When she gets there she knows. Complete: Jack

In progress take 2: John

Away when we come back

In progress take 3: Damon

In progress: Matt Holloway

In progress take 2: Josh

Recently completed: James

Recently completed: Emma

In progress: Murray

In progress: John

In progress: Dean

In progress: Hayden

In progress: Jack Part 2

The Small Art show opening

A fantastic show. Good vibe and plenty of people. here are some shots from the door and one of my submitted piece. Big thanks to Matt G for the invitation.

Much happiness.

Visits from amazing people

This is Rick and Emily and my Pup LuLu, These two amazing people, Always very positive and a joy to have visit us in Melbourne. come back soon.

In Progress: Damon part 2

In Progress: Joe

In Progress: Josh

A collaboration piece, started by Ben Ross, beginning this sleeve with the day of the dead women and roses covering from the front of the shoulder to just above the elbow.

My contribution is to finish from the wrist up and under the arm adding swallows, skull, clipper ship, roses, leaves and background.

In Progress: Brent part 2

The Small Art Show

I am taking part in a new art show with a fresh new approach.

To be held at For Walls Gallery, located within Miss Libertine, 34 Franklin St, Melbourne
Openning night is to be an event not to be missed and filled with some amazing artists, visit www.smallartshow.com for more info.

The exhibition will be filled exclusively with A3 sized art with all profits going to the charity, Room to Read

Dates:Opening November 17, 2010 6-8pm. Running until December 10, 2010

In Progress: Justin

In Progress: David

In progress: Damon

In progress: Jack

Heading back to Australia

Okay so heading back to Australia tomorrow.
For those of you who want to see some final pictures of my completed sleeve i will post them after i get some shots when my arm is fully healed.

I will also have some pictures from goings on over the last days of my stay.
It has been an amazing experience.

I am very humbled and thankful for all that has taken place over the last 3 months.

I will be back in the studio taking bookings on Thursday the 22nd of September.

For now, take care and see you soon.
Don't worry, be happy!

You should visit...#1

As Melbourne has an amazing bicycle scene and many good people more passionate about 2 wheels and chains then a monkey over a banana. This post is directed towards the good people fighting the good fight for great times on very sexy bikes.

You should visit http://www.fyxomatosis.com/
Documentary with the up most of style and good ole Australian good times.















You should visit http://www.shifterbikes.com/ a very stately chap, with an amazing talent. every bike he works on turns to gold. Thanks for the rum Dan















And from Sanfran, USA a very bad arse group pushing the limits of their passion, don't forget to visit http://www.mashsf.com/ particularly the video, arkitip and photography links, enough to make your eyes blur with happiness. enjoy.

Frank Sinatra was here.

Now i can say i have met and hung out with the famous Japanese illustrator Sei Ozawa and a few of his great friends and to top it all off, go to a kick arse wrestling match in Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku.

Crazy good times.

Oh and not to forget to mention, Japan cried for Jeanines departure of last night as she headed back to Australia. Today it rained like crazy.

Shout out to the people who inspire

To my Fiance Jeanine the family, Lulu, Matt, Rick, OT, friends, artists and free thinkers I have come to know, meet and love.

To the people i work with at Tattoo connection, Greg Heasly, Ben Ross, Julian Fletcher, Lou paul, Brent Mckenzie, Julie and Sarah. Each having such a great wealth of knowledge and amazing people. I am humbled to work with and have you as friends.

To all the people I have met and shared time with during my stay in Japan.

You inspire me with positive thoughts every moment of everyday.

Much happiness and love

Nick

Completed

new painting. Enjoy

5th Session on my arm Japan 2010 Yellow blaze Shige

And hide in the wind

Finished tattoo on OT and a key on Ken. I am happy with the result but it is hard to get a good photo. Always a problem without good gear, but this will suffice.

Cultivate, improve and encourage

A new painting, in progress. (click to make larger)

3rd and 4th session

I have just had my 4th session with Shige. Now as I didnt post photos of the 3rd session, here is a complete overview of both. Enjoy (Click on the images to make them larger)