Mathew Clarke Japanese Tattoo Artist
About Mathew
Mathew Clarke
Japanese-Style Tattooing
Humble Beginnings
Why Japanese Tattooing
Specialty
Modern and Traditional Japanese Tattooing
Japanese-influenced subjects in both blackwork and color.
Committed To The Craft
Working with Mat
What To Expect
When working with Mat, you can expect an artist who is highly skilled and experienced. As well as an artist who is genuinely passionate and dedicated to the tattoo process. Mathew approaches each tattoo as an opportunity for artistic expression and storytelling. He fully understands the profound impact a tattoo can have on an individual’s life and identity.
Commitment To Excellence
Japanese Tattooing
Baku are Japanese supernatural beings that are said to devour nightmares. They originate from the chinese Mo. According to legend, they were created by the spare pieces that were left over when the gods finished creating all other animals. They have a long history in Japanese folklore and art, and more recently have appeared in manga and anime.
What’s your favorite Japanese supernatural being? Mine have been the yurei, Japanese ghost. My schedule opens up after the summer season and the d love to tattoo more images like this. Nhtattoo@gmail.com Thanks
Baku are Japanese supernatural beings that are said to devour nightmares. They originate from the chinese Mo. According to legend, they were created by the spare pieces that were left over when the gods finished creating all other animals. They have a long history in Japanese folklore and art, and more recently have appeared in manga and anime.
What’s your favorite Japanese supernatural being? Mine have been the yurei, Japanese ghost. My schedule opens up after the summer season and the d love to tattoo more images like this. Nhtattoo@gmail.com Thanks
In Japanese culture and folklore, snakes, or hebi, have many meanings:
Protection;
Snakes are often seen as symbols of protection. For example, Japanese ratsnakes are associated with protection against pests and agricultural prosperity.
Transformation and rebirth;
Snakes shed their skin, which can symbolize rebirth, transformation, immortality, and healing.
Messengers and deities;
In some Shinto beliefs, snakes are seen as messengers or incarnations of deities and are often worshipped in temples.
Internal struggle;
When paired with a Hannya mask, a snake can represent a personal journey of transformation or internal struggle. It can also suggest shedding negative emotions and the emergence of a new, enlightened self. Thanks for your support and trust Patrick. It was great hanging out with you.
In Japanese culture and folklore, snakes, or hebi, have many meanings:
Protection;
Snakes are often seen as symbols of protection. For example, Japanese ratsnakes are associated with protection against pests and agricultural prosperity.
Transformation and rebirth;
Snakes shed their skin, which can symbolize rebirth, transformation, immortality, and healing.
Messengers and deities;
In some Shinto beliefs, snakes are seen as messengers or incarnations of deities and are often worshipped in temples.
Internal struggle;
When paired with a Hannya mask, a snake can represent a personal journey of transformation or internal struggle. It can also suggest shedding negative emotions and the emergence of a new, enlightened self. Thanks for your support and trust Patrick. It was great hanging out with you.
Dragons are one of the most legendary creatures in the history of mythology and folklore.
Dragons are a part of the historic culture of China, Japan, Vietnam, and many other countries.
According to most Eastern civilizations, dragons were noble creatures
The Japanese see dragons as benefactors and protectors of mankind.
Dragon tattoos symbolize bravery, wisdom, and strength.
Black dragons are associated with experience and wisdom. Thank you Hunter, for your trust and support. I was awesome getting to know you.
Dragons are one of the most legendary creatures in the history of mythology and folklore.
Dragons are a part of the historic culture of China, Japan, Vietnam, and many other countries.
According to most Eastern civilizations, dragons were noble creatures
The Japanese see dragons as benefactors and protectors of mankind.
Dragon tattoos symbolize bravery, wisdom, and strength.
Black dragons are associated with experience and wisdom. Thank you Hunter, for your trust and support. I was awesome getting to know you.
