Im not sure if this helps but i am pretty sure that Chris Koutsis from Davinci Tattoo is Korean. He has done some nice work on some friends of mine, one of which had some korean lettering, etc.

Maybe he would be a good fit for your work depending on what you would like to have done..? Again, hope this helps...

www.davincitattoo.com

I as well am looking for Korean art for a tattoo. I have not been able to find anything useful yet but please let me know if you find a website with authentic Korean tattoo designs! I will let you know if I find anything as well!

thankyou

hey i am half korean and i got a tattoo of my korean name my hah lah buh jee gave me with a picture of a cartoon type characters of the husband and wife when they get married if you would like to see the picture its on my myspace page http://www.myspace.com/xomushieox

I am also looking into a Korean tattoo. Speaking to Senior Korean's I have found that it is a more (against the cultural norm) to get a tattoo. Ancient Koreans used tattoos to brand slaves. Even today in Korea, tattoos are associated with gangs.

I am planning on getting a tattoo of the national flower of Korea. The flower holds a lot of meaning to Korea as it can withstand insects and harsh weather conditions thus it was titled their national flower after their liberation from Japan.

"The Korean national flower is Mugunghwa (the Rose of Sharon), which has been historically and climatically common all over the Korean peninsula. The word "mugung" in Mugunghwa means "endless", and therefore it symbolizes the perpetuity of the country and people. The Mugunghwa is characterized by a tenacious vitality because it can bear the cold and blossoms one after another ceaselessly. Therefore, the flower may well represents the character of the Korean people who are generally reputed to be persevering and diligent"

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Hi,
I´m a half korean and I´m looking for a korean motive, too.
I think it´s very difficult to find something, but I found something called "Dokkaebi", what could be a good motive for a tatoo.

I found a book, which I will order :
http://www.amazon.de/Dokkaebi-Motifs-Koreanische-Motive-Motifs/dp/3803006570?tag2=gp0409-21

Maybe it´s your taste, too...

Good luck.

Hi to all of you who are looking for a korean tattoo artist. you could check out myspace for RayLee and you should find all my info and portfolio there.

562-908-7577

you want the word ghost spirit tattooed to you?
i've been looking for an artist who can do hanja characters with as much grace and steadiness as my great uncle who makes the hanja characters for a living.

i am having the same issue...can you email me if you come across any ? and i will do the same

I am half Korean and want a tattoo of both of my children's names. My mother hates tattoos and doesn't want me to get anymore. She won't translate their names for me in Korean writing, but I wound a website where you wan order translations www.asianbrushart.com

I'd say that the Korean art suggestion was a good one. Finding a piece of Korean art that you like and turning it into a tattoo was essentially what I did.

I just got my first tattoo a couple days ago on the top of my foot and it is "Korean." It's a dancheong flower; one of the flowers painted on the rooves of traditional Korean palaces.

Images: The first is the inspiration for my tattoo. The second is more representative of the actual color. The third is the finished outline. The fourth is the finished product with color.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/importedmegami/200601091136822461.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/importedmegami/531943012_d05e9fa35b_ocircle.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/importedmegami/Img_0738.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/importedmegami/Img_0740.jpg

As you can see, the colors have been modified slightly. There is more yellow than the original. My artist did that so the orange and red weren't right next to each other a lot because then the colors wouldn't stand out from each other so much. She also added a touch of orange in the center instead of making it just yellow.

My tattoo was done by Nattsu at Chopstick Tattoo in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, Japan.

well the tiger symbolically represents pride and power from the Korean culture.

Interesting that we're all half Korean! But, I liked the Korean dragon idea, things took off from there. My sister and I are going to get twin korean dragon vs tiger designs. Tigers and dragons are in many proverbs and folklore. There are tons of pictures as well.

I am also half korean..and I already have my last name tattooed on my upper back..it is simple..not very artistic..but im also an undergraduate for graphic design..so i appreciate simplicity in design and especially when it comes to typography and calligraphy..i now want another tattoo..vertically down my spine..

struggle
through
the
pain
live
through
the
tears

but im having trouble finding a legit site/artist who would be able to help me out. any information would be appreciated. ali_young21@hotmail.com

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Hi! I am a Korean Adoptee and I have been looking around also. I found a good site that customizes Korean Calligraphy.Check it out. http://www.asianbrushart.com/KoreanE.htm
This is the best one I was able to find where it looks artistic.
You can also post a craigslist ad in Seoul and People will Translate for free. I just copied it right into a word doc and changed the size and font.

I'm a full korean, not half like you all which I think is really ironic. But I too like the rest of you am looking for some korean insprired tattoos, I was thinking of some calligraphy but I cant find any. If anyone knows anything feel free to e-mail me.

Check out Phillip Spearman of Inkworks Tattoo... an amazing artist from Inkworks in Artesia that has already done Korean lettering and Korean art. His website is www.inkworkstattoo.com and yes, he is half korean...

Billy
www.tatsoul.com

Hey! Gen cha na yo? Thawt I was a lone searcher for a Korean Tattoo, Im really eager to find somthing unique with meaning to plant on my chest .Somthing beautifull and true to the Korean spirit . An yong .

