Nordic GodMask Tattoo

by Jon Poulson

Published September 8, 2026

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Zach came to me this past spring with an idea of a nordic sleeve to add to an existing piece he had on his forearm. He wanted to make a statement with the piece, and after talking at our initial consultation, we came up with the idea of a large God Mask on the upper arm and he let me take the reigns with the rest. He just wanted “Nordic Viking style Knotwork”. . After a few sketches, we settled on this #godmask and I added some details and elements including Raven Heads, a Wyrm and a Beast to flow down onto his lower forearm. - Creating a flow that wraps has always been tricky, but studying ancient Viking-age stone carvings where the ancient craftsmen (or craftswomen) had a shape of the rock to work within. I’ve been putting a lot of time into studying the ways they used the areas of the stones or jewelry to enhance the design. I’m still a student when it comes to ancient relics and techniques, but I learn more by studying it every single day. . The progress you see here is from a 2 Day Session Block. We have plans to add design elements into the Knotwork and Beasts using Color and ancient patterns as designs. We may tie in a few Custom Bindrunes in areas left open to accommodate. We have 2 more days to go ( 1 more session block) to complete this Nordic Tattoo Sleeve. Maybe a partial 3rd day depending on the complexity’s. We’re thinking early spring of ‘27. . When planning a tattoo with me, my website is the best resource to answer most questions, including timeframes for various pieces, including Pricing, how to submit an inquiry, and how best to prepare for your session blocks. You can also read what I have to say about aftercare, and how we handle fresh tattoos during these multi-day sessions. - yes they hurt. There are thousands of tiny needle pricks. But with a bit of mental and physical preparedness, anyone can make it through with a smile at the end. . What would you get tattooed if money and time was not an object? .