A recent commission of the kanji for “coffee”, to be rendered as a tattoo.

I love seeing how my clients use my artwork 🙂

Japanese language students will notice that “coffee” is usually written in katakana these days: 「コーヒー」 , however the kanji is still used in situations where a traditional atmosphere is desired, for example of the coffee chain UeShimaKōHī uses kanji in their name:

上島珈琲

The kanji 珈琲 were chosen firstly for their phonetic sound and secondly for their traditional, elegant meaning. Both kanji are associated with traditional Japanese hair accessories.

If you are interested in commissioning a unique Japanese calligraphy work (tattoo or otherwise), feel free to contact me to discuss your requirements, with no obligation to buy. For more info please check out this page.