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This Tattoo Artist Stands Out With Her Unique Approach To Representing Animals And Toys (30 Pics)
Jiran is a South Korean tattoo artist who stands out with her unique and imaginative approach to representing animals and toys. No matter what her client wants to immortalize on their skin, the result always looks like it just came from a cartoon!
Jiran's works are simple yet captivating. Her tattoos range from whimsical portraits to funny scenes (e.g. dog on a skateboard) all made with bold black lines and a minimal color palette. Scroll down for the adorable creations!
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LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
Aww, very sweet! The tattoo artwork makes me think of an illustration from a children's book.
Diolla 2 years ago (edited)
Great tattoo, but does not really look like the actual cat, for example eye colour and face markings are different.
The Problem With Censorship Is ******* 2 years ago (edited)
Yeah, the different eye colour bothered me too!
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The Veil of Fire 2 years ago
I might be too critical but the tat cat has a bit of a hunch back. If it wasn't for the real cat being presented I would thoroughly enjoy the taste cat. Yet, in comparison they are two different tabbies.
Jiran has shared that she always loved all kinds of animals. Actually, before starting her career as a tattoo artist, she used to work as a nurse at a veterinarian’s office. "I naturally liked drawing animals, and I started my career as a tattooist after getting Hyeogi (my cat) tattooed on my body. I have more than 10 tattoos of him now," the artist revealed.
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The Veil of Fire 2 years ago
Nope. Even in cartoon I want my dogs eye properly in their place with the old snozz in the middle... If the owner is ok, that's fine. Good for them. But it weirds me out.
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Before she starts working on a tattoo, Jiran always has conversations with her clients. She asks for pictures of their pets and tries to get to know their personality and sometimes their favorite toys, food, etc. "I think it’s also cute to dress the pet in a style of clothing the client likes," the artist added.
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The most memorable tattoos for Jiran are the ones of pets that passed away. However, the artist remembered that one time she had a client who had 7 cats. "They were all siblings, so they all had similar appearances and personalities. But when I was done, she could tell which one was which! I was very happy about that."
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Lia is a platypus 2 years ago
The cat looks like it is in a visual representation of a 'high'.
Theresa Stephenson 2 years ago
I love them all. If you want a realistic look that is what photos are for. Using approach like works well.
Kylie Leanne 2 years ago
I love them too. Obviously if you go to this artist, you know how your pet will be interpreted
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Illustrious G 2 years ago
So… all these people are like, “Please tattoo a picture of my pet holding a marijuana leaf”???
Dayna Woodrowski 2 years ago
I was wondering about the pot leaves too, does she know what she is drawing? Interesting...
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RubyMango 2 years ago
Yes... Yes it is... (It's on almost all the other pics too😐)
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Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger 2 years ago
If "tough love" were a tattoo. Or maybe "I tolerate you, servant"
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LeighAnne Brown-Pedersen 2 years ago
Definitely not poor doggo. An amazingly well spoiled dog cared for their entire life gives us joy for our entire life. Even if their life is shorter than ours. Doggos teach us that life is short, and to cherish what we get. So give love freely and definitely not poor doggo. Good doggo.
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Kyla Skiles 2 years ago
Maybe this tattoo shop is pot friendly so it brings in stoner pet owners
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Amazon QT 2 years ago
It’s pathetic really! All the pets are cute, that SHïT ruins the tattoo!!!
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Madison Taylor 2 years ago
Yeah, like, what is up with the marijuana leaf? Is this artist 16 or something? Dont get me wrong, I love the cartoon-y renditions of pets, but I just can't see an adult drawing weed leafs with every character.. I remember when wearing something with a weed leaf on it made me feel like a bada**. Though it was 15 years ago when it was very illegal.
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Jill 2 years ago
I guess all the pot got to the tattoo artist making him draw a cat instead of a dog.
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GenericPanda09 2 years ago (edited)
One of my tatts is a gecko running up my shoulder blade - I found out what the guy was doing after i woke up after a wild night out in Amsterdam and asked after noticing the pain when i came to in the chair 'what the f**k are you doing?' and he said ''a gecko...... like you asked for'. so yeah. ...one of my tatts is a gecko
GenericPanda09 2 years ago
kids. stay in school..... and don't mix weed with booze
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Just a panda with misophonia 2 years ago
I personally wouldn't get one in this style tattooed on me but I do think it'd be a cool drawing to frame. I love the style
Tamara Hemmings 1 year ago
I got a tattoo from her in Australia in 2022 and have now been quoted $3000+ to have it removed with no guarantees as it is possibly scarred. Just putting a warning out there avoid this artist if you can, my tattoo was difficult to heal, blown out and is still itchy to this day (probably the ink). She also charged $800 for it (it was palmed sized) and explained that this is to cover the costs of flights and accommodation (((:
Mandy Delaforce (PC Girl) 2 years ago
The execution of the tattoos are great. The drawings? Not so much. Looks like they were done by a 5 year old.
GenericPanda09 2 years ago (edited)
One of my tatts is a gecko running up my shoulder blade - I found out what the guy was doing after i woke up after a wild night out in Amsterdam and asked after noticing the pain when i came to in the chair 'what the f**k are you doing?' and he said ''a gecko...... like you asked for'. so yeah. ...one of my tatts is a gecko
GenericPanda09 2 years ago
kids. stay in school..... and don't mix weed with booze
Load More Replies... Just a panda with misophonia 2 years ago
I personally wouldn't get one in this style tattooed on me but I do think it'd be a cool drawing to frame. I love the style
Tamara Hemmings 1 year ago
I got a tattoo from her in Australia in 2022 and have now been quoted $3000+ to have it removed with no guarantees as it is possibly scarred. Just putting a warning out there avoid this artist if you can, my tattoo was difficult to heal, blown out and is still itchy to this day (probably the ink). She also charged $800 for it (it was palmed sized) and explained that this is to cover the costs of flights and accommodation (((:
Mandy Delaforce (PC Girl) 2 years ago
The execution of the tattoos are great. The drawings? Not so much. Looks like they were done by a 5 year old.
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