Traditional Japanese Tattooing with Chris O'Donnell
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Chris O'Donnell learned how to tattoo in a sketchy biker shop when he was just 17 and now he's a world renowned artist specializing in large scale Japanese style tattoos.
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I like how quiet the audio is. No loud blasting rock or anything like that, it really makes me focus on Chris more and hear what he is actually all about. He also seems like a really humble guy that just wants to give the clients the best that he can give.
"I literally try harder every time.", and that my friend, is the key to success.
Please bring this series back! I've watched all the episodes 20 times and need more
I have both my arms done by Chris, well finishing my second arm tomorrow. I always watch this video before I go see him, we started 5 years ago. He is honestly one of the nicest ppl I have ever met and so talented. If you’re thinking about Japanese tattoos, go to him you’ll have a great experience
I live in Asia and I know people here who are going to America to get Japanese tattoos from Chris O'Donnell. Dude is legit.
This guy is the epitome of an artist. I can relate to him on so many levels. Love how real he is also. You don’t see that type of honesty every day.
i don't know what is more nerve racking for the artist ? messing up the tattoo or having a big harry butt in front of his face ?
reward 4 chikani yeah man it always trips me out to think about shaving and spreading another dudes ass.. stretch that skin! I don't think I'm that passionate about anything.
Kekoa Kawakami let me dangle a good bag of cash in front of your face to do something you love, but just in a weird place that is usually just your own mind psyching yourself out... and it isn’t gay unless dicks touch duh
Call Jesus blood needs pray
It's kind of sad how so many go all: "it's not Tebori, thus not traditional" or "he's not Japanese" which makes it somehow invalid. It's the imagery and placement that makes it traditional. Much Irezumi shows visual stories of the heroes of the Suikoden and/or implement Yokai and deities. Many non-Japanese tattoo artists are incredibly knowledgeable on these intricate parts of Japanese culture. Since tattoos are a huge taboo in Japan itself (they can't get rid of the criminal stigma), Japanese artists highly value their non-Japanese peers and clients as they show a huge appreciation for their culture through their art and they actually learn from each other. Even Horiyoshi lll, who is largely considered the greatest living Japanese tattoo artist today, has learned from and borrowed techniques from the west. It's his imagery that makes it a 100% traditional Japanese. His senior apprentice is a German who is accepted into the Hori family and actually carries the Hori name: Horikitsune. Horikitsune is highly skilled in Tebori as well. I know for a fact that many Japanese tattoo masters interact with non-Japanese tattoo artists and there is great respect for each other.
@Mr. Holliday a response to an asshole from another asshole
And a plus, the Japanese actually like foreigners embracing their culture.
@Boss T go sit down, command and conquer. Humans in general have been doing this too eachother since the dawn of time you just wanna blame white people for everything.
The rest of the world is suffering from the stigma as well not just Japan parents in the western world hate it too
Funny how these youtube ''experts'' are trying to downplay Chris O Donnell lol Awesome video Vice!
What a nice, genuine dude!
so anyone notice how he looks like kevin love?
all of you who are complaining about a master like chris O'Donnell are what's wrong with the tattoo industry
Love this guy. A real artist is never happy with his own work. Always pushing to be better.
I love the Japanese style of tattoos. So bright and colourful. I actually have a Japanese Koi fish tattoo on my right bicep, it's in black and grey. Watching from London UK. 🇬🇧
Reguardless of the title, I think this mans work is awesome. He has learned from many people, whether it be in person ,books or examples. And has enough of a conscious to feel bad for people letting new artists practice on them lol.
Timothy Hoyer has done both of my Japanese half sleeves. One is 10 years old the other is 5 years old. To this day I get complimented on them by random people just walking around. These guys are all extremely talented. It is an honor to get tattooed by such talented artists.
Chris did my half sleeve koi bamboo and waves back in 2004. Still looks great, colorful still. He also introduced me to the band the shins. Great guy.
That's awesome, He does some Amazing work! Wish theyd bring these type of videos back. Tattoo Age ect. Also, the Shins was a great recommendation! The singer James Mercer also makes music with another artist who I'm spacing on called "Broken Bells" Def worth a check out if you Dig his Shins stuff!
