JVN, Resident Artist at White Lotus Tattoo

JVN

Resident Artist · Licence 103795

A bold full-back irezumi composition anchored by a fierce hannya mask, flowing into dragons, koi and waves across the arms and legs. by JVN

The hand.

Starting his journey in tattooing in 2009, Johnny has spent over a decade refining his craft and developing a distinct artistic identity within the industry. Known for his dedication to custom design and attention to detail, Johnny creates unique pieces that are tailored to each client, combining strong composition with a contemporary approach to Japanese oriental tattooing.

His work has gained recognition and trust from clients across Australia, with many travelling to Sydney specifically to experience his custom tattoo process. Johnny’s ability to blend traditional Japanese influences with modern techniques has established a recognisable style, making his work stand out within the tattoo community.

On skin.

A bold full-back irezumi composition anchored by a fierce hannya mask, flowing into dragons, koi and waves across the arms and legs. by JVN
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A bold Japanese-style irezumi sleeve in black and grey, blending a fierce hannya mask with a leaping koi and flowing waves. by JVN
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A bold irezumi back piece combining dragon and tiger motifs with sakura accents, executed in black and grey with selective red. by JVN
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A bold full-back irezumi piece centered on a fearsome oni mask with flame motifs, fangs, and traditional ornamental detailing, complemented by full sleeve work. by JVN
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Bold Japanese irezumi half-sleeve combining a koi, peony, and chrysanthemum motifs in smooth greywash shading. by JVN
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A bold full-body irezumi dragon piece showcasing traditional Japanese craftsmanship in black and grey across the back and lower body. by JVN
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Stunning full back irezumi piece featuring a geisha, dragon, and koi in classic Japanese style. by JVN
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Bold irezumi thigh piece pairing a menacing skull with vivid red blooms and traditional wind bars. by JVN
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A vibrant Japanese irezumi full leg sleeve, skull, sakura, clouds, snake and koi in bold colour packing. by JVN
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A bold irezumi leg sleeve with a menacing skull, vibrant red blossoms, a soaring crane, and a koi fish weaving through clouds and wind bars. by JVN
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Bold irezumi calf sleeve blending a menacing skull with vibrant red peonies, traditional wind bars, and a fierce dragon. by JVN
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A vibrant full-leg irezumi sleeve in the traditional Japanese style, blending a hannya-like skull, peonies, koi, and a dragon amid wind bars and cloud work. by JVN
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Bold Japanese-style leg sleeve weaving a samurai skull, koi, dragon, and sakura through classic wind bar clouds. by JVN
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A bold irezumi thigh piece combining a snarling hannya, serpent, and traditional florals, a striking full-colour Japanese leg sleeve. by JVN
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A bold Japanese irezumi leg sleeve, fanged oni, sakura, skull, and lotus flowing from hip to ankle in rich traditional colour. by JVN
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A fierce yokai warrior rendered in classic Japanese irezumi style, bold linework, rich greywash, and punchy red and gold accents command the thigh. by JVN
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Bold Japanese-style irezumi thigh piece, a snarling fanged yokai and robed warrior framed by vibrant red blossoms. by JVN
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A fierce irezumi monkey head surrounded by peonies and flowing banners, a bold, gallery-ready thigh piece. by JVN
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Striking full-leg irezumi sleeve pairing a hannya mask with blooming peonies and cherry blossoms in vibrant red and black. by JVN
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Bold irezumi leg sleeve blending a fierce hannya mask with vibrant peonies and cherry blossoms, executed in classic Japanese style. by JVN
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A vibrant Japanese-style thigh sleeve blooming with cherry blossoms and a fierce shishi, healed and gallery-ready. by JVN
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A vibrant Japanese-style leg sleeve showcasing classic irezumi motifs, including a fierce hannya, blooming peonies, and flowing natural elements rendered in bold colour. by JVN
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Bold traditional Japanese irezumi sleeve with a smoking skull, koi, and cherry blossoms in vivid red and grey shading. by JVN
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Bold irezumi thigh panel with a menacing oni skull framed by red blooms, a prowling tiger, and traditional cloud and wave work. by JVN
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A bold Japanese-style leg sleeve blending a haunting skull with vibrant cherry blossoms, crashing waves, and traditional cloud work. by JVN
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A bold irezumi thigh piece blending memento mori imagery with traditional Japanese florals and folklore. by JVN
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Bold Japanese-inspired leg sleeve blending traditional daruma, sakura, and hannya motifs with dynamic waves, a striking full-leg statement piece. by JVN
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Bold irezumi full-leg sleeve blending hannya mask, dragon, sakura, and koi in vibrant color, a striking statement piece. by JVN
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A bold Japanese-style half-sleeve and rib piece combining dragon, barong, pagoda and koi in classic irezumi palette. by JVN
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Bold traditional irezumi: a fanged dragon coils across the chest, framed by sakura, a tiered pagoda, and classic Japanese motifs in a flowing full sleeve. by JVN
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A bold irezumi half-sleeve and side panel blending a fierce Hannya mask, traditional pagoda, and vibrant cherry blossoms in classic Japanese style. by JVN
