Will Bodnar

Will Bodnar
Tattoo Artist
Seattle – Tacoma

Thank you for looking at my work! I am not taking any new clients at this time. If you would still like to get tattooed by me in the future, feel free to email your ideas to the shop for consideration once my books open back up.

Seattle
Saturday and Tuesday.
cicadatattoo@gmail.com
206-327-9309

Tacoma
Mon, Wed, Fri
cicadatacoma@gmail.com
253-260-4045

The following are some time lapse videos of tattoos Will has done at Cicada Tattoo. Please consider subscribing to the YouTube channel.

Tattoo Time Warp

Tattoo Time Warp
The old lotus was covered by a lion head High contrast stencil and some color blending made the older tattoo melt away. This time-lapse video shows the whole process. Bishop V6 tattoo machines.Tattoo by Will Bodnar at Cicada Tattoo in Seattle, WA. http://instagram.com/will_bodnar http://facebook.com/cicadatattoo http://instagram.com/cicadatattoo http://cicadatattoo.comHungarian Rhapsody No. 2 by Liszt
Time Lapse Tattoo. Lion Head Covers up a Lotus.
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Rhino beetle on sternum. Tattoo shown at twenty times the normal speed.Tattoo by Will Bodnar at Cicada Tattoo in Seattle, WA. http://instagram.com/will_bodnar http://facebook.com/cicadatattoo http://instagram.com/cicadatattoo http://cicadatattoo.comThe following is some of what I use in my process: Tracing Paper (Vellum) - https://amzn.to/3ahN5ox Sakura Pigma Micron Pens - https://amzn.to/3jLcgCY Orange Sharpies - https://amzn.to/3b0PgvJ Blue Sharpies - https://amzn.to/3piLFhV Ticonderoga Erasable Red Pencils - https://amzn.to/3jJkP1f” US Art Supply Lightmaster Light Box Pad - https://amzn.to/3aeuQQK" Thermofax Transfer Paper - https://amzn.to/37a8A8Z Thermofax - https://amzn.to/2OAfptZ Titanium Scissors - https://amzn.to/378ZXLR Stencil Stuff - https://amzn.to/2Za3aq3 (If you purchase through a link it helps me out, but it's the same price for you).
Rhino Beetle Tattoo Time-Lapse 60fps
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Tattoo by Will Bodnar Cicada Tattoo Seattle, WA --- Tacoma, WAhttp://instagram.com/will_bodnar http://facebook.com/cicadatattoo http://instagram.com/cicadatattoo http://cicadatattoo.comThe following is some of what I use in my process: Tracing Paper (Vellum) - https://amzn.to/3ahN5ox Sakura Pigma Micron Pens - https://amzn.to/3jLcgCY Orange Sharpies - https://amzn.to/3b0PgvJ Blue Sharpies - https://amzn.to/3piLFhV Ticonderoga Erasable Red Pencils - https://amzn.to/3jJkP1f” US Art Supply Lightmaster Light Box Pad - https://amzn.to/3aeuQQK" Thermofax Transfer Paper - https://amzn.to/37a8A8Z Thermofax - https://amzn.to/2OAfptZ Titanium Scissors - https://amzn.to/378ZXLR Stencil Stuff - https://amzn.to/2Za3aq3 (If you buy through a link it helps me out, but it's the same price for you.)Music: Healing by Kevin MacLeod licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200048 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Owl Tattoo Time-Lapse 60 fps
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The Rod of Asclepius, or Staff of Aesculapius. The snake entwined around a staff is associated with healing and medicine. It is considered the correct symbol of medicine, rather than the caduceus (two snake around winged staff). This time-lapse video shows the creation of the artwork and then the tattoo.Tattoo by Will Bodnar at Cicada Tattoo in Seattle, WA.http://instagram.com/will_bodnar http://facebook.com/cicadatattoo http://instagram.com/cicadatattoo http://cicadatattoo.comThe following is some of what I use in my process: Tracing Paper (Vellum) - https://amzn.to/3ahN5ox Sakura Pigma Micron Pens - https://amzn.to/3jLcgCY Orange Sharpies - https://amzn.to/3b0PgvJ Blue Sharpies - https://amzn.to/3piLFhV Ticonderoga Erasable Red Pencils - https://amzn.to/3jJkP1f” US Art Supply Lightmaster Light Box Pad - https://amzn.to/3aeuQQK" Thermofax Transfer Paper - https://amzn.to/37a8A8Z Thermofax - https://amzn.to/2OAfptZ Titanium Scissors - https://amzn.to/378ZXLR Stencil Stuff - https://amzn.to/2Za3aq3 (If you purchase through a link it helps me out, but it's the same price for you.)
