This Italian guy, now living in Germany, had fallen in love with my biomechanical tattoos. Browsing through my collection, he was drawn to every design, but after some hesitation he found his favourite. One of the many biomech projects I’d already created and added to my “catalogue”, waiting to be removed once the right client came along.
Tailoring the Design: From Stencil to Skin
I took his measurements and carefully adjusted the design, prepared the stencil and scheduled the appointments. For those who have to travel long distances, I always recommend doing two or three sessions in a row to cut travel costs and allow more time to complete large areas. His job, though, didn’t allow it, so he had to make quick day trips: a very early flight, I’d pick him up at the station, intense hours in the studio, then rush back to the airport to catch his return flight.
Challenges and Dedication in the Process
This pace kept me from working with the calm needed for major projects, especially towards the end of the sessions when I had to constantly keep an eye on the clock, but it was a fair trade-off to finish this masterpiece. The real effort, after all, was his, a commitment I can only admire. Unfortunately, a series of setbacks halted the work for a full year.
The Final Outcome: A Unique Tattoo
When he finally returned, we managed two consecutive sessions. Enough to complete the piece, but not enough to photograph it fully healed. The photos posted here are from the last session, still fresh with ink. The result is a unique and original work, far from ordinary tattoos, blending my style with his dedication. It’s not just a design on skin: it’s the product of travel, sacrifice, and a shared passion.
I can only thank him and feel proud of the effort he put in to wear a piece of my art on his skin.
Below: images of the working process and a bideo of the final result
