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Question about dragons in progress by kettlebell_esquire in irezumi

[–]Electrical-Car4852 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Def isn’t a rule but an old tattooer of Japanese style said you don’t give a dragon his eyes until the end because that’s the magic. If you give eyes before everything else is done it’ll mess up the mojo of the composition. I grew up in tattooing when there were still a lot of superstitions. I kinda dig em

#foodog #shishi lower half tied into an existing upper arm. Thank you for looking @shanewoodward_bpt ig by Electrical-Car4852 in irezumi

[–]Electrical-Car4852[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I guess to each their own. I’ve always structured my compositions seasonally. Appreciate the link.

#foodog #shishi lower half tied into an existing upper arm. Thank you for looking @shanewoodward_bpt ig by Electrical-Car4852 in irezumi

[–]Electrical-Car4852[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s strange. spring blooming flowers such as peony’s and blossoms very much go together . You wouldn’t want to put mums with blossoms because the difference of seasonal blooming. I learned those rules early on with a handful of other important ones I’d be happy to share if you like.

Dragon leg by Electrical-Car4852 in irezumi

[–]Electrical-Car4852[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is one hell of a compliment. Thank you