This diabetes tattoo could save her life some day (time-lapse),
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The basking shark is the second largest shark/fish. Adults can reach 26ft in length. It is a slow moving filter feeder with a mouth that has evolved for that purpose. It slowly feeds near the surface, appearing to be basking in the sun, hence the name, basking shark.Watch the entire tattoo process from start to finish speed along in just a little over ten minutes.Tattoo by Will Bodnar at Cicada Tattoo in Seattle, WA.http://instagram.com/will_bodnar http://facebook.com/cicadatattoo http://instagram.com/cicadatattoo http://cicadatattoo.comThe following is some of what I use in my process:Tracing Paper (Vellum) - https://amzn.to/3ahN5ox Sakura Pigma Micron Pens - https://amzn.to/3jLcgCY Orange Sharpies - https://amzn.to/3b0PgvJ Blue Sharpies - https://amzn.to/3piLFhV Ticonderoga Erasable Red Pencils - https://amzn.to/3jJkP1f” US Art Supply Lightmaster Light Box Pad - https://amzn.to/3aeuQQK" Thermofax Transfer Paper - https://amzn.to/37a8A8Z Titanium Scissors - https://amzn.to/378ZXLR Stencil Stuff - https://amzn.to/2Za3aq3(If you purchase through the above links it helps me out, but it's the same price for you.)Music: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 (by Liszt) - Liszt
Basking Shark Time Lapse Tattoo
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We put matching tattoos on her legs. A Bowhead whale in full on one calf and then just its skeleton on the other calf. This time-lapse speed along so that you can see both tattoos completed in just 11 minutes.Tattoo by Will Bodnar at Cicada Tattoo in Seattle, WA.http://instagram.com/will_bodnar http://facebook.com/cicadatattoo http://instagram.com/cicadatattoo http://cicadatattoo.comThe following is some of what I use in my process:Tracing Paper (Vellum) - https://amzn.to/3ahN5ox Sakura Pigma Micron Pens - https://amzn.to/3jLcgCY Orange Sharpies - https://amzn.to/3b0PgvJ Blue Sharpies - https://amzn.to/3piLFhV Ticonderoga Erasable Red Pencils - https://amzn.to/3jJkP1f” US Art Supply Lightmaster Light Box Pad - https://amzn.to/3aeuQQK" Thermofax Transfer Paper - https://amzn.to/37a8A8Z Thermofax - https://amzn.to/2OAfptZ Titanium Scissors - https://amzn.to/378ZXLR Stencil Stuff - https://amzn.to/2Za3aq3 Ink Caps - https://amzn.to/3qgvFhv Petroleum Jelly - https://amzn.to/2MSFJ23 Nalgene Squeeze Bottles - https://amzn.to/3jILpr8 Neck Bolster - https://amzn.to/2MTCDuI Soaker Pad Dri-Loc Style Bandages - https://amzn.to/2LMQxOB 1” 3M Microspore Paper Tape - https://amzn.to/3jLorzV Blue Painters Tape - https://amzn.to/3tSw6B1 Plastic Wrap 18” - https://amzn.to/3b7jmxY Tongue Depressor - https://amzn.to/3pgPUuc 5oz Cups - https://amzn.to/37bbAld Green Soap - https://amzn.to/2NsaMBK Cavicide Disinfectant - https://amzn.to/375xcj5(If you purchase through a link it helps me out, but it's the same price for you).Music by: Happy Trance by gt4ever https://soundcloud.com/gt4ever/happy-trance licensed under a Creative Commons License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
Bowhead Whale and Skeleton Time-Lapse Tattoo
