LondonSlade [Traditional Japanese Tattooer Interview]

Join us in the first episode of The Figure Behind The Ink interview series, where we interview respected traditional Japanese tattooers, Horishi (彫師), from around the world. We will be diving to unparalleled depths in traditional Japanese tattooing (Wabori/Horimono) interviewing coverage. The first Horishi to be interviewed for this new video and audio series is none other than the Sasebo (Japan) based @londonslade - renowned for the power of his compositions. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:34 - Getting Involved with Wabori (和彫り / Traditional Japanese Tattooing) 9:13 - The Tebori Technique (手彫り) 15:42 - Favorite Subject to Tattoo 16:45 - The Character London Would Like to Tattoo 19:00 - Composition Style and Colors 31:23 - Mandatory Interlude 31:27 - Walkthrough of Three Tattoo Works 31:47 - Roshi Ensei Tattoo (浪子燕青) 37:23 - Jiraiya Tattoo (自来也 / 児雷也) 42:52 - Raijin Tattoo (雷神) 49:15 - On Winning Tattoo Competitions 55:25 - On Tattoo Bonds 1:06:02 - Favorite Suikoden Character 1:09:39 - What's Next for LondonSlade 1:14:16 - Shoutouts and Advice 1:16:04 - How to Contact LondonSlade 1:17:04 - Outro Follow the Waboripedia YouTube channel and Instagram page (@waboripedia) to learn more about the meanings and stories behind the figures in traditional Japanese tattooing, learn more from renowned Horishi, and gain better understanding of the world of Wabori/Horimono. LondonSlade IG: @londonslade Waboripedia IG: @waboripedia Gonzkim Website: gonzkim.com