01Nov 2018 by tabernacle
Snake and Hannya Japanese sleeve Tattoo

Snake and Hannya Japanese sleeve Tattoo

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This is a tattoo that my client and I have just finished up not to long ago.it was about five sessions from start to finish about 15 hours in.I appreciate traditional Japanese tattooing subjects they make solid readable tattoos that work well with the body and are built to last. It’s a bit of a process even being skilled at it and having clients as serious as the tattoos they want helps tremendously! I’ve been super fortunate to take on this type of work as well as many other styles of tattooing as well in Tampa Florida.we normally start off with a consultation in person to see what we’re aiming for I’ll take a few photos of the individual and measurements to work out a few concepts and tattoo ideas…
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02Oct 2018 by tabernacle

Japanese dragon tattoo

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Here’s a short video of some tattooing done at Tabernacle tattoo by Zenon Pawelski. on this type of layout the video seemed to help the tattoo translate in a better perceptive. Composition is just as important as the drawings them self at times. We stenciled the major components and have drawn the rest together this tattoo was done in 16 hours with four sessions to complete.
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21May 2018 by tabernacle
Florida tattooing

Florida tattooing

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Florida year around is a beautiful place but especially during the summer. Its hot out and everybody is on the BBQ and beach scene. But most importantly its a great time for tattoos. There are plenty of visitors and tourists that come to Florida looking for a good time. What better way to commemorate your visit to Florida than a super tough tattoo? It's awesome to be tattooing in Ybor City, we are located 5 minutes from the Port of Tampa and 15 from Tampa International Airport. Ybor is a hot bed for tourist activity and definitely one of the coolest places to visit in Tampa. There is so much history and energy in this town which only enhances the energy of the visitors that come into the shop and…
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12May 2018 by tabernacle
The Hell Scrolls Research Project

The Hell Scrolls Research Project

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Kyosai was an artist in Japanese history born in 1831, his artwork has influenced tattooing and many aspects of Japanese traditional tattoos specifically.  He is most well know for his eccentrically crafted paintings.  His talents were renowned throughout Japan during his most prominent days especially as a satirist, targeting the Japanese police force and other aspects of the government with his work.  He received multiple jail sentences and countless lashings as a result of his persistence. Kyosai was a total outlaw in his time and a true inspiration. He has a ton of work that has influenced tattooing for over a century most of which got him at least a few lashings for his creativity. In a previous post we discussed the dynamic of an artist Hokusai and his studies,…
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05May 2018 by tabernacle
Tampa tattoo shop near me

Tampa tattoo shop near me

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It is always interesting to meet the new faces and to see the new people that come to our tattoo shop tucked away in Historic Ybor City.  Tampa has a rich history of tattoos and culture as well as many great artists in one area but we feel like there is some magic in this shop. People from all over Tampa, Florida, the United States and the world have walked through these doors. It is always interesting to hear how people found the shop, sometimes its as easy as searching "tattoo shop near me" or driving by, some others have literally been on the journey, seeing a sticker in town and matching the image to its originator.  All of it is a testament to the quality product we put out…
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03May 2018 by tabernacle
Tattoo Ideas

Tattoo Ideas

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We want to start of by thanking all of our clients, friends, families and everyone in between for bringing in the best tattoo ideas and reference for us to explore and research.  It has been such an adventure and pleasure to serve Tampa, FL and beyond. We are also lucky to be located near a major port which allows us to work with clients from all over the world. The diversity of these clients allows us to see some really amazing things in regards to tattooing.  Tattoo reference is so important to our process here at Tabernacle Tattoo, it helps us see where the client's thought process is while we are creating the best custom tattoo that matches our client's ideas and that reads well on their anatomy. Your ideas…
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30Apr 2018 by tabernacle
Tabernacle Tattoo YouTube is getting ready to Heat UP!!!

Tabernacle Tattoo YouTube is getting ready to Heat UP!!!

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Our YouTube Channel is about to blow up with the hits!!!! Get ready for excellent tattoos, great music and a good time with your favorite cast of characters Z, Juice, WildBoy, Chico Zapico, Scott, Emmanuel the Dragon and many more........... With all this hard hitting tattoo action how can you resist?!?!? Click the link above if you're ready to see Tampa tattooing at it's finest.  Epic tattoos and adventures are just a click away!!!!!!!! We just posted our first video in a while and will be video documenting and blogging our adventures in the tattoo game of Tampa, FL and beyond. The premire tattoo shop in Tampa is here to help bring all your tatto ideas to life! Feel free to comment or get in contact with us about your…
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25Apr 2018 by tabernacle
Making Waves

Making Waves

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We're looking to change the game! You might be asking yourself, "what do they mean by change the game?" We want to change the game by conducting these incredible studies and educating individuals, clients, customers, friends, family etc on the process and research this craft of tattooing needs in order to successfully go into the future. Take the featured image "The Great Wave" by Hokusai, for example, this is easily the most recognized piece of Japanese artwork on the planet.  More specifically titled "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" depicts a large wave headed for Kanagawa, Japan.  The imagery makes for an incredible tattoo that will stand the test of time. Why is this piece of art still so relevant in the art world and tattooing? Some would say it is…
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24Apr 2018 by tabernacle

Cool Video of a Tough Dragon Tattoo Rendering (Must Watch)

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I wanted to have some fun today and just discuss the hits.  This is a classic image of a Dragon done here at Tabernacle Tattoo. This was a fun one and now you can see the process in a time laps.  We study the materials and put in the work to make a proper tattoo here at the shop.  Theres only one way to generate consistent material as long as we have and that is to study and put in the work to make it HOT!!! As classic and fun as this image is, we are not limited to Japanese tattoos we offer an extremely wide variety of tattoo styles and concepts for our clients.  This study is part of the usual process that goes into each and every custom…
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23Apr 2018 by tabernacle
Recent Adventures

Recent Adventures

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We have been hitting the circuit hard recently our travels have reunited us with old friends and introduced us to some new ones as well.  Traveling to conventions is always fun and full of neat experiences.  On our travels to the Villain Arts Philadelphia tattoo convention, the weekend of February 9th 2018, the Philadelphia Eagles had just won the Super Bowl and the city was a giant party.  There were so many people in town for the Championship parade which only added to the experiences at the convention and added quite a bit of diversity to the mix, which allowed us to educate people new to tattooing on our process and studies.  Many individuals at the convention were looking for Japanese and traditional tattoos which was really cool because we could…
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