I would like to extend a big thank you to everyone that came by my booth at the Lexington Tattoo Expo and said hi or got tattooed. A few people came over to show me old work I had done for them years before and I love that experience so much. A tattoo should last a lifetime and being able to track that work over time helps me to make adjustments to my technique and thought processes. I started three large pieces at the show and I'm very excited to get another pass on these de
I've been trying to keep some sketches moving for tattoo design so I can stay fresh in regard to composition and creative problem-solving. For these two, I chose a mandala-type design and another entry in my birdhouse series. The birdhouse was originally meant for a mural that didn't work out, but I love the idea and want to find a new place for it. Could be a cool tattoo!? But if not I think I'll paint it. Always gotta keep chasing the pieces that make you smile. If you want
Heres a design I originally made for a tshirt that I used in my music project Toppi. When I originally layed out the image it was for two color screen print while I was working in a print shop so I didnt take the drawing as far as I wanted in hopes of keeping the print cleaner on the shirts. Shirts came out fine but I still wanted to spend some more energy on this design so I chose it to be my new show banner for tattoo conventions and trade shows. This was originally drawn i
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Available for appointments in Lexington Kentucky and specializing in custom illustrative and geometric/ornamental tattoos.
Dedicated to a client first approach Joe provides a balanced collaboration between artist and client and is comfortable with large format design and planning long term client goals.