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Hummingbird tattoo

by Mike Cannistraro | September 18, 2023 | animal tattoo, bird tattoo, bird tattoos, color tattoo, Floral tattoo, flower tattoos, Hummingbird tattoo, Tattoo designs, Tattoos | 0 Comments

Fresh Hummingbird tattoo created by Canman. This is a custom design based on the clients favorite flower and bird. Interested in a Hummingbird tattoo? Go to our Tattoo Request Form to start your tattoo project! About hummingbirds The symbolism behind bird tattoos is...

Cannabis festival

by Mike Cannistraro | September 7, 2023 | art events, Art show, flash designs, Illustrative tattoos, Live painting, psychedelic tattoo | 0 Comments

Get tattooed by Canman at this upcoming Cannabis festival. He will have over 50 new designs up for grabs! First come, first serve, done only once, not repeated. Go to Visions Tattoo for more info or call 508-533-1369 to reserve your spot! The HighLifeStyle Show...

Navy Tattoo

by Mike Cannistraro | August 31, 2023 | color tattoo, custom tattoo art, Illustrative tattoos, Large scale tattoo, navy tattoo, sailor tattoo, Sleeve tattoo, Tattoos | 0 Comments

This Navy tattoo is a great example of Canman's bold color and illustrative style. This project took 6 sessions with an average 2.5 - 3.5 hours per session. If your looking for an illustrative tattoo or bold color, we got you covered! Go to our Tattoo Request Form to...

Winged skull tattoo

by Mike Cannistraro | August 29, 2023 | Back tattoo, black and grey tattoo, color tattoo, custom tattoo art, Gothic tattoo, Halloween tattoo, horror tattoos, Illustrative tattoos, skull tattoos, Tattoos, Winged skull tattoo | 0 Comments

This Winged skull tattoo is done in an illustrative style. The Winged skull tattoo design shows a great balance between using Black & Grey and color. Looking to get a new skull tattoo? Go to our Tattoo Request Form to get your new project started! Symbolism of the...

Tattoo design

by Mike Cannistraro | August 6, 2023 | custom tattoo art, digital art, flash designs, Floral tattoo, Flower tattoo inspiration, illustration and design, Illustrative tattoos, Linework tattoo, Tattoo designs | 0 Comments

A Good Tattoo design is based on a whole lot of things. Canman frequently creates new tattoos that are custom and one of a kind. He posts all new art on this blog and other social media outlets. Each design is first come, first serve. Once a client chooses a design,...

Achilles tattoo

by Mike Cannistraro | July 31, 2023 | Achilles tattoo, black and grey tattoo, Greek mythology tattoo, Illustrative tattoos, mythology tattoo | 0 Comments

This Achilles tattoo is created by Canman. The client wanted the tattoo Black and grey. Canman used references of classic sculptures to design the image. Achilles' story has been a source of inspiration in literature, art, and popular culture for centuriesThe Achilles...

Japanese dragon

by Mike Cannistraro | July 22, 2023 | black and grey tattoo, custom tattoo art, Japanese dragon, Japanese sleeve, Japanese Tattoo, Large scale tattoo, mythology tattoo | 0 Comments

This Japanese dragon was tattooed by Canman. The client preferred Black & Grey done in a traditional style. The design flows nicely from arm to chest. Canman used a balance of value ranges so the tattoo is readable and will age well. Interested in a dragon tattoo?...

Surreal tattoo

by Mike Cannistraro | July 18, 2023 | Art inspiration, color tattoo, Illustrative tattoos, psychedelic tattoo, space tattoos, Tattoos | 0 Comments

This Surreal tattoo is reflective of the paintings Canman creates. It is imaginative yet can be realistically believable. The design is based on the idea of the various layers of consciousness. The client loves Psychedelic art and enjoys bold color. Interested in a...

Medusa tattoos

by Mike Cannistraro | July 10, 2023 | animal tattoo, black and grey tattoo, Gothic tattoo, Greek mythology tattoo, horror tattoos, Illustrative tattoos, Medusa tattoos, Monster tattoo, mythology tattoo, Snake tattoo, Tattoos | 0 Comments

Canman has created a few Medusa tattoos recently. It is always a fun challenge to design it in a unique way every time. This illustrative version evokes the dangers of her straight on glare! If you like the illustrative type style, we got you covered! Go to our Tattoo...

Pretty flower tattoos

by Mike Cannistraro | July 7, 2023 | color tattoo, custom tattoo art, Floral tattoo, Flower tattoo inspiration, flower tattoos, Illustrative tattoos, Pretty flower tattoos, Visions Tattoo Gallery | 0 Comments

These Pretty flower tattoos are a perfect example of illustrative styled tattooing that Canman prefers. The colors are bold with crisp outlines and will hold up well over time. This project includes marigolds and narcissus flowers. Looking for an illustrative flower...