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Maybe some of you have seen that I've had a cancellation for last Thursday (yesterday). This is with what I've filled up the cancelled spot.

Thank you Niels for coming over from Belgium to get this Nils Holgersson tattoo.

Tattoo done with Ego Rotary Tattoo Machines from Bez

Project that I did week ago.

Thank you Sabine for good picture.

Many grim reaper tattoos are created using only black ink and intricate shading to make various shades of grey; however, monotone tattoos are not for everyone. On the other hand, if you decide for a coloured tattoo, you should inform yourself about tattoo colours and tattoo inks, because there is no such thing as "universally-good-tattoo-colours"; in fact, when you decide for a certain colour for your tattoo, in the first place you have to consider your skin tone. Besides that, remember that some tattoo colours are difficult to maintain and they have the tendency to fade faster than others (in this post you might find out some useful information about this subject). Anyway, if you like coloured tattoos and you really want to incorporate some vibrant colours into your Grim Reaper tattoo, here are some suggestions that might help you:

Blue and cyan are probably the most common colours used in the Grim Reaper tattoos, excepting, of course, black and grey. You can use blue and cyan to fill with color the schyte's / sword's blade, the night sky, the clouds and the moon, the mist (if the Grim Reaper appears surrounded by mist) and even the Death's robe.
Brown: one could hardly find another colour that suits a Death tattoo. Because brown is the colour of the wood, there are lots of elements which can be filled with this colour: crosses, coffins, dead trees, old books and papyri, etc. Anyway, a brown tattoo isn't appropriate for any type of skin, so you'd better ask the tattooer before choose the brown colour for your tattoo.
Red: a powerful and violent colour, red is the colour of fire and blood, so it is associated with war and violent death, danger, strength, power, anger, etc. There are many elements which can be coloured in red in a Grim Reaper tattoo: the Death's eyes; the flowers (the red roses, as a symbol of the ephemeral are very common in Death tattoos); the Grim Reaper's robe; the drops of blood dripping down the Death's scythe.
Green (especially the so-called "poison green" or the pale-green): when Death is depicted as one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (as mentioned in the Christian Bible) Death is riding a pale-green horse
Purple: This color is commonly associated with royalty. Death is sometimes portrayed as the King of the Underworld, so you can use this color for the Death's robe.
Silver: the blade of the Death's scythe (or the blade of the sword, if the Death is depicted as the Angel of Death).
Yellow and orange: these two colours are not so popular in the Death tattoos. Anyway, there are some elements which can be filled with orange and yellow: thunders, flames (the Flames of Hell); sometimes Death is riding a fire-horse; the fire in the Reaper�s eyes; the Moon; the light of the Death's lantern.

Here a project that I've started (off and on) 2,5 year ago.
All healed.

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Kitsune... some parts are healed some parts are fresh.

Here a special tattoo with special meaning.
To the owner of this tattoo: I hope that mission: "surprise" has succeeded :)

Click on the links below if you want to read the previous posts:
Various elements which can occur in a Death tattoo: skulls and skeletons (1)
Skulls and skeletons tattoos (2)
Skulls and skeletons tattoos (3)

As it can be seen from the previous posts, a skull / skeleton tattoo could have various meanings:

A skull tattoo could be seen as a symbol of the fleetingness of life
Skulls / skeletons tattoos as a symbol of the certainty of death
A skull with wings means that death is the road to a new form of existence
Skulls are sometimes depicted as symbols of the transitory nature of life and death
Jolly Roger, a symbol of the total disregard for the authorities, as well as a symbol of the absolute freedom
The Totenkopf
The "Skull and Crossbones" tattoos are a symbol of strength, courage and bravure, as well as a symbol of the disregard for one's life
Skulls as trophies
In the Mexican tattoo-culture, skulls and skeletons are linked with the celebration of the Day of the Dead.
Skulls as a symbol used in Alchemy and Magic
Skull tattoos is a symbol of wisdom
Cheating death - these theme is very common among outlaw gangs
Many people that have a near death experience choose to get a skull tattoo to represent their experience. This is a reminder to appreciate every second that we are given.
A skull tattoo can be considered a way to show others your wild and crazy side
Some people consider skull tattoos as talismans (particularly useful in gambling)
A pair of skulls can be seen as a symbol of eternal love (especially when the tattoo also contains other symbols of love like hearts, wedding rings, roses, etc)
Sometimes a skull tattoo is made just for art's sake and it has no special meaning

The one and only Rebel slayer "TIE KONG!!!"

All healed up

And lets asume this is Tie Kong without helmet ;)

It was a great time at the Amsterdam Tattoo Convention.
My words of gratitude to Coldskin Amsterdam crew and Silverback Ink for creating excellent conditions to work there.
Also I wanted to thank all my customers that got tattooed there. And amazing tattoo colleagues that I've met there for their great company.

Here some pics: