After a bunch of very turbulent months I finally ended up in Umhlanga, I started to work here at Kevin's Kustom Tattoos for the legendary Kevin Brown, with more than 40 years of experience, experience in all styles and having traveled the globe.
So for now the shop has just been pretty much finished up, and I will upload quite a few photos of the shop and some of the work that has happened here.
Wednesday, 26 December 2012
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
Pretoria / Johannesburg visit#
I am currently in Johannesburg and Pretoria, if you are up for some custom tattoo work drop me a call or email at either 084 2501 073 or inkhammer@gmail.com.
Hope to see you guys soon.
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
A bit of an update.
It seems the majority of my clientèle is from outside of Upington, but then who am I to complain ;)
Work is work. Here is a bit of an update.
It seems some people are really addicted, a week ago something on the inner arm now something on the back of the foot.
Well addiction it is, this was the same Capetonian with an addiction, back again, and it seems with her small stature she might be running out of space sooner then later.It seems tattoos are therapy to some, this is in memory of her son.
If I ever tell you, do not put a name of a spouse, girlfriend or anything that you can sleep with on you please listen! This is what has to happen if you have to lose some of those huge Gothic characters.
Thankfully the ship seemed to have sunk the remainder of that relationship.
Always popular, and with so many possibilities on placements.
A little butterfly will from this day on carry one foot a tad lighter.
Until next week!
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
The Travelling Trio
A trio of 3 marketing gypsies showed up... All 3 of them from the Cape and surrounding area,
but they all showed up for their 1st tattoos, here is what they came up with.
Few things show as much as family dedication as a family crest. Excruciating amount of details but well worth the wait.The second of the trio was the more devout one, the one who decided he will go for a crucifix on one of the more sensitive spots.
Lastly their little female companion decided for a Bible quote on the inner bicep, but took it like few men can!
This is why I enjoy doing what I do the variety of people you meet!
See you next week!
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Upington
A touch up done to give this dragon the black soul it needed. A few gruelling hours of hammering in that black but this is what turned out in the end.
Originally she had the gecko on the one foot, now she has 2 extra phrases... What they mean is not actually something I can remember, so guess you will have to ask the lady in question.
A little devil done about 15 to 18 years ago, well this devil went through some severe steps of evolution and transformed into a classic Sailor Jerry traditional panther.
A pair of lips, are they a hint of what is to come or what is expected?
Originally she had the gecko on the one foot, now she has 2 extra phrases... What they mean is not actually something I can remember, so guess you will have to ask the lady in question.
A little devil done about 15 to 18 years ago, well this devil went through some severe steps of evolution and transformed into a classic Sailor Jerry traditional panther.
A pair of lips, are they a hint of what is to come or what is expected?
Thursday, 28 June 2012
Facebook Competition!

Please not this tattoo will be done in Upington, NC and surrounding area.
Best of luck to everyone.
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Olifantshoek ERROR
Well it seems somewhere a gear was stuck, here is a post that should have been uploaded months ago, it was done in Olifantshoek, a single large piece.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
A quick road trip update...
Travelled from Upington, NC to Kathu, NC for a while crashed at Binx & Harry, from there went to Danielskuil on the charity run... After a brief time there I headed to Kuruman, NC and spent the night there. Next day back in Kathu for some of the larger pieces, so I will be uploading again real soon, very far behind at the moment!
Monday, 11 June 2012
A little of what I have been up to ;)
This was a weekend tattoo and I wanted to show off the new format, what are your suggestions regarding the new format?
Kathu Bookings
I still have a few booking before the charity run on the weekend if you are interested in a booking call me on 084 2501 073.
Monday, 4 June 2012
Visual Restructure!
Boredom begets creativity... Okay maybe not so much boredom as urge. I decided that it needs a cleaner slimmer look, with a bit of a restructure. This is what I decided on.
Photos will be uploaded soon again, as I am very far behind once again! So the focus on updates is still there, it is just the every now and then crave for something more spicy.
Hope to be seeing you again soon, and the next few days I will be off to another random road trip! So seems Kathu is on the list again.
Photos will be uploaded soon again, as I am very far behind once again! So the focus on updates is still there, it is just the every now and then crave for something more spicy.
Hope to be seeing you again soon, and the next few days I will be off to another random road trip! So seems Kathu is on the list again.
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Kathu Update #4
The last few photos of the Kathu Trip update.
Fortunately the photo quality is much better than the previous post.
A great way to remember a birthday, a terrible way to forget it!
This was just one of those fun tattoos to do, some colour some blackwork. Overall really enjoyable.
Solid blackbwork is always something that enjoy in certain cases... This is one of them. Something you can immediately identify yet keep on looking at some of the finer details.
Again a little semi blackwork... Still interesting designs these 3, small and effective.
On the last day just as I am about to leave he came in for a quick dragon, and unfortunately I underestimated the detail, in the end it was well worth it though.
Fortunately the photo quality is much better than the previous post.
A great way to remember a birthday, a terrible way to forget it!
This was just one of those fun tattoos to do, some colour some blackwork. Overall really enjoyable.
Solid blackbwork is always something that enjoy in certain cases... This is one of them. Something you can immediately identify yet keep on looking at some of the finer details.
Again a little semi blackwork... Still interesting designs these 3, small and effective.
On the last day just as I am about to leave he came in for a quick dragon, and unfortunately I underestimated the detail, in the end it was well worth it though.
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Kathu Update #3
In advance, Blackberry phones, even the 9700 Bold has a crappy camera, this is the best photo I could do without my camera. So apologies from me.
Part model, part canvas, this is what happens when you ride a CBR...
Although quite a pleasant chap for someone who had to sit down so long without moving too much.