This guy seems so humble
chris odonnel in a boss man tymothy hoyer is fucking amazing his work is killer
i like this guy a lot. seems very humble and genuine. i saw thomas hooper in a couple of shots... vice should do one on him. his style is epic.
Nice to see an artist without tattoos up to his nostrils.
amazingly self aware and humble. best of luck
I love eating Slim Jims, watching Polka Party on TV, sorting my recyclables and - when possible - incorporating the three into my love making. Now, let me show you my tattoos.
this guy seems like a old soul in a new world, a true artist, a true perfectionist
Primal Urge!!! Some of the best SF tattoo artists came out of that shop.
This interview seems more of giving a perspective on artists and art in general rather than the video title. It's nice.
I can't believe some people are still saying that tatoo is not an art...
Uploading 480p in 1080p doesn't make it any better this video looks like it's from a VHS.
You poor little thing, did you manage to get through the video? Do you need a letter of complaint?
Chris I can tell you are a sweet gentle man and I aspire to be like you
Not the Chris O'Donnell I was expecting...
He's brilliant in an attractive way. I don't know. Something about him just gives of a calm and caring vibe.
To everyone complaining about the title: Yes you are right. He is not a "traditional Japanese" Tattooer. Nor is that his style. Chris, himself, posted on his blog insisting that his style is NOT traditional. Rather, it is a "blend" influenced by many, many styles including traditional Japanese and Tibetan.
These are really gorgeous pieces! Wish I still lived on the East Coast, I would totally get my back done.
Wow, he's a really good guy. Shifted my views on tattoo artists and tattooing in general.
Cool relatable chad this guy. Very humble and doesn’t even reAlize how badass he is.
I don't know where people are coming from when they say his work is sloppy and not good. His work is amazing and he does have talent! If you guys think his work sucks how about you try drawing the masterpieces he has tattooed on his clients.
U can tell this guy is fallowing his heart, and when u do that with faith your dreams come true or "materialize" as he put it. And not all of us arw born to become famouse, just the smallest simple things can be fallowing your heart..
hahah wow! This is the first time i've seen this! Had the pleasure of being tattooed by Chris several times......12:54 is the line drawing and background of my backpiece.
Looks amazing!
Easy to say that from the safety of your computer, isn't it? He might not have phrased it well, but he had a point.
This guy seems so chill and grounded.
there is no arguement because you do not tattoo. Its called Traditional because of the style.(images, stories, the WAY things are drawn and how the tattoo LOOKS).. All the real tattooists at my shop just told me to not even argue with the unaware public and let you be right...so I will end it at that.
I love this man!
He manifested his own destiny, amazing.
You could argue that 'Traditional' is more about the visual style rather than the process.
I never had a actural tattooer I really enjoyed. But after watching this video im a huge fan of his work now. By far my favorite. Great work. Amazing artist. Talks about tattooing how its supposed to be instead of talking about nonsense that has nothing to do with tattooing.
This dude is def a perfectionist.. Always thinking hes not doing it completely right. I have to say man... You def are doing it right.
... that being said, vice should do a documentary about traditional japanese tattoo :)
it would be interesting to see how they make the bamboo needles and do the outlines by hand without a machine, some even make their own inks, also the customers should still mainly be yakuza members and corporate bosses. also some artists intentionally incorporate scarring into the design, which i havent seen in western tattoos.
he is so humble. and i really like his style. thnks vice for another interestingly good documentary.
I LOVE these tattoo videos! MOAR vice!
Chris...you're on the way of becoming a tattoo legend. Great art, but even more a great attitude.
Impressed by his positive attitude and self sufficient decision to make it on his own without his parents help.
Loved you in Batman and robin bro
Richmond Virginia ❤️
Wow *how I wish I could Get a nice ink piece* *_on me from this guy_* ...
Great work
Its Chris O Donnell .. He doesnt need a one year apprenticeship hes been doing this for 20 plus years.
Pretty dope artist
Richmond, Virginia? 1994?! where and when I was born... awesome.
The Japanese tattoo did not start with, and does not belong to, the Yakuza.
Chris O'Donnell you are one cool dude. The kind of guy you'd feel comfortable under a needle with
vice is awesome.
