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Tony Mabee's
Tattoo Portfolio
At Mabee Ink, every tattoo is built as a story first and a design second—bold sleeves, meaningful large-scale pieces, and one-of-a-kind concepts crafted with over two decades of professional experience. From faith-inspired imagery and narrative back pieces to finely detailed custom work, Tony partners with each client to translate their life, beliefs, and milestones into rich, lasting artwork that feels personal and looks powerful from day one through a lifetime.
April 15, 2019
Zeus & the Lion
The client wanted a powerful piece to represent leadership, inner strength, and the protective instincts of a patriarch. I utilized deep blackwork and high-contrast shading to blend the texture of the lion's mane into the stone-like features of the Greek god for maximum legibility. My goal was to create an authoritative, monumental composition that feels both timeless and structurally anchored.
July 1, 2024
X-Men Sleeve
This sleeve brings the client’s favorite X‑Men characters to life, a tribute to the heroes that got them through childhood. Bold color packing, crisp outlines, and heavy blacks make each figure read clearly from shoulder to wrist. I composed the cast like a movie poster, stacking poses and energy so the whole arm feels like one explosive panel.
March 16, 2011
World Series Champions
This arm piece is a tribute to the client’s team finally taking the championship and all the memories tied to that season. Heavy black, bold reds, and tight lettering make the design pop like a vintage sports poster. I framed the trophy so the arm reads like a wearable banner, shouting their win to the world.
March 2, 2026
Wolf & Watcher
The client chose the armored figure and wolf to represent their protective side and the instincts that guide them. Detailed black and gray shading ties the character, animal, and moonlit forest into one framed scene on the forearm. —logic and instinct standing guard together.
May 7, 2019
Wolf & Forest
The client wanted a piece symbolizing loyalty, independence, and a spiritual connection to the untamed wilderness. I focused on intricate fur detailing and used a striking, saturated ice-blue ink for the single eye to create an instant focal point against the dark treeline. I stacked the dense forest silhouettes above the wolf to evoke a mysterious, guardian-like presence that feels both calm and fierce.
September 13, 2023
Winged Wildflower
The client connected with this wildflower and butterfly as a reminder that small changes can completely shift a life. Solid color packing in the petals and wings sits on top of soft green leaves so everything stays readable and bright. I posed the butterfly at rest instead of in flight, capturing that quiet moment right before it chooses a new direction.
October 25, 2023
Wildflower Side Vine
This flowing floral marks a period of growth, femininity, and reclaiming. Delicate lines and soft shading trail down the side, using negative space to keep the piece airy and wearable. I let the vine follow their natural curves so it feels like the flowers are growing with them, not just on them.
May 12, 2020
Watching Hamsa
This Hamsa was chosen as a protective symbol for a client who feels like they’re always looking out for others. Fine lines, dotwork, and balanced black fill make the eye and ornamental patterns crisp on the forearm. I centered the gaze and let the decoration drip downward so it feels like protection pouring over their hand.
July 6, 2021
Warrior’s Heart
A tiger’s face looms in the background while a geared‑up warrior stands in front, grounded by soft flowers at the bottom. It reads as raw protection and power—beauty, danger, and courage in one piece.
August 15, 2023
Wandering Octopus
The client wanted an octopus to represent adaptability and always finding a way through tight spots. Fine-line tentacles and stippled shading give the creature texture without overloading the skin. I posed it mid‑curl, like it’s deciding which direction to flow next, mirroring how their life keeps shifting.
December 20, 2024
Vibrant Flora
A beautiful colour packed japanese style half sleeve, this was a custom created piece, as well as a coverup. This illustrative sleeve celebrates the beauty of nature and the spirit of perseverance, using a central humming bird surrounded by lush hibiscus and floral elements. I employed heavy black packing for the background clouds and a traditional style waves to create deep contrast, which allows the bright reds, oranges, and teals of the humming bird and flora to pop vividly.
February 14, 2026
Veiled Prayer
The client wanted this veiled figure as a reminder of quiet, personal faith that doesn’t always show on the surface. Soft, smoky shading and delicate linework create folds of fabric and rosary beads that sit naturally on the thigh. I framed the face in shadow so the focus is on posture and gesture, not identity, keeping the moment intimate.
