FINISHED! From reference design by @sunwuigum, to my artist’s interpretation, to allergic reactions, and final products. 2 month journey complete.3yr ⋅ wpeironnet ⋅ r/irezumi
First session on my 3/4 sleeve! Done by Daniel at Slave to the Needle (Seattle, WA) around an old circle tattoo by Ron Sugano (Tokyo, Japan)4yr ⋅ Liquid_Vain ⋅ r/irezumi
2 days back to back! Finished blacking the L shoulder & side. 3 more sessions coming in the following 7 days. we’re gonna get started on some gray shading too.4yr ⋅ xandervandersteen ⋅ r/irezumi
I'm a good boy, but i always seem to be the first to get punished 😂😂😂. Actually, no complaints today 😉😆 #irezumiaikoukai #刺青愛好会4yr ⋅ Stefancharb ⋅ r/irezumi
Background finished. Can’t wait for the color. Charles Chatov/onlyyoutattoo/AtlantaGa4yr ⋅ basedphenom ⋅ r/irezumi
Start on my back piece, will extend to back of my knees. Done by David Lile at Cowabunga Ink in Wichita Falls, Texas4yr ⋅ jpbarton1 ⋅ r/irezumi
Don’t usually post my work on reddit, but I’m quite proud of this one. Thought I’d share here. You can find me on Instagram @bennyblackbird4yr ⋅ benny_blackbird ⋅ r/irezumi
[NSFW] Ink settling in for 2+ weeks. By Shahn Anderson Dragonland Tattoo MN.3yr ⋅ MrMoosetach2 ⋅ r/irezumi
It's almost Chinese New Year! Does anyone have any irezumi goals for the year of the tiger? 🧧🐅 I hope to finish my munewari this year! ✊2yr ⋅ Stefancharb ⋅ r/irezumi
Session 2. 12 hours in so far, next session finishing shading and then colour!4yr ⋅ TayPr0nday ⋅ r/irezumi
After 2 Months my Dragon's Gate sleeve is finally done! By @chris_rushmer in Stuttgart, Germany5yr ⋅ chromosome21_ ⋅ r/irezumi
Progressing over 9 sessions. Not quite finished but have to save the leaves for my next trip to Tokyo. Horisoh Tokyo Tattoos. His English is great if you're in Japan.5yr ⋅ Lil_Giygas ⋅ r/irezumi
Japanese sleeve. Shishi (Lions) and peonies. This one was tough - no negative spaces or untouched skin and a lot of details. But we made it! Proud of my customers!4yr ⋅ BARDADIM ⋅ r/irezumi
This is my first slave process. I think it's too grey, what do you think guys?2yr ⋅ davidwerser ⋅ r/irezumi
Here is my two months healed dragon, critics are welcome. I'm also looking for suggestions to extent to my inner biceps and also a chest plate, thank you 😄😄3yr ⋅ tunguyen120400 ⋅ r/irezumi
My Sleeve Idea(Susanoo-no-Mikita) and an artist (Bardadim) I’ve found. I’ll ask for advice. in the comments.2yr ⋅ god_of_storms ⋅ r/irezumi
Last session today. Both sleeves finally finished. All shading done tebori by Yushi Horikichi at Sinsin Tattoo Antwerp5yr ⋅ Cthulu_Lurker_2 ⋅ r/irezumi
More references?? Thinking I want this tattooed on me, but I feel like this is a very rare image. And I’m having trouble finding other great references for the hannya/geisha mask.2yr ⋅ Signal-Detail-4935 ⋅ r/irezumi
My cat, done by Horitomo at State of Grace in San Jose, CA (also my snake!)5yr ⋅ flopsycat ⋅ r/irezumi
This Koi and Cherry blossom piece I saw on Instagram credit to the artist: caiopineiro (london)5yr ⋅ IrezumiOrDeposit ⋅ r/irezumi
First session of my full sleeve by Matt Hart @ Inspiration Tatoo, Leeds UK4yr ⋅ ImperialCredits ⋅ r/irezumi
My back piece by Horitomo at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco live tebori exhibit-NSFW5yr ⋅ Gung-Fu-Wave-Hog ⋅ r/irezumi
Couple sessions left Hebi to Botan with Juzu beads wrapping my arm, by Taka @ Mozuya Tattoo, Los Angeles5yr ⋅ 8bitburner ⋅ r/irezumi
Japanese tattoo (Japanese inspired maybe), based on studying Japanese Art in general, not only Japanese tattoo art.4yr ⋅ BARDADIM ⋅ r/irezumi
Dragon. In progress, by Jen Carmean, Bloomigdale NJ. Feedback please. Customer really wants color in those waves3yr ⋅ jcarmean ⋅ r/irezumi
Does anybody know how much these Japanese chest/arm sleeves costs? I know every artist charges differently but I just want to know what would be a good amount to have in order to get this type of work done? Like I DON’T want to have low expectations when it comes to price.5yr ⋅ nastynattt ⋅ r/irezumi
Anyone know what this subject is? I’m not 100% sure but I think this is oniwaka?4yr ⋅ KimchiandKilos ⋅ r/irezumi
Fresh tengu done by Yushi Horikichi while he was doing a guest spot at Eye Candy in New Orleans. All shading was done tebori.4yr ⋅ GleipnirFen ⋅ r/irezumi
