https://www.brettsemrick.com/home daily 1.0 2026-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/3fef7271-7c22-4b2e-a7a2-aca0fe5767c8/10_brett-semrick-dragon-chest-black-grey.webp Home Large Japanese dragon chest tattoo in black and grey by Brett Semrick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/4a7fdbcb-653a-4d06-99f7-868b8519dbe6/brett-semrick-japanese-koi-ginkgo-sleeve-painting.webp Home Black and white tattoo-style illustration featuring a koi fish, swirling waves, clouds, and orange ginkgo leaves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/1791912679156-OK8OPU8GG99Q2MXBHYFN/brett-semrick-samurai-warrior-dragon-black-grey-japanese-painting-2025-thumb-800.png Home traditional Japanese-style tattoo design featuring a fierce warrior with a sword, surrounded by swirling clouds and turbulent waves, with a large, stylized dragon or demon face above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/a6f2abf5-651f-4c03-9379-a556ab0ac02d/16_brett-semrick-cherry-blossom-chest-cap.webp Home Sakura chest cap — six blossoms with green leaves, gnarled branch and dark sumi clouds. Soft color over bold black to pop on skin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/44f443a4-78ec-46df-88c5-bee57be1ad4b/07_brett-semrick-hannya-mask-snake-maple.webp Home Red Hannya wrapped in green viper with momiji and wind bars. Full color Japanese leg piece — contrast and flow built for the calf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/7192dc9e-ac72-4ad4-a5bc-3d0cf9ba46f5/brett-semrick-sakura-cherry-blossom-kumo-cloud-nami-water-painting-thumb-800.webp Home Traditional Japanese style artwork featuring waves and red flowers with yellow centers and green leave https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/672335a4-f72c-4fa2-801f-5a9c585b39f0/AQMIt-K01j8axSiZSWOHyHMALMAJceWtYYoSWWq4fuldJNaC8Q09jhSsytgUmZZ7Vm1hBCBLf19qLhE_iDAZ76g07F7AWIzglZ-EoZ6LZfS8ueYRqSgzlyCxY7vx.jpeg Home Japanese chrysanthemum, lower leg. Bold color with classic wind bar and leaf framing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/4771bb93-4094-4268-9ed2-183b78ba830d/14_brett-semrick-bonsai-pine-tree-japanese.webp Home the classic Japanese matsu. Twisted trunk with stipple shadow, turquoise pine clusters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/9332612c-c081-4054-a8c8-3c73e43e8ef9/18_brett-semrick-chrysanthemum-fan-leg.webp Home Japanese ogi fan tattoo with pink chrysanthemum by Brett Semrick in San Diego. Traditional irezumi kiku flower, sensu fan with bold color. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/ca04ed7f-cfbd-44f1-8fbf-511604dd26c8/brett-semrick-holographic-stickers-koi-dragon-tengu-japanese-merch-thumb-800.webp Home Collection of stickers and trading cards on a wooden surface, including a holographic sticker of a colorful demon, a black and white tiger sticker, a dragon sticker, and a stack of illustrated tarot cards. The circular sticker features a detailed black and white dragon or demon face with wrapping text '@bretsemrick'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/357e8c6c-11af-479a-ab69-ce2971dd0cf4/hannya_transparent.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/ca44732f-c892-4d0e-ad72-90388e36d1bd/B-1.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/4bae873f-5c42-4a86-b066-29c908c7df26/B-2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/cb44a763-b06d-4589-b010-e68ef8a90836/B-3.jpg https://www.brettsemrick.com/japanese-tattoos daily 0.75 2026-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/b02a3eec-3f38-44c5-8bac-b0982de4e62d/10_brett-semrick-dragon-chest-black-grey.webp Japanese Chest dragon — big scale work, heavy whip shade and traditional cloud framing. In progress cover up chest piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/e44d0948-7c02-4e3c-95d8-77e0d1f39de8/14_brett-semrick-bonsai-pine-tree-japanese.webp Japanese Windswept pine — my take on the classic Japanese matsu. Twisted trunk with stipple shadow, turquoise pine clusters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/e3cacebb-f8a9-4554-90f7-cd9606e42fb8/18_brett-semrick-chrysanthemum-fan-leg.webp Japanese Kiku sensu — chrysanthemum fan with trailing cord. Pink kiku with stipple shading, clean fan ribs. Simple but bold leg piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/1791413727450-6M7S6DI55YEPVFSIU5WH/15_brett-semrick-coiled-snake-orange-eye.png Japanese Tattoo of a coiled snake with black and gray scales, orange accents, and yellow eyes, surrounded by stylized pink and black clouds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/1791412444180-XQOGKQGAH5QXL9ERG2KU/04_brett-semrick-namakubi-geisha-japanese.png Japanese Namakubi geisha with seppuku blade. Japanese traditional with a dark twist and whip shading, blood texture, strong silhouette. Shin piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/44f4f915-9d89-4e48-8dc1-1e97e7b90324/01_brett-semrick-green-dragon-full-sleeve-japanese.webp Japanese Full sleeve dragon — green scales with yellow horns, black and grey smoke fill, winding from shoulder to wrist. Healed and settled, bold traditional Japanese. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/1791418515701-02QA7BQZ8HL6GTPMZXL3/06_brett-semrick-dragon-half-sleeve-black-grey-waves%2B2.png Japanese Dragon half sleeve — black and grey with traditional Japanese wave and swirl background, large shoulder cap flowing into forearm. Bold outline, heavy whip shade, built for long-term hold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/c6648912-bfd0-43f0-8a08-24693e9f59da/AQMIt-K01j8axSiZSWOHyHMALMAJceWtYYoSWWq4fuldJNaC8Q09jhSsytgUmZZ7Vm1hBCBLf19qLhE_iDAZ76g07F7AWIzglZ-EoZ6LZfS8ueYRqSgzlyCxY7vx.jpeg Japanese Traditional Japanese chrysanthemum tattoo by San Diego artist Brett Semrick. Bold color kiku flower, calf placement, Japanese tebori-inspired style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/5b398399-d360-4c00-8450-a4e85c8e5ca0/06_brett-semrick-blue-fudo-demon-flames.webp Japanese Fudo-style demon head with blue skin, flame tendrils, and heavy color. Japanese street style with bold modern palette. Calf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/a393b1cd-2a43-4246-b686-53c7fc5711b6/13_brett-semrick-peony-foot-japanese.webp Japanese Peony foot top in progress — soft pink to green fade, bold outline to hold on a tough spot. Classic Japanese floral. