This piece took approximately three and a half full sessions to complete, and every moment was worth it. The design seamlessly blends strength, spirit, and protection into one dynamic flow. At the top, the Chief symbolizes wisdom and resilience, while the eagle embodies power and the pursuit of freedom. Below, the angel offers divine protection—a calming presence that brings balance to the entire composition.
We approached the creation process slowly and intentionally, layering each section so the tones harmonize with the curve of his arm. Now fully healed and perfectly settled, every detail remains sharp and meaningful.
This isn’t just a tattoo; it’s a story etched into every inch, each element telling its own powerful tale.
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This one was special.
Three elements for his three boys the bull, the warrior, and the lion. Each one built with its own attitude, its own energy.
The bull for the strength he sees in them.
The warrior for the discipline he’s teaching them.
And the lion for the courage he hopes they grow into.
All done with tight details and slow, patient shading, making sure every texture sits right on the skin.
Sleeve pieces like this take time, but when everything connects and starts telling a story that’s the part I love.
Three full days on this piece. He sat down and said, “It’s for my boys.”
Not for show. Not for hype. Just a father wanting something permanent to hold the weight of what he feels every day.
The Spartan isn’t just a warrior, it’s that quiet strength he carries in front of them. The part of him that takes the hit first so they don’t have to.
The shield holds their names, close to the chest, because a father never stops carrying his sons, even when they grow.
The ram skull and knotwork speak on that old soul discipline the kind of man who doesn’t break, he bends and rebuilds.
And the bull driving down the arm isn’t just motion it’s momentum. Life doesn’t slow down. He’s teaching them to push through it.
This isn’t just detail. This is memory.
This is who he is.
And who he hopes they become.
Family. Legacy. In the skin.
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We sat on this one for a while.
No rushing.
Just building it piece by piece.
He wanted something that actually means something to him, not just a cool picture.
So we talked first.
Where he’s been.
What he’s carrying.
What he’s trying to rebuild in himself.
Atlas holding the world wasn’t just “a Greek tattoo.”
It was him.
Shoulders heavy but still moving.
Still showing up.
I just put the image in the story.
If you’re coming to me, come with something tangible.
We’ll make it look how it feels.
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Wishing everyone a night full of good energy and eerie calm 🎃
The candles are lit, the air’s heavy, and the city feels alive in its own way tonight. Stay safe, stay kind, stay spooky.
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She came in ready to give up on this piece saying it couldn’t be covered. I saw it and smiled because that’s the kind of challenge I live for. Every pass of the needle, every tone and contrast was planned to bring it back to life instead of just hiding it. That’s the difference between a quick fix and a real cover up.
Built this one around a bold sunflower as the anchor a center packed with deep texture, petals kept soft for contrast. Layered in wildflowers and fine-line sprigs to give it that organic, growing feel. Shaded leaves at the base for depth and balance. Flowed it to hug the hip curve just right. One of those pieces that hits soft and strong at the same time.
Quality over quantity always. Trust your artist.
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Yo I’m Chi I do black and grey realism out of Toronto clean contrast bold textures and pieces that actually move with your body that’s my thing. If you like this kind of work follow me and share it with 3 friends who love good ink!
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Two immersive full-day sessions went into crafting this piece, and every inch of it is purposeful.🐯👺 The design masterfully combines hyper-realism with a Japanese aesthetic, with the fierce tiger as the undeniable focal point. The Hannya mask symbolizes negative energy and inner chaos, while the tiger breaking free signifies strength, power, and mastery. From the open roar of its mouth to the claws tearing through swirling smoke, each detail is designed to appear as if it’s bursting out of the skin. The seamless flow between the mask and the tiger creates a captivating balance between raw aggression and tranquil calm. Every texture, highlight, and shadow was carefully layered until the artwork seemed to breathe with life on its own.
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Two full day sessions on this one and every inch of it was built with purpose. 🐯👺The idea was to blend hyper realism with a Japanese influence while keeping that tiger as the main force of the piece. The Hannya mask represents negative energy and inner chaos while the tiger breaks out of it symbolizing strength power and control. Every detail from the open mouth to the claws tearing through the smoke was designed to look like it’s breaking out of the skin. The flow of the mask and the tiger together creates that perfect balance between aggression and calm. Every texture highlight and shadow built slowly layer by layer till it started breathing on its own.
Quality over quantity always.
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One full day on this angel! 👼 clean, calm, powerful. Kept the flow natural with the arm, every fold sittin’ right, every tone smooth. Locked in from start to finish, no skips, no rush — just pure work.
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I spend hours inside the studio chasing perfection, but this is where I find balance.
The water doesn’t rush you, it just flows.
Silence hits different when your hands are used to noise.
This is where I reset before I create again.
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14 hours across sessions to bring this angel to life.
From the soft cloud base to the fine feathers in the wings, every detail was hand‑built to flow with the arm’s shape.
The highlights, shadows, and textures were all layered slowly to make the piece feel alive and sculptural.
One of those tattoos where patience really pays off—seeing it come together like this is why I love what I do.
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Two full days on this piece. A 60s nurse caught between life and decay. I wanted her to feel timeless, like she’s holding on to something that’s already slipping away. The old syringe, the falling leaves, the dying flowers, all part of the same story. Every texture, every shadow, every detail was built to feel alive even in the middle of the fade.
A 1960s nurse, once a symbol of care and purity, now caught in the slow fade between life and decay. Half her face still human, the other half bone and silence. The old-school syringe in her hand feels like she’s holding on to what’s left of her purpose. Flowers and leaves surround her, some still blooming, some already falling — a quiet reminder that everything beautiful has its end.
Every tone and shadow was built to tell that story. Clean blends, sharp contrasts, and a flow that moves from grace to ruin.
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I spend hours behind the machine, tuned into every detail but this is where I actually breathe.🐕🍁
The trees don’t rush you, the air doesn’t judge your lines, it just listens.
Something about being out here with this dog and the silence resets me.
Nature teaches the same thing tattooing does patience, flow, presence.
This is where my creativity comes back to life.
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Fresh finish on this one 🖤 🐍 🌸
One and a half sessions of clean lines and soft shading. The way that snake wraps around her shoulder just sits too perfect.
Every scale, every petal placed with patience. The flower’s all soft stipple done with a single needle, and the way the snake flows around her shoulder just hugs her shape perfectly. Clean, calm, and built to fit her. Pieces like this remind me why I love what I do.
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Starting this piece! A 60s pin-up nurse with that clean vintage look. keeping the old-school cap but giving it a darker twist. half her face still soft and alive, the other side decayed showing bone and texture. that contrast is where the story really sits.
roses, vines, and thorns wrapping around her, bringing that mix of beauty and pain, calm and chaos. two full days on this one and I’m excited to see it come together. 🖤
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To be continued 💪 This one’s more than just a lion, it’s a piece of Sri Lankan pride 🇱🇰🦁
The lion and sword aren’t random, they’re straight from the heart of the Sri Lankan flag, symbolizing strength, courage, and heritage. I wanted to capture that same power through realism every strand of fur, every reflection on the metal, and every shadow was built to move with the arm, so when the wrist flexes, the whole piece comes alive.
Took 2 full-day sessions to bring this beast to life — all hand-done, no shortcuts. Deep blacks, clean gradients, and that armor detail tying the story together.
This one’s a reminder — your ink should mean something and move right with your body.
Quality always over quantity. 🔥
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Every tattoo starts with one simple step: the consultation. 🖤
This is where we sit down, go over your ideas, and I even throw on mock-up stencils so you can actually see how the design flows on your body. From there, I give you a final quote, we lock in your deposit, and you pick the dates that work best for you. Simple, clear, and straight to the point — no stress, no guesswork.
At the end of the day, my motto is the same with every client: I value your skin. That means making sure you feel comfortable, confident, and excited before we even start the first line. Once that’s set… boom, your project is locked in and ready to go. ⚡️
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Terrifier straight out the skin 🔪🩸
This ain’t just ink — it’s nightmare fuel stamped on the forearm. The eyes follow you, the grin makes your stomach turn, and the details? Sharp enough to cut. I went heavy on contrast, kept it raw, no soft shit — just straight Halloween energy locked in.
This month’s all about horror vibes — who you rocking on your skin if you had to choose one icon? Freddy? Jason? Pennywise? Or you letting Art the Clown take the crown? 👀
