Something for the weekend 9

This week has seen me mostly getting ready for a well deserved break.
On the subject of holiday I wont be doing another post for a couple of weeks as I need time to recharge the batteries, but expect normal service to return mid November.

Whilst on instagram I did come across some videos that I think are a great representation of how a tattoo program can be made, when done with respect for the tradition.
http://gypsygentleman.com/#/episode5


I tried to share the videos here (but failed) I strongly urge everyone to give them a shot as they show great tattoosit's doing what they do best, without all the bloody drama, etc etc.

I also managed to get some drawing and tattooing done this last week. I did this chest plate in one sitting (about three and a half hours tattooing)

I also moved this along, one more session will see this finished.

Something for the weekend 8

Sometimes I really find it hard to believe how quickly the weeks pass by, and this one felt especially quick!
Keeping on top of work and other projects has left me struggling slightly to find anything to share this week. With that in mind I'm posting some pictures from my instagram account, it's worth checking it out if you have never given it a look. I find it a pretty nice way of searching for inspiration.

I was also 'digging' around in my photos and found a few more pictures from Japan, hope you like them.

Something for the weekend 7

First of this week, I am going to share my schedule for the first half of next year:

Milano Tattoo Convention
8, 9, 10 of February

Brighton Tattoo Convention
16, 17 of February

In the second half of June I will be guesting at a shop in Germany (details will come nearer the time)

I of course will be in the shop working hard and continuing to work on new projects.
This week has seen me progress with the skateboard and start a new sleeve of Shishi.

I'm also trying to do quick drawings before tattooing most are around the 10/15 minute mark. They are an excellent way to sharpen my mind before I begin work and they give me the chance to try ideas without any pressure. The paper is approximately 8cm square (the snakes are wider) and I use a good old Biro, no pencil underneath just straight in with pen.

Something for the weekend 6

This week has seen me start a few new drawing projects (because I'm a glutton for punishment)
alongside the aceos, I have the Fudo Myo print on the go, I've started thinking about a couple of book ideas. Finally the skateboard that has sat in my work space for ages, possibly 4/5 years has received promotion and is now in the process of getting some attention.

This week also saw one sleeve finished

and another one move closer to completion.