Illustrated Alex

10/11/2026

Growing this floral piece, one session at a time. 🌸 Started this large chrysanthemum to flow into the thigh tattoo I did previously. The outline is in, and the shading is bringing depth to those layered petals. Still a work in progress—more to come!

📍 Illustrated Alex Tattoo & Piercing • Claremont, NH

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10/09/2026

Another session bringing this American flag piece to life 🇺🇸🖤 Tattered stripes, flowing folds, and black-and-grey shading. Still a work in progress—stay tuned for the finished piece!

📍 Illustrated Alex Tattoo & Piercing • Claremont, NH

10/06/2026

Almost 40 years of custom work, and every piece is still drawn just for the person wearing it. 🖤

Swipe through some recent favorites: a raven on the shoulder, a highland cow, two spine pieces (snake and cherry blossom), and an eagle.

Got an idea? Text a reference photo, the size, and where you want it to (603) 843-7005, or book through the link in bio.

📍 Illustrated Alex Tattoo & Piercing
18 Opera House Square, Claremont NH

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10/06/2026

An intense stare above, a skull beneath. 🦉💀 A closer look at this black and gray owl and skull piece—feather texture, shadows, and detail brought together on the upper arm.

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10/03/2026

Work in progress 🖤 Building up this piece with bold geometric lines, distressed details, and black and grey shading. More to come—stay tuned for the finished tattoo!

10/02/2026

09/26/2026

I rarely get to photograph my work after it’s healed, so I was glad to catch this floral sleeve before we went back in for another session. 🌼

It’s always good to see how the shading and details settle into the skin. Thanks for coming back and letting me document this stage of the piece!

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09/15/2026

Work in progress on this geometric band. 🔲

Building it section by section so the pattern wraps cleanly around the thigh and stays consistent all the way through. The solid black gives it weight, while the negative-space geometry keeps it from feeling too heavy.

Still more to go, but I’m liking the direction this one is taking.

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09/15/2026

A little nature, a little color, and a whole lot of movement 🐦🌿💜

This hummingbird and flower piece was designed to flow naturally with the forearm, with soft color, delicate detail, and just enough contrast to keep everything readable as it heals.

Really enjoyed putting this one together.

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09/15/2026

Bringing an old tattoo back to life 🔥💀

This piece had faded, softened, and lost a lot of its original punch over the years. Instead of covering it, I restored what was already there by rebuilding the darker areas, strengthening the skulls and flames, and bringing fresh color and contrast back into the design.

The goal with a restoration isn’t to make it look like a completely different tattoo. It’s to respect the original piece and give it another life.

Before ➡️ After

If you’ve got an older tattoo that’s faded, washed out, or just needs some attention, send me a photo and let’s see what we can do with it.

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