Got this beautiful book in the mail today. Still so excited to be a part of it and also to represent Hawaii alongside these other amazing international female artists. For more information check out: @okaasanbooks

Mixed Media (@drphmartins, @prismacolor, @winsorandnewton) on @Arches.Art #HotPress Cotton Watercolor Paper. . . #Japanese #RopeTying #Shibari #Kinbaku #Bondage #Kimono #Peony #Watercolor #Art

虎 = 🐯 (some fresh, most healed) #ToraTattoo #Tiger #TigerTattoo #Lotus #EyeOfTheTiger #BlackAndGrey

😋 Combining my, “white belt leg-locking,” ⚪️ with my, “blue belt fundamentals,” 🔵 to see what pops out at purple 🟣. I am grateful for everyone who has contributed to my education along the way, and every encouraging friend who has helped me along on the hard days. They know who they are. 🫶🏼 #BJJ #JiuJitsu #GoTrain #NoGi #SlipNSlide

“It’s dark because you are trying too hard. Lightly child, lightly. Learn to do everything lightly. Yes, feel lightly even though you're feeling deeply. Just lightly let things happen and lightly cope with them.” 🍃🌱🪴

I was made to make butterfly tattoos. 🦋

“i am the captain of my soul.” • part of a sleeve • mandala • hibiscus • flora • tora tattoo • honolulu

“the only person I compete with is myself.” • thank you simone • falling petals • part of a sleeve • tora tattoo • honolulu

That thing they say about being a blue belt is true. I didn’t think I’d ever have that problem- once I commit to something, I’m in for the long haul and I don’t stop til I’m through. But I had a handful of days the last few months where I looked back at the injuries I’ve had, & emotional and physical stress I’ve endured as a result of chasing being better. I was wondering if it was actually all worth my time and energy. Lucky for me I have good friends & coaches, and a stubborn Korean heart. I was able to put some forced time off to good use- all which made me realize I couldn’t quit if I tried. Thank you to the people who’ve helped push me through, I appreciate you more than you know. 💜 #FaixaRoxa

thank you afyon • some fresh • some healed • single needle • hawaii • flora

work in progress (lines are in the middle of healing right now) • my client here flew in from the mainland, so we didn’t have the chance to have an in-person consultation ahead of time. therefore, we made pretty big alterations on the spot- and think it is turning out even better! i mean it when i say that the trust you guys put in me doesn’t go unnoticed or unappreciated. thank you. 🙏🏼

part of a cool samurai sleeve i get to create • in-progress • some fresh, some healed • japanese • black and grey • single needle