Japanese & American traditional tattoo artist in kirkland, washington

Jordan's portfolio

Japanese traditional tattoos are inspired by classic Japanese imagery and design, featuring bold linework, flowing composition, and recognizable elements like koi fish, dragons, samurai, and floral motifs such as peonies and cherry blossoms. Jordan can adapt these designs into individual pieces or developed into larger work such as sleeves, while maintaining strong balance, movement, and placement on the body.

American traditional tattoos are known for their bold outlines, limited but striking color palettes, and timeless imagery. Classic designs often include roses, eagles, daggers, ships, and pin-up figures. This style emphasizes clarity, longevity, and strong visual impact, making it one of the most enduring tattoo traditions. American traditional tattoos are designed to age well and maintain readability over time.

Neo traditional tattoos build on the foundation of American traditional tattooing while incorporating a broader color range, more detailed shading, and illustrative elements. This style allows for more flexibility in subject matter and design, often blending traditional structure with modern artistic influences. Neo traditional tattoos can include floral work, animal designs, and custom illustrative pieces with richer depth and detail.

While traditional tattoo styles are often associated with bold color and strong outlines, they can also be adapted into black and grey or more refined linework depending on the design and placement. Black and grey traditional tattoos focus on contrast and shading, while select fine line elements can be incorporated for more delicate details, especially in floral or illustrative designs.

Cover up and rework tattoos are designed to transform or improve existing tattoos. Cover ups involve creating a well chosen new design over an older tattoo, using strategic composition, shading, and color to fully conceal the original work. Reworks focus on enhancing and refining an existing tattoo by improving linework, contrast, or detail. Both approaches require careful planning to ensure the final tattoo looks intentional, balanced, and cohesive.

Feminine floral tattoos can be incorporated into both Japanese and American traditional styles, often featuring elements like peonies, cherry blossoms, roses, and ornamental compositions. These designs can be bold and structured or more soft and flowing, depending on the approach. Floral tattoos are commonly used as standalone pieces or as supporting elements within larger compositions like sleeves or back pieces.