November 18, 2024
Valley of Dragons
The client requested this large-scale piece to represent a love for fantasy literature, freedom, and the majestic spirit of mythical guardians. I utilized ultra-smooth black-and-grey shading and soft, atmospheric mist techniques to ensure the mountain peaks, pine trees, and scales maintain rich, layered depth over time. I chose a sweeping vertical layout that flows seamlessly down the ribs and hip, capturing a majestic, high-fantasy scene that beautifully mirrors the body's natural contours.
November 19, 2021
Valkyrie Vision
The client connected with a convention poster design by tattoo artist Nekrixxx and wanted this piece as a tribute to that influence. Detailed helmet work, wings, and soft skin tones are balanced so the face stays the focal point on the upper leg. I approached it like translating a printed poster into skin, keeping the bold read of the original while pushing color and contrast to fit their body flow.
January 12, 2010
Twin Cranes at Dawn
These cranes symbolize a fresh start and a commitment the client made to a new chapter in life. Saturated sky colors and carefully layered feathers keep the shoulder cap bright and readable. I angled the birds upward through the clouds so the piece always feels like it’s rising.
September 18, 2005
Tribal Winged Dragon
This was one of the first tattoos I ever did over 20+ years ago, marking the start of both our journeys in ink. Strong black fill and simple, symmetrical wings still read clearly across the shoulder blades after years of wear. I keep it in the portfolio as a living time capsule, showing where my craft began and how far both of us have come.
June 1, 2009
Tribal Spine Dragon
The client wanted a clean, tribal-style dragon to mark a season of finally standing up for themselves. Solid blacks, smooth curves, and consistent line weight make the design crisp even from a distance. I shaped the wings to follow their shoulder blade so the dragon feels like it’s guarding their back.
December 28, 2024
Tribal Roots
A custom designed piece to honor heritage, strength, and personal protection, using a stylized lizard motif integrated with traditional inspired geometric patterns. I used deep black packing for the sweeping tribal lines and intricate weave textures, matched with precise colour packing to add a vibrant, modern touch to the central geometric elements.
August 15, 2016
Tree of Life and Clock
The client requested a design symbolizing the passage of time, family roots, and the interconnected nature of life and death. I used fine-line detailing on the clock face contrasted against heavy, textured shading in the roots and gears to give the piece depth and durability. I wrapped the elements chronologically to create a fluid, narrative flow that feels deeply reflective and melancholic.
May 14, 2025
Timekeeper Owl
The client chose an owl and clock to capture their sense that time is flying but they’re watching it more carefully now. Tight texture work in the feathers and clock face keeps the detail sharp without getting muddy. I used the owl’s stare to anchor the piece so it feels like time itself is looking back.
May 10, 2023
Tiger Fire
The client wanted this stylized tiger as a symbol of learning to move through chaos instead of running from it. Crisp linework, cloud scrolls, and a bold blue ribbon of energy wrap cleanly around the forearm. I posed the tiger mid‑turn so it feels like it’s dancing with the storm, not trapped inside it.
December 7, 2024
The Silent Wisdom
A custom intricate sleeve to represent themes of mortality, wisdom, and profound introspection, incorporating dramatic composition featuring a ram skull, human skulls, and blooming roses. For this piece I used a complex layering of black and grey realism. When mapping the design I chose to flow the sketch across the entire shoulder and down the arm, ensuring the placement of the skulls and roses follows the natural contours of the musculature to create a cohesive, powerful, and balanced sleeve.
February 2, 2026
The Master Thief
My client requested this classic anime piece to showcase their appreciation for vintage manga style, clever humor, and a smooth, rebellious attitude, using the master thief Lupin III lighting a cigarette to capture an effortless sense of cool. I used clean, varied line weights to mimic traditional ink brushstrokes, paired with heavy, saturated black packing for the hair and suit shadows to create high contrast depth.
March 25, 2020
The Marker
This tattoo celebrates the client’s intense passion for sci-fi survival horror and the haunting lore of the Dead Space franchise. I packed dense, dark tones into the metallic structure and used a vibrant, glowing red gradient for the central glyphs to make them visually hum against the skin. My goal was to capture the eerie, oppressive alien energy of the Marker, making it look like an ominous relic etched into the flesh.
June 10, 2025
The Hallows
A custom fantasy tribute to celebrate their deep passion for iconic literary worlds, beautiful merging the Deathly Hallows symbol from Harry Potter with an elegant arc of Elvish Tengwar script from the lord of the rings to represent magic, destiny, and a lifelong love for epic storytelling. I Intentionally framed the central emblem with a delicate, realistic ivy wreath using organic green gradients, placing the entire circular composition smoothly over the left shoulder blade.