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This is a time lapse video of a clownfish tattoo from start to finish.Tattoo by Will Bodnar at Cicada Tattoo in Seattle.http://instagram.com/will_bodnar http://facebook.com/cicadatattoo http://instagram.com/cicadatattoo http://cicadatattoo.comThe following is some of what I use in my process: ------------------------------Drawing------------------------------ Tracing Paper (Vellum) - https://amzn.to/3ahN5ox Sakura Pigma Micron Pens - https://amzn.to/3jLcgCY Orange Sharpies - https://amzn.to/3b0PgvJ Blue Sharpies - https://amzn.to/3piLFhV Ticonderoga Erasable Red Pencils - https://amzn.to/3jJkP1f” US Art Supply Lightmaster Light Box Pad - https://amzn.to/3aeuQQK" Thermofax Transfer Paper - https://amzn.to/37a8A8Z Thermofax - https://amzn.to/2OAfptZ Titanium Scissors - https://amzn.to/378ZXLR ------------------------------Tattooing------------------------------ Stencil Stuff - https://amzn.to/2Za3aq3 Dynamic Ink - https://amzn.to/3tNiTt4 Ink Caps - https://amzn.to/3qgvFhv Petroleum Jelly - https://amzn.to/2MSFJ23 Nalgene Squeeze Bottles - https://amzn.to/3jILpr8 Neck Bolster - https://amzn.to/2MTCDuI Half Round Bolster - https://amzn.to/3aduSIL Massage Table - https://amzn.to/37coEXD Light - https://amzn.to/3r0yL9Q ------------------------------Disposables------------------------------ Soaker Pad Dri-Loc Style Bandages - https://amzn.to/2LMQxOB 1” 3M Microspore Paper Tape - https://amzn.to/3jLorzV Grey Dental Bibs Lap Cloths- https://amzn.to/3tOrVGd Blue Painters Tape - https://amzn.to/3tSw6B1 Plastic Wrap 18” - https://amzn.to/3b7jmxY Tongue Depressor - https://amzn.to/3pgPUuc 5oz Cups - https://amzn.to/37bbAld Face Masks - https://amzn.to/3aZ6FVL Gloves - https://amzn.to/2LLCJno Green Soap - https://amzn.to/2NsaMBK Cavicide Disinfectant - https://amzn.to/375xcj5As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. (If you click on a link it helps me out, but it's the same price for you).Music: Dimmish - Groovin Ya by blanc https://soundcloud.com/blancaudio/dimmish-groovin-ya Licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
clownfish tattooed in time-lapse.
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This is the final session on the kraken tattoo. A giant octopus-like creature has its cephalopod tentacles wrapped around the space needle in Seattle with Mount Rainier looming in the background. Release the Kraken!!!Tattoo by Will Bodnar cicadatattoo.com facebook.com/cicadatattoo instagram.com/cicadatattooThe following is a list of some of the supplies I use for my tattooing process, with link to help you easily find them. I f you follow any of these links it helps me out but you pay the same price. These are industry standard products which I have selected based on quality, price, and 25 years of experience:Dynamic Ink - https://amzn.to/3tNiTt4 Stencil Stuff - https://amzn.to/2Za3aq3 Ink Caps - https://amzn.to/3qgvFhv Nalgene Squeeze Bottles - https://amzn.to/3jILpr8 Neck Bolster - https://amzn.to/2MTCDuI Half Round Bolster - https://amzn.to/3aduSIL Massage Table - https://amzn.to/37coEXD Salon Chair - https://amzn.to/2ZegqtO Sharps Container Two Gallon - https://amzn.to/3aVPCUw Thermofax Transfer Paper - https://amzn.to/37a8A8Z Titanium Scissors - https://amzn.to/378ZXLR Grey Dental Bibs Lap Cloths- https://amzn.to/3tOrVGd Blue Painters Tape - https://amzn.to/3tSw6B1 Plastic Wrap 18” - https://amzn.to/3b7jmxY Soaker Pad Dri-Loc Bandages - https://amzn.to/2LMQxOB Tongue Depressors - https://amzn.to/3pgPUuc 5oz Cups - https://amzn.to/37bbAld Blue Paper Towels - https://amzn.to/3ddePfR Petroleum Jelly - https://amzn.to/2MSFJ23 1” 3M Microspore Paper Tape - https://amzn.to/3jLorzV Face Masks - https://amzn.to/3aZ6FVL Gloves - https://amzn.to/2LLCJno isopropyl alcohol 