In Korea its very taboo to have a tattoo... They won't let you in the public bathsm and you get dirty looks on the beaches, even with a small tattoo.. Im Korean-Canadian so I have a pretty good experience on both sides of the tattoo world. In Korea, if you are a foreigner with a tattoo, it is much more accepted than being Korean with a tattoo... I have Korean friends who live with their parents and their parents don't even know they have a tattoo (in places like upper arm, ankle)... I just have a small tattoo but at the public bath I wasn't allowed in bc I look Korean. It's strange, but it has to do with people thinking people with tattoos are dangerous. Giving tattoos in Korea is illegal unless you are a doctor because of the use of needles. People usually leave the country to get it done, many go to Japan bc of their excellent work, which is kind of funny considering the past... Anyways, because of the tabboo, there aren't any reall Korean style tattoos like the Japanese have. You can get Korean things as tattoos, obviously, but they are not "Korean tattoos" bc Korea does not have a tattoo style...

just to be clear, I am full Korean, but also raised in Canada.

If anyone in Korea needs a tattoo, my client will be in Korea for the first couple of weeks in Jan.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/33494944@N03/sets/72157611345185097/

Please contact me

There is no such thing as a Korean Style Tattoo. Koreans tattooed themselves solely to represent their gang affiliations. I am not aware of the legality of using needles in Korea. I am aware many seniors are administered shots by younger, healthier members of their families, at HOME. Either way, there is no such Korean Style Tattoo. In the past, all gang tattoos were done by JAPANESE. Nowadays men will get a tattoo in order to avoid serving in the army. Before the age of 30, it's mandatory a male must serve. With that being said, if you really want a Korean Style tattoo, have the word THIEF tattooed on the back of your hand. If that's not your style, possibly you could tattoo SERVANT.

And as for that so called "kanji"
Koreans, Chinese and Japanese once used the same writing style. We now all have a simplified version. The Chinese for some odd reason only slightly simplified it and a vast amjority of their population will die without ever learning the enitre language.

Basically what I am trying to say is, find an old ass Korean man. By old ass I mean "bout to die." Tell him a little about your philosophy on life and have him caligraphy an old Korean saying or proverb. Take that to your tattoo guy and have it done. If you use the simplified writing style of Korea, you will be laughed at by all Koreans. Let me rephrase that. You will be laughed at by all full-blooded Koreans who can actually read it. I am warning you. We will not be laughing at the simplified Korean writing style. We will be laughing at you. IF you by chance visit Korea, you will be laughed at as well. Expect a lot of pointing.

Research before you finalize. I understand it's your body and you don't need approval, but allow us to help you not make a fool of yourself in a semi-permanent way. Feel free to email me with questions.

And as for that so called "kanji"
Koreans, Chinese and Japanese once used the same writing style. We now all have a simplified version. The Chinese for some odd reason only slightly simplified it and a vast amjority of their population will die without ever learning the enitre language.

Basically what I am trying to say is, find an old ass Korean man. By old ass I mean "bout to die." Tell him a little about your philosophy on life and have him caligraphy an old Korean saying or proverb. Take that to your tattoo guy and have it done. If you use the simplified writing style of Korea, you will be laughed at by all Koreans. Let me rephrase that. You will be laughed at by all full-blooded Koreans who can actually read it. I am warning you. We will not be laughing at the simplified Korean writing style. We will be laughing at you. IF you by chance visit Korea, you will be laughed at as well. Expect a lot of pointing.

Research before you finalize. I understand it's your body and you don't need approval, but allow us to help you not make a fool of yourself in a semi-permanent way. Feel free to email me with questions.

I am half Korean and if you really want a Korean tattoo just researsh something in Korea that you like and print it and give it to a tattoo artist. Thats what I did with mine. I got my name in Korean with the South Korean Pennisula in the background. Just e-mail me @ littlejohn.james@gmail.com if you wanna see my tat. Hope this helps.

I too am half Korean. And I've been looking for a Korean poem or saying that really means something, but so far I haven't really found anything that stands out. Anyone have anything cool?

I'm half Korean, but was born in Korea. I have an appointment this friday for my Korean inspired Tattoo. I gave my artist korean Hwa-tu cards (the traditional korean playing cards) to design off of. I asked him to use the card that represents March (each set represents a different month of the year) which is my birth month, and to do whatever he wants... I trust his work and it's personal to me b/c it's korean images and memories for me of when I was a child. I'll post a pic on Vday (of 2009) if anyones interested in seeing how it comes out!
Sunny

i'm a full blooded korean and was thinking of getting the korean flag real big on my chest. my entire family is against it but i am very much thinkin bout it. the penisula is pretty nice except the north side of it.

Sadly, I'm not Korean at all, but a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do..
I've been looking into getta a tattoo of my full name, does anyone know a good site to find my name in Korean? appreaciate any help!

Sadly, I'm not Korean at all, but a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do..
I've been looking into getta a tattoo of my full name, does anyone know a good site to find my name in Korean? appreaciate any help!

I totally know what ur talking about!!!! I am in the same boat as u. I am looking 4 a KOREAN geisha. I want a big piece on my rib cage of a korean geisha. Not jap, chinese or any other asian. KOREAN!!!!

if you want, check this out instead of downloading the language pack for your computer, you can type in something to see in Gungsuh, a Korean font

http://www.ascenderfonts.com/font/gungsuh-korean.aspx