March 12, 2025
The Field Mouse
This piece is a section of a large back sleeve, all together its a story. This particular part of the story on the clients hip shows a contrast between gentleness and power, a detailed mouse, chrysanthemum and a coiled serpent. I relied on bold, clean line work to anchor the chrysanthemum petals and the fine scales of the snake, pairing it with smooth grey wash gradients and stippling to bring out the realistic fur of the mouse.
October 27, 2025
Sunset Sentinel Owl
This forearm owl is about staying alert through dark seasons while still believing a new day is coming. Layered oranges, purples, and browns blend into soft black to build the sky, trees, and bird with clean edges. I set the owl against the rising sun so it reads like a night watch finally giving way to light.
August 28, 2023
Sunflowers & Blue Butterflies
This forearm garden remembers a loved one who “sent signs” through sunflowers and butterflies. Textured black and gray flowers are contrasted with bold blue butterflies for instant readability and depth. I let the butterflies break the edges of the floral cluster so it feels like the memory is still in motion.
September 4, 2019
Sunflower & Roses
The client chose sunflowers for resilience and roses for love, building a garden for the people who keep them going. Dense black and gray with subtle texture gives each petal depth while keeping the overall read clean from across the room. I arranged the flowers like a bouquet caught in motion, letting the hip become the vase that holds it all together.
July 18, 2023
Storm & Sailor
The client requested a design honoring the power of the ocean, strength, and a deep reverence for the mythological god Poseidon. I utilized heavy blackwork and textured pepper-shading to give the traditional armor, braided beard, and aquatic elements an authentic, chiseled stone texture. I chose a strong vertical layout to emphasize a sense of stoicism, making the figure look like an ancient, immovable guardian of the deep.
January 14, 2026
Stemmed Rose
The client wanted a delicate, elegant piece representing personal growth, inner beauty, and a minimalist connection to nature. I executed fine-line symmetry along the center line, pairing soft dotwork gradients with clean geometry to frame the organic flower. I staged the design to flow gracefully along the sternum, providing a sophisticated, subtle touch that feels perfectly balanced.
March 8, 2023
Star Wars Scene
This piece transforms an old skull from the client’s youth into a Star Wars: The Last Jedi scene with a decayed Vader mask, marking how their fandom grew up with them. Strong blacks, neon reds and blues, and layered texture push the mask and environment forward while hiding the old work underneath. I treated it like a cinematic still from Rapture‑meets‑Star‑Wars, using color to show the tension between darkness and redemption.
May 6, 2026
Star Maps & Sigils
The client wanted their beliefs about energy, astrology, and sacred geometry mapped out like a cosmic blueprint. Fine lines, layered colors, and careful saturation keep the complex symbols readable across the entire sleeve. I built the composition like an unfolding star chart, with the central forms acting as a personal axis for their story.
August 9, 2022
Spring's Whisper
The client requested this delicate scene to celebrate her love for nature and a joyful sense of vitality, using the hummingbird and bee to represent sweetness and light. In order to capture the fine details, I executed fine line work with smooth colour blending to give the birds feathers and pink petals a soft, luminous texture. I intentionally designed the floral vine to curve gracefully over the bridge of the foot.
April 7, 2020
Skull & Rose Fantasy
The client wanted a dark fantasy piece exploring the classic contrast between fragile beauty, mortality, and hidden inner fire. I relied on high-contrast whip shading for the skulls and packed warm, fiery orange accents into the negative spaces to give the piece a dramatic pop. I layered the roses and skulls in a dense, overlapping spiral to create a moody, cohesive atmosphere of gothic romance.
May 22, 2024
Silent Prowl
My client requested this piece to represent her inner strength and grace, combining the fierce elegance of a leopard with her favourite blossoms. I used meticulous stippling and dotwork for the leopards fur pattern, paired with soft, vibrant color packing to make the red peonies rich and saturated. I curved the composition to flow naturally along the thigh.
March 28, 2023
Sierra Poppy Sunrise
This shoulder is a love letter to the mountains and wild places that helped the client reset their life. Saturated color transitions from sky to granite to forest to poppies, with smooth blends that follow the curve of the arm. I composed it like a cinematic wide shot, so every angle shows a different part of the place they call home.
