Japanese

Irezumi-inspired work built around koi, dragons, tigers, peonies and crashing waves. Japanese pieces are designed to flow with the body and often grow into sleeves and back pieces.

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What defines japanese tattoos

  • Large-scale compositions that follow muscle lines
  • Wind bars, waves and clouds as background
  • Strong outlines with rich color or black and gray
  • Traditional motifs with symbolic meaning

Best placements

  • Full or half sleeve
  • Back piece
  • Thigh
  • Chest panel
Good to know

This style shines when it's planned big. If you might extend later, tell your artist so the first piece leaves room to grow.

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