Thoughts, process & stories
Journal
Sleeves
The Stormtrooper Sleeve: Building Chaos in Black & Grey
A full sleeve built around the chaos of a Star Wars battle scene. Here's how we approached the depth, atmosphere, and motion across three sessions.
Philosophy
Why I Work Almost Exclusively in Black & Grey
Colour fades. Contrast doesn't. A piece on why black and grey realism is more than an aesthetic choice — it's a philosophy.
Process
From Brief to Skin: How a Piece Actually Gets Designed
Most people think you turn up with a reference image and I draw it on. The reality is more involved — and more collaborative — than that.
Education
Healed vs Fresh: What Your Tattoo Actually Looks Like
Every tattoo you see on Instagram is fresh. Here's what happens after — and why healed work tells a very different story.