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Always progressing, always moving forwards with commitment and dedication to not only the end result but also the personal journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6694d7e1c558043c4a6caef4/4e39831b-de71-47f2-b46d-45c450b41a12/Dragonsidemerge2+2.JPG Gallery Flowing red Dragon and Chrysanthemum flowers for Ellie. To compliment the form of the body and also an existing piece on her other ribs / hip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6694d7e1c558043c4a6caef4/619c25d5-f733-416e-810f-5965355f75a6/Colour-Thigh-Namakubi.jpg Gallery Namakubi and Chrysanthemum full thigh and knee tattoo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6694d7e1c558043c4a6caef4/d457969e-40da-466b-9ec3-736b5a1599b8/KasaObake-FootTattoo.jpg Gallery Kasa-Obake, the mischievous but overall harmless Japanese Yokai. An umbrella through either great age or a magical spell has developed a soul and comes to life! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6694d7e1c558043c4a6caef4/de567869-7983-41d1-98b5-20cce7306f27/Nekomata.JPG Gallery Nekomata, the two tailed demonic cat Yokai. This particular Nekomata is based off of my customers cat Maru. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6694d7e1c558043c4a6caef4/341e62e1-e10c-45b6-b906-002aed750f0c/Jorogumo-Yokai-Colourtattoo-japanesetattoo-alanaldred.jpg Gallery Jorogumo, the spider shape shifting Yokai. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6694d7e1c558043c4a6caef4/ea60a9b2-8043-44fb-b459-a39350bafd17/Hinnagami-Sleeve-Merge.JPG Gallery Hinnagami the Haunted Doll Yoke, Cursing its creator. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6694d7e1c558043c4a6caef4/fb8472e5-96a9-4f45-90c7-ac25d9257d9d/Bothknees-finished.JPG Gallery Tattooed knees with colorful Japanese peony flowers. One containing a skull, the other the auspicious Daruma. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6694d7e1c558043c4a6caef4/4de06ec6-cdf9-4d16-a810-c169c8809c82/Samurailegsleeve.JPG Gallery Samurai and temple leg sleeve with scattered Cherry Blossom flowers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6694d7e1c558043c4a6caef4/ef5ad1e3-d3db-4750-a53e-fe5728a59a58/koisleevetattoo%2Carmtattoo%2Ccolourtattoo%2Cjapanesetattoo%2Calanaldred.JPG Gallery Completed Koi sleeve tattoo for Charlie, next up starting his Raijin backpiece. 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