In a previous life, I was a Concept Artist/Illustrator for the gaming industry (I still do this sometimes but only on a remote, freelance basis). The first company I worked at was The Creative Assembly (SEGA), where I produced the Event Pictures for Shogun 2: Fall of the Samurai. Several pages of my work can Continue reading
#NAOHOAstory…Geo Tulip
(1/4) After seeing the Watercolour Geo Flower I did, this client wanted something along the same lines, featuring a tulip. Here are sketches she gave me to work with. 🙂 (Click to play the videos below) (2/4) Here's one of my takes on the client's tattoo design based on her sketch. 🙂 #NAOHOAstory Continue reading
Will It Hurt?
Most common question? You guessed it: “Do tattoos hurt?” In a nutshell: The level of pain you experience will depend on where and what you’re getting, along with your personal pain threshold. Here’s a simple breakdown based on my experience as a tattoo artist: Places That Don’t Hurt (…as much): Outer arm Outer thigh Calves Continue reading
Making of…Geo Swan
Helloooo! A few weeks ago, I asked a bunch of people what I should draw and two requests involved, “Something geometric”, and “Ooooo a swan”…so I put the two together and drew this. 🙂 I started by drawing a rough sketch of the design, then scanned, darkened and blew it up to use as a Continue reading
Art Wall
Hey, folks~ A few weeks ago, I had a go at some DIY and painted the wall on the far end of my studio: (click to play video) This is me today. Looks like this will need a few coats! 😅 #decoration #painting A post shared by NAOHOA Luxury Bespoke Tattoos (@naohoa) on May 22, Continue reading
Summer Tips
Wowzers it’s been hot lately! Have you been taking care of your tattoo when soaking up the rays? Here are some helpful tips to get you by this season. 😎 ☀ Plan Ahead… • Get your tattoo at least 2 weeks BEFORE you set off anywhere sunny so it has time to heal. 1-2 months beforehand Continue reading
Manchester Tattoo Appeal
#ManchesterTattooAppeal Hi everyone! In response to the horrific Manchester Arena Attack on 22nd May, I was approached to do a Manchester Bee tattoo as a tribute and means to raise money for the families affected. The first person to contact me was a Cardiff-based Mancunian and interest soon spread to fellow locals, all happy to save Continue reading
#NAOHOAstory…Sunshine
(click to play video) (2/3) Here's a quick overview of the options I gave him to choose from. With his feedback, we finalised the design. 🙂 #NAOHOAstory #tattoo #tattoodesign #NAOHOAdesign #NAOHOA #Luxury #Bespoke #Tattoos #design #art #original A post shared by NAOHOA Luxury Bespoke Tattoos (@naohoa) on Feb 28, 2017 at 11:21am PST Continue reading
Designing Clocks & Roses
Hi all 🙂 I received a cluster of requests around the same time for clocks and roses (inner arm pieces) and thought I’d share my design process for them. Aware of the popularity of this combination, I wanted to ensure each design was personal and unique to each client. Everyone has their own reasons Continue reading
2017 Closures
Refer to this page for planned closures and note that calls and emails will not be answered until the day of return. Please give up to 5 working days for a response before contacting again. General questions can be found on the F.A.Q. Page. The studio will always be closed on Sundays. NAOHOA will be Continue reading