JAPAN STYLE

Here is the opening entertainment for an east meets west Tattoo dinner , hosted by Japans premier female Tebori artist , Horiren. We were treated to an evening of great food , booze and Tattoos.
What I can only describe as one of the best dinner parties Ive had the pleasure of attending. What will follow will be a few snaps of the nights festivities , we got close up to some great poeple and artwork. One guy has a body suit from 46 years ago, our hosts were so gracious in letting us into there world , for which I am eternaly greatful. I hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more.

Endless Summer

Rocked this beauty out on Liam , who was inspired by summer and a previous tattoo I have done. Roll on summer , and also Japan. Leaving in 3 days. :-)))))

STYLIZED GREAT WAVE

Inspired by the japanese wood block master Hokusai . Paul wanted the great wave incorporated into an existing piece under his arm. Big and bold with some snow flakes floating through the background.
Two sessions over 5 hours knocked this baby out. Awsome fun tattoo to do.

BUDDHA AND LOTUS

Andy came in with a reference from a tattoo magazine.
This is a great example of what happens when ideas and compromise meet.He liked the ornamental layout on the face from a painting we have on display here at Inner Vision .A great fun tattoo to do which took around two and a half hours.

KOI / LOTUS AND WATER

> Adrian wanted to incorporate some classic tattoo images , into a half sleeve. With something allready underneath his arm , we spent 8 hours styling this piece over 3 sessions.

ROCHELLE'S RIB PIECE

I've been doing quite a few really cool first tattoo's of late.Here we combine Rochelle's love of music , water and flowers to rock out a super piece.

TEN HOURS IN

This is Stevens first Tattoo. What a champ this is the 3rd session totaling ten hours all in.

LIKE A TIGERRR

Elizabeth is a make up artist , who also does some kool temparary tattoos for the fashion industry. Here we did 6 hours over 3 sessions to complete a favourite picture of a tiger from a painting.

PAUL SAYCE TATTOO HISTORIAN

Paul Sayce runs the Oxford Tattoo museum and Tattoo club of Great Britain. You would be pushed far to find a man with a broader knowledge on Tattooing. Great guy I've had the pleasure of calling a friend since the mid 90's when I was working in London. This was taken at the 2009 London tattoo convention.

ELVIS LEBAPRESLEY

Elvis has had a body suit done at the shop over the past two years. Solid guy who loves his Tattooing.
Here his front is done by myself and Kian. Great guy and great times tattooing him.