Tattoo Projects

Selected large-scale irezumi work

This page presents selected irezumi work developed over extended periods of time.

Each example reflects the same working principles outlined in the Process page, including anatomical integration, structured composition, and long-term readability.

Recent Projects

These works represent recent pieces that define the current direction of the practice.

Only projects developed as part of long-term, multi-session processes are included.

Side view Japanese sleeve tattoo showing monster cats and yama-ajisai flow
Back view of a person with a full-body Japanese-style tattoo. Colorful, with Shoki the Demon Queller figure, floral and wave patterns.
Traditional Japanese kitsune mask and peony tattoo sleeve, chest and arm view, classic irezumi flow
Orange koi fish Japanese tattoo sleeve symbolizing perseverance, balance, and inner strength. Traditional Irezumi by Bardadim in New York.
Full Japanese sleeve tattoo with Shishi Lions and peonies in Gaku-bori style by Bardadim Tattoo.
Side profile of Bardadim’s Japanese peony sleeve showing flowing background shapes and refined black-and-grey gradients.

Legacy Projects

Completed works

A collection of completed pieces that continue to inform the studio’s approach to composition, pacing, and long-term structure.

Koi-Dragon. Mystical Creature of Japanese Art.

Koi-Dragon

by George Bardadim • 14 July 2024
Explore the meaning of Ryūugyo, the koi-dragon of Japanese art and Irezumi. A symbol of transformation, perseverance, and the path toward enlightenment.
Man's back covered in elaborate, colorful Japanese-style tattoo featuring a blue deity holding a sword.

FUDO MYO-O

by George Bardadim • 21 June 2024
Discover Fudō Myō-ō, the fierce guardian deity of Japanese Buddhism. Explore his symbolism, cultural meaning, and influence on traditional art, Ukiyo-e, and Irezumi.
A shirtless man with a full sleeve tattoo on his arm.

The Art and Symbolism of Japanese Tattoo Sleeves: Poppy Flowers and Skull-Looking Rocks

by George Bardadim • 20 May 2024
Poppy Flowers and Skull-Looking Rocks
More Legacy …

Each project is developed with long-term structure and clarity in mind, rather than short-term visual impact.

F.A.Q.

  • What qualifies as a tattoo project on this page?

    Projects shown here are large-scale irezumi works developed over multiple sessions.


    Only work that reflects long-term composition, anatomical integration, and structured development is included.

  • What is the difference between Recent Projects and Legacy Projects?

    Recent Projects represent ongoing or recently completed work that reflects the current direction of the practice.


    Legacy Projects include completed works that continue to serve as references for structure, pacing, and long-term development.

  • Can I request a project similar to one shown here?

    Projects may share structural or thematic similarities, but each piece is developed individually.


    Exact repetitions or adaptations of existing projects are not accepted.

  • Why are some projects not shown here?

    Not all completed work is presented on this page.


    Only projects that clearly demonstrate long-term development and full compositional structure are selected.

  • Do these projects represent finished designs from the start?

    No. Each project develops progressively over time.


    The final structure emerges through multiple stages rather than being applied as a fixed illustration.


    For more detail, see the Process page ➜

  • How can I start a new project?

    All new projects begin with an application request.


    Details on how to proceed can be found on the Booking page ➜