Tattoos Archives - Carl Hallowell (Horisho)

How Much is a Japanese Full Back Tattoo?

Posted by CHallowell
On November 29, 2023

How Much Is A Full Back Japanese Tattoo Cost? As to the popular question of “how much is a Japanese full back tattoo?”, the answer is variable in many ways, some of these were pointed to above. But we will concern ourselves here with the authentic Traditional Japanese tattoo, and leave cheap imitations as well […]

How Long Do Japanese Back Tattoos Take?

Posted by CHallowell
On November 29, 2023

How Long Does A Back Tattoo Take? The traditional Japanese back tattoo will take many hours to complete. Dedication, patience, and long suffering are tested as the wearer slowly makes the journey to completion. Depending on the image and the size of the wearer, the full irezumi, or Japanese back tattoo, will take between 50 […]

What is a Japanese Back tattoo Called?

Posted by CHallowell
On November 29, 2023

The traditional Japanese full back tattoo starts at the shoulders, and extends across the buttocks to terminate at the mid thigh. The Japanese back tattoo is called “kame no ko” which means “shell of the turtle”. The implication is as strong as it is clear. The wearer is both embellished and protected by the beautiful […]

The Best Tattoo Artist in Dallas, Episode 13

Posted by Carl Hallowell
On November 15, 2018

The jumping off point is important in all things. Do we plan endlessly, or rush in without a single thought? Are we the kind to just talk about it? Or are we the type to attack and achieve the desired action? When the task is complete, do we pat ourselves on the back, tear ourselves […]

Trust Your Traditional Tattoo Artist

Posted by Carl Hallowell
On July 30, 2018

As a beginner at getting tattooed for the first time, you, of course, are going to be unfamiliar with the process. Allow me to shine a light on some areas that are still unknown to many aspiring traditional tattoo collectors. The tattoo design is drawn as an outline only. The shading and color are added […]

The Best Tattoo Artist in Dallas

Posted by Carl Hallowell
On May 25, 2018

I have shifted the focus of my column this month to include a very well respected artist from outside the tattoo industry. I took the opportunity to interview him last year when he came in for a traditional tattoo from me. I had planned on asking him five quick questions, and was going to call […]

What Is A Traditional Tattoo?

Posted by Carl Hallowell
On May 21, 2018

A Traditional Tattoo is a tattoo that has a history, a past, a precedent. Traditional tattoos are now known by this name because they were handed down to us by our forefathers. These are the designs that have been used in American tattooing since the invention of the electric tattoo machine in 1891. What Were […]

Stepping Back To Look At Traditional Tattooing

Posted by Carl Hallowell
On April 26, 2018

You know, taking a step back from anything for a little while always seems to have the effect of renewing the way I approach it. There is strength in consistency, and yet, there is an undeniable energy in change. I suppose in many ways I have always been afraid of change. But as I delve […]

The Best Tattoo Artist in Dallas

Posted by Carl Hallowell
On March 20, 2018

One Of The Smartest Men In Tattooing I used to call him “The second smartest man in Tattooing.” I mean, hey, no one can be smarter than Scott “Welt” Harrison. Well, maybe Hardy. Yeah, Hardy’s probably the smartest. Alright! So our hero has been demoted, but number three out of three hundred thousand ain’t nothin […]

The Best Tattoo Artist in Dallas

Posted by Carl Hallowell
On February 8, 2018

We are all at a different point in the path of becoming tattooed. We come across fellow travelers on this path, those who are at a similar spot in their journey towards the tattoo. The bonds we form here are very often very deep. The visceral experience of seeing or getting tattooed makes this almost […]

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