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/72275d25-d39e-4605-b0bc-47b821d8e267/04_brett-semrick-kappa-yokai-shoulder-green.webp Japanese Kappa — green water demon with red eyes, yellow beak, and plate on head. Custom yokai piece on shoulder cap, built to flow with the deltoid. Two angles showing wrap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/4a8cb19d-fe11-4c94-806d-66598c57d86d/08_brett-semrick-samurai-demon-hand-tattoo.webp Japanese Samurai frog hand piece with red kabuto, skull crest, and purple bead collar. Heavy saturation for a small canvas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/da058a4e-a5a2-46d6-af7c-46026313308b/01_brett-semrick-octopus-tako-seahorse-japanese.webp Japanese Tako — bright red octopus with black spots, green under-scales and yellow eyes, flowing into a green seahorse below. Bold traditional color with heavy black smoke fill. Shoulder piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/60a63f2b-6de0-4498-9122-3b27697c7ee2/03_brett-semrick-crane-fan-sensu-japanese.webp Japanese Colorful traditional Japanese style tattoo of a crane bird with a red background with floral and wave patterns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/c6c14190-565c-4152-9717-9acc90481696/05_brett-semrick-split-hannya-black-grey-leaf-pattern+2.webp Japanese Split Hannya — half dark, half light with a wood grain / leaf pattern center seam. Black and grey with whip shading and smooth gradations. Lower leg piece, bold and graphic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/9cb61c5b-5ec6-4940-a382-ac7724bccfd0/07_brett-semrick-hannya-mask-snake-maple.webp Japanese Red Hannya wrapped in green snake with momiji and wind bars. Full color Japanese leg piece with contrast and flow built for the calf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/cb0c2c6f-b2d9-4c01-9ffd-0f11542e5e7c/16_brett-semrick-cherry-blossom-chest-cap.webp Japanese Sakura chest cap — six blossoms with green leaves, gnarled branch and dark sumi clouds. Soft color over bold black to pop on skin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/4a091037-81f0-4359-8d35-1d245effa56b/brett-semrick-japanese-red-tengu-rib-panel-tattoo-05.webp Japanese Large scale red Tengu ribs to stomach. Full color with wind bars, kiku and botan behind it. Built for flow - chest, ribs, stomach in one piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/0fb4e532-7106-4c6d-a614-6f4f50706003/hannya_transparent.png https://www.brettsemrick.com/paintings daily 0.75 2026-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/311797fa-cb76-4698-99b9-0a64c79557c1/brett-semrick-japanese-koi-ginkgo-sleeve-painting.webp Art Original traditional painting by Brett Semrick. Black and grey koi fish swimming through crashing waves with golden ginkgo leaves. Japanese irezumi leg sleeve composition studying flow and background. Traditional and digital art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/600ebd27-73a4-4392-ac6d-67c7c43e4848/brett-semrick-ryu-dragon-head-black-grey-japanese-painting-thumb-800.webp Art Intense black and grey close up of Japanese ryu dragon head with detailed whiskers, fangs, spiked mane and wild eyes emerging from darkness and seigaiha pattern. Heavy sumi wash with white highlights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/c519c165-efe5-4716-a522-e85dfc39f944/brett-semrick-samurai-warrior-dragon-black-grey-japanese-painting-2025-thumb-800.webp Art Original large scale Japanese painting signed Semrick 25. Samurai in dynamic action with katana fighting through kumo clouds and nami waves beneath large shishi mask. Detailed horimono bodysuit with hebi snake. Sumi ink wash on Arches paper for back piece composition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/1fe087ee-e87c-432e-a181-845f55832829/brett-semrick-black-grey-lotus-flower-water-tattoo-design.webp Art Black and grey study of hasu lotus in bloom with seed pod and lotus leaf, wrapped in traditional Japanese water and wind. Designed for large scale back or sleeve background flow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/a4379045-bb38-48d0-9ede-9be58ee1a9bb/brett-semrick-kitsune-skull-cloud-sleeve-sketch-available.webp Art Available design. Black and grey study combining skull and Japanese water. Classic combination of impermanence and flow, designed with traditional nami and wind bars to wrap a thigh or shin. Traditional and digital drawing exploring death and life in Japanese irezumi. Original art by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/ded8f23a-b40b-4951-b53a-1242f59d5eda/brett-semrick-hebi-snake-botan-peony-japanese-painting-color-thumb-800.webp Art Vibrant Japanese painting of coiled hebi snake with red and white striped belly and yellow eye, entwined with large blue botan peony and green leaves. Traditional kumo cloud background. Watercolor and ink. