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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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Introducing the Studio where all the Magic happens.
Tattoo Gallery
Fun little sumi-e fox in a sock for @raised_by_w0lves420. Always the best crazy creations-this one started as a dagger in a sock idea 😂.
Based on my sumi-e brush drawing.
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#sumiink #japanesetattoo #foxtattoo #kitsunetattoo #foxinsocks #blackandgreyink #brushstyletattoo #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchartist
Some native birds and plants for John, done in 2sessions, 2weeks apart. Piwakawaka (fantail) and flax leaves done first and very speedily healed with the help of @ion_ink_aftercare and @wildbushbalmnz, two awesome locally made products. These come free with the session price to make sure the hard work we have put in heals as good as possible.
Top part fresh. Will get healed shots in a couple of months.
I got the raddest clients!
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#tuitattoo #korimako #piwakawaka #nznativetattoo #colourtattoo #colortattoo #birdtattoo #neotraditionaltattoo #neotradtattoo #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchartist #chchartist #chchtattooartist
I will be attending the @wellington.tattoo.convention, held on the 9-11th of July 2021, come say hi and maybe get a piece of my art done, freehand or flash is fine 🙂
I am looking forward to seeing y'all there!
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#wellingtontattooconvention #horiga13 #japanesetattoos #celtictattoo #norsetattoo #christchurchtattoo #thesanctuaryferrymead
Added the chest plate with Rhiannon's three magic birds as decoration to the the shoulder piece we did last year. @kingfish_02 sat like expected of someone getting armour. Da iawn ti! Always down for good yarns and stories of the mythical kind, thank you and see you in a year!
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#celtic #knotworktattoo #rhiannonsbirds #celticstories #blackandgreytattoo #armourtattoo #armortattoo #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchartist #christchurchtattooartist
Two days in a row colouring on @ben.collie, earned himself a black belt in stoicism in the process!
Kea (NZ alpine parrot) vs Canterbury Panther (is it a myth or not?). In progress, we still got the background to go.
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#traditionaltattoo #japanesetattooart #traditionaltattooart #horimono #irezumi #wabori #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchtattoo #christchurchartist #colourtattoo #backpiecetattoo
Here is a repost of the video clip the guys from @bluehoodstudios made about our home from home, The Sanctuary Tattoo and Art Studio.
thank you and credit to: @hanaolsen.np , @jaybluehood and his brother and Markus the studio boxer. I hope that gives a little view behind the scenes.
What else would you be interested to see for our next video project together? leave a comment or suggestion below.
Dankeschön, arigatou, thank you for your continued support!
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#japanesetattoo #japanesetraditionaltattoo #traditionaljapanesetattoo #japanesesleeve #inkedgirl #irezumi #wabori #tebori #horimono #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead #japanesetattoosnz #christchurchartist #christchurchjapanesetattoo
First session down on Jordan today, adding to an existing chest piece (not by me)
Kyuubi (nine-tailed fox) and botan (peony).
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Bookings for new projects available in June and Juli. Winter is the best time to get the big work done and healed, ready for summer!
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#kitsunetattoo #japanesetattoo #traditionaltattoo #traditionaljapanesetattoo #horimono #wip #freehand #tegaki #irezumi #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchartist #christchurchtattooartist #japanesetattoochristchurch
Kārearea (NZ Falcon), the "underpainting", black and grey version for now.
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#blackandgreyink #kārearea #nzfalcon #birdtattoo #birdsofprey #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchtattooartist #christchurchartist
Left sleeve, from drawing on to finish, on @medicinalgats. He was on a mission getting this done!
Top flower coloured by tebori. Thank you for your support and stamina, now we just need some pictures of the healed work!
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#japanesetattoo #japanesesleeve #traditionaltattoo #traditionaljapanesetattoo #horimono #irezumi #wabori #tebori #freehandtattoo #colourtattoo #colortattoo #thesanctuaryferrymead #horiga13 #christchurchartist
Raven for Gabe, I've desinged it to incorporate some norse and celtic elements to represent his family's origin.
Super keen to do more work like this, hit me up!
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#norsetattoo #celtictattoo #germanictattoo #knotwork #muninn #huginn #blackwork #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchnz #christchurchartist
Fran's peony "sock", done in 2 smaller sessions for easier healing. Outlines, some shading and peo-knee were done in the first, rest of shading and lower peony in second session a week later - hence the knee looks a bit rough still. One tough cookie and awesome client, thank you so much @fmargg for getting this done. Muchas graçias! 🙏🤘
🌿Immaculate and speedy healing done with @wildbushbalmnz.🌿
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#peonytattoo #tegaki #freehandtattoo #japanesetattoo #traditionaltattoo #traditionaljapanesetattoo #horimono #irezumi #wabori #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchartists #japanesetattoochristchurch
Third and final session done on Jason's family and Westcoast Heritage piece was to fill in the gap between the beach scene from 2months ago and the Kingfisher&koru on the arm. We chose Rata, it compliments the other colours in the kingfisher and ocean and ties the scene together.
Thank you again for the immense trust, Jason!
I would love to do more pieces like this and will keep some time slots available for this style.
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#colourtattoo #naturetattoo #flowertattoo #beachtattoo #westcoastnz #kingfishertattoo #sunsetsurf #rata #koru #kōtare #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchartist #wildbushbalmnz
Start and finish for Jimmy's half sleeve to match the existing right side. We went for an autumn and nature theme with the tengu mask, snake and momiji (maple).
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#japanesetattoodesign #traditionaljapanesetattoo #tegaki #wabori #horimono #irezumi #wildbushbalmnz #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead #freehandtattoo #japanesetattoochristchurch
Finished off this coverup for Tony, karashishi to botan for the win!
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#japanesetattoo #traditionaltattoo #traditionaljapanesetattoo #karashishi #karashishitobotan #irezumi #wabori #horimono #coverup #freehand #tegaki #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchartist #christchurchtattooartist
We have been using Wild Bush Balm healing cream here at the Sanctuary with great results and are proud to offer this locally hand-made product in the Studio.
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#thesanctuaryferrymead #horiga13 #japanesetattoos #traditionaltattoo #norsetattoo #vikingtattoo #germanictattoo #christchurchartist
Finished off this Norse piece on @nash_117 depicting Odin and his two wolves, Geri and Freki. Looking forward to continue the story, thank you for your patience and trust!
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#vikingtattoo #norseart #norsemythology #germanictattoo #germanicmythology #celtic #odintattoo #horiga13 #thesanctuaryferrymead #christchurchartist #backpiece #thatsnotjapanesetattooing
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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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