Completed…. Hannya, a woman whose soul has been possessed by a demon due to jealousy or obsession becoming a demon of demons and Jorōgumo, the shape shifting spider who turns into a woman and lures men in to eat them.. thank you for your support and trust Alex. I have a handful of openings starting in September to start your tattoo project. How about a Ōmukade? . . #midnightmoontattoo #mathewclarketattoo #meredithnh #japanesetattoo #nhjapanesetattooartist
Completed…. Hannya, a woman whose soul has been possessed by a demon due to jealousy or obsession becoming a demon of demons and Jorōgumo, the shape shifting spider who turns into a woman and lures men in to eat them.. thank you for your support and trust Alex. I have a handful of openings starting in September to start your tattoo project. How about a Ōmukade? . . #midnightmoontattoo #mathewclarketattoo #meredithnh #japanesetattoo #nhjapanesetattooartist
Thank you Tyler. It was awesome hanging out and getting to know you guys. See you soon. MOMIJI (MAPLE LEAF)
A symbol of time passing, a symbol of the wind. the design often conveys the leaves as floating, carried on the wind or in the water. In Japan, it’s also the symbol of lovers. The most revered species, acer palmatum, symbolizes peace, longevity, and prosperity along with the passage of time. (Last photo is healed).
Thank you Tyler. It was awesome hanging out and getting to know you guys. See you soon. MOMIJI (MAPLE LEAF)
A symbol of time passing, a symbol of the wind. the design often conveys the leaves as floating, carried on the wind or in the water. In Japan, it’s also the symbol of lovers. The most revered species, acer palmatum, symbolizes peace, longevity, and prosperity along with the passage of time. (Last photo is healed).
A prestigious pet. Chinese traders first brought goldfish to Japan in 1502, and sold them to the samurai and nobility as highly prized pets. Like China, the goldfish serves as a symbol of wealth, fortune, and good luck.
A prestigious pet. Chinese traders first brought goldfish to Japan in 1502, and sold them to the samurai and nobility as highly prized pets. Like China, the goldfish serves as a symbol of wealth, fortune, and good luck.
Thank you as always Dakota, you always have the best of ideas. …..Namakubi (severed head) in tattoo can be used to show many things, courage, a warning, respect for foe, or just as an image of no fear. Willingness to accept your fate and with honour is one for the messages namakubi is used for. A brutal image none the less, it is applied not as shock factor only, but as an element to the circle of life, for example-when taking a head it is done with respect for the person and that persons cause, but can also be used to show others the punishment if they are not living a truly righteous life.
Thank you as always Dakota, you always have the best of ideas. …..Namakubi (severed head) in tattoo can be used to show many things, courage, a warning, respect for foe, or just as an image of no fear. Willingness to accept your fate and with honour is one for the messages namakubi is used for. A brutal image none the less, it is applied not as shock factor only, but as an element to the circle of life, for example-when taking a head it is done with respect for the person and that persons cause, but can also be used to show others the punishment if they are not living a truly righteous life.
