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Kai Nakamura

Los Angeles, CA

Japanese tattoo master trained in traditional Irezumi techniques. Blending ancient artistry with contemporary vision to create stunning large-scale pieces.

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American Irezumi

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Time-lapse of today's piece coming together. The client was incredible throughout the whole session!

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Friendly reminder that proper aftercare is just as important as the tattoo process itself! Keep it clean, keep it moisturized, and please don't pick at it (I know it's tempting when it starts to peel). Your tattoo will heal beautifully if you take care of it properly. Hit me up if you have any questions about the healing process.

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Just wrapped up this session. Can't wait to see it healed!

Just wrapped up this session. Can't wait to see it healed!

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Just wrapped up this session. Can't wait to see it healed!

Just wrapped up this session. Can't wait to see it healed!

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Completed cover-up work that transformed the old piece completely.

Completed cover-up work that transformed the old piece completely.

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Flash Friday! Here are some designs ready to go.

Flash Friday! Here are some designs ready to go.

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Walk-in special available this weekend!

Walk-in special available this weekend!

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Portrait work is always challenging but so rewarding when it captures the subject perfectly.

Portrait work is always challenging but so rewarding when it captures the subject perfectly.

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This blackwork required steady hands and patience, but the result speaks for itself.

This blackwork required steady hands and patience, but the result speaks for itself.

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This neo-traditional piece blends classic with contemporary perfectly.

This neo-traditional piece blends classic with contemporary perfectly.

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This design evolved so much from the original concept. Creative process in action.

This design evolved so much from the original concept. Creative process in action.

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Work in progress shot - can't wait to finish this piece next session!

Work in progress shot - can't wait to finish this piece next session!

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Detail shot of the shading work. Sometimes you have to appreciate the small elements.

Detail shot of the shading work. Sometimes you have to appreciate the small elements.