Samurai Sleeve Session #3

All cloud shading today...

Koi Crysanthemum Leg

First shading session...

Diamond Cub Art Show

My painting for the Diamond Club Art Show at the Minna Gallery on the 26th of this month in SF...

The Quiver

My new favorite thing, Japanese rolling pen holder.

Reminds me of how chefs keep their knives or a lock-picking set or something...

Phoenix 1/2 sleeve

1st session, 2 hours. Client's first tattoo and so far, so good...

Mucha Muse

Exploring my feminine side...

Although, I really am a big fan his work. One of the best illustrators ever...

Phoenix

Ochazuke

This would be my last meal on Earth if I could choose only one...

Diamond Club

Samurai Part 2

Added clouds and blossoms today.

Kannon

Samurai and Blossoms

1st session.

Japan 2009

Dinner with Japanese MMA fighters Kengo and Seiya, GTC Chris Brand, and Akilla.

Hanya

Big dude, big mask. Adding some color next year...

Kingyo

Small addition on the back of the Koi/Crysanthemum leg.

3/4 Fox and Maple

Almost finished. Maybe Tengu for the other arm...

Karashishi

Sketch and outline.

Oni and Maples

2nd session. Inspired by Kali, a Filipino martial art (stick fighting).

Japan 2009

Sitting in the Arcata airport at 6:00 in the morning, 17 hours until Tokyo...

Sweet Cheeks

Getting buttock tattooed, not so bad. Wearing pants for the next week, lame.

(Yes, that is my butt. And yes, it looks like Kahlil is trying to take a bite.)

Crysanthemum

Freehand crysanthemum. Seem to be doing lots of these this fall...

(Crappy iphone photo)

Thighger

Koi-Crysanthemum Leg

2 outline sessions...

Blossoms and Peonies

Taking it down to the wrist with more flowers and background in a few weeks.