Japanese tattoo in Erfurt
Japanese tattoos, called irezumi in the original, are big images with fixed rules. Koi, dragons, tigers, hannya masks, cherry blossoms and chrysanthemums are in the foreground, and behind them waves, clouds and wind flow across the skin and tie everything into one single piece.
This style thinks in whole body parts: a sleeve ends at certain lines, a back piece is one single big image. That takes planning over many sessions and a design that fits your build. That's exactly why we sit down calmly beforehand and set the path together.
What makes Japanese
- Large main designs: koi, dragon, tiger, hannya, phoenix, samurai
- Background of waves, clouds and wind that ties everything together
- Bold outlines, rich colours or black & grey
- Classically as a sleeve, back piece, chest panel or bodysuit
Japanese work
All Japanese work in the gallery
Is Japanese right for you?
- Skin type
- Possible on all skin types. Black & grey is a strong alternative if colour looks less vivid on your skin. I'll tell you at the consultation what suits you better.
- Size
- Large. Japanese lives on surface and flow. Small single designs are possible, but the heart of this style is simply the sleeve and the back.
- Experience
- You don't need prior experience, but you do need patience. Large Japanese pieces are done over many sessions and several months, and there's no shortcut.
Good to know: In the Japanese style the designs have fixed meanings and fixed combinations too, for example which flower goes with which animal. We go through that together when making the design, so that in the end your piece doesn't just look good but is also right in what it says.
Your Japanese tattoo in Erfurt
Just get in touch with the design you have in mind or your ideas, ideally with a reference picture. We can sort out a lot calmly on WhatsApp, and of course you can also call. You'll get an honest assessment from me and a suggested date.