For Christian. Private studio.
Tattoo by Chris O'Donnell 2018
Color study for D.E.
Loosely based on Aztec ritual skulls.
Tattoo design by Chris O'Donnell 2018
Finished Sherry's back today...
Private studio. Pound ridge, New York
Tattoo by Chris O'Donnell 2017-2018
Working on the sketchbook for 2018.
*THE SKETCHBOOK- It's basically a file of mostly single session designs (hundreds) that i've drawn for tattooing. Designs that I want to do on people. These can not be previewed. The selection is made the day of the appointment, just before we start the tattoo. This is more for collectors and other tattooers that are just looking to get a piece from me and aren't too particular about the details. Just for fun. Not a great option for the first timer or someone looking for something overly meaningful and personal.
Tattoo designs by Chris O'Donnell 2017
The Afterlife book project is shipping now.
It looks like all pre-ordered books are shipping now as well as all new orders. I'm happy to have been selected for the 1st volume of this on-going book series along with my friend Grime by tattooer Zac Scheinbaum. This is very much a creative endeavor from within the tattoo world. No outside money or involvement tainted this project. AFTERLIFEPRESS.COM
Lots of new prints in the works...
For my store that will be part of this site. Coming in early 2018.
Preliminary drawing by Chris O'Donnell 2017
Skull and Samurai helmet..
Always a fun theme to do for someone. Thanks Tiz!
Tattoo by Chris O'Donnell 2017
Healed Baku for Chris...
Private studio.
Tattoo by Chris O'Donnell 2017
In-progress Hannya and snake for Chris...
I'll draw on the rest of the snake and add more color next session. Private studio.
In-progress tattoo by Chris O'Donnell 2017
In-progress for John.
Snake, skull and peonies sleeve. One more session to go. Private studio.
In-progress tattoo by Chris O'Donnell 2017
Dragon and Tiger back piece...
...color study for Jeff D.
Tattoo drawing by Chris O'Donnell 2017
Reaper half sleeve and chest cover-up...
IN-PROGRESS. On Phil form oldgoldsmallbatch.com Some of the very best pigment in the industry. I've been using it for many years.
In-progress tattoo by Chris O'Donnell 2017
Hannya and Snake sleeve...
..for Nikolay. Done at Kings Avenue Tattoo NYC.
Tattoo by Chris O'Donnell 2017
Homework for Brad's Benkei rib
Private studio
Tattoo study by Chris O'Donnell 2017
More progress on Nikolay's cobra back piece
Yesterday at Kings Ave NYC
In-progress tattoo by Chris O'Donnell 2017
More progress on Steve...
...yesterday as well. Private studio session. Almost done with this one.
In-progress tattoo by Chris O'Donnell 2017
Dragon back progress...
..yesterday on Kyle. Private studio session.
In-progress tattoo by Chris O'Donnell 2017
More progress on Jason...
Snake and Peonies back piece. This one is just about done. One more quick session to complete some minor details. Private studio.
In-progress tattoo by Chris O'Donnell 2017
Limited run of 1000 copies...
The first book from Afterlife Press, a publishing company owned and operated by tattooer Zac Scheinbaum is now up for pre-order for the U.S. This is vol.1 of an on going series and I'm very happy to be featured in the first book along side my old friend GRIME. Zac says the books to the U.S. will ship in December and availability to the rest of the world will be very soon after. Lucky Supply Europe will handle European sales. AFTERLIFEPRESS.COM
Hannya and Snake.
Acrylic ink and water on Arches. 11X14. Now it's time to branch out into some weirder subject matter. We'll see what happens.
Painting by Chris O'Donnell 2017