My Japonesa-Inspired Fresh Ink

Yesterday, I traveled to Grants Pass with my good friend Cole to get some more work done on my arm by none other than Mr. Jeff Gogue- tattoo artist extraordinaire. I have been going with friends to see Jeff and get work done for the last six years.


Back in October, Jeff spent two hours starting a Japanese-inspired 3/4 piece on my left arm...unfortunately, we only got this far...

I sent him over a photo of a Japanese lantern that my mom had given us to add to the piece. Erin grew up having these stone lanterns grace her family's yard- so for my piece, I wanted to have a symbol of home...this lantern resides in our garden.

Jeff is all about free hand tattoo work...here is my arm all marked up after he spent 30 minutes drawing on it with a sharpie (except for the lantern).


From Concept...

to Creation...

Seven Hours later...
Ties in with the Virgin of Guadalupe Jeff did almost three years ago...

I probably have about 3-4 hours left of color work to do on this piece....right now it is only black & grey.
I'll keep you all posted on the progress!