Expert Tattoo Advice

In a world drowning in information sometimes you need a voice to separate the good information from the noise. At Tattoo Ready we can help you make good choices for your next fineline or black and grey tattoo, we can advise on your tattoo bodysuit, steer you in the right direction and fill any gaps in your tattoo knowledge that are important to you. Our mission priority is to arm with the information you need to make the best choice for you. Although we specliaze in Japanese tattooing Horisumi is versed in all styles and runs a tattoo studio that has a specialist in every popular tattoo style.

Mission

We’re not selling tattoos.

We’re here to help you get the right one.

With decades of industry insight and a passion for good decision-making, Tattoo Ready is your personal guide through a process that’s equal parts art and identity.We have been actively tattooing and involved in all aspects of tattooing for nearly 40 years on 4 continents, we know what we are talking about. What works, what lasts, what is classic and timeless and what is a bad idea that should be avoided because it will fail as a permanent tattooo. We also have an agenda, and that is to promote good tattooing in a positive light and help people get the tattoo they deserve that will look great and last them a lifetime.

No pressure. No jargon. Just smart advice.

Book your consultation today and take the first step toward a tattoo you’ll love forever.

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About

Master Tattoo Artist Horisumi Kian Forreal has been tattooing professionally since 1993 and tattooing in general since 1986 when he started as a teenager. He has since travelled the world practicing his craft in North America, Europe, Asia and now Australia. Kian has studied under a traditional tattooer master in Japan and learned the art of Tebori, Japanese hand carve tattooing which he still practices daily in his Sydney studio, His crowning achievement was in 2013 when was given the honorific title of 'Horisumi' by Japans most famous Japanese tattoo master.

Horisumi is also the host of the East to West Podcast that you can find on Youtube which covers a wide range of tattoo topics. You can also find him on instagram where he posts his work several times a week.

Consulting Options

One on one video call with Master Tattooer Horisumi Kian Forreal who has over 30 years of professional worldwide tattoo experience.