Had a small break during my holiday to start this back piece for a strong client from Houston Texas. The fact that people travel so far to get work is truly something I feel proud of. It’s not only a tattoo that people come to get but it’s also an experience, an energy a momentLire la suite « Back piece in progress »
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“Silence is not absence. It is presence without noise.”
Like the stillness before a storm, silence holds a quiet tension — not of weakness, but of readiness. In the world of movement and chaos, it’s often the silent ones who see the most, feel the deepest, and react with precision when the moment comes.This tattoo speaks to that energy — the restrained force, theLire la suite « “Silence is not absence. It is presence without noise.” »
A moment frozen in time
The Art of Becoming Through Darkness
In the heart of darkness, I met myself — not the version shaped by ease, but the one forged in silence and flame. Suffering did not steal my light; it revealed its depth. Even death, in its stillness, whispers of renewal. Beauty is not the absence of shadow, but the grace with which we walkLire la suite « The Art of Becoming Through Darkness »
Dragon themed sleeve
The meaning of a good tattoo
Tattooing is more than ink on skin — it’s a dialogue between the body and the soul. Whether you’re a fellow artist striving to elevate your craft, or a collector searching for someone who can breathe life into your vision, we can agree on one essential truth: true quality in tattooing is not just technicalLire la suite « The meaning of a good tattoo »
The philosophy behind Abstract Realism
Abstract realism is the dance between order and chaos — a delicate negotiation between control and surrender. Each graphic element introduced into a portrait is not random, but intentional — like ripples in still water, they create movement, break symmetry, and amplify the invisible tensions hidden within every line and curve. Nothing in this visualLire la suite « The philosophy behind Abstract Realism »
Portraiture, the art of capturing emotions
Portraiture is, in my eyes, one of the most underrated forms of art. Unlike grand compositions filled with motion and narrative elements, a portrait strips everything away—leaving only presence, truth, and emotion. There is no story to distract you, no setting to guide the feeling. There is only the soul behind the eyes. Tension. Joy.Lire la suite « Portraiture, the art of capturing emotions »
Poseïdon, a timeless subject
Certain themes in tattooing seem to resurface time and time again, especially when you spend a moment observing the vast stream of images flowing through the internet. I believe this recurrence is no accident. Some subjects are simply timeless — they speak a universal language that transcends culture, background, and geography. As artists, it’s aLire la suite « Poseïdon, a timeless subject »
Personal connections
Our personal relationship that we have towards elements or culture that inspires us is a connection that defines us. It can give you motivation and power to ink this connections in your skin. Giving you the feeling of being part of this culture. This Leg sleeve was done over 6 sessions, around 6h per sessions.
Thomas Carli Jarlier 