“STONED APE”

We began this journey with two standalone mandalas, one on each shoulder, then let the design evolve organically into the vibrant full-torso piece you see today. At its center is our crowned chimp, a nod to the “stoned ape” theory and the evolutionary leap of consciousness. Surrounding him, mushrooms and interstellar colors flow into sacred-geometry patterns, all in vivid color realism.

This was truly a collaborative process. Blake trusted me completely, giving me creative freedom to experiment with new techniques and push the boundaries of what a tattoo can be. The result reflects his belief that psychedelic exploration can open the mind to deeper truths and connect us to a shared, cosmic awareness.