This right here? This is just some solid tattoo work, mixing traditional and modern elements, and making up one hell of a nice sleeve by Dave Shoemaker at Spyglass Tattoo in Manchester, New Hampshire. More shots of the sleeve, after the jump.
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21 responses to ““Family First””
This is fantastic. I’ve looked at these pictures a couple of times now and I keep finding wee details I like.
really, really nice. love the flower with the waves
very nice. the spider web / cherry blossoms looks extravagant.
That is so ridiculously awesome.
the grenade inside the flower is a fuckin cool idea
omg. it’s awful.
It has so many wonderful elements! What a nice way to avoid getting your elbow inked, love the fading. Beautiful.
i have neve seen any web tattoo done more indetail then this one right here
Kill me right here! It is truly fantastic!
woah…..Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!
This is epic. I freakin love it.
Love it.
Thats fucking awesomee, i love it so much
this is incredible!! i could look at this guy’s arm for daaaaays! … Shoemaker eh? *googles*
very solid and fantastic sleeve
Wow, this is really beautiful and amazing work!
very very nice!
very impressive!
this is amazing!
Oh wow, this is gorgeous. ^-^ I love the way it looks.
That is fucking awesome.