January 9, 2026
Sienna's Petals
A beautifully blooming rose and elegant custom script to celebrate their loved one Sienna. I used smooth grey wash gradients to build depth within the petals, paired with heavy black packing for the sharp, stylized leaves. I positioned the entire composition symmetrically across the pectoral muscle to create a timeless tribute.
June 13, 2023
Seraph Guardian
The client wanted a multi‑winged angel to symbolize protection during spiritual warfare. Layered wings, smoke, and armor are built with smooth gradients that keep the chaos readable and cohesive. I framed the figure so it feels like it’s descending through clouds, a snapshot of impact rather than a static icon.
May 16, 2026
Seraph Gardian 2
This piece is a dedication to the client’s wife, who passed and once wore the original version of this design. Crisp linework and layered black and gray keep the complex wings and anatomy clear while the geometry frames the figure on the forearm. I built it like a throne for a guardian, so it feels like her protector stepped off her skin and onto his to keep watch.
February 12, 2025
Sentinel Tiger
The client commissioned this piece to represent focused determination, raw power, and a quiet, watchful inner strength. I focused heavily on micro-detail fur texture and high-contrast facial shading to ensure the tiger’s piercing gaze remains sharp and readable from a distance. I positioned the face to wrap organically across the shoulder muscle, giving the beast a dynamic and lifelike presence that moves naturally with the body.
July 15, 2025
Sea King
The client requested a design honoring the power of the ocean, strength, and a deep reverence for the mythological god Poseidon. I utilized heavy blackwork and textured pepper-shading to give the traditional armor, braided beard, and aquatic elements an authentic, chiseled stone texture. I chose a strong vertical layout to emphasize a sense of stoicism, making the figure look like an ancient, immovable guardian of the deep.
September 17, 2024
Sakura Storm
This Japanese inspired sleeve is to represent personal transformation and a celebration of life through the classic symbolism of blooming cherry blossoms. I packed a solid black background to create a heavy blackout aesthetic that allows the delicate pink petals to pop. The composition is designed to wrap entirely around the arm.
January 20, 2026
Saint of the Sword
The client sees this archangel figure as a symbol of standing firm when everything else is falling apart. Tight black and gray detailing with strong light sources make the wings, muscles, and sword read clearly on the leg. I pushed the rays and motion so the scene feels like a frozen clash, capturing the exact moment of victory.
March 16, 2020
Rose Garden
These roses honor loved ones and the idea that beauty can grow out of hardship. Bold outlines with saturated reds and cool greens create a painterly, high‑contrast shoulder cap. I stacked the blooms to feel like they’re climbing upward, turning the arm into a living trellis.
April 24, 2025
Roam Free
A custom piece to celebrate a deep familial bond and a shared love for adrenaline, using figures of a parent and child riding dirt bikes to represent adventure, and passing down a hobby generationally. I combined heavy black packing and detailed linework for the towering pine trees with soft, textured grey wash to show the rugged trail in the distance. Positioning the riders at the base of the forearm this draws the eyes upward into the wilderness
March 15, 2025
Rivers & Ridges
A custom piece to celebrate a profound love for fly fishing and a connection of the serenity of nature, I used a rainbow trout leaping for a fly and filled it in with the great outdoors. I also used a smooth grey wash gradients to morph the fishes body into a scenic mountain view.
January 13, 2024
Red Sun Raven
The client wanted a raven as a symbol of their voice finally cutting through the noise after years of staying quiet. Bold linework with heavy black and a solid red circle makes the design hit hard from across the room. I pushed the pose and the contrast so the bird reads like it’s mid‑cry, claiming space instead of perching.
December 20, 2023
Quiet Flamingo
The flamingo portrait honors the client’s connection to this bird as a symbol of grace and standing out without trying. Smooth black and gray texture builds the feathers, with rich contrast that keeps the pose clear even from far away. I tucked the head into the body so it feels introspective and calm, like a quiet moment of self‑reflection.
May 15, 2019
Pocket Watch & Sunflowers
This piece was created as a sentimental reminder for the client to cherish every moment and stay rooted in optimism. I focused on smooth, pepper-shaded gradients in the sunflower petals and crisp, technical symmetry on the Roman numerals for long-term readability. I arranged the composition to feel warm and organic, wrapping the watch in flora to give the passage of time a soft, comforting aesthetic.
