Japanese Leg Sleeve Tattoos

George • 12 October 2019

Japanese Leg Sleeve Tattoos like any other large scale project require a lot of work and commitment. If you decided to start your leg sleeve project, prepare yourself for a journey.

The amount of time we gonna need to finish is hard to estimate, as it depends on many things like – actual size, design details, skin condition, healing, etc.. We recommend to set up monthly appointments. Each appointment takes 4-5 hours of constant tattooing (with small breaks if needed), meaning – constant pain, for some its a good reason for meditation, for others its a challenge, either way its a process of learning and transformation.

These sleeves took about 8-10 session each and it was stretched for about one year. The healing and working process was pretty great and Im happy how it all turned out.


If you are interested in getting more info about how I work, please check out the FAQ page.

If you decided to work with me on your project, please check up my portfolio ones more, just to make sure that my style of work is compatible to your tattoo idea, I wouldn’t be able to help if it’s not.

Collect reference pictures to clearly illustrate your tattoo idea in the best way. Please note: I work by custom only. Photos of someone else’s tattoos can be only used as an example of desired tattoo design details. Absolutely NO copying of other peoples tattoos or parts of that tattoos!

I only take consultation bookings via THIS FORM, please provide detailed conceptual description of your tattoo idea, including approximate expecting size, body part, left or right side etc. Please attach all images you have collected. The more useful information you provide, the quicker your actual consultation can be scheduled.

I am absolutely serious about results of my work, that’s why I am always really selective on what can be done on skin. Please, request your consultation appointment only if you strongly believe that I can do what exactly you want.


Japanese Tattoos, showcasing Kingfishers and Lotus flowers on one leg and Iris Flowers on the other. Bardadim Tattoo Studio, Brooklyn, NEW YORK

Let the Way flow onward:

from The Symbolic Way

“Symbols speak where words fall silent.”

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