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During this week I was visited from my favorite Du

During this week I was visited from my favorite Dutchies @sjoerd_oneness Who happens to like me and gave me three of his new Star Wars Mask prints. I received them with happiness and will try to find a space for them somewhere. Thank you very much. No hashtags today. 🧀
ゴードンはオランダの友人からプレゼントを受け取りました。彼は良い男です。 3枚のプリントをありがとうございました。たぶん壁にかけられているのかもしれません。近日中にまた会いましょう☀️

Hey people, after few life changing months, though

Hey people, after few life changing months, thought it might be interesting for the one or other of you to hear that I’m still around. Here’s a summary of the story.
Initially I closed my studio one month before the virus spread across the planet. I was planning to take more time to study Japanese horimono.

The need for a own studio seemed unnecessary as my profession takes up a lot of time with preparation and studies. Working alone without others, it just seemed to be an increasingly stupid idea to work in the middle of town. So I got rid of the idea of trying to keep it up for the sake of keeping it up. Now there is more time to study.
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Jen and me are doing well and are both happy! You can still find us around, incase you’re looking for us. Jenny is still doing a piercing and earlobe reconstruction. @jennifer_claus_piercing I’m quite proud to have joined the team Kailitos Way in Duisburg. Until today, the studio is regarded as one of the best in Germany. Back in the day it was always my dream to work with Kai. Kai’s definitely one of the big influences of my career and knows how to keep it fresh. Only 25 years later, I am glad that we found together. @kailitoswaytattoos @hanni_sei
@vickys_taetowierungen @marcelkristensen

I work by appointment only. I hope you are doing good out there!
See you all soon,
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If you out in the sun thinking tats, and you would

If you out in the sun thinking tats, and you would like to consider getting this one on you in Japanese handcraft Tebori, then give me a tinkle.
Usually at this time of year I would be in Japan with my friends before getting into my regular flow after the trip. So I can offer you no waiting time at all on this one it the next 10 days! So you look after me, I look after you! Be quick if you want immediate in!!! I have other images too,
#japanesetattoo #horimono #tebori #japanesetradition #japan #horikoi #horikoi1family #horikoifirst #horimonotattoo #bunshindourenseitonsyo
#horikoi1family #horikoi1 #wabori #teborigermany 2nd generation 二代目如月 @kisaragi.first @jennifer_claus_piercing #duisburgtattoo #tattooduisburg #ruhrpotttattoo

After an era of patients, I would like to announce

After an era of patients, I would like to announce that I am back at it. If you would like a piece of tradition on you, then gladly get in touch over the usual channels. I work with appropriate hygiene measures and by appointment only.
I will soon be making further announcements of where you can find me in the future.
Thank you Mr. Jagers for your trust. Tag? 👀

#japanesetajapanese #japanesetraditionaltattoo #japanesetraditional #horimono #wabori #tebori #teboritattoo #teborigermany #horikoi1family #horikoi1
Proud Second Generation @kisaragi.first @jennifer_claus_piercing 👍🏼

Today is a good day. On the 18 of May 2020, I had

Today is a good day. On the 18 of May 2020, I had received a package from @heartbreakers_tatt_shop America. @jaychastain has build me a beautiful tattoo machine coming in a handmade box., Including pins and stickers. They will be used and doubles kept. The rest will be evenly spread with my main men. Japanese and western traditional flash from the guys at heart breakers have been included. The present obviously has been in the post for a very long time. Perhaps even more than eight weeks. Patients has been proven and the machine is running well. Right down my alley. Holes will be made sooner. The machine is free from harm and does not seem to have caught the coronavirus underway. This parcel certainly makes up for the work loss of the last weeks at home. It will be a constant reminder of this time.
The pin of Fudo Myoō and a few stickers will be sent to Sensei. He will enjoy it! @kisaragi.first @jennifer_claus_piercing

It’s great to start the day with some humor. A s

It’s great to start the day with some humor. A short cartoon by @uptown_danny in Tattoo Today newspaper @pkdna73 @reaperrecords I include a short translation for the friends in Japan,
部族の黒人キャラクターは、かつて彼をどれほど愛していたかを誇っています。彼はそれぞれの熱い女性に出かけていました。彼はタフな男たちとも一緒でした。フクロウの現代的なタトゥーのイメージは、彼の話を聞いて生意気です。ですから時間は進化します。誰かが彼が賢いと思うたびに、それを交換するためのより良い何かがあるでしょう。それは人生の良い話です。とても面白い Good one Danny! 😜 #cartoon #ratsgetfatwhilebravemendie #blacktidetattoo

