Irezumi

Location: Market at Grelen

This dog statue features a traditional Japanese tattoo–inspired design that brings together Virginia’s cardinal, dogwood, and trout, creating a bold, stylized tribute to the state’s natural elements.

Colorful decorative sculpture of a dog with painted floral and bird patterns, situated outdoors on a grassy area with trees and blurred background.
Painted wooden dog sculpture in an outdoor park setting with trees and grass.
Close-up of a wooden eagle sculpture with a black and white floral pattern on its wing, set against a blurred green background.
Close-up of a wooden sculpture resembling a horse's head, with a painted black and white flower design on its neck. The background shows blurred green foliage.

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Collin Bockmoore is tattoo artist based in Charlottesville who enjoys drawing and painting, bringing that creativity into their tattoo work. Outside of the shop, they spend time with their wife and their dog, play poker with friends, and ride their motorcycle along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Find Collin on Instagram @collintattoos

Artist: Collin Bockmoore

Black and white photo of a young man with wavy hair and a beard, wearing a plaid shirt, looking off to the side with a thoughtful expression.

Statue Sponsor:

Logo with the text 'shelterplanners.com' and a silhouette of a person walking a dog.

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