Finished up this awesome snake and chrysanthemum sleeve the other week. I’ll post the rest at some point but here’s a little section of what we’ve done. Thanks Patrick. I look forward to the next one. . . #nhtattoo #nhtattooartist #mathewclarketattoo #midnightmoontattoo #japanesetattoo #nhjapanesetattoo #meredithnh
Finished up this awesome snake and chrysanthemum sleeve the other week. I’ll post the rest at some point but here’s a little section of what we’ve done. Thanks Patrick. I look forward to the next one. . . #nhtattoo #nhtattooartist #mathewclarketattoo #midnightmoontattoo #japanesetattoo #nhjapanesetattoo #meredithnh
Progress… Hannya, a woman whose soul has been possessed by a demon due to jealousy or obsession becoming a demon of demons and Jorōgumo, the shape shifting spider who turns into a woman and lures men in to eat them.. Just a little more time on Alex and we will wrap this one up. As in my last post this is also his First tattoo! I have a handful of full sitting days open next month to start your first tattoo project. As I wrap some of these big tattoos up it leaves me with a few half days open if you are looking for a smaller one sitting tattoo. How about a yokia? . #midnightmoontattoo #mathewclarketattoo #meredithnh #japanesetattoo #nhjapanesetattooartist
Progress… Hannya, a woman whose soul has been possessed by a demon due to jealousy or obsession becoming a demon of demons and Jorōgumo, the shape shifting spider who turns into a woman and lures men in to eat them.. Just a little more time on Alex and we will wrap this one up. As in my last post this is also his First tattoo! I have a handful of full sitting days open next month to start your first tattoo project. As I wrap some of these big tattoos up it leaves me with a few half days open if you are looking for a smaller one sitting tattoo. How about a yokia? . #midnightmoontattoo #mathewclarketattoo #meredithnh #japanesetattoo #nhjapanesetattooartist
Progress…. One more sitting for Hunter and we will be done with his first tattoo! I have some openings available coming up next month, what’s your idea? . . #midnightmoontattoo #mathewclarketattoo #nhtattoo #nhtattooartist #dragontattoo #dragonbackpiece #nhjapanesetattooartist
Progress…. One more sitting for Hunter and we will be done with his first tattoo! I have some openings available coming up next month, what’s your idea? . . #midnightmoontattoo #mathewclarketattoo #nhtattoo #nhtattooartist #dragontattoo #dragonbackpiece #nhjapanesetattooartist
Good times… thank you Colin. It was a pleasure working with you, hanging out and getting to tattoo this rad design on you. Looking forward to seeing you again.
Good times… thank you Colin. It was a pleasure working with you, hanging out and getting to tattoo this rad design on you. Looking forward to seeing you again.
Well healed elbow….
Cleaning out my old PC and came across some older photos. (More to come, maybe) My work and interest is mainly in Japanese style however I would not mind a few pieces like this once an a while. What’s your tattoo idea? Let’s sit down and make something a different together. Nhtattoo@gmail.com
Cleaning out my old PC and came across some older photos. (More to come, maybe) My work and interest is mainly in Japanese style however I would not mind a few pieces like this once an a while. What’s your tattoo idea? Let’s sit down and make something a different together. Nhtattoo@gmail.com
Great time on this fu dog piece. Thanks Jack… Its been far too long, hope it’s going awesome! Did this one a couple years back, not sure I remember posted it before?
Great time on this fu dog piece. Thanks Jack… Its been far too long, hope it’s going awesome! Did this one a couple years back, not sure I remember posted it before?
Awesome dragon for Kai. Thank you for your trust and dedication. It was great getting to know you and you sat like a champ. See you real soon….. #midnightmoontattoo #mathewclarketattoo #nhtattoo #nhjapanesetattoo
Awesome dragon for Kai. Thank you for your trust and dedication. It was great getting to know you and you sat like a champ. See you real soon….. #midnightmoontattoo #mathewclarketattoo #nhtattoo #nhjapanesetattoo
I really like tattooing these guys. Keep em coming. #nhtattoo #nhtattooartist #midnightmoontattoo #mathewclarketattoo #japanesetattoo #japanesegoldfishtattoo #dragonballz
I really like tattooing these guys. Keep em coming. #nhtattoo #nhtattooartist #midnightmoontattoo #mathewclarketattoo #japanesetattoo #japanesegoldfishtattoo #dragonballz
Progress… 2024 is the year of the dragon. How can we work together to make your dragons come to life? Have an idea? A question? Or just want to talk about dragons? Send me an email and let’s get started… Nhtattoo@gmail.com
Progress… 2024 is the year of the dragon. How can we work together to make your dragons come to life? Have an idea? A question? Or just want to talk about dragons? Send me an email and let’s get started… Nhtattoo@gmail.com
Progress…. Thanks you Sonja. Your amazing.
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