Guy Aitchison Journal

September 30, 2026

Insane couple days drilling on @sebastian__casper …pushed through some pretty painful places to get to this…

Insane couple days drilling on @sebastian__casper …pushed through some pretty painful places to get to this point. Looking forward to our next visit! @cheyenne_tattooequipment @rawpigments @monsterkreations

September 30, 2026

Great session today on Alvin’s back, can’t wait to dial in this light source in a few months!

Great session today on Alvin’s back, can’t wait to dial in this light source in a few months! @cheyenne_tattooequipment @rawpigments @monsterkreations

September 22, 2026

Wrapped up this coverup on Cirilo today, great session, got to really dial it in

Wrapped up this coverup on Cirilo today, great session, got to really dial it in. Working with @cheyenne_tattooequipment @rawpigments @monsterkreations

September 22, 2026

Serious progress on Day 1 of Seb’s front piece

Serious progress on Day 1 of Seb’s front piece. Pushed through some pain today, I’m always impressed by what people can do with a little determination. @cheyenne_tattooequipment @rawpigments @monsterkreations

September 19, 2026

Today’s progress on @theloniusprime …dude is a champion sitter!

Today’s progress on @theloniusprime …dude is a champion sitter! More tomorrow. @cheyenne_tattooequipment @rawpigments @monsterkreations

September 19, 2026

Great two days working on @theloniusprime @cheyenne_tattooequipment @rawpigments @monsterkreations

September 19, 2026

Epic session on John’s upper back coverup

Epic session on John’s upper back coverup. 8 solid hours, about half finished. This man sits like a rock. Good times! @cheyenne_tattooequipment @rawpigments @monsterkreations

September 15, 2026

Markers on John, gonna be a big day!

September 15, 2026

Some freehand kerfing action for you DIY enthusiasts

Some freehand kerfing action for you DIY enthusiasts. Finishing the build out of @gallery111.art …give us a follow to see what’s up with this project. We hope to be open before the end of the year!

September 9, 2026

Thanks to everyone who ordered prints of Ruins

Thanks to everyone who ordered prints of Ruins. Got these color matched and printed- this is one of the highest quality prints that we’ve yet produced and I’m really proud to add it to the catalog. For an artwork like this I start by shooti

September 9, 2026

Just put up the big mandala for this year’s Art in the Garden festival here in Marion IL which will be…

Just put up the big mandala for this year’s Art in the Garden festival here in Marion IL which will be happening Sept. 26 from 10am-9pm. This is our fourth year putting on this event which is free to the public and features a lot of local a

September 9, 2026

Great refresh pass on Joe’s marine mech chestpiece

Great refresh pass on Joe’s marine mech chestpiece. @cheyenne_tattooequipment @rawpigments @monsterkreations

September 9, 2026

Today’s markers on Braxton

Today’s markers on Braxton.

September 9, 2026

What we got done on Braxton yesterday

What we got done on Braxton yesterday. Today we are focusing on the firearm which includes a bit of coverup, stay tuned! @cheyenne_tattooequipment @rawpigments @monsterkreations

September 9, 2026

Solid day of rendering on Anthony

Solid day of rendering on Anthony. This is the fun part, perfecting the lines and sharpening the detail and pushing the contrast and depth. @cheyenne_tattooequipment @rawpigments @monsterkreations

September 9, 2026

58 today!

58 today! I don’t know how that happened but let’s keep it coming! 38 of that has been tattooing 34 with my amazing partner @michele_lotus 30 living in southern Illinois building community 15 as father to @kaias_art_world Still have much to

September 9, 2026

Some notes on using detail in coverups

Some notes on using detail in coverups. Detail is key!

September 9, 2026

Laying out a new big one

Laying out a new big one. Some Guy stuff. This is a low contrast print of my color sketch with some carbon transfer paper behind it. The canvas has a Masonite backing so I’m able to trace against a nice firm surface. I put excessive amounts

September 9, 2026

A couple pretty intense days working on Zack, including a bit of coverup/rework

A couple pretty intense days working on Zack, including a bit of coverup/rework. Honestly, a tattoo like this is a hell of a thing to sit for, I’m always amazed and humbled by my clients’ abilities to endure this level of sitting. This was

September 9, 2026

Big. Pink. Canvas. Laid out using graphite paper and ball point pen. I picked up the pink underpainting thing…

Big. Pink. Canvas. Laid out using graphite paper and ball point pen. I picked up the pink underpainting thing from some art students earlier this year while teaching a class at SIUE. Sometimes when I teach I think I learn as much as the stu

August 19, 2026

Here’s what we got done after two days on John’s coverup sleeve

Here’s what we got done after two days on John’s coverup sleeve. Had some pretty dense old stuff to contend with here and I’m stoked at how much structure and flow we were able to give this without going too dark. Check my posts from this p

August 11, 2026

Finally wrapped up this piece that’s been on my easel a year

Finally wrapped up this piece that’s been on my easel a year. Ruins, 36x48”, oil on panel. This is not my first painting of ruins- check out the pinned reel if you want a little backstory. At any rate, there are prints if you’re interested,

July 13, 2026

Doing final color matching on this one. Thanks to all who purchased these, they are still available at the link in my bi

Doing final color matching on this one. Thanks to all who purchased these, they are still available at the link in my bio.

July 3, 2026

Some coverup action today on Paul. I’ll post before tomorrow along with whatever else we get done. Always a blast. Worki

Some coverup action today on Paul. I’ll post before tomorrow along with whatever else we get done. Always a blast. Working with @cheyenne_tattooequipment @rawpigments @monsterkreations