Infinity Symbol Tattoo

Honeybee Tattoo

Never in my arms, Always in my heart.

My soon-to-be sister-in-law came by yesterday for some ink! She lost a pregnancy last summer that really hit her hard, so she never wanted to forget her little baby. It was a good bonding experience and we had a lot of good laughs. I'm very happy with the shading of the baby, it was the first person I've done. I chose this one to shade semi-realistically because the features of the face are mostly hidden, and babies tend to have smoother features.

Horse

I was allowed to play in my own style yesterday, and I really love the results!! I was so happy for this tattoo and realized a major issue that I've been having. I'm more relaxed with people I know, so their tattoos have been a bit better, cleaner. This means I have to learn to relax, so looks like I'll be doing some research.

Artist Feature: Masha Falkov - Post-psychedelic Cyberpunk Tarot 4th Addition - In Color!

Today, I decided to post about someone other than me! So, I decided to start an Artist Feature. Periodically I will write about an artist that I've discovered and want to share.

The first artist I would like to write about is Masha Falkov. Last night, a close friend brought me this amazing tarot deck that completely blew me away. This deck is called the Post-psychedelic Cyberpunk Tarot 4th Addition - In Color! (That's what it says on the booklet!!) It's a remarkable, colorful assortment of images forming a non-traditional tarot deck, or as the artist puts it, "It is actually a catalogue of some of the worlds's most strange and facinating ideas, designed to open new doors of perception and thought."

The deck features images of space, technology (and it's mythology), culture, and history. The artwork is, let's just say it, insane. It's loose and yet poinent, and each card perfectly embodies the meaning. I am just so awestruck by this deck I practically squealed when I first saw it. It came with a few large cards of random artwork by the artist and a instruction booklet (which I read in one go, it was that interesting).

"It is my belief that if we understand that our life experience is not merely a cut'n'dry reality, but a vast tapestry influenced by culture, imagination, the tools we use, and a history of billions of years, our life becomes something richer." - Masha Falkov

Lots of Big News!

So, a lot of big changes to my life!

Firstly, my boss gave me the okay to start charging for tattoos. I'm limited to small, simple ones, like the one above, but at least I'm starting to bring in money. I was really starting to feel like a freeloader at the shop! I've already had three walk in appointments!

Secondly, I did change the name of the blog, thought it needed something fun to go with my fun career.

Fallen Soldier Tribute + Announcment of Awesome!

Two old friends from high school stopped by yesterday and shenanigans ensued. I'm really happy with the tattoo even though I got ink everywhere from my spray-happy machine.

Plus, I have big news!! Today is my first day as a real people-pay-me-to-scar-them-for-life tattoo artist! I'm officially open for business and accepting appointments for small tattoos. And this time, when I say small, I mean small. Not the huge pieces that I've been doing! At least for now.