We’ve had a busy last few weeks at our central Auckland studio, with lots of large scale projects and brilliant one point tattoos finished up! Here is a selection of some of our favourite sleeves from the last fortnight.
Tukutuku sleeve by Manawa Tapu.
This fantastic tukutuku pattern sleeve took our artist Manawa Tapu around 3 full day sessions to complete - awesome dedication from both artist and wearer on this intricate piece! Manawa Tapu has been doing astounding work with his tukutuku patterns, and loves doing both large scale bodysuits and sleeves, as well as smaller ornamental pieces. Specialising in Ta Moko and traditional Maori tattoos, Tristan would love to help you out! Get in touch with the studio for bookings, consultations and information.
3/4 sleeve snake and kiku sleeve by Tom Tom!
From the big boss man himself, here is an awesome completed 3/4 snake and kiku sleeve! Full day sessions are hard work, but the results speak for themselves. This photo was taken directly after the last session, we can’t wait to see the healed result after a few weeks of settling in. Tom Tom specialises in large scale, Irezumi inspired Japanese tattooing. He would love to tattoo some more bodysuits! If you’re interested in getting a Japanese tattoo, please don’t hesitate to send your ideas through to the studio. One of our talented artists would love to work with you to achieve an incredible tattoo that will stand the test of time.
Full Japanese dragon sleeve by tebori artist Horimatsu Bunshin.
Phenomenal work by our tebori artist Horimatsu Bunshin! Check out that colour! Tebori is a Japanese tattooing practice where all shading is completed by hand using traditional methods using a wooden stick called “Nomi”. Tebori causes less trauma to the skin, due to this is often found to be a lot less painful. Colour continues to develop with age, and the lucky wearer of this dragon sleeve is going to come back in six months for healed photos - keep your eyes peeled! For all your traditional Japanese tattoo needs, Horimatsu Bunshin is ya boy!
Japanese Fu Dog and Peony 3/4 sleeve by Horiyama.
Our shop apprentice Horiyama has recently finished this incredible Japanese Fu Dog sleeve! We love her solid, bright and bold style! Horiyama is tattooing at an apprentice rate for a limited time, and is super keen to take on some more sleeve projects. If you’re interested in getting tattooed by Horiyama, Tom Toms apprentice, please contact the shop with your ideas. She has some beautiful concepts painted up ready for the taking, too!
If 2020 is the year for you to start that sleeve, back piece or bodysuit you’ve always dreamed about, we are here to help. With 10 fabulous resident artists and 2 incredible apprentices of varying styles, we have all your major styles covered. Check out our artist portfolio section to get an idea of what we do here, and drop us a line with your ideas!
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