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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12May 2016 by tabernacle
Traditional Japanese Hannya Mask

Traditional Japanese Hannya Mask

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He's big and he's scary looking, but never judge a mask by it's leering mouth. Traditionally Hannya masks were used in many "noh"(Japanese Plays) to represent the souls of women who have become demons due to obsession and jealousy. These "demons" can be demonic and dangerous, but they are truly tormented and full of sorrow. They've also been depicted as being serpent like, so here in this tattoo I've incorporated a snake wrapping itself around the mask. Traditional Japanese creatures; the dragon, tiger, the kitsune (fox), Hannya Masks, snakes, foo dogs, food myoos, plus many many more are what I'm about and what I've loved tattooing and had the pleasure of delving a bit into their legends.
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