August 27, 2025
Pixel Kong
This pixel art piece was to honor a personal milestone using 8-bit Donkey Kong Jr. climbing a palm tree to celebrate a special date. To capture this I used crisp blocky geometric lines to map out the individual pixels of the character, paired with solid, vibrant colour packing for the orange tones of the monkey and the smooth green on the palm leaves. The clean text on the side used very fine line work to stay crisp and legible.
September 13, 2022
Patriot
The client wanted a powerful tribute to honor their deep patriotism, dedication to freedom, and reverence for American history. I focused on crisp, technical script work for the historical text, pairing it with high-contrast realism and deep black values to make the statue and flag pop dynamically. I stacked the iconic elements to build a monumental, inspiring composition that feels timeless and commands a strong, proud presence.
May 23, 2025
Mythical Leap
A mythological piece to symbolize ultimate freedom, to capture the dramatic realism image given to me I relied on detailed black and grey realism techniques. I used ultra fine lines to construct the individual feathers of the expansive wings. I anchored the composition with a worn stone wall wrapped in light ivy at the base, this positioned the design vertically above the ankle to create a upward momentum to complement the contours of the lower leg.
August 15, 2023
Mountain Watercolor
The client requested a minimalist piece representing a deep love for hiking, wilderness adventure, and the freedom of the outdoors. I executed sharp, solid linework for the geometric diamond and mountain peaks, splashing a vibrant, fluid watercolor gradient of pinks and blues behind them. I wanted the piece to feel bright and liberating, capturing the crisp clarity of a mountain morning within a modern frame.
July 16, 2025
Memory Lane in Chrome
The client wanted a collage of the cars that shaped their life, from first beater to dream build. Clean linework and soft black and gray give each “photo” its own focus while overlapping them in a believable stack along the forearm. I arranged the frames like scattered snapshots, so the sleeve feels like flipping through their favorite memories.
September 14, 2019
Memento Mori Skull
The client requested a sleeve representing mortality, the fleeting nature of wealth, and the eternal balance of good and evil. I packed deep blacks alongside high-contrast whip shading to give the stacked skulls and money bags distinct separation and massive visual impact. I chose a dense, overlapping composition to create a gritty atmosphere emphasizing the inevitable weight of this memento mori concept.
August 30, 2025
Maternal Grace
This delicate piece was requested as a powerful, fineline memorial, honoring the memory of their mother with a design that represents both beauty and resilience. My creative choice was to maintain a muted, black and grey palette to ensure the piece feels intimate, timeless, and still serves as a subtle significant tribute.
April 13, 2022
Mandala Head Piece
The client wanted a sacred-geometry halo to mark a season of mental clarity and self‑ownership. Fine-line black and gray dotwork builds the mandala with clean edges that sit smoothly along the curve of the skull. I treated it like an inner compass on the outside, radiating out from the ear as if their thoughts are expanding.
July 7, 2014
Mandala & Dahlia
The client wanted a symmetrical, sacred piece to represent internal balance, mindfulness, and the blossoming of a new life chapter. I executed perfect, ultra-fine dotwork and geometric symmetry for the framing mandala, anchoring it with a vibrant, heavily saturated pink dahlia at the center. I aligned the design perfectly to create an elegant, ornamental centerpiece that feels deeply meditative and graceful.
January 6, 2026
Lucha Power
The client wanted to pay homage to their favourite childhood movie, Nacho Libre, by capturing the iconic characters blend of humor and heart. To translate this from the reference photo into a tattoo, I focused on smooth black and grey realism, utilizing fine-line detailing for the masks stitching. I composed the portrait with soft, atmospheric lighting to give the piece a heroic, larger than life presence on the calf.
January 21, 2026
Lock & Load
This piece is a memorial to service and brotherhood, the rifle and custom lettering to signify loyalty, duty, and shared sacrifice. To capture the hyper detailed mechanics required for this piece, I focused on razor sharp, technical linework to build the rifles structure and used deliberate, subtle dot work and grey wash to give the metal parts realistic texture/
April 8, 2019
Little Shop of Horrors Audrey II
This piece celebrates the client's love for cinema and the iconic, bloodthirsty Audrey II from the movie Little Shop of Horrors. I used bold outlines and packed vibrant greens and magentas to ensure the illustrative character pops against the skin and stays bright for years. I warped the plant's posture to dynamic, snapping angles to capture the playful, high-energy menace of the cinematic monster.
