#traveling tattooer

[beckiwilson]

One of the things I’m most proud of in my career thus far is our first Hades design book made possible by the good people of @razorbladepro . I nearly died pushing myself to the absolute limit making this book (kidney stone 😩😅) and painstakingly hand drew every single part of it. If you’ve bought this book, or have tattoos from it or have made tattoos from it, I’d love to see them! 🙏🏼🖤 There’s another book coming and we’re going to make some posters of this design ✨ As always, thank you for your support and thank you for getting tattooed!🖤🖤🖤 • • • #tattoo #tattoos #handdrawn #flash #mandala #mandalas #blackwork #stipple #illustration #art #artist #tattooer #tattooartist #travel #travelingtattooer #sacredgeometry #sacredgeometrytattoo #hadesinquisition (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpNthZbL2eI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[angelhandstattoo]

Another full day in Manila beginning with a tour of the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, detailing and honoring the history and the role of the Philippines in World War II - a humbling and illuminating visit. Many, many American soldiers are buried here, and I realize that I know very little about this part of Philippines-US history and intend to learn more. In spite of the solemn setting, we had an amazing and knowledgeable tour guide (Carlos, aka Mr. Google) who kept things respectfully light and fun. Grateful for the experience 🇵🇭🇺🇸🎖️🪖✝️✡️🌳 . . @joatwood @zaneta.encarnacion @audie.decastro @livingcatrina @i.am.pam #philppines #manila #manilaamericancemetery #manilaamericancemeteryandmemorial #ww2 #philippineshistory #history #generalmcarthur #ishallreturn #travel #filipino #filipina #tattooer #ladytattooer #mestiza #filam #filipinoamerican #worldwar2 #leyte #buffalosoldiers (at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoC2FCFOSTD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[alessamp4]

    • ° .   *   ࿐   now  entering  the  apartment  building  is  𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚  𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨 , a twenty5  year  old  who  is  currently a  tattoo  artist. netizens  have  said  they  seem withdrawn but  others  have  said  they’re earnest !  gossip  aside,  we’re  sure  they’re  bound  to  be  a  fan  favorite  ! ♡ young  miko,  lesbian,  cis  woman,  she/her. 

* 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐲.

full name: alessandra elena manchillo. nickname(s): ale, al, alessa. age: twenty5. gender: cis woman. sexuality: homosexual, homoromantic. socially identifies as an "out lesbian." occupation: tattoo artist specializing in black linework and black + grey portraits place of birth: san juan, puerto rico. ethnicity: puerto rican. height: 5'11 spoken languages: spanish (fluent,) english (fluent,) korean (conversational, most fluent when discussing her work) zodiac: cancer. character inspos: fiorenza from i kissed a girl, carina deluca from grey's anatomy.

* 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐞.

ale  is  born  in  the  puerto  rican  capital  of  san  juan  and  spends  her  childhood  there  before  moving  to  new  york  with  an  aunt  for  middle  and  high  school.  her  parents,  not  able  to  readily  join  her  as  they  raise  her  younger  siblings  back  home,  encourage  her  independence  and  send  what  they  can  to  support  ale  and  her  aunt  as  they  run  a  local  corner  bodega  in  the  south  bronx  area. 

ale  does  poorly  in  school,  enjoying  the  friends  she  makes  but  a  victim  of  falling  in  with  the  wrong  crowd  far  too  often.  though  a  good  kid  at  heart,  she  finds  herself  doodling  in  a  notebook  far  too  often  during  in-school  suspensions  that  come  all  too  easily  to  her.  cutting  class,  smoking  in  the  stairway,  and  one  particularly  notable  instance  in  the  9th  grade  where  she  gets  into  her  first  and  only  fight  when  a  classmate  calls  her  something  she  wouldn't  dare  repeat.  secure  in  her  sexuality,  having  come  out  at  the  tender  age  of  14,  ale  lets  a  lot  slide—  but  not  attacks  on  her  most  sacred  identity.

