21/02/2026
This is the first time ever that this back/ thigh piece is published online!
Back then we had agreed that i wouldn't publish it.
And I always have respected my clients' wishes.
They own the tattoo and have all say in the matter.
The problem with showing tattoos online is that they get copied.
Until now, I only had it in my photo books or framed in the studio.
The owner recently gave me permission to punlish
This was finished late 2000's or early 2010's (I do not remember).
If I recall correctly:
We started with the 2 stripes, then the middle part.
Then later he had the idea for the cheeks and the thighs.
..so what started as 2 stripes, eventually evolved to this final tattoo.
I am happy that I can finally show it to you.
It also proves that simplicity can have a major impact in tattoos and designs.
I like simple, 'cause I am a simple soul....
by Sjap.
Haarlemmerdijk Amsterdam tribal blackwork tattoos .
