He became recognized for incorporating Japanese tattoo aesthetics and technique into his American style work .
Hardy was a student of Sailor Jerry Collins and , through his association , was able to study tattooing in Japan in 1973 with the Japanese classical tattoo master Horihide .
Hardy became recognized for incorporating Japanese tattoo aesthetics and technique into Hardy 's American style work .
Hardy was a student of Sailor Jerry Collins and , through his association , was able to study tattooing in Japan in 1973 with the Japanese classical tattoo master Horihide .