09/22/2026
I pulled this one out from a bit ago, basically one that was hidden in the archives of my gallery, one that I did at a convention a while back
This is intended to be a more subdued/gentle depiction of Hel, the ruler of the underworld realm. I wanted her to be portrayed in a way that contrasts the mind’s immediate intuition when you hear about her, her name, her story, etc. This way, it feels almost as if there is obligation that she is aware of, and maybe an acceptance of fate, especially when you consider the soft tone she has in contrast to the menacing home that she resides over.
I didn’t want to make it too explicit of a color piece in order to keep it as a black and grey tattoo overall, however, I did want some extent of an indication of her historical portrayal, so I decided to lean a little more into the cooler tones to rest alongside of the greys. With this, it feels as if it maintains the subtly while feeling eerie in a way that is carried through when you consider the dichotomy.
I am booking for upcoming dates and would love to do more pieces like this, or just ones that are more conceptual, but I am open to many more things, DM to book
