Kumiko and Scrollwork Blackwork Sleeve
Artist: Russ Abbott
For this blackwork sleeve, Russ Abbott tattooed his son Jonah with a design centered around traditional Japanese Kumiko patterns, layered with transparent ornamental scrollwork. The composition plays with depth and negative space, allowing the geometric framework to breathe while the flowing scroll elements move organically across the arm.
Crisp blackwork contrasts with open skin, creating a refined balance between structure and motion. The result is a sophisticated ornamental piece that blends precision geometry with fluid, decorative forms.
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