WHAT WE DO
I provide
creative solutions for all your tattooing needs!
You don’t have to have a complete design ready, just a basic idea of placement and maybe meaning, and the rest is work in progress, starting with a free 30min consultation.
From initial meeting and consultation to design and execution of the tattoo everything is tailored to you, the client.
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About us
Introducing the Studio where all the Magic happens.
Tattoo Gallery
A cover up in progress, freehand design to go over it with a karashishi to botan (fudog and peonies) on Tony.
Tricky, but definitely doable!
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****April Bookins open***
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#japanesetattoos #traditionaltattoos #traditionaljapanesetattoo #wabori #irezumi #horimono #orientaltattoo #coverup #freehand #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchjapanesetattoo #christchurchartist
The three Norns watching over all the fates, even the ones of the Gods.
This is the fresh version on @returnkyle , gonna get some healed shots a bit later, so far its sttling in just as nice and dark as it looks here. Wip of a full front piece with Odin the wanderer and his ravens Huginn and Munnin.
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#norse #norsemythology #norsetattoo #vikingtattoo #protogermanic #blackandgrey #blackandgray #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchartist #ᚺᛟᛚᚷᛖᚱ
Done did a Luis Royo girl the other day as part of a good/evil sleeve. Its so much fun to have variety occasionally, thank you Sam!
Still in progress, but starting to come together bit by bit.
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***Books open***
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#blackandgreytattoo #warrioress #luisroyotattoo #horiga13 #ᚺᛟᛚᚷᛖᚱ #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchartist
Second session on Jimmy today, colour for the snake and maple leaves, rest healed about a month. Freehand.
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#hebi #hebitomen #daitengu #japanesetattoo #traditionaltattoo #japanesetraditionaltattoo #traditionaljapanesetattoo #horimono #irezumi #wabori #freehand #japanesehalfsleeve #oriental #horiga13 #christchurchartist #thesanctuaryferrymead
Its not japanese- BUT I LIKE IT! Part one of a chest and upper arm piece for Jason, representing the things he loves-family and the westcoast with its beaches and fauna&flora. Second part next month.
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#colourtattoo #beachtattoo #sunrisetattoo #familytattoo #colortattoo #painterlytattoo #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchartist #christchurchtattooartist
Look at what's in the studio right now, our very own little raffle ticket book, there are a limited amount of tickets available so get in quick, some have already sold 😎.
Get at us to get yours!!!
The prizes for this are EPIC to say the least!
1st prize = a full day of tattooing worth over $1000 😳😳
2nd prize = half a day of tattooing worth over $600 😳
3rd prize = Holgers very own merch, 1x printed Hoodie worth over $80
4th prize = Holgers very own Merv, 1x printed T-shirt worth over $40
All proceeds from this raffle goes to Bull Breed Rescue, so get yours today!
This raffle will be drawn on the 27th at Holgers anniversary event, so make sure you are there when the numbers are pulled out of the hat!
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Aiyotattoo
Bull Breed Rescue Fundraiser
Awful Orphans
Wild bush balm nz
Tracey’s Grub on Hubs
The Coffee Guy Hornby
Jormungandr in progress, including a coverup. I design these myself to fit the client and as much as possible according to the rules of the particular style in order to make the design unique but also recognisable.
Love doing these strong lined tattoos, gimme more!
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***Books open for March-May2021***
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#jormungand #vikingtattoo #norsemythology #norsetattoo #germanicmythology #celtictattoo #knotworktattoo #horiga13 #ᚺᛟᛚᚷᛖᚱ #christchurchartist #thesanctuaryferrymead
Stills of the Kirin and chrysanthemum piece on @beardeddadofthree. Last few pics are of the 6months healed and hairy crane and chrysanthemum on the other leg.
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#kiku #kirintokiku #kirintattoo #japnesetattoo #traditionaltattoo #japanesetraditionaltattoo #traditionaljapanesetattoo #horimono #irezumi #wabori #horiga13 #legtattoo #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchartist #christchurchtattooartist
You guys seem to like the time lapses, here is another one for you.
This Tiger is for @fifty2percent, so look out for their new gear dropping that has this magnificent beast on it!
