The story of the Baku originates from Chinese folklore and has a long history in Japanese folklore. known best for feeding off of nightmares and bad dreams.

Filling a small Gap between existing Tattoo's can be hard but not for Melbourne Tattooist Lachie Grenfell, which is evident here with this traditional rose tattoo placed in between some other great Melbourne made tattoos. 

Here is a perfect example of a Classic Traditional Reaper Tattoo, Taken straight from Lachie Grenfell's book of available Tattoo Designs. Come by the North Melbourne Tattoo Shop to discuss your next idea with Lachie.

Here is a shot of Melbourne Tattooist Lachie Grenfell working last years Rites of Passage, You may have also seen Lachie there again this year. It was great to see so many new faces and work amongst lots of Talented Melbourne Tattoo shops. 

Nautical tattoos have been around for over 100 years, they are truly timeless tattoo designs that have stood the test of time. If you've ever been worried about your tattoo design going out of style, then traditional tattoos and nautical tattoos are for you.

As far as traditional tattoos go, it doesn't get any better than a classic panther tattoo design. this one tattooed recently by Lachie Grenfell.

Lachie Grenfell is always keen to take on large Japanese tattoos. Something like this Kintaro and snake design would work out really well as a back tattoo.

Large hannya mask by Lachie Grenfell. Tattooed in one session.

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Filling gaps between several other tattoos, is a tricky task some times. Too many Melbourne tattoo artists get lazy and just run their tattoos over the surrounding ones, rather than redrawing it, so that it fits properly.

Lachie Grenfell has many designs available and ready to go, so if you're struggling to come up with that perfect idea, come see if Lachie's got something in his sketchbook ready to go for you.

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A great tattoo can be easily made with strong elements of traditional tattooing and cute bold characters for simple context, as seen here in this penguin tattoo by Lachie Grenfell.

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The perfect trad tattoo walk in. It doesn't get much better than a grim reaper tattoo. Done recently by Lachie Grenfell.

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Lachie recently did this snake tattoo filler at the Rites Of Passage tattoo convention in Melbourne

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Little detail shot of a big Japanese tattoo that Lachie Grenfell is working on at the moment.

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Shark tattoos are an absolute classic in the world of traditional tattoos. And the same goes for snakes. to combine them is a rare sight, but leave it up to Lachie Grenfell, and he will pull it off.

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Another well thought out tattoo idea be Melbourne tattooist, Lachie Grenfell. This time with a hand and dagger tattoo

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Gypsy girl tattoos have been a staple of the tattoo industry for over 100 years now. If you ever want a tattoo that will stand the test of time and never look dated, something like this is simply perfect. Tattooed in Melbourne at the Rites of Passage Tattoo Festival by Lachie Grenfell.

Blackwork tattoos are here and in huge demand. Lachie is definitely one to look out for in when you're after strong bold designs.

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Lachie Grenfell is responsible for the best anatomical tattoos in Melbourne.

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Classic medieval imagery was used as a reference for this bold traditional tattoo by Lachie Grenfell.

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Another amazing Japanese tattoo painting by Lachie Grenfell. Make sure you hit lachie up if you're after some large scale Japanese tattoos.

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Whether you call it a cover up or a blast over, Lachie Grenfell did an amazing job of this abstract religious design.

Japanese samurai painting by Lachie Grenfell.

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Cholo girl tattoo by Lachie Grenfell.

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Large painting by Lachie Grenfell. Ready to go for a full back tattoo if you are game?

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Lachie Grenfell clocked instagram last week, with a repost of a guns n roses tattoo being reposted by Guns n Roses. 

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