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ONWARD - here’s the first pass of part of Russell’s back

ONWARD - here’s the first pass of part of Russell’s back. We did three moderate sessions over three days which was an interesting approach I hadn’t tried before. We wanted coverage and since it’s a densely detailed design our hope was to not lose stamina by breaking up the work load. We covered most of the upper back (shoulder sleeve?) and will add the mid back section in a few weeks. It feels great being back in the tattoo shop and I’m really grateful to @thefamilybusiness.ink for making me feel so welcome.

A Illustrative nautical tattoo on the back by Joe King at Joe King in Lexington, KY, posted on May 31, 2026.

by Joe King

Studio

Joe King

Lexington, KY

Styles

Illustrative Ornamental Black & Grey Dotwork

Subjects

Nautical Vehicle

Body Parts

Back

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