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November, 2023
Tattoos are a meaningful form of self-expression. Choosing the right tattoo design is an important decision. The Significance of Choosing the Right Tattoo Design Tattoos serve as personal statements, reflecting your individuality, beliefs, and experiences. They can be a powerful way to convey your uniqueness to the world. Self-Expression and Storytelling Tattoos have a remarkable…
November, 2023
Are you considering getting a tattoo but unsure about where to place it? Tattoo placement is a crucial decision, as it can affect the overall look and feel of your ink. Before diving into the specifics of tattoo placement, let’s discuss the factors you should consider when deciding where to get your tattoo. Skin Type…
October, 2023
Getting your first tattoo is a significant step. Whether you have thought about it for a long time, or are venturing into it spontaneously, it is important to understand that a tattoo is a permanent choice, one that is not easily undone. Find Your Inspiration: Invest time in researching tattoo designs in advance and come…
October, 2023
Tattoo aftercare is a crucial aspect of preserving your new ink’s vibrancy and ensuring its optimal healing. Your tattoo is, essentially, a form of skin damage, and it requires careful attention to heal properly. While our tattoo studios offer a safe and sterile environment for your tattoo experience, once you step out, it becomes your…
February, 2022
Following on from my last post, about the Japanese tattooing title bestowed on me by my great friend Alex KŌSEI Reinke, aka Horikitsune, I wanted to share another update. In the wake of this huge honour, I decided to commission a Horihebe ‘Kamon’ or traditional Japanese crest or seal. These crests have been used by…
February, 2022
It is with huge pleasure that I can announce that I have been given a formal Japanese tattooing title, and will now be using the name Horihebi. The name is derived from hori (彫) or ‘to engrave or carve’ and hebi (へび) ‘snake’. All Japanese tattoo masters are traditionally called ‘hori’ then named after a…
February, 2021
I was hoping I’d have an opening update for you by now, but Covid-19 has had other plans! The studio remains closed for now, so as well as my lockdown paintings, I also have merch to tell you about. The design for my new t-shirts began life as a brush painting of my studio’s namesakes…
January, 2021
And so the rollercoaster that has been the last 10 months continues, and Snake and Tiger has had to close once again. I’m not one for taking it too easy though, so I’ve been using my enforced time off productively as possible. Painting for myself is something that I rarely (if ever) have time to…
December, 2020
A little while ago (or back in the mists of time as it feels after this long year), a customer travelled halfway across the world for a tattoo with me. I recently realised that I never actually wrote about it, so now felt like as good a time as any. For those that may have…
November, 2020
Last but certainly not least in my Dr. Martens hat trick of posts: my trip to Japan with them to launch the Tattoo Collection. I was honoured to be invited to to Dr. Martens store in Aoyama, Tokyo for the official launch of the project along with my co-creators Grez from NYC and OT (who…