Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Sunday, December 13, 2009

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...

Friday, December 11, 2009

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...

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Oni and Maples





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

Monday, October 26, 2009

Japan 2009

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

Saturday, October 24, 2009

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)

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Blossoms and Peonies




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