March 10, 2026
Lion & the Sword
This tattoo marks a season where the client chose to fight for their values instead of staying passive. Bold black linework and controlled shading carve the lion and sword cleanly while the radiating halo keeps everything centered. I stacked the elements vertically so the lion reads as the heart and the sword as the action that follows.
March 20, 2023
Legacy of The Sun
A powerful, heritage focused piece to honor their cultural roots and celebrate the enduring majesty of ancient civilizations, featuring the legendary feathered serpent, Quetzalcoatl, coling above a monumental step pyramid. To capture the deep, immersive realism and historical texture, I used dense saturated black for the background to create high contrast, this allowed the stone patterns of the serpent and details of the pyramid to stand out.
September 19, 2022
Koi Ascension
This koi represents pushing through struggle toward success, tying into the legend of the fish becoming a dragon. Bold lines and layered black and gray scales wrap the arm with smooth flow and strong readability at a distance. I staged the koi mid‑climb so the sleeve always feels like it’s moving upward, never sinking.
February 11, 2019
Jawa Portrait
This piece captures the client's deep childhood nostalgia for the original Star Wars trilogy and their fondness for the galaxy's quirky scavengers. I used tight, circular framing and smooth stipple-shading to render the textured burlap cloaks and glowing, iconic yellow eyes. I set the Jawa against a bright, scenic desert sky to evoke a playful, nostalgic sci-fi feel that pops brilliantly within its frame.
April 23, 2025
I Want to Believe 2
The client wanted a fun, illustrative piece to showcase their lifelong fascination with cryptozoology and alien sci-fi lore. I packed hyper-saturated greens and deep purples into the cosmic tractor beam to create a high-contrast backdrop that guarantees the silhouette stays highly readable. I framed the entire scene within a sharp geometric diamond to give the playful, chaotic abduction a modern and structured aesthetic.
April 17, 2025
I Want to Believe
This piece is a merge of my clients interest with sci-fi and cryptozoology into a single playful tribute to the X-files. To bring this to life, I executed crisp, bold outlines to contain the vibrant colour packing, using smooth yellow to green gradient to give the tractor beam a luminous glow. I framed the entire scene within a sharp geometric diamond to contrast the organic forest elements.
September 5, 2023
Historic Sanctuary
This tattoo serves as a solemn tribute to the client's heritage, faith, and a specific historic sanctuary close to their heart. I relied on fine-line architectural detailing and soft, atmospheric grey washes to capture the weathered texture of the wood and the dramatic sky. I chose a traditional, framed composition to give the piece a weathered, timeless feel, like an old photograph brought to life.
September 29, 2025
Hexagon Vistas
A super fun geometric travel collage to commemorate a series of unforgettable journeys and milestones, using distinct frames to represent capturing memories from around the globe. Lots of fine line was used in this piece for the structured geometry of the golden gate bridge, and the airplane wing, paired with meticulous stippling and dotwork.
February 11, 2026
Hex Code
The client wanted an abstract piece to symbolize how messy events in their life still fit into a larger pattern. Solid blacks, vivid reds, and precise hexagon outlines pop against the skin, with splatter work tying old tattoos into the new design. I treated the shapes like glitching code, breaking and reconnecting them to show chaos that still holds structure.
April 20, 2025
Hands Of Samsara
The true magic of this piece happens at the intersection. When the hands are brought together, the central floral motifs align perfectly, seamlessly bridging the gap between life and death into a single, cohesive emblem of balance. I wanted to explore the classic concept of duality, using the hands as a canvas.
April 22, 2026
Haloed Portrait
This chest portrait keeps a loved one close, framed by the glow they brought into the client’s life. Smooth blends and carefully placed midtones preserve the likeness while the teal halo softens the edges into surrounding work. I used the color aura to hint at memory and spirit, so it feels like more than just a straightforward portrait.
October 16, 2024
Guadalupe
This deeply reverent, spiritual piece to honor the clients faith, cultural heritage, and devotion, utilizing the iconic image of Our Lady of Guadalupe to represent protection and compassion. This piece used black and grey wash shading to create a soft appearance for her features, contrasting with a saturated background frame to make it pop.
