My Tattoos series part four

So this is the first one! It is an angel wing lotus. I wanted it in black and gray, the flower is naturally white. When I showed some people I knew, the first thing a lot of them said is " when are you going to add the color?" really? It isn't pretty as it is? Oh well.

You can see all the gummy stuff from the tape, so this is when it was brand new. why don't I have a current one? I don't get a lot of pictures of myself. David doesn't really use his camera, and I am usually taking the pictures. I have tried to have David use my camera and it's funny, for some reason he can't figure it out. This is actually him using my old camera (a Sony). I own a a Nikon now, and it's not one of the fancy ones, but I like it so much better than my old one.
So that's what I got for tattoos, right now. I have bunches of ideas, but I need the funds. I also don't think I will get all the stuff I have ideas of. Right now I am pretty satisfied with what I have. It may be a while before I get anymore. Certainly price is what slows me down. BUT I do feel you pay for what you get. I want awesome art on me, and I am happy to pay for that art. I have a cousin who gets work from her friend, and she brags about getting a discount. Not to be mean or rude, but the art isn't great, the lines are blurry, and there is no definition. It does not make me say wow. As long as she is happy with what she got.
My sister wants to get tattoos, and I keep telling her to make sure she likes the work they do, the place is clean, and they use an autoclave all the time. In the end what she decides to do is up to her.


Well have some fun today!

My Tattoos series part three

This is my least visible tattoo. Two crows on hip. The one top hurt the most, because when I laid down, it is right on my hip. OW!
I got to two crows, because of a rhyme. Two crows for mirth (joy). Crows are pretty smart, I have seen video of rescued crows that couldn't go back in the wild. They were able to talk, and sound really human, one of them even had an English accent. They are also know to use tools to get to there food. Pretty neat!

 Not the best picture :( But it's in a weird place, and I don't want to share too much. They are flying up, I just didn't fix the photo. Forgive the terrible picture.


Have a some fun today!

My Tattoos series part two

I had look for a picture of my third tattoo. My artist (Jennifer Moore, Sanctuary Tattoo) got a couple of pictures when she was done. It took four hours, and was done by 11pm. I looked wiped! Tattoo looks awesome, I look pooped, HA!

 So this is the best way to show it off, just show the tattoo, you don't need to see how pooped I looked.
What is it you ask, well it's the green man. Without getting into all the details, the druids believe he protects the woods, and symbolizes the seasons and life and death.
For me, it shows my love of plants, and the job I love. Working with plants, has been the job I have enjoyed the most.
Jennifer drew up this design based off two different pictures I liked, and used a lot of the plant material I like. Ginkgo, Oak, and Birch leaves, and hops.  I get so many comments on this one, all good.

My Tattoos series

I have been thinking about sharing my tattoos. I firmly believe that a tattoo should have meaning for you. It doesn't have to have profound meaning, but it should mean something. I think that time should be spent checking out tattoo artists. They all have different styles, and attitudes. Pick the right one for you. I have gone to Jennifer Moore at Sanctuary Tattoo for all of mine. I have four tattoos, and I have a few more I would like to get.
I think I will go backwards, and in this post I will share my current tattoo. I got this in the beginning of October.

This is my most visible tattoo. I wanted it on my arm so I could see it everyday.
This is actually part of a song. The band is Switchfoot, and the song is called C'mon, C'mon. Every time I hear him sing these lyrics, it stirs me up and gives me goosebumps.
It means to me, not to take any moment for granted, and live your life to the fullest. It inspires me to go after my passions. The whole song means so much.
 LYRICS:
You've been living life like it's a sequel
and your already bored with the plot
as if the cast and the score
are more money than before
But the script and the backdrop are stock

We've got the rest of our lives to regret
All the words that were said here tonight
but i bet that the morning, in the morning
You'll find us in bloom

So C'mon C'mon C'mon
Let's not be our parents
Oh C'mon C'mon C'mon
Let's follow this trough
Oh C'mon C'mon C'mon
Everything's waiting

We will rise with the wings of the dawn
When everythings new [2x]

Ever size up with summer sun?
Let these songs awaken the dawn
Let us beathe every breath
like a breath to be kept
Let us breathe it all in till it's gone

We've got the rest of our lives to live out
All these dreams we stay up tonight talking about
In the morning, start hoping, to not be too soon

So C'mon C'mon C'mon
Let's abandon this darkness
Oh C'mon C'mon C'mon
Let's follow this through
Yeah so C'mon C'mon C'mon
Everything's waiting
We will live like fire and gold
when everything's new [8x]