January is our reset month — fresh skin, fresh ideas, and clients walking in with a whole year of saved references. This year the studio hummed from the second week on, and our artists each picked one piece that made them stop and stare.
Rafael's pick: a full traditional back panel
Three sessions, one very patient client, and a classic eagle-and-rose composition drawn entirely from our flash archive. Proof that the old designs earned their reputation — bold shapes that will read clearly for decades.
Nadia's pick: a botanical sternum piece
Single-needle eucalyptus trailing across the sternum, placed freehand in one sitting. Delicate work like this lives or dies on aftercare — and this client followed the routine to the letter. Crisp lines, zero fallout.
Ivy's pick: a color sleeve, session one
A neo-traditional koi sleeve started in late January, with color packing that healed so vividly the touch-up list was nearly empty. We'll share the finished sleeve this spring.
Feeling inspired? Bring your own saved references to a free consultation — or browse the flash wall in person. February books are open now.