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/2820088c-c3c2-4f88-90f4-8e4b944a7b5a/brett-semrick-holographic-stickers-koi-dragon-tengu-japanese-merch-thumb-800.webp Art Merch photography of Brett Semrick sticker packs. Holographic hannya mask, tengu goblin, green ryu dragon head, black koi with waves, and kabuki with sakura cherry blossoms. Die cut vinyl with brettsemrick branding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/1810bd23-f06e-4cec-8351-4a55cb9bb3da/brett-semrick-sakura-cherry-blossom-kumo-cloud-nami-water-painting-thumb-800.webp Art Original Japanese background painting. Red sakura cherry blossoms with yellow centers and green leaves, set against black sumi kumo clouds and light grey nami waves and wind bars. Watercolor and ink on heavy textured paper. Designed as background filler study for full sleeve or back piece flow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/7070ac83-ec0f-43e0-a702-4445c42fdef6/brett-semrick-chrysanthemum-lady-head-available-design.webp Art Available design. White line work on blue grey ground. Ko-omote Noh mask paired with large kiku chrysanthemum bloom and buds. Study in traditional Japanese beauty, youth, and impermanence. Delicate line weight merging mask and floral to flow with the body. Traditional and digital rendering. Original art by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/b1d57e56-ac3c-45fa-9555-82ecd34addb6/brett-semrick-flaming-lotus-jewel-digital-art.webp Art Digital art exploring hasu lotus and sacred jewel motif with kaen flame background. Created in traditional Japanese tattoo structure with modern digital rendering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/b1e274b8-f19e-47e6-922f-2f493dd719ce/brett-semrick-mystical-woman-chrysanthemum-digital-painting.webp Art Original digital painting combining bijin beauty portrait with large kiku chrysanthemum. Traditional line weight with soft black and grey shading, exploring Japanese folklore and feminine imagery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/29b03f1b-8e29-4a50-99d0-bccfead7a574/brett-semrick-okame-tengu-mask-chrysanthemum-available.webp Art Available concept. Traditional Japanese masks - joyful Okame and fierce red Tengu - surrounded by clouds and yellow momiji maple leaves. Vibrant tebori inspired palette on washi paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/19aa5f40-6b84-47fb-ae33-4977168316d0/brett-semrick-momiji-maple-leaf-sleeve-concept-japanese.webp Art Available design. Traditional Japanese leg sleeve concept built from soft kumo clouds and drifting momiji maple leaves. A hidden hannya mask emerges subtly within the negative space and cloud flow, revealed on second look. Black and grey study with traditional and digital rendering, designed to wrap the thigh and shin with movement and depth. Original art by Brett Semrick exploring concealment and folklore in irezumi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/868d12e9-c7cc-4bfd-86db-e033d083d45f/brett-semrick-hebi-snake-head-black-grey-japanese-art.webp Art Black and grey hebi snake head study. Fanged viper with detailed scales and flowing tongue, rendered with traditional Japanese line work and whip shading for arm or leg placement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/b3e7bb7a-eed9-49a6-8121-c0f1436d04c4/brett-semrick-halloween-flash-sheet-2019-traditional-ghost-witch-thumb-800.webp Art Halloween themed traditional flash sheet signed Semrick 19. Twelve designs including bat eye, vampire lady, pirate skull, blood bag IV, screaming woman with bats, spider clown, green ghoul woman, Frankenstein, fortune hand, witch owl, crying ghost. Watercolor and ink. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/758d014f-d321-45b6-b354-f62fd51c215e/brett-semrick-u-day-flash-sheet-traditional-dagger-eye-2016-thumb-800.webp Art Early traditional flash sheet by Brett Semrick from 2016 Birmingham, AL era. Four designs: red winged demon bat head, crying eye with horned oni spirit, skeleton hand with dagger eye, and jeweled dagger with lips. Watercolor and ink on paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/2dcdd692-3f70-454c-9ae2-35ad7a0bf461/brett-semrick-green-blue-ryu-dragon-heads-flash-pair-japanese.webp Art Pair of traditional Japanese ryu dragon head studies. Top green dragon with red eyes and blue horns. Bottom teal dragon with yellow eyes, orange mane and purple smoke. Colored pencil and ink on tracing paper, traditional palette exploring dragon expression for chest or shoulder placement. Traditional and digital inspiration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/44007c16-2f64-4b1d-8a95-fcf15592c752/brett-semrick-hannya-mask-hebi-snake-momiji-maple-leaf-japanese-thumb-800.webp Art Traditional Japanese painting of red hannya demon mask with white horns and purple eyes, coiled by green and orange hebi snake. Surrounded by yellow momiji maple leaves and grey kumo clouds. Colored pencil and ink on tracing paper. Explores protection, jealousy, and transformation themes in Japanese folklore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/8b2fb144-5249-4db0-a8a8-05c13e696b53/brett-semrick-skull-fire-skeleton-hands-black-grey-japanese-horror-thumb-800.webp Art Black and grey horror drawing. Decaying skull with flame hair and melting flesh, emerging from behind a curtain gripped by skeleton hands. Dotwork shading and heavy black with white highlight. Japanese horror and yokai influence blended with traditional tattoo grit, designed for large scale dark piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/357e8c6c-11af-479a-ab69-ce2971dd0cf4/hannya_transparent.png https://www.brettsemrick.com/traditional-tattoos daily 0.75 2026-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/b468b871-e992-426d-b4cc-07bf89491c34/brett-semrick-tattoo-sleeve-2-1200w.webp Traditional Tattoos Full custom sleeve by Brett Semrick at Remington Tattoo, North Park San Diego. Neo-traditional meets Japanese - healed skulls, grim reaper, gangster and nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/0a243735-fcef-4f8e-94db-04bd6db610c6/traditional-panther-demon-face-tattoo.webp Traditional Tattoos :Vibrant color traditional panther demon face blast overwith large orange eyes and open mouth. Psychedelic neo-traditional predator tattoo with bold black background by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/4adf95e3-a107-4fb6-8c7f-d0a9e9430652/05_brett-semrick-to-hell-and-back-ship-traditional.webp Traditional Tattoos A tattoo of a sailing ship surrounded by colorful clouds on a person's upper arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/0c885c83-f1c2-4cb9-93a1-6f91e837eaac/blackwork-wolf-forest-tattoo.webp Traditional Tattoos Black and grey traditional wolf head tattoo with forest silhouette inside, red eye and open fangs. Nature inspired double-exposure wolf tattoo