First session, wip. My version of a Japanese Oni mask as a grasshopper for my client, a chef. He considers himself a lifelong student to his master teacher who has galvanized him on this path. The respect of student and master in the Japanese culture is truly inspiring. I think it is a beautiful thing we miss here in the west. #onimask#artnouveau#japanesetattoo#blackandgreytattoo #younggrasshopper #grasshopper#newschool#neotraditional #animaltattoo#naturetattoo #blackwork #blackworker#freehand #austin #atx #houston #dallas #texas #animals #fineline #fineart #tattoooftheday