Japan celebrates the week of the golden boy. Ōgo

Japan celebrates the week of the golden boy. Ōgon Shūkan (黄金週間) is a week from the 29th of April to early May containing a number of Japanese holidays. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Tokyo Governor Uriko Koike has discouraged holiday travel during "Golden Week" to prevent spread of infections. Tokyo residents have been advised to stay home for Stay Home Week (ステイホーム週間, Sutei hōmu shūkan). The rebranded "Stay Home Week to Save Lives" will run from April 25 through until May 6.
Although the current situation is unfortunate this year, I wanted to let my friends in Japan know that I miss them dearly and that I look forward to good times agian. Let’s be a patient a little more.
In this context the last couple of days were incredibly intense. Memories of the passed were revisited.
Normally I would be in Japan right now for an extensive study tour at the masters, practicing Karate, calligraphy, tebori, sketching at historical points of interest. The family meeting and and live show are canceled. Ending the travels by participating at Sanja Matsuri festival with friends will have to wait for a better time.

However there is reason for pride!
The week brings new beginnings and joy to my heart!
My master aka. Horikoi from Toyohashi @kisaragi.first has officially given me and passed on the title of Second generation family name.

Congratulations on May 2nd.

I am pleased to know that the second generation Kisaragi 2 will be used again as the first generation Toyohashi ink.

Although Kisaragi 2 is still very inexperienced, he is responsible for keeping his tradition of the original carp caring for the rest of his life!
I am unaware if a title of this dimension has ever been given to anybody outside of Japan in the Horimono world.
To receive this 2nd generation title is highly unusual and fills me with pride and eagerness to continue the tradition. There is thankfulness for trust and true friendship.
It is accepted with full heart. Thank you everybody for you constant support.
See you in my new world! @kisaragi.first @jennifer_claus_piercing

Making a new one for Mike @michael_drekopoulos Tha

Making a new one for Mike @michael_drekopoulos Thanx bud for falling in love with this ideas and supporting.
Seeing Ama the pearl diver cutting her belly, is extremely seldom. Actually perhaps you’ve never seen the before. Most probably because it just doesn’t make a good image. Anyway the story tells That she takes drastic measures to deliver the pearl. After an exhausting fight she is washed on shore and the item is returned to Buddha. How do you remind me about democracy. It is also a thing that we will probably have to fight for in future! For now there is Endless information could used on both sides of the opinion. Which side is true. Are there so many opinions to cause confusion. It’s probably meant to keep people occupied. Please seek the truth and act accordingly for a better world. #tamatorihime #horimono #japanesetattoo if you like that idea you see here we can clearly speak about making this to your backpiece! If you would like to buy a Painting let’s talk about it. At the moment there is enough time to produce something for you. Old rule! Tag those who inspire you. Thank you too @kisaragi.first Horikoi Toyohashi Japan for all your lessons. Thank you very much for your patience with me. @jennifer_claus_piercing for piercing updates👀👀 #lookylooky

On the look for interesting people to interview I

On the look for interesting people to interview I found Ade Stacey @adestaceytattoo from Brighton, UK and talked Tattoo psychology for @tattookulturemagazine for those of you that are sick of scrolling, do you self a favor and go get it! It’s two clicks to the link and then you just have to wait for the post to arrive. The interview could have lasted the whole issue. Ade is surly somebody with true heart! Glad to see that the mag made it through tough times for now! Let’s keep it up! And for the next issue I already have an interview lined up with somebody unusual. Guess who?

Back of the paper for Marius

Back of the paper for Marius

The day @bennymoody walked home with happy hands.

