joakim urma Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Ok, I'm really quite new to japanese tattoos, only started appriciating it two years ago. But I have a strange idea that I think would be cool do in a japanese style all though the image is not typically from that culture. I'm still toying around with this idea and would like to see what's out there just so I can pre-visualize a bit better. Looking for tattooers with INTERESTING and STRONG + BOLD japanse styles. My idea is side of ribs-size and only black and gray. I like fat lines and generous amounts of black, limited use of gray color. Right now I am really digging the work of Jarno Kantanen: But my vague ideal would be somewhere inbetween Walter McDonald and Koji Ichimaru if that makes any sense. Teach me Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Since you already mentioned Koji, check out Unmon (Instagram) and Jun Chihara (Instagram). Iwar and Cork 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-105436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joakim urma Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Thanks for the suggestions @hogg! Unmon tattooed a friend of mine when he worked at Stockholm Classic a few weeks ago. While I like their stuff I think I am looking for something a bit less "simplistic" for lack of better word. More details and angular style, more dynamic. Also background is something I am considering this time, windbars and rocks. But thanks, didn't know about Jun Chihara, interesting to see! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-105437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironchef Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 My suggestion is Kiku (Instagram) But if it's gotta be more black than greys...then any of the Horitoshi family. Pugilist, polliwog, Fala and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-105440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Greg Orie ironchef 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-105444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Taylor Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Johan Svahn at Immovable Tattoo in Malmo makes beautiful Japanese tattoos. Joe Shit, joakim urma and misterJ 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-105445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fala Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Agreed, Koji, Horitoshi family, Kiku... Maybe Regino Gonzales. polliwog, daveborjes and ironchef 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-105446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CABS Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 When I think of "bold" and "Japanese", I immediately think of Koji. Fala and ironchef 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-105451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shit Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 João Paulo Rodrigues Instagram Instagram Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-105454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
exume Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 When he does japanese, Jon Larson does it bold, a lot of the stuff towards the top of his feed is decidedly traditional but his namakubi remind me of Koji in a way Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-105455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
introspect Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Have a look at Rob Admiraal Instagram Dennis and omeletta 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-105459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergiozoolander Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 mmikaoj said: Ok, I'm really quite new to japanese tattoos, only started appriciating it two years ago. But I have a strange idea that I think would be cool do in a japanese style all though the image is not typically from that culture. I'm still toying around with this idea and would like to see what's out there just so I can pre-visualize a bit better.Looking for tattooers with INTERESTING and STRONG + BOLD japanse styles. My idea is side of ribs-size and only black and gray. I like fat lines and generous amounts of black, limited use of gray color. Right now I am really digging the work of Jarno Kantanen: But my vague ideal would be somewhere inbetween Walter McDonald and Koji Ichimaru if that makes any sense. Teach me Hi dude, if that you like is bold traditional japanese style, for me, two of the best and who have tattooed big part of my body are Rico and Shion of the Daruma Goya private studio in japan. They travel a lot around Europe, great balance about bold angry black background and great lines, you cannot wrong with this choice. @ricodaruma on instagram and DARUMA GOYA TATTOO, Japan Other great options are @horitsukikage1 or @horimomo , and if you like more "westernized" style, @stewart_modernclassic is amazing. Sorry for my english. introspect and Joe Shit 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-105460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cork Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Drew Flores is pretty bold. Pleadco 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-105496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugilist Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I saw a Kiku backpiece in person a while back and it was just about the boldest, most dynamic thing I have ever seen. He is amazing. Fala, daveborjes, Graeme and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-105509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Chris Brand. Check out his 108 heroes of Los Angeles work. ironchef 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-105541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lngbeard Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Hi all, About to highjack the thread. My justification is last activity on this thread one week ago. I am a newb so I cannot start a new thread. I have used the search function without result. My question is along a similar line as the Op's question. That being said here goes. for my second significant tattoo I want a Japanese style. I live near Seattle and don't want to travel too far so I can do multiple short sessions. My first tattoo I traveled to SF (Analog). Did 5 1/2 hours day one and four day two. Rather not go that route again. I have found a portfolio of a guy in Vancouver BC called Horiryu I. Shop is called Strictly tattoo. They seem to have a lot of artist's who's portfolio's look to be along the lines of what I want. Any one out there have experience with Horiryu I or the shop? Would you recommend? Thanks for your feed back. Please don't hurt me too bad if this post is a egregious example of bad forum etiquette. joakim urma and Hands On 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-106013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterJ Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 I looked up horiryu 1. Might I push you in another direction... I think japanese work can be much more refined than that. I'm sure members here can recommend west coast artists better than I can. