Gara is a South Korean artist working out of Lighthouse Tattoo in Seoul. His work is black and grey, dark in both composition and subject matter, often featuring skulls and skeletons, beasts, and weapons. Much of his work is surreal, creating tattoos that look 3D, and some very realistic looking pieces. He also draws influence … More Artist of the month: Gara tattooer
Foo, or Fu Dogs as they are known as in the West are Chinese lion guardians called Shi. These creatures are both guardians and good luck charms. When placed outside buildings they are meant to protect those inside from negative energy and to stop those with intent to harm from entering. These ancient symbols have … More Foo/Fu Dog Tattoos:
Vince is a Winnipeg tattoo artist working out of Rebel Waltz. Vince does brilliant American traditional work, creating his own original work as well as doing the shop’s flash work. Vince is a must visit artist for you walk in and American traditional needs! He is a fantastic up and comer in the Winnipeg tattoo … More Winnipeg Artist 5: Vince (Rebel Waltz)
James Mckenna is an artist at Foothills Tattoo Byford – Western Australia. James is a painter as well as a tattoo artist, with a focus on surreal and horror themed pieces, mixing American traditional and neo traditional styles. The majority of James’ work features skulls, often hidden within designs. Other work includes lady heads, animals, … More Artist of the Month: James Mckenna
Monmon is a Japanese term for tattoo, and a monmon cat is a cat with tattoos. They were designed by Horitomo, a Japanese tattoo artist well known for his hand work (tebori) and his monmon designs. He published a book entitled Monmon Cats and has inspired other tattoo artists around the world. Monmon cats are … More Monmon Cat Tattoos:
The geisha, or, “person of accomplishment” date back to 1751 in the mid-Tokugawa period in Japan. Geisha’s were originally men, but eventually became women. Geisha’s were trained artists skilled in tea ceremony, flower arranging, and as singers, dancers, storytellers, servers, and conversationalists. These women were all literate and were familiar with poetry and tales of … More Geisha Tattoos:
Some great tattoos for all the great mothers out there! Happy Mothers Day! The classic “mom” tattoo is an American traditional heart with the word “mom”. Nowadays there are many more versions of this, done in colour, black and grey, and many different styles including American traditional, neo traditional, dotwork, blackwork, cross stitch, and realism. … More Mom Tattoos:
Sean Cushnie is a talented artist working out of Kapala Tattoo in Winnipeg. His style is both neo traditional and neo Japanese. Sean uses a mix of black and grey with bright colours to make his work pop. Sean’s black and grey work borders on realism while his colour is solid neo traditional, making it not … More Winnipeg Artist 4: Sean Cushnie
Nissaco is a tattoo artist based in Shinsaibashi Osaka at an unnamed private studio that goes by the name room_23_26 on Instagram. Nissaco does mainly large scale pieces such as full sleeves, back pieces, and even body suits. His style is black geometrical work and it is extremely detailed. His work is hard sought after … More Artist of the Month: Nissaco
Sailor Moon is a popular Japanese Anime show based off the 52 manga chapters entitled Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon. The show premiered in Japan in 1992 and was popular there as well as overseas. Sailor Moon is the heroine name of the main character, a young woman who fights evil. A cat named Luna gives … More Sailor Moon Tattoos:
