Category: Asian
Artist: Terry "Wookie" Hoffman

Artwork from the East has a long history in tattooing as well.  There was a time when the Emperor banned all subjects from wearing the finely detailed kimonos so as not to upstage him, so the subjects turned to artwork upon the skin.  Their artworks become works of magic in their detail and color.  The  Emperor was not pleased with this outcome either and outlawed Tattooing as well, which brings us to the time of the Yakuza.  Upon gaining admittance to their elite group, you had to prove your lifelong loyalty to their illegal way of life by getting your entire body tattooed.  Although it is no longer illegal now, it still remains a banner of your self confidence and dedication.  Through all of this, we are blessed to have this style of artwork pass through the ages and is now proudly replicated and displayed all over the world.