The Portfolio

A fully realized Filipino warrior goddess rendered in vibrant American Traditional styling with pre-colonial detail. Complete with tribal arm markings, ceremonial weapons, and ancestral regalia — this piece honors the Lakambini mythology with technical precision and cultural depth.

Mayari, the one-eyed goddess of the moon from Tagalog mythology, depicted in a bold flash format with lunette symbolism and traditional Indigenous patterning. Available as a flash piece or adapted into a fully custom placement of your choice.

A second interpretation of Mayari drawn in a more dynamic, kinetic composition — dark background, vivid blue flame and moon-phase detail. Part of an ongoing Transformation flash series exploring the depth and power of Philippine pre-colonial deities.

A monumental solid blackwork chest piece drawing from Visayan and Cordilleran geometric traditions — chevrons, fern fronds, diamond lattice, and wave patterns across the full chest and shoulders. Painstakingly researched and custom designed for the individual.

A commanding Japanese ryū (dragon) executed as a full back piece — coiling body, flaming claws, jewel-bright green and red scales with gold highlights. Rendered in classic Irezumi style with authentic compositional flow, this is large-scale Oriental tattooing at its most ambitious.

A tighter compositional study of the same dragon at the torso — focusing on the face, flowing mane, and body curve. The shading depth and color layering showcases what Oriental tattooing demands: patience, precision, and a thorough understanding of traditional Japanese art forms.

A stylized Hannya — the jealous female demon of Japanese Noh theater — rendered in a gritty blackwork approach with dense bling-grillz detailing on the lower jaw. A collision of traditional Japanese symbolism with contemporary street energy that only works at the highest technical level.

A classic American Traditional composition — an open Bible ("The Good News") pierced by a jewel-hilted dagger, framed by red and marigold florals. Bold outlines, saturated fills, and a deliberately nostalgic palette make this a timeless execution of the genre.

A traditional-style balisong — the iconic Filipino butterfly knife — drawn on as an illustrative blackwork piece with a freehand quality. A creative fusion of Filipino cultural object with American Traditional linework sensibility.

A tight traditional floral study occupying the knee ditch — red and orange blooms with graphic green leaves, bold outlines, and solid fill. A demanding placement executed cleanly, showcasing mastery of the challenging texture of the inner knee.

Ivysaur rendered in unmistakably classic American Traditional styling — bold black outlines, flat fills, and a pop-red background heart motif. A fun, nostalgic piece that proves the traditional format can embrace any subject matter with full sincerity.

A multicolor swallow with flower sprig — a perennial traditional flash motif, refreshed with crisp execution and balanced color in blue, yellow, red, and black. Available as a walk-in flash piece for clients wanting a timeless first or additional tattoo.

The gauntleted Hand of Sauron from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth — a bold blackwork piece with metallic grey shading, dramatic finger articulation, and a pop of glowing gold and red on the One Ring. Part of our rotating flash sheet, available for booking any time.

A pure blackwork rendering of the Hannya mask — no color, only gradients of black and grey pulling from dark to light. The tonal control here is exceptional: deep shadow in the hollow cheeks, mid-tones in the horns, and bright negative space for the teeth.

Solid blackwork chest and shoulder geometric piece drawing from pre-colonial Filipino tribal traditions. Dense fills alternate with fine line banding in a technically demanding composition that requires both research into authentic patterns and rigorous execution to prevent blowout or fade.

Have a concept that doesn't fit a standard category? Good Hand accepts fully custom commissions across all styles. Bring a reference image, a feeling, a paragraph, or just a word — our artists will develop original artwork built around your vision and your body.

We maintain a rotating flash sheet of pop culture pieces — gaming characters, anime, film, music (like our Turnstile flash series) — all executed in American Traditional or custom illustrative styles. Check our Instagram for what's currently available for booking.

Back pieces, sleeves, and full leg compositions are welcomed. Multi-session projects are planned with care — flow, balance, and long-term healed appearance are all discussed before the first needle touches skin. Inquiry and deposit required to secure scheduling.

Good Hand periodically runs flash day events where artists release themed sheets of ready-to-go designs at a first-come, first-served basis. Follow our Instagram at @goodhandtattoo to be the first to know when the next flash day drops.