The day @bennymoody walked home with happy hands. Thank you for buying one of my originals. Thank you for supporting my family in this time. A good decoration for your walls indeed! Also a big thank you to my wife for organizing everything around @jennifer_claus_piercing the master for friendship and knowledge. @horikoi.first #horikoifirst #horikoi #horikoi1 #horikoi1family #gouboku1 #japanesetattoo #horimono If you would like one of my paintings please feel free to get in touch with me. We can talk it over and then we can see how it’s going to reach you. Oh, and by the way from Monday on is compulsory to wear masks in Germany. Maybe just a little bit late? But then again better late than never. Did we speak about that 40 days ago? I remember walking down the street with a marker 40 days ago and people were mocking me. I have been laughed at. So now it’s compulsory? To all the fools out there? I hope you have an itchy face like I have had in the past weeks. Don’t worry, you’re going to get used to it,
One things for sure, I think those hipster beard all going to get a little bit shorter,😃

The dragon lives under the sea and I am top of the

The dragon lives under the sea and I am top of the earth. Sometimes it’s impossible to break with a wave. The Black Tide is known for swallowing everything in its way. A true tsunami. Sometimes clouded up and foggy underwater. Impossible to see clearly.
70cm *100cm Original for sale. Prints available. Thank you for your participation. #dragontattoo #japanesetattoo #horimono #horikoifirst #gouboku1 @horikoi.first @jennifer_claus_piercing ☀️

The balance act! Preparations for a previous day o

The balance act! Preparations for a previous day on Vera. Quite an unusual to decorate an Arm! If you like that idea let’s plan something like this together in the future. With some luck I can find the old pictures of the sleeve. If I do find him I will post them up asap. The painting is for sale. #japanesecircus #wabori #japanesetattoo #horikoi1 #horikoi #horikoifamily #goiboku1 @horikoi.first @jennifer_claus_piercing is preparing for First day open sales tomorrow. Please see what she is up to you. #piercing #jewelry

Good morning everybody! As you can imagine I have

Good morning everybody! As you can imagine I have another original painting for sale. This one here is 38×53cm, Archer’s paper. Originally tattooed on Micky’s ribs years ago. The design is old and is one of Japan’s most famous magicians. If you would like the painting to protect your walls, then feel free to get in touch.
#tsuru #sennin #tattoo #japanesetattoo #horimono #tattoodesign #mystic #sacredpractice #privateprofile #japan 250€

A dessert made of Cherry blossoms. Delicious. Plea

A dessert made of Cherry blossoms. Delicious. Please zoom this pic up and try imagine how this could taste. I remember this great day with Sensei @horikoi.first in Toyohashi! I look back on moments like this, when I feel bad.
In all, it gives me hope to revisit places I love. Memories are what makes you strong! Go share yours.
Haltet durch Deutschland! Dritter Mai ist schnell vorbei. @jennifer_claus_piercing #cherryblossomdessert #japan

This one is for sale. Acrylic and sumi on 70*100cm

This one is for sale. Acrylic and sumi on 70*100cm, 300g Archers. 650€

Thank you Dan for buying some of my older studies.

Thank you Dan for buying some of my older studies. I’m thrilled you have a new one hanging on your kitchen wall @veggiekowski
Johnny from the waterfall will help you, with those minor decisions about which ingredients and preparation schemes to use, while creating new dishes in future.
#Johnnyfromthewaterfall

Danke dir @mollsen88 für Deine liebenswürdige Unterstützung. Ich freue mich darüber, dass du den Wert meiner Arbeit siehst. Ich bin super glücklich darüber, daß unser Freund Herr Fisch bei dir an der Wand hängt! Ganz unter dem Motto „Junge iss kein Fisch und gib niemals auf“ wird er dir immer mit klugen Ratschlägen beim Kochen zur Seite stehen
Danke dir!
Frohe Ostern und bis die Tage.
#japanesetattoo #horimono #horikoi1 #horikoi @horikoi.first @jennifer_claus_piercing 🐣🐰

As we are heading up for Easter I received some ni

As we are heading up for Easter I received some nice post from my friend on the other side of the globe. @pkdna73 The editor of tattoo today newspaper and tribal fanzine has sent me a beautiful book. Also some stickers were included. Don’t forget to like the video while you’re watching, Jo. Thank you for writing me a personal note and thinking of me. Filled up with endless information it’s truly worth it. The price is good. Did anybody watching the video see that I opened the envelope with the bottle opener? #tattootricks You never stop learning the tricks! If you want to you can get hold off exactly what I am holding in my hand if you visit @andrehoppe @krautz_ironz.de i’m sure that I can hook you up with a copy. Be quick as I heard that they are not too many available. Flip to say that I wish everybody a special days had a good time. Please use your time wisely. Even a comic reading is reading! #imaginationtraining #krautzironz #tattootoday #goodtimeslonggone @horikoi.first @jennifer_claus_piercing 👍🏼

