Green Sea Turtle

This client was really special.  He had spent a lot of time looking me and my entire career up.  He read what he could find and he wanted me to work on his tattoo.  This was great, I made a long time friend.  He was fun to work with, happy, loved my work, and he just didn't have a care in the world.  It is always awesome to meet good people.  

Mahalo, 

it was great to work with you.

Such Good Dogs Car

We put a new wrap on Athena’s Kia today!

Aloha.

Polynesian Tribal and a Turtle

Fun walk-in today.  I obviously have the time today.  A turtle surrounded by Polynesian tribal work.  My client wanted the entire thing to look like a tiki face.  He intends to keep going and add to his entire arm.

Mahalo.

Puppy Paddle

Stand up paddle is one of my favorite things to do, I just love being on the water.
Devo was not amused.

Love my beach days with the family.

Polynesian Tribal Turtles

A fun mother and child Polynesian tribal turtle.  This was a pretty slow day.  Things have been a bit mellow at the shop lately.  

Mahalo.

Fishhook

This was my favorite of the day today.  A Polynesian tribal fishhook.

Mahalo.

Polynesian Manta Ray

I do not make many Manta Ray tattoos.  When I get the opportunity to tattoo one, its always fun and challenging because I am not as familiar with the basic forms of a
Manta Ray.  This one turned out nice, and it looks to be a good study of the form.

Mahalo.

Plumeria & a Fishhook

Today I tattooed for 16 hours straight.  It was awesome.  The studio was really busy and I was flowing.  I couldn't decide what my favorite of the day was so I chose two.  A Polynesian tribal fishhook and a simple plumeria.  I work on those types of tattoos every week, and they are some of my favorite.

Mahalo.

Polynesian Tribal with a Blue Line

This client is an officer, hence the blue line.  I make a lot of Blue line tattoos, and each one has a little new look to them.  I like to collect military pins and coins and department coins.  I always get lucky and the officer sends me a coin in the mail as a thanks for the tattoo.  This was a fun tattoo to make, and I am looking forward to the coin!

Mahalo.

Traditional Shark

Fun black and whip-shaded American Traditional shark tattoo.

Mahalo.

Polynesian Sharks

He wanted a couple of tiger sharks done in Polynesian tribal to represent his family.  It was a great piece to work on.  My way of drawing tribal tattoos is a blend of what history has to offer, the common forms of the past, and my view on composition.  I love working on Polynesian, it is always rewarding.  I will see this client again in the next few months and add to this work.

Mahalo.

Rose Dagger

American Traditional tattooing is where my soul rides. 

Right on.

Hibiscus

 Hibiscus flowers are beautiful.  I have been working on a look for my Hibiscus tattoos.
I enjoy them quite a bit.

Mahalo.

Aloha Friday

Perfect beach day.

This life is the best.