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A bold irezumi half-sleeve flowing into the side chest, fanged oni, traditional pagoda, and sakura set against rolling waves. by JVN
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A vibrant full-leg irezumi sleeve weaving a hannya demon, snake, chrysanthemums, and storm clouds into a cohesive traditional composition. by JVN
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A vibrant traditional Japanese irezumi leg sleeve weaving together a snarling dragon, leaping koi, coiled snake, and blossoming florals from thigh to ankle. by JVN
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Bold traditional Japanese sleeve and torso panel by JVN, blending dragon, koi and sakura across the ribs and arm in classic irezumi colour. by JVN
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A sweeping irezumi sleeve and back piece weaving hannya, dragon, koi, foo dog and lotus with cherry blossoms in classic black, grey and red palette. by JVN
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A bold Japanese-inspired back and sleeve combining a hannya mask, prowling tiger, and koi amid cherry blossoms in classic irezumi style. by JVN
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A vibrant full-leg irezumi sleeve bringing together dragon, koi, peonies, cherry blossoms and a skull, a bold traditional composition. by JVN
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A bold full-body irezumi sleeve pairing a coiled dragon with a hannya mask, skull, koi, and cascading cherry blossoms across leg and arm. by JVN
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A bold irezumi leg and arm sleeve combining classic Japanese motifs, koi, hannya, skull, and cherry blossoms, in vivid colour work. by JVN
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Stunning full-side irezumi composition blending tiger, koi, blossoms, and a fierce oni in bold traditional Japanese style. by JVN
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Bold full-side irezumi sleeve featuring a fierce tiger, oni mask, and flowing red peonies, a statement Japanese traditional piece. by JVN
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Bold Japanese irezumi sleeve and leg combo, oni mask, cherry blossoms, koi and kanji woven into a flowing traditional composition. by JVN
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Stunning full-leg and arm irezumi sleeve with koi, peonies, hannya mask, and kanji, photographed finished and healed in studio. by JVN
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Bold irezumi sleeve blending koi, hannya, and sakura across the leg and torso in classic Japanese color palette. by JVN
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A full irezumi back piece weaving a fierce dragon and tiger among swirling clouds and scattered cherry blossoms, rendered in black, grey and red. by JVN
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Bold irezumi leg sleeve, koi, dragon and lotus rendered in rich blackwork with flowing water and cloud motifs. by JVN
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Bold irezumi leg sleeve weaving koi, crashing waves, and peony blooms into a flowing Japanese composition. by JVN
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Sweeping irezumi phoenix in greywash, paired with chrysanthemum and crashing waves, flowing the full length of the leg. by JVN
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A striking irezumi leg sleeve, majestic crane in flight framed by cherry blossoms and rolling waves, fully healed and gallery ready. by JVN
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A bold Japanese irezumi phoenix leg sleeve, flowing feathers, wind-swept clouds, and delicate florals brought to life in deep blackwork. by JVN
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A bold irezumi forearm sleeve showcasing a koi navigating crashing waves and swirling clouds, anchored by a chrysanthemum bloom. by JVN
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A bold Japanese-style sleeve showcasing a koi navigating crashing waves and swirling clouds, rendered in rich black and grey shading. by JVN
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A bold Japanese-style phoenix leg sleeve, fully healed in deep blackwork, capturing motion, clouds, and florals across the entire leg. by JVN
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Bold Japanese irezumi piece flowing across the chest and shoulder, featuring a snarling tiger and dragon head rendered in smooth greywash. by JVN
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A bold irezumi tiger-and-dragon chest piece, fully healed and rendered in deep black and grey. by JVN
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A bold irezumi tiger chest piece in blackwork, power, movement, and traditional Japanese flow captured in a single, striking composition. by JVN
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Bold neo-traditional thigh piece featuring a powerful eagle gripping a chess rook, accented with vibrant red and blue banner ribbons. by JVN
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Bold neo-traditional eagle and rook piece with ribbon accents on the thigh. by JVN
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Bold neo-traditional thigh piece, an eagle gripping a rook, framed by flowing crimson and blue ribbons. Clean linework and timeless symbolism. by JVN
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Bold full-chest irezumi piece featuring a snarling tiger emerging from traditional Japanese clouds, powerful, balanced, and full of movement. by JVN
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Sleek black-and-grey irezumi showcase, a snarling tiger rides swirling clouds and ocean waves across a full chest composition. by JVN
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Sleeve-meeting chest piece featuring a fierce tiger clawing through stylized wind bars and clouds, a striking display of Japanese traditional tattooing. by JVN
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A bold Japanese-style blackwork sleeve and chest panel pairing a fierce shishi guardian with a skull and rolling clouds. by JVN
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Bold irezumi sleeve and chest panel combining an oni mask and koi with flowing clouds and waves, a striking display of traditional Japanese blackwork. by JVN
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A fierce irezumi tiger emerges from classic Japanese wave and cloud motifs across the full chest and right sleeve in detailed black and grey. by JVN
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Meet the artist behind the ink, our owner proudly showing off his own irezumi sleeve at the studio. by JVN
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