Life and friendship is a good thing. A few years a

Life and friendship is a good thing. A few years ago this painting was the inspiration to get the arm filled up with a beautiful woman. This one here is definitely a piece of Japanese poetry protecting the last piece of what is good. Similar to nowadays. Thank you to Saskia and Olivia Newton John, for buying the original painting.
Vielen lieben Dank @aramis1988 Dass du mich unterstützt hast. Möge es dir Segen im Hause bringen. Vergiss nicht, die Zukunft gehört uns!
vielen lieben Dank auch für die leckere Gemüsebrühe die ihr selber gezaubert habt. Ich verstehe das alle Zutaten frisch erlesen sind. Die werden gleich eine gute Verwendung finden. Dann sage ich mal bis die Tage! ☀️♥️
Ich wollte auch noch schüchtern hinzufügen dass falls einer von euch da draußen Lust hat von mir eine Malerei zu kaufen dann schick mir doch über die üblichen Kanäle eine Nachricht. 🌸 #japanesetattoo #horimono #wabori #olivianewtonjohn #horikoi1family @horikoi.first @jennifer_claus_piercing

Finished with this cutter! I was supported by Sens

Finished with this cutter! I was supported by Sensei @horikoi.first black Scorpion help me paint. He is initially from the Sahara desert, was important to Japan and then moved to Germany. Currently he is struggling to learn German. We have to give him some time. He can already count to ten and he’s making big progress in painting. The black scorpion is a very adaptable animal which never gives up! He’s calling on all of you not to give up. Show what you got. Like black scorpion we have to stay patient. This is it’s true power. #truepower #patience #namyohorengekyo #lotussutra #blackscorpion #horikoi #horikoi1family #horikoi1 #japanesetattoo #horimono #sunriseisbedtime slowly but surely, I miss Tattooing. @jennifer_claus_piercing

The difficulty lies in the simplicity. It’s hard

The difficulty lies in the simplicity. It’s hard to come up with the appropriate measurements.

A queen of the Stone age painting original. No pri

A queen of the Stone age painting original. No prints. 23*49cm on Hahnemühle 200g Please inquire Gordon.blacktide@t-online.de
高齢者向け販売用。ご興味のある方はお問い合わせください。#artforsale #traditionaljapanese #japanesetradition #horimono
In the event of COVID-19 and the The current work situation at bay, it would be a great help if the one or other of you can consider buying some of my art. It would be a great help at this time. I’m going to be posting a few older and newer paintings and all of our sale at this time. Maybe you will see something that you really like. Everybody please stay safe, 🍑✨ @horikoi.first @jennifer_claus_piercing This one just got sold. Keep your looks peeled for more,

So far for today. Working on this one overnight. A

So far for today. Working on this one overnight. After death marathon in over coming the Gods. Thank you Sensei @horikoi.first for the lessons. Some more green and we can can go one with the next. The painting is 37×56cm. Well possible to be tattooed by machine oh it can be started with Japanese handcraft Tebori. You can choose. #horimono #japanesetattoo #traditionaltattoo #wabori #bunshin #warriortattoo #horikoi1 #horikoi #horikoi1family #flattenthecurve #drawathome @jennifer_claus_piercing ♥️

With highest respect to Sensei @horikoi.first for

With highest respect to Sensei @horikoi.first for helping me with new adventures. This Japanese God will help everybody to stay in his center! Please be calm and helpful to others in need. The painting is 34*50cm on 300g Archers paper.
if you are interested in having it tattooed on you in the future you can gladly get in touch with me. This is a nice project for the future. There will be a time where it will find its way to somebody good. You can choose if you would like to have it done by machine or with the traditional and hand carving style. If you would like to buy the painting, You can be assured let the profit is split between the master and myself. That’s all we can do for now. Let’s be positive and work for the future! #japanesetattoo #horimono #tebori #japanesetradition #japan #horikoi #horikoi1 #gouboku1 #horimonotattoo #bunshindourenseitonsyo
#horikoi1family #horikoi1 #fudomyoo #wabori @jennifer_claus_piercing ✨

More peeps on the morning progress. Hard to sleep.