she  finishes  her  senior  year  by  the  skin  of  her  teeth  and  by  then  is  already  giving  stick  and  pokes  in  the  girls'  bathrooms.  she's  dyed  her  hair  silver  for  the  first  time  and  experiments  with  whatever  she  can  add  to  her  school  uniform  to  make  her  feel  more  herself.  her  aunt  takes  her  for  her  first  tattoo  at  17,  her  mom's  name  on  her  arm,  and  ale  realizes  this  is  what  she's  needed  her  whole  life  to  feel  complete.

she  takes  on  an  apprenticeship  at  the  parlor  uptown,  practicing  on  anything  and  anyone  who  lets  her.  she's  covered  from  head  to  toe  by  the  time  she  goes  pro  at  20,  and  is  the  youngest  tattooer  at  the  parlor.  she  travels  for  her  work  after  recognition  of  her  incredible  black  and  grey  portraits  go  viral  on  tik  tok,  and  discovers  that  traveling  the  outside  world  gives  her  a  high  like  no  other.  south  korea,  a  new  frontier  for  tattooing  techniques,  beckons  to  her,  and  ale  is  all  too  eager  to  start  her  next  adventure.

* 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬, 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡.

ale  is  a  earnest  girl  at  heart,  quiet  but  still  eager  to  be  involved,  tending  to  keep  to  herself  at  first  until  she's  made  a  friend  or  two  she  can  hide  behind  (despite  her  above-average  stature.)  she  tends  to  come  across  as  cold  or  too-cool  but  often  explains  it  just  as  social  anxiety  and  awkwardness  snksns.  she  is  laid  back  and  brings  a  calming  energy  to  the  circles  she  frequents,  peacefully  cheerful  and  eager  to  bring  a  smile  to  others'  faces  with  her  shamelessly  stupid  sense  of  humor.  she  enjoys  partying  and  is  passionate  about  art  and  music,  often  loosening  up  after  a  few  drinks  or  a  smoke  and  able  to  carry  on  quite  the  debate  on  the  topics  of  choosing.  a  romantic  and  a  flirt,  she  calls  herself  a  textbook  golden  retriever  girlfriend,  however,  she'll  often  omit  the  parts  where  she's  perhaps  a  bit  too  friendly  and  has  been  critiqued  for  her  wandering  eye.  despite  her  quiet  nature,  ale's  greatest  vice  are  beautiful  women,  and  she  makes  it  no  guess  that  she  enjoys  the  feeling  of  the  chase.  monogamy  has  been  a  touchy  topic  for  her,  both  from  fear  of  commitment  and  fear  of  emotional  intimacy,  but  a  contradictory  desire  for  both  these  things  as  ale  has  immense  love  to  give. 

* 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞.

tattoo clients!

a confidant/good influence

her "comfort blanket" friend that she seeks out in social settings

i will think of more i promise!

[leapyearforever]

Book Of Japanese Tattoo Designs

Japan, 1880-1910

A rare book of hand-painted tattoo designs made for Western clients, Japan, 1880-1910. Watercolor on silk, accordion-folded pages,

One of the few books of Meiji-era Japanese tattoo flash known to survive. Its silk pages are painted with a spectacular array of designs—bearded dragons, snakes, geishas, and heroes and immortals riding plunging, soaring beasts—truly some of the finest and earliest flash in existence. The book's route to Northern Ireland, where it recently came to light, is shrouded in mystery, but its construction and subject matter align with a small body of documented flash painted by Japanese tattooers for Western clients. Its anonymous artist painted in a precise style reminiscent of the famed Japanese tattoo master Hori-Chiyo, and was likely an equally-skilled contemporary working in Japan during the same period.

