Notes from a world of ink, instinct, and imagination.
A collection of stories, practices, reflections, and discoveries shaped by a life devoted to tattooing and the creative path beyond it.
More than what we put on skin.
Tattooing is where my journey began, but the world around it has always been much bigger.
Over the years, I’ve found inspiration in people and their stories, in Japanese tattooing and traditional imagery, in old books, mythology, art, and the unexpected connections between different worlds.
This Journal is a place to explore those connections. To share what I’ve learned, document what I’m discovering, question what I believe, and follow ideas wherever they lead.
Some pages will be practical. Others will be personal, historical, or philosophical. They all come from the same place: a curiosity about the world and a desire to keep looking beyond the surface.
These are not final answers. They’re observations, experiences, and fragments of a continuing journey.
Welcome to the Journal.
Explore the Journal
Tattoo Lifestyle
Life, people, clients, and stories from the tattoo world.
Practice & Process
Creative practice, everyday exercises, and practical tips.
Contemplations
Awareness, spirituality, and deeper reflections.
Instinct & Vision
Intuition, personal convictions, and creative ideas.
Roots
Tattoo history, rare books, and cultural research.
Look closer. Question more. Follow your instinct.
Karma Kirin · Revisiting the East.