Ryugen’s methods are also steeped in history. In fact, he is one of a small number of Japanese artists still practicing the ancient tradition of “tebori” (literally “hand-carved”) tattoos.

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The style of Japanese tattoo artist Gakkin, known for his freehand work of incorporating macabre elements into beautiful tattoos. ... Instead, he relies on a ballpoint pen for drawing on skin.

“When I turned 15, my brother was going to give me a tattoo as a present, but before that I was already into drawing,” Chuy says. “When I went back for my second tattoo, I fell in love with it.

These black-ink drawings were used as a reference by artists inscribing swords, ... Edo period (1603-1868) paintings and even in Japanese-style tattoos.

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Ryugen’s methods are also steeped in history. In fact, he is one of a small number of Japanese artists still practicing the ancient tradition of “tebori” (literally “hand-carved”) tattoos.

Ryugen’s methods are also steeped in history. In fact, he is one of a small number of Japanese artists still practicing the ancient tradition of “tebori” (literally “hand-carved”) tattoos.