70% - https://amzn.to/3jL3ZPq Green Soap - https://amzn.to/2NsaMBK Cavicide Disinfectant - https://amzn.to/375xcj5 Gallon Jug Pump - https://amzn.to/3phSVL1 Tracing Paper (Vellum) - https://amzn.to/3ahN5ox Sakura Pigma Micron Pens - https://amzn.to/3jLcgCY Orange Sharpies - https://amzn.to/3b0PgvJ Blue Sharpies - https://amzn.to/3piLFhV Ticonderoga Erasable Red Pencils - https://amzn.to/3jJkP1f" US Art Supply Lightmaster Light Box Pad - https://amzn.to/3aeuQQK"Music A Little Groovy (Instrumental) By Bill Snodgrass https://soundcloud.com/billsnodgrassofficial/a-little-groovy-instrumental-bill-snodgrass Licensed under Creative Commons License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Seattle Kraken Tattoo! Space Needle Squeezed by Giant Cephalopod! Time-Lapse (Final Session)
YouTube Video VVVCck9CY3lMUXlaU2pkbGxELWZrR1dnLkNYb3paLU9WRnQ0
This Time-Lapse shows the tattooing of a sunflower and some petals up the neck. Watch from start to finish in less than four minutes. Lining, Shading, Highlights.Music: Evil Cutz by funky fresh! bobscratch https://soundcloud.com/funky-fresh/evil-cutz licensed under Creative Commons https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Sunflower Tattoo in Just Four Minutes! (Time-Lapse)
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This video shows the entire creative process of creating a custom tattoo, including drawing, stenciling and tattooing. Bitterroot is a plant that grows in western North America. It is popular in some Native American cultures as a food and sometimes medicine. The Lemhi Shoshone believed the small red core found in the upper taproot had special powers, and could stop a bear attack.Tattoo by Will Bodnar cicadatattoo.com facebook.com/cicadatattoo instagram.com/cicadatattoohttp://www.mediafire.com/file/l5es0f6bi7nlh1m/Rusha_-_Summer_Cuts_-_Hip_Hop_Instrumentals_EP_.zip/file Licensed under Creative Commons License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Bitterroot Tattoo Time-lapse
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This tattoo depicts a Polish hussar. The Winged hussars were one of the main types of cavalry in Poland between the 16th and 17th centuries.Beat Tape #2 by Low Gravity Beats https://soundcloud.com/lowgravitybeats/low-gravity-beats-beat-tape-2-february Creative Commons License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Intro music Rye by Eric Lam https://soundcloud.com/ericlamproducer/eric-lam-rye-original-mix
Polish Winged Hussar Cavalry Time-Lapse Tattoo
YouTube Video VVVCck9CY3lMUXlaU2pkbGxELWZrR1dnLnBraEtPX3hLcEs4
A time-lapse video showing a Catwoman tattoo being applied from start to finish.https://www.instagram.com/will_bodnar/ https://www.instagram.com/cicadatattoo/This tattoo was based on a drawing by Hayden Williams.Music by...Slow Rollout by Blue Dot Sessions https://soundcloud.com/blue-dot-sessions/slow-rollout Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/Deep Urban by Eugenio Mininni Mixkit License https://mixkit.co/license/#musicFreeRunning Out of Time by Ahjay Stelino Mixkit License https://mixkit.co/license/#musicFree
Catwoman Time-Lapse Tattoo
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Up close time lapse tattooing. I added some blue to the waves in the background. The turquoise blue adds a nice contrast to the orange foreground. This is the final session on this leg half sleeve (half pant leg).I'll post some healed up photos soon https://www.instagram.com/will_bodnar/ https://www.instagram.com/cicadatattoo/Soul Jazz by Francisco Alvear Mixkit License httpsmixkit.colicense#musicFree
Time Lapse Tattoo – Blue background for Koi and Chrysanthemum
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