Hieu Nguyen

Black & Grey, Color, Micro Realism

@binx.recycle

Every piece of art tells a story of renewal and transformation. My portfolio is a reflection of the passion, creativity, and dedication I bring to every tattoo. With years of experience and a deep commitment to the art of tattooing, I strive to create designs that resonate with my clients on a personal level. Whether you're looking for something bold and intricate or subtle and meaningful, my work is a testament to the power of self-expression and the journey of growth. I invite you to explore my portfolio and discover the artistry that defines Recycle Tattoo.

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Powerful black and gray dragon tattoo covering the entire back by Binx at Recycle Tattoo. This large-scale custom piece features intricate scale detailing and flowing movement, showcasing high-contrast illustrative realism in Garden Grove.
Detailed black and gray tattoo sleeve by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a traditional sailing ship navigating through crashing waves and a realistic pocket watch. This custom nautical composition showcases smooth transitions and intricate shading
Intricate black and gray arm tattoo by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a central clock face and a detailed map outline surrounded by ornamental designs. This custom travel-themed piece showcases fine line work and sophisticated shading in Garden Gr
Custom black and gray upper arm tattoo by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a serene Buddha portrait, a blooming lotus flower, and a traditional Japanese pagoda. The composition includes detailed Japanese kanji characters, blending spiritual and arch
Intricate black and gray Sphynx cat tattoo with Ancient Egyptian motifs on the arm, created by Binx at Recycle Tattoo. This detailed piece features the stylized cat flanked by hieroglyphics, the Eye of Horus, and a winged scarab, showcasing high-cont
Realistic black and gray skull tattoo on the forearm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo. This piece features deep, detailed shading to emphasize the anatomical features and textures of the skull, showcasing expert illustrative realism in Garden Grove.
Custom black and gray tattoo on the upper arm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring an illustrative black cat head with a decorative mane and a collar with a pendant. A detailed dagger is depicted piercing through the composition, finished with high-c
Powerful black and gray lion portrait tattoo on the shoulder by Binx at Recycle Tattoo. This piece features realistic fur textures, intense detail in the eyes, and soft gradient shading, showcasing custom animal realism in Garden Grove.
Side profile view of a client showcasing black and gray tattoo sleeves on both arms, expertly tattooed by Binx at Recycle Tattoo. The composition highlights various custom designs against a clean white background, emphasizing the high-contrast ink an
Intense black and gray upper arm tattoo by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a highly detailed portrait of a Roman soldier. The warrior is depicted mid-roar with a crested helmet and realistic facial expressions, showcasing expert illustrative realis
Custom blackwork tattoo on the upper arm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a fierce mythical creature surrounded by detailed skulls. This bold composition uses high-contrast black ink and modern illustrative techniques, showcased in a clean, conte
Detailed black and gray tattoo extending from the hand up the arm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo. The design features a fierce, bearded face with spiked ornamental details and intricate patterns, showcasing high-contrast shading and custom illustrative wo
Custom black and gray upper arm tattoo by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a classic nautical composition. The design includes a detailed sailing ship, a traditional compass, and a graceful mermaid, all blended with smooth shading and fine line work
Intricate upper arm tattoo by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, blending mechanical and organic elements. This custom biomechanical piece features detailed black and gray shading accented with vibrant green hues, showcasing complex textures and a unique fusion
Realistic black and gray bird tattoo on a woman’s shoulder blade by Binx at Recycle Tattoo. The design features a bird with outstretched wings, showcasing fine feather detailing and soft gradient shading, captured in a lifestyle shot in Garden Grove.
Detailed black and gray tattoo on the upper back and shoulders by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a pair of expansive angel wings. The custom design centers around a stylized letter 'H', showcasing soft feather textures and intricate shading in Gar
Detailed black and gray portrait tattoo on the forearm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a smiling woman with flowing, wavy hair. The piece includes intricate details like jewelry, earrings, and a necklace, showcasing soft skin textures and realis
Custom embroidered-style tattoo on the upper arm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a playful cartoon dog with a smiling expression and closed eyes. The design uses intricate "stitch-work" shading to mimic embroidery, including a vibrant colorful c
Detailed color tattoo on the arm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a realistic copper-colored hammer paired with a vibrant blue balloon shaped like the letter "A." This custom piece highlights high-shine metallic textures and translucent balloon e
Vibrant red balloon dog tattoo on the arm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo. This custom color piece features realistic highlights and reflections to create a 3D "shiny" effect, finished with a delicate black string detail in Garden Grove.
Detailed custom tattoo sleeves by Binx at Recycle Tattoo. The left arm features a stylized cartoon skeleton wearing a straw hat and sunglasses, with a vibrant green landscape depicted inside its head. The right arm showcases a popular Minion characte
Custom black and gray butterfly tattoo on the upper arm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo. The composition displays the butterfly from both a front-facing and side-profile perspective, featuring delicate wing patterns, fine line work, and soft shading to cre
Custom illustrative color tattoo on the inner forearm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo. The design features a vibrant, colorful house set beside a peaceful pond and surrounded by lush green trees, showcasing intricate landscape detailing and bright saturati
Detailed black and gray tattoo work on a woman’s arm, shoulder, and chest by Binx at Recycle Tattoo. The composition features a variety of custom designs that flow across the collarbone and upper arm, showcasing smooth transitions and high-contrast s
A series of three views showcasing a custom wing tattoo on a woman’s shoulder and upper back by Binx at Recycle Tattoo. This black and gray piece features intricate feather detailing and soft, ethereal shading that follows the natural contours of the
Custom illustrative arm tattoo by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a muscular, angry Goku with iconic spiky hair and vibrant orange pants. The piece is surrounded by various smaller black and white cartoon sketches of animals and expressive faces, b
A person's arm with a colorful tattoo of a character with big eyes and rabbit ears, wearing a checkered outfit with floral details. Next to the tattoo, there is a small line drawing of the same character. The person is holding a plush toy of the same
A person's arm with a colorful tattoo of a character with big eyes and rabbit ears, wearing a checkered outfit with floral details. Next to the tattoo, there is a small line drawing of the same character. The person is holding a plush toy of the same
Highly detailed black and gray portrait tattoo on the arm by Trinh at Recycle Tattoo. The design features a woman with long, flowing hair wearing a classic collared shirt, complemented by a quilted purse with a realistic metallic chain. The piece sho
Detailed custom color tattoo on the upper arm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, expertly blending cartoon and realistic styles. The dynamic composition features a realistic, detailed portrait of a man wearing an oxygen tube, side-by-side with a stylized cha
Striking black and gray portrait tattoo on the upper chest by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a woman’s face with detailed clown makeup. The design highlights intense, expressive eyes and dark, flowing hair, utilizing high-contrast shading and fine
Custom embroidered-style tattoo by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a playful cartoon husky with a large tongue and expressive eyes. The design utilizes specialized "thread-work" shading techniques to mimic the texture of stitched fabric and patches
Custom color tattoo on the arm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a vibrant red sneaker with crisp white detailing. The piece highlights realistic textures and bold color saturation, showcasing clean linework and smooth shading to give the shoe a d
Custom color tattoo on the upper arm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a black Air Max sneaker with a bold red Nike swoosh. The design highlights the shoe’s iconic silhouette with high-contrast black shading and vibrant red accents, showcasing cle
Custom embroidered-style color tattoo on the arm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring Stitch from Disney's Lilo & Stitch. The vibrant blue design utilizes intricate "thread-work" shading techniques to realistically mimic the texture of stitched fabri
Custom circular tattoo on the arm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a realistic tiger face centered within a geometric frame. The background inside the circle displays a vibrant color gradient sunset with silhouetted palm trees, blending bold illu
Custom black and gray tattoo on the forearm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a detailed lighter adorned with intricate floral patterns. The design includes flickering flames rising from the top, seamlessly transitioning into a soft, stylized gray
Vibrant, embroidered-style color tattoo on the arm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a smiling, dancing clown. The dynamic design showcases intricate "thread-work" shading techniques to replicate stitched fabric, highlighting the clown’s rainbow h
Custom color tattoo on the upper arm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a realistic pug dog wearing a vibrant blue and green striped bow tie. The piece showcases fine-line detail in the dog's features and smooth color transitions in the accessory,
Custom embroidered-style color tattoo on the arm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a stylized cartoon character with green hair, headphones, and a red jacket. The design utilizes intricate "thread-work" shading to mimic a fabric patch, set against
Dynamic color tattoo on the forearm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring Spider-Man hanging upside down against a detailed city skyline. The composition is framed by floating puzzle pieces, showcasing high-contrast shading and perspective-driven line
Custom color tattoo on the arm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a purple sheep holding a small yellow flower in a specialized embroidery style. The design mimics the texture of a fabric patch through intricate "thread-work" shading, surrounded by