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-106016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shit Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Lngbeard said: Hi all, About to highjack the thread. My justification is last activity on this thread one week ago. I am a newb so I cannot start a new thread. I have used the search function without result. My question is along a similar line as the Op's question. That being said here goes. for my second significant tattoo I want a Japanese style. I live near Seattle and don't want to travel too far so I can do multiple short sessions. My first tattoo I traveled to SF (Analog). Did 5 1/2 hours day one and four day two. Rather not go that route again. I have found a portfolio of a guy in Vancouver BC called Horiryu I. Shop is called Strictly tattoo. They seem to have a lot of artist's who's portfolio's look to be along the lines of what I want. Any one out there have experience with Horiryu I or the shop? Would you recommend? Thanks for your feed back. Please don't hurt me too bad if this post is a egregious example of bad forum etiquette. Vancourt Richards@ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vans-High-Caliber-Tattoo/288688974583075 Jesse Roberts Tattooer Baraka Naga | News Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-106029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
9Years Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 @Lngbeard check out Steve Moore on Vancouver Island. Not traditional or necessarily Japanese, but it seems that he can draw and execute just about anything... Instagram Graeme 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-106031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lngbeard Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Thanks all for the replies. I don't see anyone voting for Horiryu I. I will take a look at all the suggestions. Trying to stay within 3 to 4 hours drive time from Seattle. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-106063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeSea Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Oh my, did he really put a peacock's head on a side boob? What the hell is that gonna look like down the road? " Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-106505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutOfIdeas Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Like a peacock and a giraffe somehow managed to "do it like they do on the discovery channel" Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-106510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Taylor Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Lngbeard said: Thanks all for the replies. I don't see anyone voting for Horiryu I. I will take a look at all the suggestions. Trying to stay within 3 to 4 hours drive time from Seattle. If you are looking for Japanese tattooing that is a three hour drive from Seattle I have two suggestions. Chad Woodley tattoos in Vancouver BC. He doesn't post a lot of tattoos, but his Japanese stuff is as good as you will find in western Canada. Jason Kundell is in Portland Oregon, and he is as good as it gets. His style isn't exactly what I think you are talking about when you say bold Japanese tattooing, but it is definitely bold Japanese tattooing. Just maybe not as traditional as you have in mind. You also have Jim Rosal in Yakima, and Bo Mcconaghie who tattoos somewhere right outside of Seattle. Having a Hori attached to your name doesn't necessarily make you a good Japanese style tattooer. Nothing against Horiyru. I am familiar with his work, but it isn't something that I am into. It is all a matter of taste so if you like his stuff don't worry about what anyone else thinks. Graeme, Joe Shit, Hands On and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-106512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleadco Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 A lot of good suggestions for Seattle artists. Jesse Roberts is awesome, and only booked out a couple of months. Bo is in Poulsbo, which a short ferry ride away. Here are a few more artists. Instagram Bryan Kachel out of Rabid Hands. Instagram Levi out of slave to the needle. Instagram Stace Forand is up in BC. Have fun! Joe Shit 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-106564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hands On Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Lngbeard said: Hi all, About to highjack the thread. My justification is last activity on this thread one week ago. I am a newb so I cannot start a new thread. I have used the search function without result. My question is along a similar line as the Op's question. That being said here goes. for my second significant tattoo I want a Japanese style. I live near Seattle and don't want to travel too far so I can do multiple short sessions. you just need a few more posts to start a thread... say hi to some folks or join a conversation. ;) this link will help you for your future local needs... http://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/general-tattoo-discussion/3532-shops-pacific-northwest.html listen to @Avery Taylor go hawks! Avery Taylor 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/5748-tattooer-with-bold-japanese-style/#findComment-106595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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