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Slug & Spike is a tattoo flash anthology in progress and represents a larger, ongoing practice. The book, slated to undergo publishing by the end of 2025, began as a pandemic passion project. When I started making flash sheets in 2021, I found that I love transforming critters and little moments into simple dot- and line-work drawings. Most of the designs are inspired by reference material I've collected in the wild, often with a whimsical twist.

As a tattooing practice, Slug & Spike was originally intended for handpoke. While I have handpoked a number of designs on myself and dear friends, I quickly realized that the level of detail I aim for lends better to machine tattooing. I have committed a lot of time to independent tattoo study over the past few years and am steadily learning. I intend to enter Phase II (booking appointments) after completing the book's first edition. In the spirit of American traditional tattooing, Slug & Spike flash will be repeatable and available for use by other artists.

Every print here is excerpted from the book's drafts.

Since I reproduce every Slug & Spike print by hand, slight variations are to be expected, making each piece as unique as a work on skin.

Thank you for browsing! I appreciate your support.

Cheers,

Allyn

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