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#tora #tigerdesign #tigertattoodesign #japanesetattoodesign #japanesetiger #japanesetattoo #traditionaltattoo #traditionaljapanesetattoo #horimono #irezumi #wabori #tebori #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead
The beginning of an hommage to Sir Terry Pratchett's DiskWorld through the outstanding artwork of Paul Kidby. I hope I have done it justice so far. Many thanks to @hannahjane83 for letting me do this, finally!
#grimsqueaker #terrypratchetttattoo #paulkidbytattoo #diskworldtattoo #ankhmorepork #colourtattoo #fantasyarttattoo #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchartist
Another small clip that shows the process (kinda) from initial sketch to finished tattoo. This one was done in one half day session, all by machine.
Thank you everyone that keeps supporting my work, you keep me trying get better every day. 🙏🙏
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***Bookings open for 2021***
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#kirintattoo #kirintokiku #kiku #japanesetattoo #traditionaljapanesetattoo #japanesetraditionaltattoo #horimono #horiga13 #irezumi #wabori #christchurchartist #thesanctuaryferrymead #japanesetattoochristchurch
Made a little video that shows a start to (almost) finish of a project. This one is Geri and Freki, Odins wolves, under Yggdrasil with the Allfather showing himself in the branches as well. Any more clients out there that want to delve into this style and the mythology behind it? Get in touch via DM!
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#yggdrasil #odintattoo #geriandfreki #allfather #norsetattoo #germanicmythology #protogermanic #vikingtattoo #ᚺᛟᛚᚷᛖᚱ #thesanctuaryferrymead #horiga13 #christchurchartist #christchurchtattooartist
Now that i figured out time lapse recording with @clipstudioofficial i can share some ipad shenanigans previously only seen by procreators (is that a polite version of fckrs??)
Anyway, enjoy !
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***BOOKINGS OPEN FOR 2021***
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#yggdrasil #odin #allfather #geriundfreki #norsetattoo #vikingtattoo #knotwork #ᚺᛟᛚᚷᛖᚱ #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchartist #christchurchnz #christchurchtattoo
Second session done on this snake and maple leaves lower leg. Ready for the top part now!
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.***BOOKS OPEN FOR 2021***
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#hebitomomiji #snakeandmapleleaves #japanesetattooart #traditionaljapanesetattoo #traditionaltattoo #horimono #irezumi #wabori #freehand #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchtattoo #christchurchartist
Little frolicking Tiger and Rabbit addition to Hamishes sleeve of family zodiac signs. Horse was done by tebori a couple of years ago.
Always a pleasure catching up and having good yarns, @rammishmcphillips !
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***BOOKINGS OPEN FOR 2021***
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#japanesetattoo #traditionaltattoo #japanesetraditionaltattoo #toratattoo #tigertattoo #rabbittattoo #usagitattoo #wabori #irezumi #horimono #tebori #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchtattoo #christchurchartist
Little time lapse that actually got filmed to the end! Finishing off the year with a kingyo on Marie. Second fish is for the new Year- finish as you meant to carry on.
***BOOKINGS for 2021 OPEN***
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#freehandtattoo #kingyotattoo #japanesetattoo #traditionaltattoo #japanesetraditionaltattoo #traditionaljapanesetattoo #horimono #irezumi #wabori #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchtattoo #christchurchartist
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Stories, Legends and Myths of Japan
In this blog i will try and share, to the best of my abilities, my knowledge and understanding of japanese myths and legends.
Since most japanese tattoos are traditionally selected from this field to convey protection, strength, stamina, cunning or other traits pertaining to the wearer of the tattoo I figure a basic understanding of the Myths and Legends would be quite advantageous.
TSUKI-YOMI THE MOON GOD
Tsukiyomi (Tsukiyomi-no mikoto ), penultimate child of Izanagi and brother of Amaterasu and Susa-no-o, was born when Izanagi washed out his right eye while purifying himself after his return[…]
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Susano-o, Kami of the ocean and storms
Susa-no-o was born from Izanagi when cleansing himself in the river after his visit to the underworld and washing out his nose. Like his sister Amaterasu and his brother Tsukiyomi,[…]
Read moreAmaterasu the Sun Goddess
Amaterasu (Amaterasu-O-Mikami) the sun goddess was born from Izanagi when he washed out his left eye while purifying himself after his journey to the underworld. Having been placed in charge[…]
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The origins of Japan
The Beginings of Japan Going back to mythical times and drawing from the stories of the Kojiki (712 ad) and Nihon Shoki (720 ad), the oldest surviving chronicles of Japan,[…]
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