HOW DID WE DEFINE RECYCLE +

    • 2nd place Best Small Piece

    • 2nd place Best Small Piece

    • 2nd place Best Arm Sleeve Color

    • 1st place Best Black Tattoo

    • 2nd place Best Movie Character

    • 2nd Best Sleeve

    • 2nd Best Small Color

    • 3rd Best Best Small Color

    • 3rd Best Small Black & Grey

    • 3rd Best Large Black & Grey

    • Best Artist of the Day

  • 2023

    • 1st place Small Black & Grey Boston

    • Judge Vietnam International Tattoo Convention

    • Judge at Viet Nam Ink Festival

    2018

    • 2nd Best Small Black & Grey VNTC

    • 2nd Best of the day VNTC

    • 2nd Best Leg/Arm Sleeve Black & Grey

    • 3rd Best in Realism Black & Grey VNTC

    2017

    • 1st place Best of the day Singapore

    • 3rd Best of the day Black & Grey VNT

    2016

    • 1st place International Tattoo Convention

    • 2nd place Realism color SG International

    2014

    • 1st place Small Black & Grey VNTC

    • 3rd place Neo traditional VNTC

    2012

    • 2nd best Small Black & Grey SGTC

Group of people at a tattoo convention booth with awards displayed on a table.
Tattoo artist standing beside a man with a detailed dragon tattoo covering his entire back at a tattoo convention.
Person with a detailed sleeve tattoo holding a 'Best Sleeve' tattoo contest second place award.
Person with a tattoo of a menacing clown holding an award plaque at a tattoo contest.