Horiyoshi III
“To get a full-body tattoo takes years of suffering, and that requires maturing as a human, learning to experience and overcome pain. It is as if with each piercing of the needle, they become stronger and more complete.” – Horiyoshi III
One of my mentor’s favorite tattooists, he became in instant idol when I was introduced to his work. Horiyoshi III is a hailed as one of the best traditional horishis and is an icon to us all.
Just wanted to point out that the lady’s tiger tattoo is by Horiyasu, not Horiyoshi III