by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/745ac533-9e21-4fd0-b871-cc228552dac5/traditional-color-snake-bite-hand-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp Traditional Tattoos Classic "trust no one" motif — green and gold snake biting a gentleman's hand, blood drip in bold trad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/2286cb4a-521b-4635-b8c3-25d9c71a56d8/traditional-color-seven-eyed-baphomet-goat-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp Traditional Tattoos Custom Baphomet — 7 orange eyes, flaming crown, heavy fur and horns. Psychedelic color meets traditional structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/0232f26c-d698-40cf-bd00-ed330540e17e/traditional-dragon-seahorse-tattoo.webp Traditional Tattoos Traditional style dragon seahorse tattoo in bold color - red, green and yellow with heavy black outline. Custom traditional work by Brett Semrick at BrettSemrick.com. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/efd89f1b-0de0-47b3-8a63-74dc9ce36e03/traditional-color-medusa-snake-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp Traditional Tattoos Medusa in vibrant trad color — mint and orange serpents, purple dotwork and fanged portrait. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/3d48dc54-ee56-4f05-9654-220a50ace45c/traditional-diver-helmet-tattoo.webp Traditional Tattoos Color traditional deep sea diver helmet tattoo with bubbles and waves. Bold nautical traditional piece with orange and teal accents by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/c00f7966-532f-40b1-a683-65ab5028fad9/traditional-japanese-wild-boar-yokai-tattoo.webp Traditional Tattoos Bold color traditional Japanese wild boar yokai tattoo - large Inoshishi demon with yellow eyes, tusks and open mouth. Heavy traditional Japanese influenced work by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/42bebe7f-349f-429e-8a8d-9c8062d5efe1/traditional-blackwork-rooster-pig-feet-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp Traditional Tattoos Sailor superstition: pig & rooster on the feet to prevent drowning — done in bold blackwork trad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/54f84171-dc8f-4d70-b313-e4edf63d0cd7/fish-on-bicycle-traditional-tattoo.webp Traditional Tattoos Whimsical traditional tattoo of a green scaled fish riding a teal bicycle. Funny and surreal color traditional tattoo by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/86d5c162-f3d8-416f-9655-e4d41c727759/traditional-color-jiangshi-goblin-demon-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp Traditional Tattoos Colorful tattoo of a menacing goblin-like creature with green skin, pointy purple ears, a black hat with a red dot, and sharp teeth. The figure has prominent hands with long purple fingernails, and the background features vibrant red and orange accents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/58bdffad-1dae-4df3-895f-3177f70623be/traditional-color-artist-hand-brushes-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp Traditional Tattoos Painter's hand — ornamental cuff, brushes, pencil, red flower and horse head detail. For creatives, by a creative. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/357e8c6c-11af-479a-ab69-ce2971dd0cf4/hannya_transparent.png https://www.brettsemrick.com/black-and-grey-fine-line-tattoos daily 0.75 2026-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/1791496363009-TEXWYD3YAYNGCU214TGL/brett-semrick-solar-system-galaxy-tattoo-black-gray.png Black and Grey/Fine Line Full forearm black and gray galaxy tattoo featuring detailed planets, Saturn's rings, stars and nebula swirls. Deep space realism by Brett Semrick in San Diego. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/780c5c34-34c2-467a-9bf7-18c855689c3c/AQMbdAwUpqWCoVy_aZVinpFa-bN_D_rO-iuk7HZoh3DsZ9Auv1giiJRhgAGrFs_-FHRFpLtYgDtl_N_JS9Oin5bGwi4_6eNirtOEjVIMOgKtdjKDO0QI9ZZRMVNf.jpeg Black and Grey/Fine Line Detail study of Michelangelo's David as a cracked marble statue with realistic eye. Micro-realism and illustrative dotwork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/6b3eab40-498a-4cc8-a6e1-635fd4e2c4f5/brett-semrick-surreal-eye-flower-diamond-tattoo-black-gray.webp Black and Grey/Fine Line Black and gray tattoo of a stylized moth with a diamond below it on a person's arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/640a086f-0828-47be-9a9f-bb3a0ad9627d/brett-semrick-phoenix-rising-tattoo-black-gray-shoulder.webp Black and Grey/Fine Line Dramatic black and gray phoenix rising tattoo with massive detailed wings spread in flight, fierce talons and flowing tail feathers. Mythical rebirth piece by Brett Semrick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/60244650-73fe-43e8-955a-2a212c2cd5b1/brett-semrick-floral-lightbulb-tattoo-botanical-linework.webp Black and Grey/Fine Line Creative botanical tattoo of wildflowers blooming from a broken lightbulb with leaves inside. Fine line blackwork with dotwork shading by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/02cef117-b480-411e-8ed9-f18514c66474/brett-semrick-spiked-chain-knee-tattoo-blackwork-stars.webp Black and Grey/Fine Line Bold blackwork spiked chain link tattoo wrapping around knee with starbursts and dotwork shading. Heavy illustrative piece with gothic script accents by Brett Semrick in San Diego. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/bd915ae3-6d0e-47f4-bea0-e00d06d71e11/brett-semrick-realistic-donkey-mule-portrait-tattoo-black-gray.webp Black and Grey/Fine Line Highly detailed black and gray realistic donkey/mule portrait tattoo with expressive eyes and textured fur. Unique animal realism piece by Brett Semrick in San Diego. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/7e2fba8b-da2b-4fca-abf7-750dd38a3e9e/brett-semrick-butterfly-wings-matching-tattoo-san-diego.webp Black and Grey/Fine Line Delicate black and gray butterfly wings split across arms, creating a full butterfly when together. Fine line and soft shading by San Diego tattoo artist Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/982f8310-b866-4681-898e-9374c0f1757f/brett-semrick-kodama-forest-spirit-tattoo-studio-ghibli.webp Black and Grey/Fine Line Cute black and gray Kodama forest spirits from Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke. Whimsical anime tattoo with soft shading by Brett Semrick in San Diego. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/cc0ac800-85cf-4223-bc9a-1901252a2dec/traditional-ornamental-virgin-mary-geometric-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp Black and Grey/Fine Line Stylized Virgin in linework trad — crown, halo rays, sacred geometry robe and ornate cross. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/1791496410353-SC82LUZFFFZ2QQX8N401/brett-semrick-bald-eagle-tattoo-black-gray-traditional.png Black and Grey/Fine Line Majestic bald eagle tattoo with wings fully spread in flight, detailed feather work and dotwork shading. Powerful Americana piece by Brett Semrick. e https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/3d3680cc-ddbc-4a64-93eb-21e42925d9d3/brett-semrick-black-gray-lily-flower-tattoo-gap-filler.webp Black and Grey/Fine Line Soft black and gray realistic lily flower tattoo with fine dotwork shading, perfect gap filler between existing florals. Detailed botanical work by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/c0d25fe9-2ed1-454e-9d3e-3bacfebe0730/AQMB7-t6R4XHzLUDXe1GLd-BTmhHZhSPl24o9VQP3_hEEDzkXIEf1AhG4OZGr-KRgMBV8lU3ChmAWgUVHoRuG7bVPr876JcryCqE8qBpyuWX0Jshu30Suo9V5_o3.jpeg Black and Grey/Fine Line Full forearm lighthouse on rocky coast in a storm. Atmospheric black and grey realism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/935267ef-6b64-4927-9dfd-1c4ba0121077/traditional-blackwork-octopus-forearm-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp Black and Grey/Fine Line Forearm-wrapping octopus — cross-hatch tentacles, bold outline, built to flow with the arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/0fb4e532-7106-4c6d-a614-6f4f50706003/hannya_transparent.png https://www.brettsemrick.com/about daily 0.75 2026-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/68b45d9b-2c41-4a79-813b-8c47d73bd29a/IMG_2051.webp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/8a16d784-866e-4217-8668-1a16138b35fc/IMG_2053.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/357e8c6c-11af-479a-ab69-ce2971dd0cf4/hannya_transparent.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/9e014f03-8a4c-487c-a2a8-24a75deb0e76/IMG_2055.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/d0504fb8-dfb3-4f19-a5de-3c9572d09547/IMG_2056.webp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/e44d0948-7c02-4e3c-95d8-77e0d1f39de8/14_brett-semrick-bonsai-pine-tree-japanese.webp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/9ec65016-988c-4e54-9e8a-4f47d7da2f01/IMG_2060.webp https://www.brettsemrick.com/faq-1 daily 0.75 2026-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/357e8c6c-11af-479a-ab69-ce2971dd0cf4/hannya_transparent.png https://www.brettsemrick.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/357e8c6c-11af-479a-ab69-ce2971dd0cf4/hannya_transparent.png https://www.brettsemrick.com/privacy-policy daily 0.75 2026-10-10 https://www.brettsemrick.com/black-and-grey-illustrative daily 0.75 2026-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/45c5fe17-07da-4f37-b6e2-044c58d6dfa3/traditional-blackwork-saint-benedict-medal-coin-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp Illustrative Hyper-detailed St. Benedict medal rendered as aged coin — cracked texture, Latin lettering, cross and CSPB. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/a3a824ff-5026-496f-a84c-419663f9d7a5/traditional-blackwork-surreal-staircase-galaxy-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp Illustrative Surreal staircase with arched doorway filled with moon, stars and cosmos — fine line blackwork surrealism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/e08dfde4-0651-4d95-9735-9ef735125a12/traditional-blackwork-grim-reaper-clouds-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp Illustrative Faceless reaper wrapped in flowing robes and Japanese-style clouds — stipple shading, bold trad bones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/40255a52-f2f4-48a1-9977-2d08a3f8a069/brett-semrick-memorial-cross-praying-hands-dad-tattoo.webp Illustrative Custom memorial tattoo featuring praying hands with rosary over a bold cross, wrapped with banners reading DAD and 1936-97. Black and gray tribute by Brett Semrick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/2e8e5f64-ded4-47eb-8968-077a0f2984cd/brett-semrick-krampus-satyr-demon-tattoo-black-gray-etching.webp Illustrative Detailed blackwork satyr demon tattoo resembling Krampus with ram horns, wild fur beard and cloven hooves in fine etching and woodcut linework style by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/11150665-dff0-47a5-883d-eb7ff6de32cf/traditional-blackwork-death-star-floral-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp Illustrative Pop-culture trad — Death Star rendered with forest/terrain texture inside, dotwork and fine line detail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/c18e6c06-d720-412b-ab6c-fe459d74bdfb/brett-semrick-traditional-smoke-filler-tattoo-black-gray-sleeve.webp Illustrative Tattoo of a skull with flames and smoke design on a person's arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/8f8f4a77-a9e7-47a8-9813-b5561fd45a17/brett-semrick-attack-on-titan-eren-titan-form-tattoo-v2.webp Illustrative Anime tattoo of Eren Yeager from Attack on Titan featuring his Titan roar above human form holding blood in hand. Black and gray with striking red accent by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/7a95f4cd-6f0f-4859-8d3f-cdd67242f188/brett-semrick-luke-23-42-three-crosses-calvary-tattoo.webp Illustrative Powerful religious tattoo depicting three crosses at Calvary silhouette against cloudy sky with rays of light, script reading Luke 23:42. Black and gray Christian tattoo