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Colourful Compass (Shoulder Tattoo)
Background:
The client came by with an idea to have a compass with crazy funky colours of his choosing. Following his direction, Peter made this happen and applied it on his arm (which was rather large so it required a lot of time to create one that big).
By Peter Belej.
Alice in Wonderland (Shoulder Tattoo)
Background:
This black tribal tattoo was inspired by Alice in Wonderland. It brings a symbol of independence to the bearer.
By Darwin Leeder.
Year of the Rooster (Shoulder Tattoo)
Background:
Darwin did this tattoo for a client looking to have his year, The Rooster, on his shoulder. He was also looking to have his lucky number 21 hidden in the design, so Darwin added a seven in roman numerals (VII) on three sides of the circle, equaling 21.
By Darwin Leeder.
Filigree & Roses (Shoulder tattoo)
Background:
This client had seen our blog and liked a lot of the work we’ve done, so she came in to see Peter. She was looking to have a filigree and three carnation roses on her shoulder. Peter suggested adding stems to the flower and vines that had a soft & hard feel weaving in and out. She plans to come back to add more to this.
By Peter Belej.
Work in Progress: Dragons & Castles (Full sleeve and shoulder tattoo)
Background:
This European dragon is massive: reaching from his hand, up his arm, around his shoulder, almost to the centre of his chest. It’s based off of European mythology, and features a dragon destroying a castle (best seen in the middle photo).
It’s still in progress, with colour to be added.
By Yovany Cabanas.
Nintendo’s Mega Man (Shoulder tattoo)
Background:
This tattoo should bring back a lot of memories for the gamers out there. One of the guys from Grand & Toy was looking to have a Mega Man tattoo – originally on his hip/stomach but opted to get it on his shoulder instead. Peter made his idea come to life by using a lot of colour in this piece, which he’s great at creating (see Related Link below).
He plans to have Mega Man’s villain on the other shoulder firing back.
By Peter Belej.
Work in Progress: DP Initials (Shoulder tattoo)
Background:
“DP” is the initials of the clients. Yovany suggested going for something a little older & classic in design. As the client was Portuguese, he went with adding pillars and sculptures behind the lettering. This became a reminder for him of the beautiful sculptures & architecture in Portugal. The design was made to symbolize strength and legacy.
More work to be done soon.
By Yovany Cabanas.
Work in Progress: Maori Shoulder Tattoo, Part 2
Background:
Yovany’s client came back in to do more work on his Maori tattoo on his shoulder and front chest. The design is complete & will come back to add the letters into the crest.
See Part 1 – Sketch & Initial tattooing
By Yovany Cabanas.
The Future is Unwritten (Shoulder Tattoo)
Background:
The slogan The Future is Unwritten was a favourite quote, so he had it put on his shoulder with his “family”; his three siblings’ names. Plans to come back to finish a half or 3/4 sleeve with Peter.
By Peter Belej.
Work in Progress: Maori Shoulder Tattoo
Background:
This Maori (originating from the Pacific) shoulder tattoo was a freehand design from Yovany. An outline was created with an empty space in the middle of the shoulder to adding in writing about life. He’ll be completing this tattoo in a few weeks.
