I want to tattoo the things shown in the slideshow that is this post that aren’t already tattooed, PERIODT. Also I have like two hoodies left, but several shirts. Thank you for your sustaining custom in these times of civilized agony. @sickleandmoontattoo because where else are you gonna go?

I rarely say anything of substance these days on Instagram or whatever, but last night I kind of had a freakout over the state of things in this country. Everything I know about the way one should interact with the world at large boils down to compassion, non-judgement, and remaining present wherever you really are. And those core beliefs are at odds for what I feel the future might hold, as well as conflict with what I know my own actions will be in the face of oppression, for better or worse. It’s a confusing, heavy time. I don’t know how things will really play out. But I know I will never be guided by fear or hate, and I have do have true, genuine belief in people at large, in spite of everything. I don’t know what else to say, or if it matters to say anything in an Instagram caption at all, but I do think it matters to say nothing, to do nothing. I’ll be honest, at this moment I am more in love with tattooing than probably ever, but it just doesn’t feel right to promote myself and pretend like nothing is going on. It’s hard to be like “yeah come book with me while the face of our country publicly declares himself a dictator on the world stage and serious conflict brews within our own living spaces”. But for now, I gotta fuckin eat, people’s need to assert their independence and individuality MATTERS, and I don’t know what else to do besides try to meet my obligations and be present with the people who choose to spend their time and the fruits of their own labors with me. Thank you for getting tattooed, and thank you for being here.

When I started tattooing, clipper ships were like a massively popular design. I remember having to do a shade study on one during my apprenticeship and being obsessed with the image, in spite of my distinct lack of interest in maritime pursuits. I think this is the 2nd one I’ve ever tattooed. Thanks for coming in Lee! Traverse ye 7 Seas pon the vessel of @sickleandmoontattoo

I try to bring a little less metaphysical douchebag energy to the function(s) these days, but man. This job is such a powerful teacher when it’s not kicking you in the nuts. Maybe sometimes even via the kicking. I love tattooing. Awkward beans and social butterflies unite within the chambers of @sickleandmoontattoo

One that’s still sprightly, and a couple more settled into their homes. Visit the real habitat for humanity: @sickleandmoontattoo

🕉️🕉️🕉️ Catch me straight up blissin out at @sickleandmoontattoo 9 days a night

A few drawings and sketches and flash and my world things. Couple of these have been tattooed, the majority hasn’t yet and should be soon on you or someone you love. I have availability Sunday, Tuesday, and next Friday. Hit me up. 🌙 Rest your weary skin @sickleandmoontattoo

Couple of tattoos from different perspectives. I appreciate everyone who comes to get tattooed! Sincerely and with all of my bleeding, sleeve-riding heart! Mysticism and a collective abandoning of society bottled at the source @sickleandmoontattoo

It’s dinnertime. Thanks Mike for hanging out and always getting fun stuff! This is my interpretation of Jorōgumo. Apologies for the poor photos, I was fighting the glare on this one. Come to @sickleandmoontattoo where visual delicacies are made fresh daily for the discerning tattoo connoisseur

I learned today that some butterflies may hold a positive charge that causes pollen to actually get pulled onto them when they are just near a flower. That may be dull to you, but I think that’s pretty fucking sick bro. Tattoos, conversation, and biology trivia that you didn’t ask about run amok at @sickleandmoontattoo