Tattoo Projects

Shishi Guardians and Peonies Full Sleeve

A full Irezumi sleeve featuring a pair of Shishi Lions - fierce protectors symbolizing courage and loyalty - surrounded by blooming peonies, the flowers of honor and prosperity. Executed in the Gaku-bori style with bold contrasts and flowing background, this tattoo embodies balance between strength and grace.

Inner section of Japanese full sleeve tattoo featuring peonies and Shishi Lions in vibrant Gaku-bori style by Bardadim Tattoo.

Inner arm composition showing the lion’s protective stance, framed by vibrant peonies symbolizing honor and prosperity.
Front view of full Irezumi sleeve showing paired Shishi guardian lions and floral peony background in traditional Japanese tattoo style.

Front view of the Shishi sleeve, where both guardian lions face each other through windbars and petals, guarding the flow of the arm.
Focal point - Shishi Lion’s head surrounded by detailed peonies in a Japanese sleeve tattoo created by Bardadim Tattoo.

Focal point- the guardian’s face, sharp gaze, flowing mane, and layers of petals capturing both ferocity and grace.
Side angle of Japanese full sleeve tattoo with Shishi Lion and peonies flowing through the arm in Gaku-bori composition by Bardadim.

The side angle reveals the harmony of contrast - fierce Shishi energy balanced by the softness of peonies and windbars background.
Back view of Irezumi sleeve with guardian lion and peony flowers symbolizing protection and prosperity.

The back view completes the story - the movement of flowers and wind guiding the viewer back toward the heart of the piece.
Full Japanese sleeve tattoo featuring two Shishi Lions and blooming peonies in Gaku-bori style by Bardadim Tattoo.

A full Gaku-bori sleeve featuring twin Shishi Lions surrounded by blooming peonies- strength and beauty united in motion.