BLACK & GREY · PORTRAITS · MYTHOLOGY
Personal stories.
Written in ink.
Black & grey realism, portraits and mythology. Original tattoos by Zencat, with Sydney appointment enquiries welcome.
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THE ARTIST
A drawing practice,
carried onto skin.
Zencat’s practice connects fine-art training, a background in game art and tattooing. The work moves between classical sculpture, family portraits and Eastern imagery, with an emphasis on form, light and composition.
Sydney guest-spot enquiries are welcome. Zencat does not currently have a permanent Sydney studio. A host studio and dates must be arranged and confirmed before any appointment can be booked. Read the Sydney booking information ↗
SELECTED WORK
Every piece has a beginning.
Chinese mythology · Ink-painting style
Zhong Kui in Ink-Wash Brushwork
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Illustrative · Original characters
Original Characters, Worn on Skin
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Cover-up · Full back · Colour
Large Back Cover-Up
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Black & grey · Chest piece
Angel & Demon
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Poseidon
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Classical sculpture · Realism
Perseus
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Portrait · Family
A first-birthday portrait
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Illustrative portrait · Memorial
A grandfather remembered
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Portrait · Scar coverage
Messi, a moment to keep
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Sports portrait · Realism
Allen Iverson
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Music · Realism
AC/DC
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Mythology · Large-scale composition
Pegasus & the Colosseum
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Detail · Realism
A familiar gaze
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Eastern art · Mythology
Manjushri
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Colour · Small tattoo
A small galaxy
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Objects · Realism
Metal in black & grey
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BEFORE YOU BOOK
A few useful answers.
Can I book a tattoo in Sydney?
Sydney guest-spot enquiries are welcome. Zencat does not currently have a permanent Sydney studio. A host studio and dates must be arranged and confirmed before any appointment can be booked. Please enquire about your preferred dates before making travel arrangements.
Can I discuss my design in Chinese?
Yes. Chinese-language consultations are available by email or WeChat. You can also submit your enquiry in English using the form below.
Which styles does Zencat work in?
The portfolio focuses on black and grey realism, portraits and mythology, alongside Eastern subjects, smaller pieces and coverage projects.
Were all these tattoos made in Sydney?
No. This is a portfolio from different stages of the artist’s practice, including work completed in China. The work is presented separately from current Sydney appointment arrangements.
How do I get a quote?
Send your idea, reference images, placement, approximate size and preferred dates. Pricing, session planning and the studio location are confirmed during consultation.
START WITH AN IDEA
Tell me what
you have in mind.
Sydney guest-spot enquiries are welcome. Zencat does not currently have a permanent Sydney studio. A host studio and dates must be arranged and confirmed before any appointment can be booked.
Email your reference photographs to [email protected]
WeChat: zencattattoo