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This Tattoo Artist Stands Out With Her Unique Approach To Representing Animals And Toys (30 Pics)
Jiran is a South Korean tattoo artist who stands out with her unique and imaginative approach to representing animals and toys. No matter what her client wants to immortalize on their skin, the result always looks like it just came from a cartoon!
Jiran's works are simple yet captivating. Her tattoos range from whimsical portraits to funny scenes (e.g. dog on a skateboard) all made with bold black lines and a minimal color palette. Scroll down for the adorable creations!
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Aww, very sweet! The tattoo artwork makes me think of an illustration from a children's book.
Jiran has shared that she always loved all kinds of animals. Actually, before starting her career as a tattoo artist, she used to work as a nurse at a veterinarian’s office. "I naturally liked drawing animals, and I started my career as a tattooist after getting Hyeogi (my cat) tattooed on my body. I have more than 10 tattoos of him now," the artist revealed.
Before she starts working on a tattoo, Jiran always has conversations with her clients. She asks for pictures of their pets and tries to get to know their personality and sometimes their favorite toys, food, etc. "I think it’s also cute to dress the pet in a style of clothing the client likes," the artist added.
The most memorable tattoos for Jiran are the ones of pets that passed away. However, the artist remembered that one time she had a client who had 7 cats. "They were all siblings, so they all had similar appearances and personalities. But when I was done, she could tell which one was which! I was very happy about that."
So… all these people are like, “Please tattoo a picture of my pet holding a marijuana leaf”???
I wish the artist didn’t put that SHÏT in the drawing it fücks it up. 🤮
If "tough love" were a tattoo. Or maybe "I tolerate you, servant"
Note: this post originally had 36 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.
One of my tatts is a gecko running up my shoulder blade - I found out what the guy was doing after i woke up after a wild night out in Amsterdam and asked after noticing the pain when i came to in the chair 'what the f**k are you doing?' and he said ''a gecko...... like you asked for'. so yeah. ...one of my tatts is a gecko
kids. stay in school..... and don't mix weed with booze
Load More Replies...I personally wouldn't get one in this style tattooed on me but I do think it'd be a cool drawing to frame. I love the style
I got a tattoo from her in Australia in 2022 and have now been quoted $3000+ to have it removed with no guarantees as it is possibly scarred. Just putting a warning out there avoid this artist if you can, my tattoo was difficult to heal, blown out and is still itchy to this day (probably the ink). She also charged $800 for it (it was palmed sized) and explained that this is to cover the costs of flights and accommodation (((:
The execution of the tattoos are great. The drawings? Not so much. Looks like they were done by a 5 year old.
I liked that they were not photo realistic but clearly the beloved animal. Much better then a failed photo tats.
These were great. The artist has a unique approach which is refreshing.
So cute yet so beautiful. Each cat has their own personality and I think I hight have to get one myself.
One of my tatts is a gecko running up my shoulder blade - I found out what the guy was doing after i woke up after a wild night out in Amsterdam and asked after noticing the pain when i came to in the chair 'what the f**k are you doing?' and he said ''a gecko...... like you asked for'. so yeah. ...one of my tatts is a gecko
kids. stay in school..... and don't mix weed with booze
Load More Replies...I personally wouldn't get one in this style tattooed on me but I do think it'd be a cool drawing to frame. I love the style
I got a tattoo from her in Australia in 2022 and have now been quoted $3000+ to have it removed with no guarantees as it is possibly scarred. Just putting a warning out there avoid this artist if you can, my tattoo was difficult to heal, blown out and is still itchy to this day (probably the ink). She also charged $800 for it (it was palmed sized) and explained that this is to cover the costs of flights and accommodation (((:
The execution of the tattoos are great. The drawings? Not so much. Looks like they were done by a 5 year old.
I liked that they were not photo realistic but clearly the beloved animal. Much better then a failed photo tats.
These were great. The artist has a unique approach which is refreshing.
So cute yet so beautiful. Each cat has their own personality and I think I hight have to get one myself.