New Zealand tattoo artist may be the world's foremost purveyor of NBA tattoos

Steve Butcher is a tattoo artist and self proclaimed "NBA nut" so what happens when you mix the two? Some of the most beautiful tattoos you will ever see. Butcher is a self-taught tattoo artist from New Zealand and his work is truly amazing.

Frobe! @kobebryant done yesterday at @blackanchorcollective thanks for having me guys I love coming out here! @nikkohurtado @aric_taylor @mathurtado @jamie_schene @crojasart @ben_ochoa @nba @lakers @lakeshowroom @lakersscene @espn @sportscenter @bleacherreport #inkedmag #tattoolifemagazine #tattooartistmagazine #tattooistartmag #sullenclothing Done using @inkeeze @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @electrumstencilproducts @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing

A photo posted by Steve Butcher (@stevebutchertattoos) on Jun 14, 2016 at 12:13pm PDT

How. Good. Is. This. My. God.

@michaeljordan23 s first 3 peat! So fun will post videos and some other perspectives soon! @nba @espn @sportscenter @chicagobulls #espn #sportscenter #GOAT #3peat #mj23 #mj #michaeljordan Done using @inkjecta @inkeeze @intenzetattooink @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @electrumstencilproducts @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing #sullenclothing #inkedmag #tattooistartmag #tattoolifemagazine #tattooartistmagazine

A photo posted by Steve Butcher (@stevebutchertattoos) on Apr 23, 2016 at 2:28pm PDT

THE BEARD THOUGH.

@jharden13 James Harden! Had a lot of fun with this, took about 6 hours @nba @nbaontnt @nbaonespn @nbatv @houstonrockets #houstonrockets #jamesharden #fearthebeard Done using @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @inkeeze @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @electrumstencilproducts @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing #inkedmag #tattoolifemagazine #tattooartistmagazine #tattooistartmag

A photo posted by Steve Butcher (@stevebutchertattoos) on Feb 26, 2016 at 8:43pm PST

Ray Allen's shot against the Spurs, of course.

Ray Allen... Corner pocket.....BANG!!! Completed this piece yesterday at @fyinktattoos on @letsgoheatnation she's a tough chick! About 14hours total. @nba @espn @sportscenter @miamiheat @trayfour @_tonyparker09 #nba #sportscenter #espn #rayallen #miamiheat #forthewin Done using @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @inkeeze @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @electrumstencilproducts @mithraneedles @thelvxlight @sullenclothing #tattooistartmag #tattooartistmgazine #tattoolifemagazine #inkedmag

A photo posted by Steve Butcher (@stevebutchertattoos) on Jun 30, 2016 at 2:24pm PDT

And here is a look into his latest project. These are unbelievable.

Today's jam on @fyinktattoos owner @leebaxtermgt gunna b a fun one!! @raptors #vincecarter #VC #stencilporn @electrumstencilproducts

A photo posted by Steve Butcher (@stevebutchertattoos) on Jul 5, 2016 at 9:58am PDT

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