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Work in progress - a traditional theme in Polynesian artwork, the turtle or 'honu' symbolises the navigator that is able to find its way home time and time again - and a representation of guardian spirits that were believed to take the form of animals.
I love bringing depth to these traditional styles with careful pointillism dot work, giving shading and pattern instead of just solid heavy lines all over.
tattoo inspired hand embroidery on a hand-dyed background using back stitch, seed stitch and french knots
Sourgrapes Tattoo
1322 Tattoo Studio
Queens Park
London
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