THE ABYSS

Go big or go home.

QPR football player Matthew Connolly flew in from London for his very first tattoo…

To begin a collection to this scale you have to establish the overall vision from the gate, and prepare for the future several sessions prior to. There’s a mix of inspirations here from Raphael, Giordano, Michelangelo and a few others.

 The twisting, pulling, and ripping of figures throughout the sleeve focuses on the fight itself, not the outcome. There’s no winning or losing, facing demons is a daily task, and the struggle between good and evil – eternal…

This was an intense, challenging, and rewarding first session. And an honor to begin as a first tattoo for Matthew. Many sessions ahead, follow-ups to come in London.

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