The Bright Colors of the Peacock

Sorry but the photo does not give this tattoo the just credit it deserves. Fineline tattoo work with bold color is a style very few are still doing in the tattoo world. This Peacock tattoo wrap from the inside of the arm and all the way around.

Carved From Stone, Celtic Cross Tattoo

The very popular Celtic Cross Tattoo keeps me busy at Rose City Tattoo. Here is a recent example of my Celtic tattoo work. The design comes from the customer's pendant that he has kept for many years. So now he has it tattooed to keep with him for the rest of his years, may they be many.
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Japanese Noh Mask Tattoo

Japanese themes in tattoos take many paths. Japanese mask, pictured is the start of a Japanese leg tattoo. Check out the history  http://bit.ly/bvKFLx

Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare. Japanese Proverb
Set your vision into action,start that new tattoo.

A Rose for Mom

 Mom deserves a beautiful rose. The classic tattoo of a rose represents love. With this tattoo, I wanted to set this rose apart from the many rose tattoo. Subtle shades of black and gray bring life to this first tattoo.

Lady Liberty, Freedom Tower and USS New York

Patriotic tattoos are as old as America. What images portray patriotism to you? This tattoo was a lot of fun, but I guess most of my tattoos have an element of fun built in for me, I really enjoy what I do. Time to time I am asked to do a patriotic tattoo with a 911 theme, this was no exception. The existing eagle and flag was itching to be enhanced. The first tattoo I add was the  close up of Lady Liberty, which later we would  have her looking out over New York harbour. Looking through some art of the harbour and artwork depicting the USS New York we were hit by inspiration.

Please Remember Those Who Have Sacrificed For Us To Be Free!

Music's Influence on Tattoos

Music is a major influence on the tattoos people get, from their favorite band's logo or album art to the very words that inspire. The headphones, a trademark of the DJ, show another side of the music business. DJ have their own unique sounds and the own unique artworks.

Angels Are All Around

With a complete sleave tattoo in mind, these Angels are being placed on different parts of the arm and slowly being incorporated together.

Freehand Polynesian Style

The Polynesian style of tattooing done with modern equipment. The organic design is drawn on the tattoo collector. The plan is to have this design grow onto the chest and back.

Tiki Tiki Tiki Tattoo Time

Tattoo's ancient roots go way back to Polynesia and Hawaii. Tiki have similar roots in history and now the two meet. This was a fun tattoo to do for a big Tiki fan and collector. I am looking forward to adding to his collection.

A Memorial For Dad, US Marine

Tattoo artists are often asked to tattoo a Memorial tattoo. Many select names and dates to be remembered, I like to suggest to create a tattoo that reminds you of that person. So that is what we set out to do when we created this one. I say we because the owner of the tattoo needs to be involved. This black and gray tattoo incorporates his fathers passion in life, God, The Marines, Minnesota Viking and Nascar! God Bless our US Marines!

Disturbed!

From Disturbed, the cover of their latest album. All the black work done showing off fine details in this tattoo. All those chain links took some concentration. Next step is to engulf the tattoo in flames.

Tattooing at Rose City Tattoo lately has been real busy, not  time enough to post. So sorry. This week I will try  and get some new stuff up. Find me on twitter  @rosecitytattoo