As a traditional tattoo artist in San Diego, I specialize in hand-painting classic American tattoo flash. Creating new flash sheets helps me perfect linework, shading and color packing skills. It also allows experimentation with designs. I explore the history of old school flash and its military/circus roots. My process involves vintage flash and San Diego culture for inspiration, using nib pens for clean outlines and watercolor for smooth shading. Hand-painted flash allows creativity without permanence. New sheets are proudly displayed in my shop. This blog provides insights into keeping the American tattoo tradition alive through practice.