For the past two months or so i have been drawing with restraint.. /.. / In preparation for qualifying as a Tattoo Artist i have been stripping back my designs and only using Black Ink. This way the designs should be easily translatable to the skin when i start.. /./.
By restricting the complexity of designs and use of colour i have found new ideas to explore and it has kindled a renewed love for Black Ink and Dark Designs./ ././ .. /
A small collection of floral designs from my Black Book../. /. .
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Chrysanthemums and Cattails
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Poppies
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Chrysanthemum, Orchid, Bamboo, Rose,
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Tulip, Poppy, Gingko, Rose
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Roses and Ant Nests
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Dead Roses
January 7, 2018 | Categories: Tattoo | Tags: abstract, bamboo, black, Black Ink, black roses, chrysanthemum, dark, drawing restraint, Drawings, flash tattoo, flowers, Gingko, Glitch, Glitch Art, glitch tattoo, ink drawing, Jakob Belbin, japanese, Japanese tattoo design, orchid, poppy, roses, Shodo, Tattoo, tattoo art, tattoo artist, tattoo design, tulip | Leave a comment
2017. ././ . Its been a seriously long year, its been a seriously tough year and I’m only just reaching the end of the the beginning…
There has been a massive shift and change of course in my art work. The past four years have seen a long and slow decrease in the out put of Original Artworks and a sharp increase in the output of Drawings and Tattoo designs. it has been a conscious effort to pursue a career that allows me to create everyday, change peoples lives and develop as an Artist. I am on the cusp of achieving this goal and becoming a licensed Tattoo Artist, But that’s not the end of the journey it is in fact only the beginning of a new field to explore.
While Painting will always remain a true love of mine, Drawing, Design and Tattooing will be at the forefront of my output now, which has over the past few years given me completely new ideas to explore, New challenges to overcome and new skills to master.. ././. The body too is an canvas and one i cannot wait to start making my mark on. . /././/. . Let 2018 be the year for Ink. ./ /. Black Ink. ./ .
A Selection of Designs from 2017. ./. Black Ink Only. ./ Black Book
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Daruma Happy New Year 2018
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Noh Masks
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Nishigikoi
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Ram
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Totoro
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Chihiro and Haku
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Swallows
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Pigeon
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Moths
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Noh and Peony’s
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Skull
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Pagoda
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Carp
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No Face
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Black Carp
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Oiwa
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Catbus
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Neko
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Noh
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Narwhal
January 2, 2018 | Categories: Tattoo | Tags: 2018, abstract, Abstract tattoo design, Artist, Arts, Arts and Entertainment, birds, black, Black Ink, Brighton, Cat bus, chihiro and haku, Crysanthemums, Culture of Japan, Daruma, death moth, drawing, evolution, freelance tattoo design, Glitch, Glitch Art, glitch tattoo, Illustration, Jakob Belbin, Japan, japanese, japanese koi, Japanese tattoo design, koi, life, love, Narwhal, Neko, New, news, Nishigikoi, No face, Noh, Noh masks, Oiwa, Pagoda, Peony, Ram, skull, skulls, studio ghibli, Swallows, Tattoo, tattoo art, Tattooist, Totoro | Leave a comment
I have been so rubbish at posting absolutely anything for a good year now./../.I put it down to getting married. /. From the bottom of my now full heart i’m so very sorry. . //.