I like negative/empty space on someone's body .For example, I like one sleeve in one arm and the other arm with no sleeve.
mtl blues that's what I'm planning on doing
That’s what I have
Wow, what a great guy. Seems seriously down to Earth and grounded about everything. Just keep trying harder. Just awesome.
It really sucks what's happened to tattoos and tattooing. It's great it's popular, but it has really destroyed the ability for regular people to get quality work. The majority of people that get tattoos are blue collar guys but they are being charged white collar prices. Just kind of sucks to see.
didnt know kevin love is now a tattoo artist. he was a great ball player
Chris odonnel ftw. My biggest inspiration!
Chris o donnel seems like a really cool laid back guy
"Don Ed HArdy"...as in the Ed Hardy?
Beautiful work. Surely Japanese artists would agree.
God I love his art style so so so much, I need to get a piece from him at least once in my life
I would have to agree that tradition Japanese can only be done by a Japanese person, because its not just a tattoo. There's culture behind it.
Timothy hoyers art is amazing 2 great artists
I love tatto from Indonesia ❤️
I don't like tattoos for the most part but that dude is chill
Lol what if he farted
He gotta hold that shit in or he getting the shit smacked out of him
How modest you are Chris O'donnell.
i like your arts and your art best so we can't think about this is arts i wish you all the best
he looks this young and has been tatooing this long crazy
When i saw the title of the video i thought it was how Chris O Donell from NCIS: LA learned how to make traditional japanese tattoes XD
14.43!!! What an honour!! I'm probably one of the only Ed Hardy T shirt wearers. / owners who already knew who he was before I bought the T shirt!! 2000 Dragons!!!
Its funny actually, I am from RVA and am about to possibly start an apprenticeship at the Absolute Art that hes talking about. Tattooing for one year, since I was 17, dreaming of one day doing art for a living and being as esteemed as Chris. You're an inspiration to me man.
definitly agree with you... the title is extremely misleading. I also thought they way he tattooed was different than the normal machinery way...
the title should've been traditional japanese tattoo.
We need one on Thomas hooper!!!!!
I miss this vice
I love shisei!
unabadaga!
For the ppl talking shit.. should watch it first :) he clearly says he feels like he just "squeezing by" and he feels like hes the last in his group to get it.. super humble. And from the art i can easy say he is slightly above the standard. Not by any means in the class of filip lue.. and also they say he went towards japanese style. His friend calls it a refined take in japanese style. Its a dude drawing japanese subjectmatter thats it. Soo stop hating and just see it as a nice documentey one of few about tattoo. Soo thanks vice. The mike rubendhall was rwal good. Pz
Yes, I also mentioned in my first comment that even the visual isn't really traditional. For some reason, almost all tattoo artists in Japan use the same style of clouds, water and wind bars. Americans and European artists usually have more swept and thinner waves, darker, thinner wind bars and condensed, smaller, darker clouds. This is why I stated that a Japanese artist would know that these tattoos weren't Japanese because you can see that from the style. Doesn't mean it's not great work.
Love this guys style.
I originally commented on the title of the video; saying that it shouldn't be called traditional japanese tattooing because it isn't. Probably my biggest issue esthetically about Japanese style western tattoos is the fact that the wind bars, water and clouds are generally far too compressed and dark. There's also a bit of an issue with the shading of the wind bars. They seem to almost always be very dark with very little shading into the light part. Things end up looking a little too harsh imo.
Very inspiring and humble guy , much respect.
Yeah that's true, there aren't many traditionalists out there anymore. I got mine done, shoulder to elbow on both arms, hand poked in Tokyo. You can check my videos and see it to some extent. Machines are becoming more popular in Japan. Again, O'Donnell is talented and he does fine work. He's certainly professional enough to know his niche.I'm sure he cringes when people like you react like you do. My comment has nothing to do with his work, only the title that Vice used.
I like his approach on knowing when its done
Great interview!
Beautiful!
Very nice. I love how the colour 'pops'!
this was the tattoo age I've been waiting for
Absolute gent
i think irezumi should always be done with the tebori style it just doesnt look the same with the gun
his work is amazing wow