My name is Tim Bradly, and I’ve been tattooing since 2010. For the past few years I’ve been focusing on Japanese style work with a secondary focus on larger heavy black pieces. I’m constantly improving my skills as a flash and one-shot artist, and developing my work to make better, more exciting, long lasting tattoos. Recently I’ve begun doing back pieces and am humbled and eager to do more. I love to do classic Japanese themed designs, Ie: dragons, flowers, koi, etc. I also enjoy approaching a client’s idea or theme with a traditional Japanese style.
In addition to tattooing, I also paint and do concept work quite a bit. I have many pre-drawn designs of all sizes and themes, which you can always find on my highlight reel on instagram: @meanoldtim. Most of my time outside the shop is spent drawing and painting. But… I also LOVE: Shih Tzus, weird music, movies, books, writing music with friends abroad, and hiking.
Tim's Portfolio
Tim on Instagram
Really enjoyed doing this sleeve with Jessica. She takes great care of her work and it shows. I am very down to do more of this style, DARK black and grey Japanese. Not preferential over regular Japanese, but certainly stoked to do more of this! Get in the DMs if you have questions. 😘 DONT BEND ASCEND🤙 #tattoo #tattoos #seattletattoo #seattletattooartist #sleeve #black #japanese #japanesetattoo #share #blackwork #irezumi
I want to tattoo more toads like this. 🤙don’t bend, ascend 🤙 #tattoo #tattoos #japanesetattoos #ukiyoe #seattle #seattletattoo #seattletattooartist
Healed chunk of a rad leg sleeve. Always more severed heads please! #tattoos #irezumi #japanesetattoos #namakubi #sleevetattoo #tattoo #seattle #seattletattoo #seattletattooartist
Namakubi with a sai. Saw the trailer for the new ninja turtle movie and went off….Raf was always the best… 🤙don’t bend, ascend! 🤙 #tattoo #tattooflash #art #severedhead #tmnt #ninja #namakubi #irezumi
Rabbit and rose for grabs . Dm to make it yours. 🤙 don’t bend, ascend 🤙 #tattoo #tattooideas #seattletattoo #seattletattooartist #bunny #rosetattoo #tattooflash
Would love to do another severed head. Many face rip and other gore options available…. Got time this Tuesday if you want to get cooler. Send a dm . 🤙Don’t bend, ASCEND 🤙 #tattoo #namakubi #irezumi #tattoos #japanesetattoos #japanesetattoo
Grey Dragon for Bodhi. Always more dragons! 🤙Don’t Bend, Ascend🤙 #tattoo #tattoos #irezumi #japanesetattoo #japanesetattoos #dragon
I seriously LOVE tattooing bunnies. DM for booking and info 😎 | 🤙Don’t bend, ASCEND 🤙 #tattoo #seattletattoo #seattletattooartist #tattoos #irezumi #japanesetattoo #rabbittattoo #rabbit #bunny #bun
So stoked on this samurai half sleeve i got to do for Ron. Swipe for the video . 🤙 Don’t Bend, Ascend 🤙 #tattoo #irezumi #japanesetattoo #tattoos #sleevetattoo #samurai #seattle #seattletattoo #seattletattooartist #shareit
Sick lady. Dm to get her . 🤙 Don’t bend, ASCEND🤙 #tattoo #seattletattoo #seattletattooartist #tattooflash #stealitandtagme
I have a cat featured lady ghost ready to haunt your body. Kick me in the DMs to get it. SWIPE to see the terrifying female neeplay. * i guess posting stuff that IG deems as seggsually explicit can mess with you chances of being shown via the algorithm, and ya’ll know how much i love trying to play the game. 😜. DONT BEND , ASCEND! 🤙🤙 #irezumi #japanesetattoo #tattooartist #seattletattkkartist #tattoo
This normal ass bat with a plain old bat egg is ready for a home body. About the size of a sheet of paper. Could do black and grey too if you ask nice. If you see this post, it’s available. DM to claim. #seattletattoo #seattletattooartist #flash
Dragon half sleeve , thigh or lower ribs/hip - DM TO CLAIM #seattletattoo #seattletattooartist
Namakubi and maple leaves half sleeve - DM TO CLAIM #seattletattoo #seattletattooartist
Hannya and chrysanthemum Half sleeve - DM TO CLAIM #seattletattoo #seattletattooartist
Haku from spirited away but make it ukiyo-e . Loved doing this. Let me turn your non-edo Japan era ideas in edo-era images! Please? Kthanxluvu 🤙Dont Bend: ASCEND🤙 #tattoo #spiritedaway #gihbli #dragontattoo #seattletattooartist
No shortage of change this year. Perpetually behind and ahead of myself at the same time. Spending a few hours with Max in his favorite nap spot every morning is one of the simple constants that keeps me on some sort of track. That being said: I love it here in seattle , and working at the legendary @slavetotheneedle is an honor and a privilege every damn day. Gratitude to Aaron and Melissa and the entire crew for their epic hospitality! 🙌🤗🙌. While life always seems to be always churning for me, I’m excited and ready for what the year has to bring. Thanks so much for your support, time, and skin. I love tattoos and tattooing, it continues to give and allow for the life i seek and i am eternally greatful for this path. Come get tattooed and go listen to @thisisthelasttimeband . 🤙Don’t Bend, Ascend🤙
Lilly with black. 🤙don’t bend, ascend 🤙 #tattoo #seattletattoo #floraltattoo #blackwork #sleevetattoo @blackworkers
Kevin got a dragon on his shoulder 30 years ago. Today we did his second tattoo, 30 years later, another dragon. Good call Kevin. 🤙 don’t bend, Ascend 🤙 send me a DM to get a dragon tattoo tho, frfr 😘😘 #tattoo #irezumi #japanesetattoo #seattletattoo #dragon #dragontattoo
6 year old outline, fresh color. Thanks brother, great to see you @loganhauser_ #tattoo #seattletattooartist #shibari #bondage #kinktattoo #shunga
What your dome tattooed? Do it. 🤙 Don’t Bend, ASCEND 🤙 #tattoo #irezumi #japanesetattoo #spider #headtattoo
