Celebrating 15 Years of Tattooing
I began my journey into tattooing 15 years ago, right around the time many artists were switching from coil machines to plug-in rotaries. I barely knew how to work a coil back then—and if you asked me to maintain one, … Continued
Design Focus: Brush Stroke Tattoo Designs
In recent months, my tattoo work has been deeply influenced by a personal exploration into Chinese brush painting—a traditional art form known for its expressive lines, fluid movement, and organic flow. This journey has opened the door to a unique … Continued
Meet Marina — Our New Tattoo Apprentice, aka @Takami_Ink
We’re proud to introduce Marina, a Japanese-American tattoo apprentice based in San Francisco who goes by the handle Takami Ink. Deeply inspired to carry on the rich cultural tradition of tattooing while bringing it into the modern era, Marina is … Continued
Introducing the Second Monochrome Peace-Themed Tattoo Flash Sheet
We are excited to announce the release of our second monochrome peace-themed tattoo flash sheet, a collection of six unique peace-inspired tattoo designs influenced by Gerald Holtom’s international peace symbol. Each design embodies themes of harmony, nature, and resilience, blending … Continued
Peace Theme Tattoo Flash Series #1 Now Available
Peace theme tattoo flash is now available for immediate booking without consultation or design fee. I created these designs using Gerald Holtom’s 1958 international peace symbol as a foundation. If you value peace and want to carry that ideal with … Continued
Structural Integrity and Longevity: Lessons from Tribal Tattoos
What is a Tribal Tattoo? Searching for “Tribal tattoo” online will yield a wide range of designs, from culturally rooted patterns to modern, abstract, flowing shapes. In the tattoo industry, a tribal tattoo is generally characterized by ornamental abstraction, emphasizing … Continued
Year of the Snake 2025
In these times of change, especially here in the US, it’s hard not to feel something. Regardless of your beliefs, I hope you believe in peace. If we can’t agree on how to live our lives, can we at least … Continued
Happy Holidays 2024
Regardless of what kind of year you have been having or how you have been feeling, I hope as this year draws to a close for you that you find peace and warmth. Thank you to all the clients, both … Continued
Tattoo Advice Part 4: Beauty Over Meaning
There are a lot of people who are afraid of getting a tattoo that doesn’t carry any personal meaning. Nobody wants to be seen as superficial or frivolous. This explains the popularity of astrology and zodiac tattoos. Both are an … Continued