Following the opening of Japan in the 1860s, wealthy Western tourists flocked to the previously reclusive nation. There they were captivated by the lush, dynamic, full-body compositions of traditional Japanese tattooing on the local artisans, laborers, and service people they met in their travels. Acquiring the exotic, transgressive body art—and undergoing the long, painful, and costly experience of being hand-tattooed by a Japanese master—became a status symbol for the first wave of moneyed Western globetrotters. However, when the Japanese government banned the tattooing of its citizens in 1872, Japanese tattoo artists adapted their traditional practices to better suit the tastes and imperatives of the growing crowds of their Western patrons.

Smaller tattoos accommodated sailors' and travelers' limited time and funds, and a design repertory of cranes, lizards, cats, bats, and other animals—largely detached from their original symbolism—replaced larger, heroic scenes of warriors, comic figures, and gods of popular Japanese literature and art that had so enriched traditional Japanese tattooing. This book's preponderance of small designs exemplify this adaptation to a Western audience.

By the 1890s, several Japanese tattoo artists opted to take their skills directly to their clientele, traveling and setting up shops in Europe, Great Britain, America, and Australia, often generating headlines along the way. Perhaps this book of tattoo designs was carried to the West by such an itinerant artist, became separated from its owner, and passed from hand-to-hand as a beautiful and exotic curiosity.

[creativeprojectrhianna]

Tattoo Research (Artist) - Horiyoshi III

Life -

Horiyoshi III, by own name Nakano Yoshihito is one of the top Japanese tattoo masters. He was born on the 9th of March 1946 in Japan. For decades Horiyoshi III became known as the ambassador of Japanese traditional Irezumi tattooing. Befriending people like Mr. Don Ed Hardy in the early 1980ies he made extensive travels to the west showing his skills and artwork, which was always in high demand. Within 40 years of practicing of traditional Japanese irezumi, drawing and painting, he has reached an impressive level in his craft.

Horiyoshi III had numerous exhibitions both in Japan and Overseas and has he donated some of his art to Buddhist zen temples across Japan. One of the artwork was donated to help Gyokuryuji temple in Gifu Prefecture, partly destroyed by fire. Charity plays an important role in the masters life. After the Tohoku disaster in 2011 he immediately produced artwork for sale to collect funds for the badly affected children of the Tsunami and radiation struck area in northern Japan.

Horiyoshi III received his title from the late tebori master and teacher, Yoshitsugu Muramatsu, known as Shodai Horiyoshi. Horiyoshi III apprenticed for Shodai Horiyoshi for ten years. By 28, Horiyoshi III’s bodysuit had been completed, hand-tattooed by Shodai Horiyoshi. Though ukiyo-e officially ended in 1868, Horiyoshi III's artwork carries on the spirit of Edo’s pictures of the floating world, all the while incorporating his own style and a contemporary perspective. This sensitivity to tradition extends beyond his tebori. In recent years, he has focused on traditional kakejiku (Japanese scroll paintings). Rendering Japanese folktales, calligraphy and religious subjects in sumi (black ink) and traditional mineral pigments, Horiyoshi III's artwork interweaves past, present and future.

Horiyoshi III tattoos full time, publishes books of his drawings, and is the founder of Japan’s only tattoo museum with his wife in Yokohama. His work can be found in the permanent collection of the Morikami Museum of Art.

Art -

Horiyoshi III is recently concentrating on the production of traditional Japanese silkscreen paintings, which are being mounted on the traditional silk scrolls called Kakejiku. He has received a lot of guidance concerning technique by his best friend, the late Ozuma Kaname, famous silkscreen painter. After Ozuma died in 2011, Horiyoshi III takes pride in being the one in whom the spirit of Ozuma-sensei can live on.

The Yokohama Tattoo Museum was founded by Horiyoshi III in the year 2000. All items shown are from Horiyoshi III’s personal collection, next to Japanese traditional tattoo equipment from all centuries, many items are original artworks by famous tattooers from around the world, like Ed Hardy, The Leu Family, Mick Tattoo, Luke Atkinson, Hanky Panky, Lal Hardy, George Bone, and many, many more. He is showing a vast tattoo machine collection alongside tattooed shrunken heads and other tattooed skins and skulls. A lot of original art prints and old photos portraying tattoo history are part of the collection.

