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Another year in a suit we all wear, some a bit more drawn out than others...I have nothing but gratitude and love for those who have supported me throughout the years, from a garage dwelling troll to @manusluxtattoo and @rockrosestudio ... hopefully our paths will cross again soon. Until then, remember me as such, would you?

I’m continually humbled and amazed by this profession and more so the people who support my work- I hope it pleases them to no end . . . . #sftattoo #botanicaltattoo #manusluxtattoo #ribescalifornicumvarcalifornicum #nativeinvasive #chicoriumintybus #calochortusumbellatus #nakona

First session on this gin botanical sleeve, lots more to do. Always appreciated when a client commits to a full day for maximum progress on large pieces. Cheers! . . . #sftattoo #manusluxtattoo #ginbotanicals #nakona #blackandgreytattoos

That which belongs is not necessarily that which is endemic. I see time and space and the beings within these realms in motion, constant vibration; a series of changes, not static categories. Life sprouts, grows, dies, and then tumbles away, spreading seed. Enjoy the moments monkeys . . #kalitragus #nativeinvasive #botanicaltattoo #manusluxtattoo #nakona

Cover-up which would have had me limping and whining but left her dancing and smiling. Beautiful days and people, thanks for the fun... . . . . #rockrosestudio #tattoo #nakona #sftattoo #blackandgreytattoo #botanicaltattoo #21stcenturybodysuits #manusluxtattoo

Desert flowers on a road trip of rains... Respect and love for the precious and fragile lands of California . . . . #botanicaltattoo #manusluxtattoo #ontheroad #nakona #poppytattoo

Some older hip work next to some recently healed wrist work. Moving towards a “body suit” with lots of negative space/untattooed skin. Over the years it has dawned on me that no matter how large the tattoo, nor where on the body, it’s best to address all and any work in relation to the entire body. Of course, this turns nearly every session into a work in progress, at least in my mind. This is where I reside. Have fun in your body suits people! . #rockrosestudio #botanicaltattoo #cistuspurpureus #nakona #21stcenturybodysuits #manusluxtattoo

One of the great things about this medium is how personal and deep the exchange can get over the years. On one foot, we could be momentary bits of dust swirling into nothingness; on the other wrist, we are eternal beings, all connected, unlimited in our potential for understanding and connection. Tattooing seems to occasionally reveal this, delving deeply into our paradoxical humanity. Cheers monkeys

I’ve had the great pleasure of working on this gentle man for ten years, and hopefully a few more so we can finish...Pepper and peanut flowers behind body kumiko . . . . #21stcenturybodysuits #manusluxtattoo #culturemix #nakona #abstracttattoo

More work on talented photographer @ambam_smash - still a ways to go, always happy to have so much skin to work with . . . #sftattoo #manusluxtattoo #nakona #21stcenturybodysuits

Royal poinciana work in progress. At what stage in the continuum of planetary evolution does invading become traveling? Honored and impressed at what some young humans have accomplished in their own evolution... . #botanicaltattoo #delonixregia #manusluxtattoo #rockrosestudio #nakona #nativeinvasive

I’m deeply honored that the owner of this leg has been getting tattooed by me now almost twelve years. Unending thanks to those who support the arts #tattoo #manusluxtattoo #nakona #sftattooartist

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