More peeps on the morning progress. Hard to sleep. Can snakes sleep? Getting there Scale by scale. Today should be good to finish this warrior. 38*56cm on 200g Fabriano. Not exactly what I am used to but I like it a lot. Thank you @horikoi.first for helping me in these days with my studies. Please view my last post to view my thoughts on this post. #horikoi1family #horikoi1 #japanesetattoo #wabori #二重彫 #侘寂 #horimono #suikodentattoo @jennifer_claus_piercing ☀️

Good morning friends, it’s been sometime since p

Good morning friends, it’s been sometime since posting. I sincerely hope that everybody is well. In times where things are getting quiet outside it’s all about keeping the morals high. Never forget where you come from and who you are. Never forget to step in for weak people!
The seated wooden statue of Dainichi Nyorai (木造大日如来坐像, mokuzō Dainichi Nyorai zazō) at the Shingon temple of Enjō-ji in Nara is the earliest and best-substantiated work by Japanese master sculptor Unkei. Almost 900 years later a man from Germany dedicated to his master @horikoi.first would paint the image for meditative purposes. This painting is 70×50 cm big and took considerable time to paint.
The painting was never produced as a print and the original has been sold to Michaela this morning. May it bring you relief and protection. In the case of anybody wanting to commission or acquire a painting from me, feel free to contact me. I have a lot of updates that might be important for the one or the other client. Jennifer and myself have closed the Black Tide Studio a week ago. The studio will not be reopening. I am very thankful for the mass of people who I have been privileged to work on over the years. Thank you very much to each of you.
@jennifer_claus_piercing and myself did not re-sign the lease a year ago. If you want to get hold of her please start following her Instagram. My clients and I have all decided that we will not be seeing each other until 29 April. After April 29 I will advise you where to meet me. I will be releasing new information about all of this soon. At this moment I want to keep everybody cheerful with my pictures. Everything that I’m drawing in the next month or so will also be for tattooing. In the event of anybody buying a little painting the tattoo will be for free.
You will be able to choose if you want your tattoo to be done in normal machine style or #tebori (Traditional Japanese Handcraft). in this time I will also continue painting in form of self study.
Please be safe. Stay at home.G #flattenthecurve #japanesedeity #dainichinyorai #horikoi1family

Black Crane for Miriam. Thank you so much for comi

Black Crane for Miriam. Thank you so much for coming over girl. Fun times indeed. If you like what you see you can gladly get in touch with me over the usual channels. Or shot me a mail: gordon.blacktide@t-online.de ✌🏼 #japanesetattoo #traditionaltattoo @jennifer_claus_piercing @horikoi.first ♥️

I know that kids love stickers, but after eight ye

I know that kids love stickers, but after eight years of stickered drawers in the old Black Tide studio I’ve decided to take everything down and do some cleaning up.
It’s easy to stick them on, but sure it’s not easy to take them off easily. I thought it would be worthwhile entertainment for myself. #kidslovestickers #entertainmyself

I am proud to interview my bud @marcelkristensen w

I am proud to interview my bud @marcelkristensen working at Kailitos way for German @tattookulturemagazine an inspiring fast read for the future! Sure this dude will go a long way! 👊🏼 #tattookulturemagazine #whosnext #germantattooers

When I was starting out Tattooing in the 90’s, t

When I was starting out Tattooing in the 90’s, there was always one guy that majorly stuck out. Kai @kailitoswaytattoos is a fantastic all round tattooer. Great inspiration! It would have been a dream to work with him. I am glad he came to the Tide. Accompanying his partner in crime, visiting @jennifer_claus_piercing for earlobe reconstruction we crossed paths! Real proud you made it over dude. Now it’s my turn to come see you. Folks please follow up! 👍🏼 #germantattooers

Study time at the masters house. Valuable time ind

Study time at the masters house. Valuable time indeed. How grateful could a man be for the witnessed events. Gordon is living a big dream. Thank you to everybody who has help me on my path and mission. Especially my master @horikoi.first for endlessly sharing wisdom and friendship. @jennifer_claus_piercing for endless patience and love. At the moment it is time for me to focus on mental and physical health. Learning to the end and never giving up is my top priority. #namyohorengekyo #sgi #japanesetattoo

A few years back, I was approached by a young fine

A few years back, I was approached by a young fine lady Julia, who did everything to protect her roots! Cutting cherry tree story original painting for sale. 150€, 50*23cm on archers. Dm me for details about purchasing. #japanesetattoo #cherrytree #sakura #japanesetradition #horikoi1family #japaneseart #familyfirst

Happy birthday Sensei @horikoi.first ♥️

Happy birthday Sensei @horikoi.first ♥️

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