During his apprenticeship, he found it difficult to learn to tattoo. His master wouldn’t tell him anything, and the only way to gain knowledge about the practice of tattooing was by reading books. Later in 1985, he started traveling, despite a lack of interest in traveling, and met several influential American tattoo artists who had a big impact on his development as an artist.

Style - Irezumi (Japanese)

While Japanese tattoos are revered worldwide for their beauty and scale, their reputation closer to home is anything but cozy. They’ve often been worn by criminals outsider groups or used by the ruling classes to write a criminal’s crime on their skin.

The link between tattooing and criminals is long and strong. And while tattoos history in Japan hasn’t been entirely criminal, the association is incredibly strong and carries a heavy weight. This negative stigma was so strong that Japan banned tattoos outright at the beginning of the Meiji period (circa. 1868). This coincided with Japan’s borders opening to foreign trade and visitors. The Japanese government was so worried about the negative connotations associated with tattooing that they didn’t want to take any chances. Ironically this was the first time most Westerners experienced Japanese tattooing. This ban was lifted in 1948 under US occupation. But the perception of tattoos in Japan was well and truly solidified.

Reflecting on Japan’s changing attitude to tattooing, he said: “About 40 years ago, most of my clients were ‘yakuza,’ construction workers and some nightclub workers. The laws against yakuza have been getting stricter, so there are fewer yakuza now. My clients are more regular people who just like tattoos. I also have many foreign clients nowadays.” Nowadays, Horiyoshi III continues to tattoo but now only working on finishing existing clients’ bodysuits.

Reflecting on Japan’s changing attitude to tattooing, he said: “About 40 years ago, most of my clients were ‘yakuza,’ construction workers and some nightclub workers. The laws against yakuza have been getting stricter, so there are fewer yakuza now. My clients are more regular people who just like tattoos. I also have many foreign clients nowadays.” Nowadays, Horiyoshi III continues to tattoo but now only working on finishing existing clients’ bodysuits.

The tattoo design should traditionally be up to the tattoo artist, but nowadays it is increasingly popular to use ready-made designs or even to bring your own. However, should you decide to get a traditional irezumi tattoo, you must be aware that the tattooing will be long, painful and expensive. It can take up to 5 years to tattoo your arms, thighs and torso.

Initially, the tattoos were made with the same tools that were used to create wood engravings, i.e. chisels and burins. The colour came from nara ink, also known as nara black, which was produced from soot collected from temple lamps. The ink is known to turn green-blue after being injected under the skin.

A genuine Japanese tattoo should be performed by a tattoo master (horishi) using a traditional tebori, i.e. a bamboo stick, to which a metal hari needle is attached with a silk thread. The colour is introduced, point by point, underneath the skin, which is pricked at an angle. Nara black is still used as ink. Also used are red, green, indigo, yellow and colours resulting from combining these. Before tattooing, the artist has long conversations with the client and only after that does he present his project. If the design is approved, he starts his work by drawing the contours by hand. The colours and shadows are then gradually added. After the work is complete, the author leaves his signature, usually on the back.

A dragon, which is the symbol of water and rain, and not as one would think of fire, is the most popular pattern. It personifies generosity and knowledge. Another popular pattern is the koi. These fish are seen as symbols of strength and courage, since they are known for their tendency to swim against the current, upstream the Yellow River. Those who succeed in this difficult task are transformed into dragons, which is why the koi also symbolises perseverance and a change for the better. The snake, which symbolises knowledge and wisdom, is also a popular theme. Skin shedding is interpreted as healing and regeneration. A phoenix drawn on one’s body symbolises rebirth and victory. A tiger stands for courage and strength. In addition, a tiger tattoo is to protect against misfortunes and evil spirits. A tattoo with a lion with pointy ears protects its wearer and is intended for people who value heroism. Flowers is another, very popular theme for a Japanese tattoo. Lotus means understanding, knowledge and enlightenment. The frail cherry blossoms symbolise mortality. Chrysanthemums demonstrate perfection and longevity. Roses are associated with a new beginning and balance, but if they are presented with a stem, they are interpreted the other way round – as a symbol of recklessness and loss. The peony symbolises elegance, orchid stands for power and strength, and hibiscus for gentleness. The Oni mask is an equally popular theme. It is a face of an evil spirit or demon, found in Shintō and Japanese folklore, and is associated with diseases, disasters and misery. A person who wears such a tattoo manifests their faith in demons which punish evil people around us.

