Mother Goose.
Illustrated portrait of Jivan tattooing at Mother Goose Tattoo

20+ years tattooing · realism

Jivan

@jivantattoo

Twenty years in and still chasing realism. Jivan's book runs to big black-and-grey animals, portraits and full sleeves — tigers, lions, Catrinas — plus mandala work that wraps a whole head. The kind of experience you want on a piece you'll have forever.

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Jivan is independent and books directly — a DM on Instagram is the fastest way in.

The work

Recent tattoos

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Work published with Jivan’s permission.

Good for

Is Jivan right for your idea?

  • Photorealistic animals and portraits
  • Full sleeves and large black-and-grey
  • Mandala and geometric coverage
  • A piece you want done by someone who has done it a thousand times

Where Jivan works

Mother Goose, Kensington

35 Stubbs St — green walls, gilt mirrors and room for a long sit. Ink Off Laser is in the same building if your piece needs a cover-up prepped or lightened first.

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The main floor at Mother Goose Tattoo, Kensington

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Tattoo artist yourself? Chairs here are commission-free from $100 a day.