September 10, 2025
Gryphon's Library
The client wanted a vibrant piece symbolizing their love for fantasy literature, academic achievements, and the pursuit of knowledge. I utilized clean, traditional illustrative outlines and packed highly saturated earth tones and jewel colors into the book spines to make the piece vibrant. I posed the gryphon proudly atop the stack to create a triumphant, whimsical feel that echoes classic fantasy novel illustrations.
September 15, 2020
Geometric Peony
This piece represents the client's journey of personal growth, contrasting the softness of life with the rigid structure of hard boundaries. I paired soft, saturated red and pink color packing in the floral petals with sharp, stark black geometric linework running through the center. I chose a split composition to create a modern, high-energy aesthetic that emphasizes the beautiful tension between nature and abstract design.
July 21, 2023
Garden Window
This tattoo is a small portal back to the client’s happy place: fields of sunflowers under open sky, framed by roses that remind them of family. Bright color inside the circular scene contrasts with softer pinks and greens around it to keep the focal point strong. I treated it like a vignette on the skin, a tiny round window they can look through on hard days.
June 16, 2009
Forgiven Hands
The client wanted their own hands as the reference for this piece, symbolizing that forgiveness met them personally, not in the abstract. High‑contrast shading, scar details, and red accents make the palms feel raw and three‑dimensional across the upper back. I aimed to capture that split second when guilt and grace collide, with the word “Forgiven” hovering like a verdict over their shoulders.
September 24, 2024
For Her, Always
These orchids were created as a memorial for the client’s mother, who loved delicate flowers more than bold ones. Soft gradients and fine lines let each bloom breathe while still flowing together down the arm. I shaped the composition to feel like a gentle cascade, so the piece reads more like a steady presence than a loud statement.
August 10, 2011
Floral Live Laugh Love
The client wanted these words to anchor a season of choosing joy, backed by flowers that remind them of home. Clean script, smooth curves, and bright pastel petals keep the side piece legible and soft. I scattered the blossoms around the lettering so it feels like the phrase is blooming out of their skin.
June 2, 2020
Filigree Lettering
This piece celebrates the client's fascination with cosmic horror and the ominous, world-ending mythology of H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu. I used heavy, dripping black ink and high-contrast shading on the tentacles to maximize the creature's menacing texture and readability. I staged the ancient deity with piercing red eyes and a looming vertical composition to give the viewer a sense of overwhelming, existential dread.
May 10, 2019
Fallout Mask
The client wanted a toxic-world gas mask as a nod to surviving chaos and carving out their own safe zone. High‑contrast blacks, neon greens, and tight texture work make the mask feel three‑dimensional and grimy. I exaggerated the glow in the eyes and background so it reads like a radioactive guardian staring back.
September 24, 2025
Endure
This piece is to showcase my clients passion for gaming, utilizing the iconic Firefly symbol and Ellies switchblade from the Last of Us to represent resilience, survival, and finding the light in the darkness. I incorporated a textured, stippled splatter effect around the enclosing circle and placed the subtle leaf below, creating a balanced, high impact forearm piece.
August 12, 2025
Embrace of Grace
Hands and drapery wrap the upper arm, with smooth shading that feels sculpted rather than drawn. It’s all about protection and tenderness, like you’re being held even when your arm is at rest.
February 14, 2024
Dragonfire Sleeve
This dragon sleeve comes from a lifelong love of fantasy and the idea of guarding what matters most. Bold color packing in reds, oranges, and dark grays keeps the scales and flames crisp all the way around the arm. I wrapped the dragon so each turn of the limb reveals a new part of the beast, making the whole arm feel alive.
August 1, 2023
Desert Bloom Trio
The three blossoms mark the client’s personal milestones and the people who helped them grow in rough seasons. Clean lines, soft pastel color, and careful leaf placement keep the upper arm bright and airy. I stacked the flowers like a vertical timeline so each new bloom feels like the next chapter.
May 3, 2023
Depths of the Deep
This sleeve comes from a lifelong obsession with the ocean and the feeling of peace the client finds underwater. Layered grayscale textures—from sharks to dive helmet to fish schools—are stacked with smooth transitions so the whole arm reads as one scene. I designed the flow like a descent, so the viewer travels from surface light into darker water with every glance.
January 28, 2026
Deep Blue Spirit
A Polynesian inspired turtle tattoo to commemorate a deep personal connection to ocean conservation, and a respect for marine life. I created this piece using saturated black packing on the flippers and head, to contrast the symmetrical geometric line patterns. The tattoo was placed squarely center of the forearm, aligning the turtles natural axis with the limbs anatomy to create a balanced focal point.