This is Big Mamma, this is her one arm... Those 2 mushrooms are hers!
This is why you fear Big Mamma, after getting her 2 shrooms, she wanted her eagle with the American flag. One after the other! Amazing woman.
Adding to someone with so many awesome tattoos is quite intimidating, though his taste in art makes it impossible to say no to.
The brother of T.C Coetzee this is his way to remember his brother. He had a devout love for Playboy, in his memory his brother got a playboy logo to remember him by.
Getting anyone's name on your body is usually referred to as a 'Kiss of Death', for good reason. Though being together for more than 5 years and married for another 5? Well let's hope for the best.
Simple yet effective, this is why I love tattooing the variety of everything out there.
This will probably be one of the more memorable sessions, not the design but her nerves! Never have I had someone so shy and so nervous. Though she sat through her session with remarkable ease.
Part model, part canvas, this is what happens when you ride a CBR...
Although quite a pleasant chap for someone who had to sit down so long without moving too much.
This is Big Mamma, this is her one arm... Those 2 mushrooms are hers!
This is why you fear Big Mamma, after getting her 2 shrooms, she wanted her eagle with the American flag. One after the other! Amazing woman.
Adding to someone with so many awesome tattoos is quite intimidating, though his taste in art makes it impossible to say no to.
The brother of T.C Coetzee this is his way to remember his brother. He had a devout love for Playboy, in his memory his brother got a playboy logo to remember him by.
Getting anyone's name on your body is usually referred to as a 'Kiss of Death', for good reason. Though being together for more than 5 years and married for another 5? Well let's hope for the best.
Simple yet effective, this is why I love tattooing the variety of everything out there.
This will probably be one of the more memorable sessions, not the design but her nerves! Never have I had someone so shy and so nervous. Though she sat through her session with remarkable ease.
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Gauteng Visit
I will be in Gauteng for a while, in fact I will be there from Friday until Tuesday, if you want to make an Appointment contact me via email or give me a call.
See you there soon ;)
See you there soon ;)
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Kathu Update #2
Kathu Update #2
Nothing quite as fitting as a rose for a butterfly. The butterfly had some colour added to him, while the rose on the right was a new piece.
For his 1st tattoo, he goes large enough.
Originally we met at a rally, and after all this time he finally decided what he wanted.
She came in with a butterfly with broken lines, and no symmetry. She wanted it to get it changed into something less shocking.
We decided on using pink and green with the initials and date of birth of her son.
In memory of T.C Coetzee his sister dedicated this to him, painfully awaiting the final result. She once again took it without blinking.
Who does not like Boondock saints? This is homage to one of the best films ever made.
Nothing quite as fitting as a rose for a butterfly. The butterfly had some colour added to him, while the rose on the right was a new piece.
For his 1st tattoo, he goes large enough.
Originally we met at a rally, and after all this time he finally decided what he wanted.
She came in with a butterfly with broken lines, and no symmetry. She wanted it to get it changed into something less shocking.
We decided on using pink and green with the initials and date of birth of her son.
In memory of T.C Coetzee his sister dedicated this to him, painfully awaiting the final result. She once again took it without blinking.
Who does not like Boondock saints? This is homage to one of the best films ever made.
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
Kathu Update #1
Here are a few updates of my last Kathu trip. I will be planning a trip in that direction soon enough again. Just let me know if you want an appointment.
I heard that you can wear your heart on your sleeve, but wearing a Bible verse on you bicep? Different, but interesting to say the least.
This was a free form tattoo, instead of just 3 dull stars it now has a bit more added to it.
Step #1: The outlining... Unfortunately due to excessive bleeding could not be finished up.
Next up would be giving the Spider it's deserved attention to detail.
This is a raw shot, unfortunately the colour is not really out yet. Will post an updated one ASAP.
Giving it a tad more colour.
More fox...
A small lost dragonfly. Seems so lonely.
A very interesting dream catcher, all the beads have UV ink added into it. So the moment it enters a black light area, the beads start off with an ominous glow.
I heard that you can wear your heart on your sleeve, but wearing a Bible verse on you bicep? Different, but interesting to say the least.
This was a free form tattoo, instead of just 3 dull stars it now has a bit more added to it.
Step #1: The outlining... Unfortunately due to excessive bleeding could not be finished up.
Next up would be giving the Spider it's deserved attention to detail.
This is a raw shot, unfortunately the colour is not really out yet. Will post an updated one ASAP.
Giving it a tad more colour.
More fox...
A small lost dragonfly. Seems so lonely.
A very interesting dream catcher, all the beads have UV ink added into it. So the moment it enters a black light area, the beads start off with an ominous glow.
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
Woza!
Finally the site is up, the one to look at and not read nearly as much!
Take a look at it http://inkhammertattoos.wozaonline.co.za/ and give me your comments.
Take a look at it http://inkhammertattoos.wozaonline.co.za/ and give me your comments.
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Colourful Upington...
RIP J.I
Colour was never my favourite, but my love for it lately is growing, these 2 butterflies are adorned with colour.
Skulls and reapers are something I always enjoy doing, but doing something like this, with just enough colour to bring it to life is really enjoyable.
A bit more of these skulls with some attitude. Quick and easy.
Unfortunately I failed to take a photo directly after finishing up with it, but it should still give you an idea. This dolphin was put on the toughest girl I have seen to date.
Loving music so much as to make it part of you is quite a commitment, a commitment I love!
Some self inflicted pain that I am busy with "Dia de los Muertos". This is my tribute to those who celebrate life, this is also my 1st piece with any colour in it.
A WORK IN PROGRESS, should be done in the next sitting or so, but this is just to give you a taste.
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