January 5, 2009 at 3:35 pm #28729
    AnimalMind
    Participant
    @animalmind

    Hey TheTattooForum.com

    First post here and figured this would be a great time to post! I am about 1/3 of the way through my newest tattoo and have some pictures to share.

    Some quick background, I am 25% Japanese, went to the motherland twice now to visit some relatives, which makes my grandmother, obason, full blooded Japanese. I have always been interested in this part of my family and the culture that it brings. After going to Japan twice and meeting some interesting people, cough cough *Yakuza* cough, I couldn’t wait to get started on a Japanese tattoo.

    What the tattoo entails of are some Oni masks, think Shakespeare plays but in Japan, which symbolize everything from evil women and men to spirits and demons. The combination of masks with waves, clouds and cherry blossoms will make up the sleeves and chest pieces.

    We started on the right side for now and will complete it before moving on to the other side. Here are the pictures:

    Session 1 (7.5 hours- 11/25/2008)

    only 4 images to a post… more below.

    January 5, 2009 at 3:36 pm #58150
    AnimalMind
    Participant
    @animalmind

    Session 2 (2 hours – 12/05/2008)

    … still more

    January 5, 2009 at 3:36 pm #58151
    AnimalMind
    Participant
    @animalmind

    Session 3 (2 hours – 01/02/2009)
    Small-Tat-Session-3%20(2).jpg Small-Tat-Session-3%20(3).jpg Small-Tat-Session-3%20(4).jpg Small-Tat-Session-3%20(5).jpg

    Whoooo there we go that gets it to where it currently is.

    What do you all think so far?

    –Animalmind

    January 5, 2009 at 7:26 pm #58159
    Sherav
    Participant
    @sherav

    Love it!

    That about sums it up.
    Are you going to go for the full body suit in time?
    I cannot wait to visit Japan and I am already looking for a decent artist to get soem work done whilst I am there.

    Matthew

    January 5, 2009 at 9:14 pm #58168
    scrubmuncher
    Participant
    @scrubmuncher

    Good stuff pal, I do prefer the 3/4 sleeve to the full sleeve, the work looks ripe and I bet your excited about the rest of it.
    Keep us updated!!!

    January 5, 2009 at 9:25 pm #58169
    AnimalMind
    Participant
    @animalmind

    Thanks man,

    Yeah I did my research for the right artist. This guys is one of the best Japanese artists in the south and has over 12 years experience. He makes a trip once a year, or at least trys too, to Japan to get more material.

    So far I am super stoked about it and still a long ways to go and a ton more cash to spend!

    On average how much do you think it is an hour for a job like this?

    January 6, 2009 at 12:22 am #58172
    Izarrasink
    Participant
    @izarrasink

    Niiiice, very nice indeed:D

    January 6, 2009 at 1:09 am #58174
    AnimalMind
    Participant
    @animalmind
    Izarrasink;32786 wrote:
    Niiiice, very nice indeed:D

    Thanks!!

    Once it heals up ill take some close up shots.. Its look a little gnarly right now.

    January 14, 2009 at 1:24 am #58664
    alexgruve87
    Participant
    @alexgruve87
    AnimalMind;32757 wrote:
    Hey TheTattooForum.com

    First post here and figured this would be a great time to post! I am about 1/3 of the way through my newest tattoo and have some pictures to share.

    Some quick background, I am 25% Japanese, went to the motherland twice now to visit some relatives, which makes my grandmother, obason, full blooded Japanese. I have always been interested in this part of my family and the culture that it brings. After going to Japan twice and meeting some interesting people, cough cough *Yakuza* cough, I couldn’t wait to get started on a Japanese tattoo.

    What the tattoo entails of are some Oni masks, think Shakespeare plays but in Japan, which symbolize everything from evil women and men to spirits and demons. The combination of masks with waves, clouds and cherry blossoms will make up the sleeves and chest pieces.

    We started on the right side for now and will complete it before moving on to the other side. Here are the pictures:

    Session 1 (7.5 hours- 11/25/2008)

    only 4 images to a post… more below.

    That’s really cool! Are you gonna fill it in with color or leave it?

    Alex

    January 14, 2009 at 4:34 am #58676
    meangirlintx
    Participant
    @meangirlintx

    looks good, i look forword to seeing it done..

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