by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/a0f69696-417a-4bc6-bc7c-ff1575478922/brett-semrick-cross-dancing-skeletons-tattoo-religious-dark.webp Illustrative Unique dark religious tattoo with wooden cross wearing crown of thorns and crown, flanked by two dancing skeletons reaching up. Black and gray illustrative piece by Brett Semri https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/70ebc5b6-928f-4908-8e6f-5e4263c81660/traditional-realistic-eyes-back-of-head-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp Illustrative Trompe l'oeil realistic eyes on back of shaved head — black and grey realism with full eyebrows and iris detail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/75215c90-a976-4875-a660-9d1259236d92/brett-semrick-number-3-tattoo-bold-negative-space-blackwork.webp Illustrative Bold number 3 tattoo in large block font with negative space and soft blackwork shading background. Clean custom number piece by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/98906725-1cb3-418f-bd14-d5f3446eac8a/brett-semrick-gott-mit-uns-old-english-lettering-tattoo.webp Illustrative Bold blackwork Old English gothic lettering tattoo reading Gott mit uns down the outer forearm. Solid black traditional lettering piece by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/1745186f-94b9-4924-ada4-13d9c02c950e/traditional-script-grace-lettering-forearm-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp Illustrative Custom cursive script "Alvarez" — flowing single-needle style lettering with elegant loops and tapers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/357e8c6c-11af-479a-ab69-ce2971dd0cf4/hannya_transparent.png https://www.brettsemrick.com/black-and-grey-botanical-animal daily 0.75 2026-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/f2f65b1b-e507-450b-ad65-8c2dc179033b/AQOGzA6FoqBiCddJTKMJal95tarXNbbH4gM5qj7Dn3K49bHzp3CV1_elRmouAxE-sPwadLOAua1fTTvkEqPz91j9x5wfECfVmdrDGDJzUo9SiOy2WklYezVYNwpW.jpeg Botanical & Animal Large ornamental moth / butterfly with heart centerpiece. Bold traditional linework with dotwork shading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/ea770f56-6e9c-44c3-94c4-e84718006454/AQMK2IF3bJ9TuWMwrzc5GsW5siUzJtAQ3rGQOlaqFjAA6_8oFH9TMOAoP96MX2qyGQOawczcxQmz7uZ1oep_BJKzHD4qvClXslKIpeikP5oW8go4Wr4EabIJUGY-.jpeg Botanical & Animal Sunflower with dark leaves and thorn-vine stem wrapping around arm. Illustrative blackwork with realism flower head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/6146f442-563e-4759-92a1-a90f164695d2/brett-semrick-paw-print-memorial-tattoo-blackwork+2.webp Botanical & Animal Tattoo of a black paw print on a person's forearm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/afd9bdfb-50d7-4970-952a-1e4ffcbfed6a/brett-semrick-insulin-bottle-floral-tattoo-diabetes-awareness.webp Botanical & Animal Tattoo of a plant arrangement in a jar, featuring a rose, daisy, lavender, and leaves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/a446dfc3-1e1d-40da-ae31-a0d2ffcb4725/brett-semrick-realistic-scorpion-tattoo-black-gray-fine-line.webp Botanical & Animal Detailed realistic scorpion tattoo in black and gray with fine linework and soft dotwork shading. Bold arthropod design on forearm by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/43f774d9-f358-44e9-a7be-5066a79d3e70/brett-semrick-jiminy-cricket-umbrella-tattoo-disney-black-gray.webp Botanical & Animal Charming black and gray Jiminy Cricket tattoo from Pinocchio wearing top hat and holding umbrella mid-jump. Soft shaded cartoon realism by Brett Semrick in San Diego. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/a2572aa6-9ca1-4804-b9f8-2fc19cbc0202/AQMKVzqUrqqLuEBIhpit9RsBI0kBGbGqQuauVA9jg_mhcyd_ndyFPMbNQKAMS9DSqSPkpAR8tcD1mqkLqLxy_rJBXZITr0QdJze6HNRWMZwIl51k78zYayjdPrgO.jpeg Botanical & Animal Frontal great horned owl portrait. Textured black and grey with detailed feather work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/de44b9b1-ea46-4ba7-b0c7-8698677b923a/brett-semrick-traditional-black-panther-tattoo-dotwork+2.webp Botanical & Animal A black and grey tattoo of a fierce panther on a person's arm, showing the animal with an open mouth and a muscular body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/0fb4e532-7106-4c6d-a614-6f4f50706003/hannya_transparent.png https://www.brettsemrick.com/japanese-tattoos-gallery daily 0.75 2026-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/0ece26f8-d9d6-440c-8129-dffdc5eff4ed/10_brett-semrick-dragon-chest-black-grey.webp More Japanese Tattoos Close-up of a tattoo on a person's chest, featuring a detailed dragon intertwined with a woman's face, with intricate line work and shading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/1aff8a00-f49d-4b08-ac76-a467796193b6/03_brett-semrick-dragon-chest-outline-cover-up-lettering+2.webp More Japanese Tattoos A person's chest with a tattoo of a dragon and a woman with flowing hair, surrounded by clouds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/ae115c66-8fa3-4277-b6af-324c7c74049c/02_brett-semrick-fugu-puffer-fish-skull-black-grey.webp More Japanese Tattoos Black and gray tattoo of a cartoonish angry fish with sharp teeth, surrounded by small swirling designs on skin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/042a2300-0061-414a-a2c4-e3c1c069370b/06_brett-semrick-blue-fudo-lotus-purple-hair.webp More Japanese Tattoos Colorful tattoo of a fierce blue and purple demon face with red eyes and sharp fangs, adorned with an orange lotus flower on the forehead and swirling purple hair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/61878241-e3bf-48f8-b14f-9a9fe8736746/brett-semrick-japanese-yokai-creatures-leg-tattoo-07.webp More Japanese Tattoos Colorful tattoo of a whimsical dragon with green eyes, surrounded by red, pink, orange, yellow, purple, and black swirling clouds and flames. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/24de714e-92d5-47dc-aaae-0af583ec41aa/03_brett-semrick-purple-oni-demon-leg.webp More Japanese Tattoos Colorful tattoo of a tiger's face on a person's arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/f791c89e-a6c7-4abf-a938-3f20e8a59658/brett-semrick-japanese-komainu-fu-dog-knee-tattoo-06.webp More Japanese Tattoos Colorful tattoo of a lizard or gecko with vibrant patterns on the face, surrounded by flames and decorative elements. 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/30b7b00d-4043-4fda-9f93-1c2a73da3575/02_brett-semrick-hannya-side-profile-color-cover.webp More Japanese Tattoos Close-up of a colorful tattoo on a person's arm, featuring abstract, geometric, and illustrative elements with various colors including red, green, black, and orange. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/731f8f8b-f7b3-4038-a569-8d350430eaea/05_brett-semrick-kitsune-mask-hand-tattoo-color.webp More Japanese Tattoos Tattoo of a dragon on a person's arm, with colorful details including green accents and an orange-red crest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/dd3aa739-52c1-4b6d-9995-0a26e604227a/04_brett-semrick-kitsune-hand-drawn-stencil-coverup.webp More Japanese Tattoos Close-up of a tattoo on a person's arm with outlined floral and decorative designs, some parts are filled with color. 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/0fb4e532-7106-4c6d-a614-6f4f50706003/hannya_transparent.png https://www.brettsemrick.com/traditional-gallery daily 0.75 2026-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/86d5c162-f3d8-416f-9655-e4d41c727759/traditional-color-jiangshi-goblin-demon-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Colorful tattoo of a demonic creature with green skin, purple ears, fierce eyes, and a sinister expression, wearing a helmet and with bat-like wings extending from its back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/54f84171-dc8f-4d70-b313-e4edf63d0cd7/fish-on-bicycle-traditional-tattoo.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Whimsical traditional tattoo of a green scaled fish riding a teal bicycle. Funny and surreal color traditional tattoo by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/6c9c4c66-ded5-4b8b-83e4-521d661dfb9a/traditional-black-grey-horse-head-tattoo.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Black and grey traditional horse head tattoo with flowing mane and bridle. Classic equestrian traditional work with smooth whip shading by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/a8457f94-b1d5-4072-a8a6-ebe8ff6697f2/gengar-pokemon-color-traditional-tattoo.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Vibrant color traditional Gengar Pokemon tattoo - purple ghost with red eyes and pink aura. Bold anime tattoo cover-up transformation by Brett Semrick in San Diego. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/aca9aed1-f369-4c97-b216-e2adada83585/gengar-coverup-stencil-process-tattoo.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Traditional Gengar cover-up in progress - purple stencil over faded old tattoo, showing how Brett Semrick transforms old work into bold color traditional Pokemon tattoos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/00449e5f-c1ce-424b-9888-95397c41979b/flaming-rabbit-traditional-tattoo.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Traditional tattoo of a leaping brown rabbit on fire with light blue flowers. Bold color traditional animal tattoo with surreal flame detail by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/c2f794f3-69eb-4616-9f68-030200790319/zombie-rock-hand-traditional-tattoo.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Color traditional zombie hand doing rock horns with spiked cuff and green decay. Bold horror punk tattoo by Brett Semrick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/721515d1-2c31-4696-856c-d14383f9f1f0/traditional-rose-charlie-banner-tattoo.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Color traditional red rose tattoo with Charlie banner and date 6-30-2016. Classic memorial style with green leaves and purple banner shading by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/4d191724-5455-41c1-9f73-6d83e108ff9a/traditional-heart-santana-yvette-banner-tattoo.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego : Color traditional heart tattoo with Santana Yvette script banners - green heart with gold dotted border and purple shading. Classic love name tattoo by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/3beb6d52-bbc1-47f0-8321-465af237e987/traditional-lady-head-butterfly-rose-tattoo.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Traditional gypsy style lady head profile with butterfly hair ornament and purple roses. Classic color traditional portrait tattoo by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/1c3b81a4-7937-4ff7-861d-e4e41bba380f/traditional-pink-cosmos-flowers-tattoo.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Traditional style cosmos flowers in black and grey. Three bold blooms with whip-shaded leaves and buds. Delicate yet timeless traditional floral tattoo by Brett Semrick at BrettSemrick.com. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/32869248-f245-4bb5-90ca-c4a053fb86e9/blackwork-alligator-swamp-tattoo.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Black and grey traditional alligator tattoo emerging from water, with detailed scales and open jaws. Bold blackwork wildlife tattoo by Brett Semrick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/c33315d7-5f5f-4c12-88f2-fe8163505e67/traditional-blackwork-gorilla-head-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Roaring gorilla in bold blackwork trad style — heavy whip shading and exaggerated expression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/d67d7ff0-6785-4fd8-b063-1d63a6c76695/traditional-color-compass-floral-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Nautical compass in full color traditional — golden case, black star, red star-flowers and foliage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/c62b5632-3a10-48e7-a2ff-7c12bfed0ef2/traditional-surreal-six-eyed-skull-raven-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Custom dark trad abstract — stacked eyes, split skull, . Red, gold, and black palette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/8f8c6ef4-52b6-4db3-9325-9b3e23a5f81a/traditional-blackwork-bear-yosemite-landscape-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Roaring bear emerging from clouds with Yosemite Valley backdrop — California blackwork trad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/fb98c677-a06b-4d83-90d5-387f08e8b91d/traditional-death-or-glory-skull-dagger-rose-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Classic "Death or Glory" banner, dagger through skull with three red roses — pure American traditional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/242bd14d-33a2-4a83-9510-f295b3ef7454/IMG_2163.