and a dedicated client, flying from his home in Italy once or twice per year to get multiple brutal sessions from Jeff and I simultaneously. We had several very difficult coverups on the front portion you see here, as well as working into previous tattoos on the front and back, done by some other great tattooers, including Brad Bako in Australia. In the end, we came out with a fairly cohesive bio-organic motif of gruesome human anatomy...all of which puts Vittorio in the running for the most metal dude ever. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Wings_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/georgialegLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Dissected Mermaid Austin, TX This tattoo was inspired by an original painting by Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto, which I interpreted into my own artistic style, with several specific changes requested by the client for her personal symbolism, including the bunny ears and rabbit fetus-eggyolk. This project was great fun, with a nice balance between simple and complex--lots of great anatomy detail and a subtle stylistic homage to the traditional Japanese tattoo style. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5317.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_5313.jpg Jeff Gogue - mortality, 2nd view Grants Pass, OR this back piece represents the fleeting of life, mortality, and the passing of time. I used arcs, and a cascading zig zag layout for the viewer's eyes to travel frok side to side finding key focal points or points of interest as a design base. https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11218719_706554596136719_5672875656442660374_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - all seeing owl geo pattern Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/11110292_704782316313947_2677079644175951595_n.jpg Emy Blacksheep - momy swallow Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/BlackSheepStudioTattooMEMBERS/images/thumbs/image82.jpg Emy Blacksheep - Knowledge Grenoble, untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/IMG_2342.jpg Timothy B Boor - Finished Wes Anderson Tribute Kokomo, IN The newest addition to a collection of several elements from the Wes Anderson films! Done on the upper thigh. https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/StMichael.jpg Stefano Alcantara - St. Michael Fort Lauderderdale, FL 3/4 sleeve I did in 2 days at @stefanostattoostudio in Lima Peru. Great times! <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanoalcantara">#stefanoalcantara</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/stefanostattoostudio">#stefanostattoostudio</a> <a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/saintmichael">#saintMichael</a> with @fkirons @eternalink @officialh2ocean @kwadron https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/photo-10 2.jpg Timothy B Boor - Dual Personality Kokomo, IN I got to finish this piece yesterday. It represents bipolar disorder as well as a tribute to my client's father. I'm really happy with how it turned out. https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/emilybirdsbackLGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Double Headed Eagle Austin, TX This is my contemporary take on the Byzantine imperial symbol of the double-headed eagle, with a telescope in one claw and glowing orb in the other. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Wings_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/owl2.jpg Timothy B Boor - Owl Part of an animal sleeve Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/teresasharpechest2-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Winged Heart Austin, TX Friend and amazing tattoo artist Teresa Sharpe let me take some liberties with her chestpiece concept, so I chose a non-traditional, asymmetrical composition and took advantage of her pale skin with some light/dark atmospheric effects. During this latest session we expanded onto the neck and back of the shoulders, and will probably expand higher onto the neck and around the back in the future... In the meantime, check out Teresa's creativity at <a href="http://www.teresasharpeart.com" target="_blank">www.teresasharpeart.com</a> https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/mechwings-LGE.jpg Nick Baxter - Mech Wings Austin, TX This piece was a fun challenge. I had the honor of placing these mechanical butterfly wings next to a pair of gorgeous Guy Aitchison half-sleeves, on a courageous and patient client from Japan. Each wing was done over two consecutive days, but during seperate trips to the U.S., so in this photo one is freshly done and the other is healed. https://www.tattoos.gallery/bohemiantattooclub.com/images/thumbs/armydadweb.jpg Timothy B Boor - portrait of Father Kokomo, IN untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/stefanoalcantara.com/images/thumbs/wing chest.JPG Stefano Alcantara - World Wing Fort Lauderderdale, FL untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Crow_Column_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Raven , untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/hyperspacestudios.com/images/thumbs/Bald_Eagle_Tattoo_T.jpg Guy Aitchison - Bald Eagle with Banner , untitled https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ying_Yang_Tattoos/index.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/nickbaxter.com/images/thumbs/TaraBloodPeonysleeveLGE1.jpg Nick Baxter - Beautiful Brutality Austin, TX Peonies, blood, and a black pearl. A merging of the soft, delicate and beautiful with the grotesque. A yin-yang of sorts paying homage to the duality of life. This entire sleeve was a coverup of a laser-lightened outline from a previous sleeve attempt. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Katy healed 41.jpg Jeff Gogue - Duality, Dichotomy, Harmony Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Katy healed 3.jpg Jeff Gogue - Duality, Dichotomy, Harmony Grants Pass, OR Traditionally, a dagger through a rose, like my grandpa got in the 1940’s. I got a dagger and rose on my forearm with my kids’ names to represent the coming together of two people creating life perpetual in our children. This dagger through a peony is a modified version. It can represent many things, duality, dichotomy, harmony, Yin-Yang, death and life, sex, creation and destruction. It’s really up to the wearer and the viewer which ironically is a dichotomy itself, intention and perception they go together but are obviously two distinctly different things. This tattoo was done in one session and healed incredibly well especially for a single pass through the ditch of the arm. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/Nicki Torso 1.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/nicki torso 4.jpg Jeff Gogue - Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) Grants Pass, OR 14 years ago I tattooed this young lady. A butterfly and small tribal about the size of a mandarin orange on the top of her right foot. Later a low back piece, (tramp stamp as some would say). There’s a switch that can be triggered in some people, not all, and in regard to the whole planet, in very very few, but when that switch is triggered, it begins a transformation in the person. I have witnessed this a few times now, and am only beginning to understand enough to try and communicate it. The switch is a surrendering to a decision. It reminds me of the first time I went skydiving. The decision was easy, but the reality of its potential outcome? As the door to the plane was opened, and the rush of wind came in, going head first into a full minute free fall, the horizon steady as we dropped towards the ground at 180 miles per hour... The only thing you can do is surrender at that point. It’s useless to resist. In fact, it is dangerous to. It becomes a spiritual thing. spir·it·u·al 'spiriCH(o?o)?l/ adjective 1.Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Getting your body tattooed as one whole is spiritual also. It's also about surrender. It has to do with your soul more than your physical body. It’s about your decisions, your emotions, how you feel inside during those trying times of how “it” feels on the outside. It’s about the sacrifices needed to be made, about the work one has to do to pay for the work. People who see large scale tattoos as just something a crazy person does, or just being obsessed or extreme, often don’t see what’s gone on inside that tattooed person. They don’t often see the transformation that’s gone on beneath the tattoo in the soul. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3474.jpg Jeff Gogue - Feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR I wanted to do an abstract piece about juxtaposition, sugar and spice, flow and movement with some tension, contrast… I have been starting my design process with arcs. To be more precise, with a starting point and a spiraling movement out and off of the person. I then place points of interest along the spirals. My client brought a very colorful photo for the color reference. I’ve been going in a direction of fewer colors, fewer contours, just a “less is more” general direction, so this piece has been a challenge on many levels. I tried to keep the feathers somewhat flat and simple but maintain a good sense of movement and layers, tucked in beneath the feathers there are a few areas of fangs. The goal was to not notice them at first glance but to have them kind of sneak up on you as you look closer at the tattoo. It's always amazing to have clients who let me explore symbolism, metaphor, and artistic expression. What an amazing job I have. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3469.jpg Jeff Gogue - feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_3472 2.jpg Jeff Gogue - feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR untitled https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/triptic 3500 px wide.jpg Jeff Gogue - Geisha Grants Pass, OR This Geisha back piece has been completed over the last three years, My client brought in a photo reference. As much as I tried to stylize it more towards a “tattoo” it seemed to want to remain pretty refined. There are some very simple elements and other areas are soft, dimensional, and layered. some flat areas and some with depth. I try to just respond to whatever has happened in previous sessions and see where the tattoo goes. this one went here. I’ve been challenged by this piece and have learned things. My utmost respect and gratitude to my client for her dedication to complete it. many hours, lots of expense, and a lot of driving time for the sessions driving seven hours each way for each session. I’m grateful to have done this work. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_8823.jpg Jeff Gogue - feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR Sleeve in progress containing an aesthetic display of feathers and fangs. I wanted to show some tension and juxtaposition of beautiful soft colorful feathers upon first glance with an underlying danger component. https://www.tattooartexpo.com/Tattoos/Ying_Yang_Tattoos/index2.html https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/RKLY6611.jpg Jeff Gogue - feathers and fangs Grants Pass, OR Sleeve in progress containing an aesthetic display of feathers and fangs. I wanted to show some tension and juxtaposition of beautiful soft colorful feathers upon first glance with an underlying danger component. https://www.tattoos.gallery/gogueart.com/images/thumbs/IMG_6125.jpg Jeff Gogue - Dagger and peony Grants Pass, OR A dagger through a rose tattoo is a western classic symbol of union, male and female, but it resonates with so many cultures, its dichotomy, its interdependency, duality, yin and yang, intention and perception. Its a universal principle. this modern take with an antique air was drawn during some down time I had and offered via social media as a tattoo lottery. The client had to email and was randomly picked from all the emails received. The experience was unique and exciting, and I met an amazing person through it. This dagger and peony was done in one long session, start to finish, and it healed perfectly. I love this tattoo. fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :) fileurl http://galleryoftattoosnow.com/tattooartexpo.com/images/gallery/Ferch.jpg Jesse Smith - Ferchett Jr. Rockford, IL A few of the inhabitants from the Galapagos have attempted to build homes here in Carkayous but to my knowledge none have stayed except this little boy. I've never actually had an opportunity to talk to him, I just catch glimpses of him speeding through Durken Forest from time to time. I'm hoping to one day catch up with him because I'm pretty confident he's got a ton of stories to tell. :)