August 18, 2023
Deep Bloom
The client requested an octopus intertwined with flowers to symbolize intelligence, resilience, and the ability to gracefully adapt and maneuver through life's shifting emotional tides. I paired delicate, fine-line floral work with rich stipple-shading and bold linework along the tentacles to ensure the intricate marine patterns retain crisp readability over time. I chose a flowing composition that wraps naturally around the shoulder, giving the design an organic, elegant movement that perfectly complements the body's contours.
February 22, 2022
Deadly Rose
This rose with skull leaves represents the client’s belief that love and mortality are always intertwined. Clean shading in the petals contrasts with the sharper, hidden skull forms in the foliage, giving depth on a simple forearm layout. I built it to read as a classic rose at first, rewarding a closer look with the memento mori details.
October 24, 2023
Cub of the Wild
This piece tells the client’s story of growing from a soft, unsure kid into someone carrying real strength, reflected in the adult wolf beneath the surface. Fine black and gray shading keeps the forest, water, and fur readable while the reflection lines stay clean along the forearm. I used the vertical flow to show their journey as a timeline, innocence on top and destiny waiting just below.
November 22, 2022
Cthulhu's Call
This piece celebrates the client's fascination with cosmic horror and the ominous, world-ending mythology of H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu. I used heavy, dripping black ink and high-contrast shading on the tentacles to maximize the creature's menacing texture and readability. I staged the ancient deity with piercing red eyes and a looming vertical composition to give the viewer a sense of overwhelming, existential dread.
February 25, 2026
Crowned Lion
This lion represents the client’s faith and the strength they found in sacrifice and second chances. Rich black and gray fur is contrasted with sharp thorn texture and piercing blue eyes that anchor the forearm. I focused the expression so the lion feels calm but unbreakable, like someone who’s been through the fire and stayed standing.
January 18, 2025
Crimson Branch
A vibrant botanical full piece to symbolize growth and beauty, and a deep appreciation for natures seasonal transformation. I used a elegant composition of blooming cherry blossoms and soft floral elements. As well as designed the branches to wrap organically around the forearm, using the natural taper of the limb to ensure the floral patterns flow seamlessly.
April 7, 2025
Crest of LA
A chest piece bold spots tribute to showcase their deep loyalty and passion for soccer, a life long pride for their favourite team. Heavy crip lines were used to capture the iconic LA Galaxy shield, fluid filigree within the LA initials. The placement on this piece mirrors the natural shape of the collar bone to ensure powerful, well balanced composition.
April 8, 2026
Covenant of Hands
This piece shows Mother Mary watching as her son is beaten and sent into danger, mirroring the client’s mom watching him race motocross around the world. Smooth black and gray blends sculpt the hands and drapery so they sit naturally on the upper arm and hold up well over time. I pushed the light on Mary’s face and the tension in the grip so the tattoo feels like a prayer for protection every time he lines up at the gate.
August 8, 2025
Coiled Elegance
This elegant floral armband showcases transformation, re birth, and resilience which captured by weaving a detailed serpent through a bed of cherry blossoms. The piece is too delicate to use anything other than fine line, white highlights to capture the detail has also been incorporated. An organic sense of depth is shown in this arm band piece
May 16, 2025
Coiled Balance
This powerful imagery is meant to represent spiritual protection, transformation, and internal strength, utilizing the striking combination of a cobra and an ornate dagger inscribed with the Om symbol. I wrapped the snake around the weapon to create a balanced, vertically aligned composition that fits the natural anatomy of the leg.
June 26, 2023
Classic Muse
The client wanted a timeless traditional lady head to honor classic tattoo culture and the strong women in their life. Bold lines, heavy black, and saturated color keep the design readable and punchy in any lighting. I pushed the tilt of her gaze upward so she feels hopeful and present, not just decorative flash.
September 23, 2019
Classic Ava Gardner
The client commissioned this timeless tribute to honor their elegant grandmother by capturing the likeness of famous actress Ava Gardner. I focused on smooth black-and-grey gradients and soft transitions to mirror lifelike skin textures and ensure the facial features remain crisp over time. I staged the portrait with classic Hollywood lighting to give the piece a sophisticated, nostalgic feel that echoes the subject's grace.
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