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Neo-traditional three-eyed black panther tattoo wearing crown of thorns. Bold color, surreal traditional design by Brett Semrick in San Diego. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/171e42ae-3194-464e-b13b-9cb65e698fa3/traditional-color-tropical-grim-reaper-beach-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Vacation Reaper — tropical sunset, palm, floral lei and umbrella drink. Playful take on classic death motif. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/869230b2-0b8a-4e22-a325-6d16ecf588ce/traditional-color-tie-fighter-rose-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Pop-culture trad — Imperial TIE fighter hovering over classic red rose and green leaves. Galaxy background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/8ad71347-6a03-43e9-8035-e262cc4bb295/traditional-blackwork-octopus-rib-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Large-scale healed octopus with dotwork shading and stippled suckers — bold blackwork built for side/rib placement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/b1ab1642-9f3c-4878-b2c9-b4a9446f22c2/traditional-color-owl-roller-skate-fire-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Roller-skating barn owl with flames — red skates, muted browns and oranges. Fun, weird, trad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/944652d3-aa1b-42b8-a204-afbfd4746ccc/IMG_2164.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Traditional crying heart tattoo with expressive eyes and teardrops. Classic flash with modern shading https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/21888efc-e801-4d80-8a3a-8a13147f137a/traditional-blackwork-ornamental-moth-broken-belly-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Large-scale ornamental moth centered on the navel — heavy black packing, symmetrical wing patterns. Bold stomach piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/4660c11b-76b6-4abf-b28a-ac2cac7b119d/traditional-color-too-far-aft-sinking-cross-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Humorous trad — diamond-pattern cross sinking a sailor cap with "TOO FAR AFT..." below. Sunset wash and seabirds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/e13a2706-dc5a-4739-abeb-f201874c4668/traditional-color-smooth-seas-tall-ship-sailor-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Clipper ship in stormy seas framed by rope border, scroll banners and red flower — classic motivational sailor tattoo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/333a92df-2ad5-4b11-bbab-1d714b99e85b/traditional-color-deaths-head-moth-skull-tattoo-brett-semrick.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Death's-head moth in vibrant traditional palette — green, red, orange and teal with skull thorax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/4d3434ba-2ad5-4c75-8cb9-8116d0012eaf/AQM6qf0fg3rzkvORxW-MrRMn88kL7PgAOZv4NGTS-nMU9Rj5TeK071J4U9XfmeUOmQXz9E0WyFxxxmZgJ8nEZ4GM1MZqpCDhP7ZMUTAqwYe2eNGgGkNLFq-hZ_y8.jpeg More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego : Classic horseshoe with traditional flowers. Bold traditional with whip shading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/ab1f8d67-b24e-4cd7-93fd-fa99c7aa70fd/AQMngWKzpOjwJq_OFiSzIKqvPuPw14Wo0YrC_YZUcDJnngl3tl4UK7ATIbmm4QPqZUx3Z3YcrQUbSdB37J2VKZm4Mn2GHTa4SarGjgKhOZ0nR7E_86foqbCPUcIA.jpeg More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Traditional ram skull with heavy horns. Bold outline with soft black and grey shading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/7d01c702-ef5a-4d90-92f9-0d97f028352b/IMG_2158.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Bold American Traditional anchor tattoo with stylized flower, laurel leaves and yellow rope. Full color traditional work by Brett Semrick in San Diego. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/fd2db025-9e06-41ba-b424-13cd4a3c024e/IMG_2159.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Classic American Traditional panther head tattoo with bold black shading and bright color accents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/bbcb1d00-55c2-41d9-aadb-8719e8cb01b8/IMG_2157.webp More Traditional Tattoos - American Traditional & Custom Flash | Brett Semrick - San Diego Custom illustrative shuttlecock tattoo in black and grey with orange color pop. By Brett Semrick, San Diego tattoo artist specializing in clean linework and playful small tattoos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/357e8c6c-11af-479a-ab69-ce2971dd0cf4/hannya_transparent.png https://www.brettsemrick.com/deposit-policy daily 0.75 2026-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/357e8c6c-11af-479a-ab69-ce2971dd0cf4/hannya_transparent.png https://www.brettsemrick.com/socials daily 0.75 2026-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/357e8c6c-11af-479a-ab69-ce2971dd0cf4/hannya_transparent.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/ca44732f-c892-4d0e-ad72-90388e36d1bd/B-1.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/4bae873f-5c42-4a86-b066-29c908c7df26/B-2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a6567e01c085a69b68f54a1/fbf27865-6da0-47b3-8a7c-79793d8ea297/B-3.jpg