Lately, Bonzai has been keeping busy drawing and painting new flash for your viewing pleasure. All of these designs are inspired by Japanese tattooing or taken from Japanese mythology, and given a new life in Bonzai’s own style. If you’re interested in seeing the process of drawing and painting flash, or curious about the symbolism behind these images, check out Bonzai’s instagram page (@bonzai_tattooer) for time-lapses and explanation videos. It’s clear to see Bonzai’s passion for art and dedication to the craft as he delves into the meanings, histories, and interpretations of classic and lesser-known symbols in Japanese art.
These designs are watercolour on paper, and though they’re plenty good already, they’d certainly look better as ink on skin. As small-to-medium sized designs, these are perfect tattoos for first-timers, to add to a patch-style sleeve, or for anyone curious about trying out Japanese tattoos! Scroll down to see close-ups of each design.
If you’d like to make one of these flash pieces your own, reach out to us over email, give us a call, or submit a booking form through the website. We can’t wait to hear what you have in mind!