Many Westerners who travelled to Japan or saw irezumi have chosen to use the same icons in their own tattoos, such as Koi fish and dragons. There are some issues with this practice because in Japanese culture these images carry a specific meaning and significance, which the Westerners may not know or understand. However, some artists have taken the style of depicting images and figures and applied them to their own culture.

It is worth knowing that Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom, who “brought” a dragon irezumi souvenir from Japan, contributed to the popularity of tattoos in Europe as a form of decorating one’s body. Shortly after the press made it public, other aristocrats also wished to have tattoos, and the first European tattoo studio was established in 1870.

Irezumi - means to ‘insert ink’

[hellcity]

Meet @mimi.fulton one of our @hellcityhotties that we are excited to have in 2025 joining the other tattoo models on the @hell_city main stage in Columbus, Ohio this May 2nd-4th,2025 at the luxurious @hyattregencycolumbus in booming downtown Columbus, Ohio! The “Hell City Hotties” are the official trophy girls that will be handing out awards to the winners and making the main stage even hotter once the gates of @hell_city open!

@mimi.fulton says “I am a heavily tattooed model that laughs for days! I’ve been modeling since 2015. My collection has been a consistent work in progress for 26 years, 9 of which were spent consecutively, every 8 weeks faithfully, lasering tattoos to lighten them enough to collect from tattooers that I did not have any room for! I’m extremely inspired by tattooers all over the country and I have traveled as far as Hawaii to collect some of this beautiful work. I have a full underwear sleeve that I’m very proud of which consists of a white tiger with cherry blossoms and wind bars! (I am EXTREMELY dedicated to collecting from the neck down! Goal: No naked skin! Lol!) I’m a cover girl (52 magazines) and that includes being internationally recognized. Because of my love for tattoos I’m hoping to share my collection at both Hell City Tattoo Fests this year”!

Step up to the @hell_city mainstage to meet @mimi.fulton our newest @hellcityhotties that will be at the #hellcityhotties booth and on the mainstage in person all weekend at @hell_city Tattoo Festival 2025. The Hell City Tattoo Festival @hell_city has always had an amazing selection of @hellcityhotties grace the stage over the years with a variety of beautiful tattooed women and aspiring models from the tattoo community and industry to be the official “Hell City Hotties” trophy girls of Hell City along with the other incredible women in the tattoo community!

📸 by @misfitkim

#hellcityhotties #hellcity #hellcityhottiesohio #tattoomodel #hellcityhottiescolumbus #tattoomodels #hellcity2025

[truetubes]

NASA Satellite by @isismuniztattoo using True Tattoo Grip Tape! 📡🚀

@truetattoosupply

#griptape #space #nasa #satellite #history #technology #tech #lines #fineline #blackink #blackwork #galaxy #orbit #innovation #travel #astro #interstellar #geo #geometric #tattoo #artist #tattooer #pink #grip #tape #art

[redtreetattoogallery]

#ArtistSpotlight @jordanrookustattoo

Jordan Rookus is primarily a bio and geometric tattoo artist and painter who's specialties include Custom Bio-Organic/Abstract Tattoos and also Geometric/Ornamental Black-work. Jordan is a Tattooer, Painter, Gemini and Traveling Tattooist who specializes in Sacred Geometry and Mandala tattooing. Be sure to book your tattoo project below with Jordan at RedTree Tattoo Gallery!

www.jordanrookustattoo.com

#redtreetattoogallery #artistspotlight #jordanrookustattoo #ohiotattooartist #geometrictattoo #tattoo #inked #cybermech

[beckiwilson]

Booking for Chicago! Message me to grab a spot✨ The ENTIRE hades crew will be there! Come find our MEGA booth and check out all of our wonderful artists 🪷Looking forward to coming back here for the 9th year ! Thank you always to the people of @villainarts for putting on these shows🙏🏼🖤 • • • #tattoo #tattoos #tattoofestival #tattooartists #tattooers #travel #travelingtattooer #art #artists #create #tattooideas #tattooartist #tattooflash #adorned #adornments #ornate #backpiece #fineline #chicago #chi #blackandgreytattoos #creepy #skulls #intricate #hadesinquisition (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoIJ0lDOGlN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[angelhandstattoo]

Mall of Asia: Part 1 - walked from the hotel to the big mall to do some light shopping and recon for a later visit. This place is HUGE and very reminiscent of the West Edmonton Mall, and we got MANY steps in checking out the lay of the land. The weather is warm and humid, but not oppressive, and I’m really enjoying Manila 🖤🇵🇭✨ . . @joatwood @zaneta.encarnacion @livingcatrina @audie.decastro #philippines #manila #mallofasia #manilaphilippines #filipino #filipina #mestiza #homeland #shopping #kapwatour2023 #vacation #tattooer #sandiegotomanila #pinoy #pinay #ladytattooers #filipinatattooartist #travel #asia #jollibee (at Mall of Asia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn90vC5Sngw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[resonanteye]

via http://resonanteye.net/august/

August!

  It’s been a good time working again. I missed it so much. My August books are open right now- I will book Sept later.

I’m still nervous about possibly exposing my partner to covid, but with most all of my clients vaccinated and everyone masked it’s a little less worrying. People have been getting fun stuff, too! And I’ve been doing a lot of catch-up drawing.

[the-needle-witch]

Hey sugar boogers! I am gonna be in Albuquerque, New Mexico from October 17th-23rd and would love to do some tattoos while I am in the desert! If you live in or near Albuquerque, or in the south west in general, and are willing to travel + would like to have a tattoo done by me, please DM, email theneedlewitch @ gmail dot com or hit me up on my insta @ theneedlewitch ASAP to book! $50 deposit secures your place on my books, covers the cost of the design fee, AND goes toward the total cost of the tattoo! I am so so excited to work with you, Albuquerque! See you in October!

[missmartintattoos]

Copy of ASHEVILLE, NC: Integrity Alliance Tattoo

I will be tattooing at Integrity Alliance in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina from 05/03/18 - 05/05/18.

To Book an appointment for this guest spot, please click the link below.

Please be sure to check off the box marked "Guest Spot/Convention" and type "Asheville" in the field marked "City."  

[ephilog]

Travel tattoo for Peggy. "Thank you for flying with us." ;)

[~half healed, half fresh]

[ghoulshavemorefun]

[truetubes]

True Armrest Extension™ great to use with True Trays and Tidbit Trays! No more twisting while tattooing. Keeps your reference tablet viewable while tattooing. Turns your armrest into a tattoo palette. Innovative, Multi Joint adjustable Aluminum Alloy base will fit most armrests, flat-edged tables, desks, counters. Universal 360° rotating Spring Loaded Adjustable Holder (fits True Tray, Tidbit Tray, and any tablet 7” to 12”).

Fits 12.9 iPad Pro when using the wider additional clamps (included in the kit)

#truetattoosupply #truetubes #armrest #extensions #armrestextension #extension #staytrue #versatile #easy #convenience #travel #multipurpose #ipad #tray #artist #tattooartist #tattooer #pallet #tattoo #tattoos #tattoosupplies #supplies #setup