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Invasive? Calikebana #23 . . . #foeniculumvulgare #cytisusscoparius #eucalyptusglobulus #freesia #nakona #rockrosestudio #calikebana

Just an outline and a bit hard to capture, looking forward to the fill. It’s been interesting getting to play with certain basic design parameters on fixed subject matter- the trust and freedom is much appreciated... . . . #manusluxtattoo #sftattoo #nakona #blackandgreybotanical #tattoo

And you don’t stop... another fun day on this extrapolation of impacts. How do universal laws and structures impact earth? How does the earth impact us? How do we impact the ones on this planet who create life from simple elements, which are formed in the maelstrom of this universe? I do not know the answers; just exploring this story with fellow space travelers. And you don’t stop... . . . #tattoo #manusluxtattoo #nakona #storytellingtattoo #abstracttattoo

Pretty impossible to photograph or even properly video this piece as the lady who wears it is full of metal and screws holding her body together and can’t really fully lift that arm. She’s a general badass and shreds harder on her bicycle than I ever thought was possible, and also generally encourages and invites the sort of tattoos that help me believe in the power of courage and originality. Keep shredding up your fears monkeys! . . . #suicideshifter #bonebreaks #cissusquadrangularis #cryptolepsisbuchananii #rideordie #nakona #manusluxtattoo

Mostly healed, back piece fresh. Over the years. At some point, I think many of us who get tattoos realize it’s actually just one tattoo. Or at least it could be... . . . . #tattoo #rockrosestudio #nakona #rustybackfern #manusluxtattoo

Freehand olive branch and shaded opihi on @sheldon.dylan, done without any wining. Nearing completion of this sleeve inspired by the scents and tastes which shape our lives...enjoy the details of life you monkeys! . . . #tattoo #sftattooartist #manusluxtattoo #rockrosestudio #nakona

Reaction/diffusion . . . . #tattoo #wip #manusluxtattoo #nakona #sftattoo

First session on a mathematical exploration of circle limits and hyperbolic geometry...when tattooing reaches beyond the limits imposed by recycled styles, reused tropes, and imagery made familiar by the safety of herd mentality. What is it? Lots more to do on this, happy for the opportunity to explore... . . #tattoo #nakona #manusluxtattoo #circlelimit #hyperbolicgeometry

Salix and sun on spine. It’s a pleasure to work with such trusting, lovely and tough people, many thanks! . . . #sftattoo #tattoo #manusluxtattoo #nakona #blackandgreybotanical #salixbabylonica

Something simple, often underground, unsung in many ways. A mighty effort when seen from seed... . . #tattoo #manusluxtattoo #nakona #blackandgreyandredallover

@rockrosestudio #calikebana

About halfway done on this one. This client has supported me for years and has increasingly yielded over almost all aspects of the process, for which I am grateful. She asked for a skull, an hourglass, and a heart, a memento mori. No other stipulations. Anytime I ruminate on death, I think of those I knew who have left the world we inhabit, the precious, near invisible moments we all take for granted, life slipping through our fingers as we stare at our thoughts, less real than the humans before us, all receding into memories. What is tangible? What hurts? A tattoo behind the knee hurts like hell, sure, but it is not loss. It’s the pain of gaining something. Many thanks to those who share their attention, and presence. Enjoy now monkeys! . . #tattoo #nakona #manusluxtattoo #sftattoo

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