What colour should I shade the leaves? Was thinking green or yellow, red is overdone imo. Done by Maja in Dublin Ink2yr ⋅ zemerin3 ⋅ r/irezumi
Westernish dragon done in a Japanese style. Designed, tattooed and posted by me Jeff Croci of 7th son tattoo in San Francisco CA4yr ⋅ jeffcroci ⋅ r/irezumi
Ozuma Kaname irezumi girl study. Hope you all like it!!! :) Copic markers/pens on a 24 x 27cm hosho-shi shikishi board4yr ⋅ Stefancharb ⋅ r/irezumi
Full leg by hand (Tebori) work in progress by the mighty Bunshin Horitoshi (Tokyo)4yr ⋅ nekokun ⋅ r/irezumi
Bat I did on cardboard with alcohol markers for practice. Any CC or advice would be very appreciated!4yr ⋅ Eotlemac ⋅ r/irezumi
I've got some inspiration for a very brave and unique back piece if anyone is interested...4yr ⋅ RobertBorden ⋅ r/irezumi
Bodysuit Update - Session 71, Ho-O Staring in Eight Directions by Hokusai, tattooed by Horizakura4yr ⋅ TheRemonst3r ⋅ r/irezumi
Body Suit Update - Horizakura, NYC // We finished the mikiri on my legs!4yr ⋅ TheRemonst3r ⋅ r/irezumi
Tiny dragon to help disguise some old self harm scars! Done in Philadelphia IG:@Keep.well3yr ⋅ arsik ⋅ r/irezumi
Looking to get a half sleeve done like this. Is this traditional/neo? What things should I consider in my search for the right artist? Advice appreciated.3mo ⋅ Additional_Laugh4292 ⋅ r/irezumi
Leg sleeve dragon and koi. How come nobody speaks about energy. Especially in terms of large scale projects and in particular Japanese Tattooing. Do you feel it when you get tattooed or tattooing? Do you feel the transformation and energy flow?4yr ⋅ BARDADIM ⋅ r/irezumi
First session down! 10 hour session. Here's my Jiraiya/Ogata Hitoyuki session 1, NYC 5 Points Tattoo3yr ⋅ Commwell ⋅ r/irezumi
Traditional Japanese cherry blossom and lighting sleeve done by Marco Minoni at Pix Japanese Tattoo in Brescia, Italy.5yr ⋅ _Hairy_Fairy ⋅ r/irezumi
Few years old but thought I would show you guys. Done by Maverick Reeve @ Progression Tattoo, Adelaide, South Australia.4yr ⋅ kazakhthunder ⋅ r/irezumi
🐉in progress, 2nd pic for better look at arm. Done by Jakoh, Private studio, Los Angeles.6yr ⋅ MagnitudePOPwhat ⋅ r/irezumi
Sleeve extensions by Master Horiyoshi 3!! Wearing long sleeve shirts to work all summer is going to suck, but I couldn't be happier!!4yr ⋅ Stefancharb ⋅ r/irezumi
Taira no Tomomori backpiece by Matt Back at High Bridge Tattoo, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. Sleeves also by Matt.4yr ⋅ Slowjimbro ⋅ r/irezumi
The Splitter done by Dave Tevenal. It wraps around quite a bit so it's hard to get a full picture.4yr ⋅ mitchsnyder6 ⋅ r/irezumi
Another 6 hours progress on my sleeve. Artist: Tomo from Silk Needle Tattoo5yr ⋅ KanjiSushi ⋅ r/irezumi
(In progress) Dragon, crane, and snake. By Chad Hunt, Aviary Studio, Detroit MI.4yr ⋅ CoverSongThriftShop ⋅ r/irezumi
Dont really think it's irezumi since it's just a flash but here's a Hyottoko. Done two years ago4yr ⋅ joaochanaltattooer ⋅ r/irezumi
Komainu by Kris Magnotti at Da Vinci Tattoo, NY. Going to add another one later on.3yr ⋅ Benrama7 ⋅ r/irezumi
My take Japanese tattoos open to constructive criticism . My ig @muustaarts4yr ⋅ marcelust ⋅ r/irezumi
More progress on my right sleeve. Fifth session done by Yushi Horikichi at SinSin Tattoo in Antwerp, Belgium. All shading and color tebori.5yr ⋅ Cthulu_Lurker_2 ⋅ r/irezumi
You're off the edge of the map. Freshly finished thanks to Fredrik at family Business in London.5yr ⋅ FallingSky1686 ⋅ r/irezumi
Dragons are hard, finally starting to get a grip on my design process for them. Open to CC4yr ⋅ arsik ⋅ r/irezumi
From “Hirohide’s world” who was the first person to exchange tattoo concepts with Ed Hardy and Sailor Jerry. I’ll post a few more cool ones if you’d all like! I’ve been having a lot of success finding these rare books on Japanese auction sites.4yr ⋅ arsik ⋅ r/irezumi
Raijin sleeve done by Rodrigo Melo earlier this year! Any ideas for the other side of the sleeve? WIP5yr ⋅ ghostrings16 ⋅ r/irezumi
2nd session on my Kuniyoshi/Horiyoshi III inspired backpiece. 15.5 hours in. Done by Dyani Lao @ Dyani Lao Tattoos Philippines5yr ⋅ popsbjj ⋅ r/irezumi
Progress on my 3/4 koi sleeve by Avelourd Legaspi of 27 Tattoo, Phoenix, AZ (more in comments)6yr ⋅ VaccinatedZombie ⋅ r/irezumi
Horitomo (from State of Grace in San Jose, Ca) just finished my husband's back. Sleeves next!6yr ⋅ Hoppylulu ⋅ r/irezumi