SKiN&BoNE: Year of the Dragon... hand tattooing :-)

   As long as I am on the subject of dragons, it just wouldn't be complete without showing a few versions done by hand.. The Vikings were known to be tattooed... how and what is uncertain however. Simple petroglyhs, gripping beasts, bound runes or Urnes style dragons is anyones guess. However, if you "Really" want a traditional piece this is the way to go.
   Anything I do with machine can technically also be done by hand... the only difference being, "Time". Generally dragons done by hand take me from twice to three time longer than a similar size done by machine. It is also for this reason that I tend to design my hand tattooed dragons more simply.
These are a few examples of dragons done while travelling, in one shot. As always, they have been drawn freehand on the body (no stencils or photocopy machines out in the bush) Please respect the individuals wearing them by not copying the work
   Thanks - Colin