Tat of the Week - Geisha Beauty

This beautiful Geisha woman was tattooed by Tony from Chronic Tattoo in Cleveland, Ohio. What appeals to me most about this tattoo is the colors used that makes the art look like an ancient photograph rather than a new painting. The quality of the linework and the evenness of the "powdered" face show that a truly skilled hand was behind the creation of this tattoo.

Shizuko Mishima, About.com guide to Japan for Visitors, explains who Geisha are and the history behind them.