March 30, 2015 | Categories: Tattoo | Tags: Acrylic, anatomical, art, Artist, Arts, Arts and Entertainment, blood, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, death, drawing, fragments, Glitch, Glitch Art, heart, human, Illustration, Jakob Belbin, love, marriage, Tattoo, tattoo art, tattoo design | Leave a comment
Since i exchanged the brush for the pen my work has changed so dramatically, while it still holds the hallmarks of my fine art, it has grown into a completely different monster. . /./.
‘Courtesan /./. GLitch’
January 19, 2015 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: art, Artist, Arts, Arts and Entertainment, courtesan, drawing, evolution, expression, Fine Art, Geisha, Glitch, glitch tattoo, gltich, human, Illustration, Jakob Belbin, Japan, japanese, kimono, New, Paint, Painting, portrait, posca pens, Tattoo, tattoo design, urban, urban art, urban expressionism, Visual Arts, woman | Leave a comment
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January 18, 2015 | Categories: Illustration, Tattoo | Tags: art, Artist, Arts, Arts and Entertainment, birds, crane, Culture of Japan, design, drawing, expression, girl, Glitch, Glitch Art, glitched, human, Illustration, Jakob Belbin, Japan, japnese art, origami, paper crane, paper cranes, portrait, Tattoo, tattoo design, Visual Arts | Leave a comment
Taking the idea of GLITCHED koi further, by adding more fish and colors, water ripples and flying lotus flowers. /. ./.
Koi Fish GLITCH
Ink On Card.
January 4, 2015 | Categories: Illustration, Tattoo | Tags: art, Artist, Arts, Arts and Entertainment, Brighton, drawing, Error, flowers, freelance tattoo design, Glitch, glitch tattoo, Illustration, Jakob Belbin, Japan, japanese, japanese koi, koi, koi fish, koi glitch, lotus, New, Prints, Tattoo, tattoo design, Visual Arts | Leave a comment

Shogan Glitch Tattoo Design.. . /./../. Black ink and Posca on card. /
December 29, 2014 | Categories: Tattoo | Tags: Acrylic, Artist, Arts, Arts and Entertainment, drawing, Glitch, glitch tattoo, human, Illustration, Jakob Belbin, Japan, japanese, Samurai, shogan, Sword, Tattoo, tattoo design, Visual Arts | Leave a comment
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Expanding on the ideas of bringing classic Japanese tattoo bang up to date/.. Glitt—-chE/D KOI F¦¦¦s+.. /.
October 23, 2014 | Categories: Tattoo | Tags: art, Artist, Arts, Arts and Entertainment, Culture of Japan, design, Error, evolution, expression, Fish, freelance, freelance tattoo design, Glitch, Glitch Art, human, Illustration, Jakob Belbin, Japan, japanese tattoo, koi, koi glitch, New, Tattoo, urban, urban art, Visual Arts | Leave a comment
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October 18, 2014 | Categories: Illustration, Tattoo | Tags: art, Artist, Arts, Arts and Entertainment, drawing, flash tattoo, geiko, Geisha, geisha girl, Glitch, Glitch Art, human, Illustration, Jakob Belbin, Japan, japanese, Japanese tattoo design, meiko, New, orchid, portrait, Posca, Tattoo, tattoo art, tattoo design, urban, urban art, urban expressionism, Visual Arts | Leave a comment

September 20, 2014 | Categories: Illustration, Tattoo | Tags: art, Artist, Arts, Arts and Entertainment, birds, drawing, Error, evolution, Glitch, Glitch Art, Illustration, Jakob Belbin, New, Prints, swan, Tattoo, tattoo design, urban, urban art, urban expressionism, Visual Arts | Leave a comment
Couple of new bits im working on as i dont have a camera to take photos of paintings .. / / /./.


April 26, 2014 | Categories: Fine Art | Tags: art, Artist, Arts, Arts and Entertainment, birds, crow, Digital art, Error, evolution, expression, Glitch, Glitch Art, human, Illustration, Jakob Belbin, New, pixels, portrait, Prints, urban, urban art, urban expressionism, Visual Arts | Leave a comment
Recently i have made a conscious decision to change the way i paint.// ./ It may just be a phase it might take over everything.. /./
‘Old Crows’ 2014 Acrylic, Spray Paint on Whiteboard and Slate.
All found in the street.
April 12, 2014 | Categories: Fine Art | Tags: Acrylic, art, Artist, Arts, Arts and Entertainment, birds, Brighton, city, crows, drawing, Error, evolution, expression, Free Art, Glitch, Glitch Art, Illustration, Jakob Belbin, life, Mess, New, New Style, news, Paint, Painting, pixels, Reclaimed, recycle, recycling, Slate, street art, town, urban, urban art, urban expressionism, Visual Arts | Leave a comment