It’s been a long and winding journey, but the time has finally come: the last session for my 3/4 sleeve tattoo is here! After putting in several hours of design work between my artist, myself, and our trusty reference images of symbolism, my Dharma name, etc. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve created together.
Continue reading “The Final Stretch – My 3/4 Sleeve Tattoo Is Almost Complete”
Yesterday (4/17/2022) Chuck did a lot of shading and added some hard lines for more water elements in the inner arm and an additional wave on my inner forearm. I forgot just how much those inner arm and elbow areas smart!! Wooweee! The shading really made the art POP. It just keeps getting better.
Continue reading “Session No.2 on my Second 3/4 Sleeve”
I’ve got a journey to tell you about; it’s a friendly arm’s length…x2. Here is my tale of two (three-quarter) sleeve tattoos. The first ¾ sleeve on my right arm that I acquired in 2009 symbolizes peace, growth from darkness, perseverance in coming into myself; my own inner and outer beauty, against the odds – overcoming hypocrisy, anger, spite, and those negative emotions – all while wading through emotional waters. My second 3/4 sleeve represents my practice in Buddhism using the Eight Fold Path, a natural space where I feel most at peace, new beginnings, and who I am – symbolism for the person I am and hope to grow into.
